To encourage and promote the practice and knowledge of decorative painting.
To promote a forum for painters to meet and exchange ideas.
To enrich our painting experiences through programs, seminars and demonstrations.
NEWSLETTER
Lori’s Link
February/March 2015
Dear Ladies,
I would like to start this by thanking the entire executive that runs this
organization so smoothly. It doesn't get noticed more than when things go awry.
Everyone chipped in when Nicki couldn't teach because of illness and I could not
attend for same reason. Please take a moment to tell your executive when you
are pleased with their efforts.
For those of you that already had your prep work for Nicki's class don't despair.
She will be teaching it at the May 11th meeting. A great big thank you also goes
to Helen Belsey and her son for donating one tile for each of us.
Deco art has discontinued 30 paints and have published a mixing chart for them.
The link can be found on our website for your use.
I hope these cold winter months have found you all inspired to paint. If you have
run out of projects, memory boxes are always needed and are so appreciated by
the recipients. For anyone that hasn't painted one yet, there is an idea book with
patterns in the library. The Coast to Coast convention is coming up. We need a
volunteer to plan a bus trip if there is enough interest. It is always a pleasant
outing with lots of time to visit and share on the ride.
Happy Painting,
Lori
Kawartha Decorative Painter’s Guild Executive 2014-2015
President
Lori Fife
[email protected]
705-696-9849
Past President
Sharon Stafford
[email protected]
705-292-7402
Vice President
Barb Pearce
[email protected]
705-742-7833
Treasurer
Jennifer Burke
[email protected]
705-742-7892
Secretary
Ann Graham
[email protected]
705-743-4558
Website
Lori Fife
[email protected]
705-696-9849
Newsletter/Distribution
Cheryl Tedford
[email protected]
705-652-8885
Membership
Lyn Chaplin
Elaine Dunn
[email protected]
705-740-0284
705-740-1787
Sunshine
Therese Spence
[email protected]
705-559-4160
Photographer
Anne Graham
[email protected]
705-743-4558
Library
Elaine Ferren
Donna Chapman
Beryl Munshaw
[email protected]
705-741-4342
705-292-9442
705-652-9425
Lyn Chaplin
Elaine Dunn
Helen Belsey
Dorothy Campbell
[email protected]
705-740-0284
705-740-1787
705-745-6938
705-742-8570
Carolyn Davidson
Jenny Harbert
Irene Masterson
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
705-652-1065
705-652-5009
705-292-7756
Programs
[email protected]
Seminars
Social &
Luncheons
Bus Trips
Web address:
www.kawdecopainters.com
Website Maintained by Kirk Gardner
Membership list is issued with the December newsletter. Please ensure you register PRIOR to the October
meeting so you are included in this list. Any new/returning members contact information will be published in
the next newsletter after you join/rejoin for members to add to their list.
Painting Supply List Suggestions
Palette paper, tracing paper (gray & white), palette knife,
stylus, paper towels, pencil, eraser, water container, brush
cleaner, small containers (to store paint if you do not finish
project in class), painter’s tape, c-thru ruler, photo holder,
note paper, various brushes, Q-tips, and hair dryer.
BASIC MEETING ESSENTIALS
Name tag, coffee cup, note pad, Toonies, cheque
book or cash for classes and surfaces. Loonies for
Share the Wealth draw. Library books, finished
Memory Box (es), Show & Tell.
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PROGRAM SCHEDULE 2014-2015
Dates
September 8th
October 20th
November 10th
December 8th
January 12th
February 9th
March 9th
April 13th
May 11th
June 8th
Time
9-2
9 – 12
9 - 12
9-2
9 – 12
9 - 12
9 - 12
9 - 12
9 - 12
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Program
Opening Luncheon – Pot Luck
Acorn Lodge
Wendy James Snowman
Christmas Luncheon
Fruit on a Tile Prep Work
Fruit on a Tile
Zentangle
Fishing Boy
Hydrangea on Frosted Glass
Closing Luncheon
Instructor
Helen Belsey
Sharon Kostesku
TBA
Helen Belsey
Helen Belsey
Lyn Chaplin
Sharon Stafford
Nicki Tasch
TBA
NOTE: ALL PAINT-INS ARE FROM 9 A.M. – 12 P.M. AND YOU MAY USE THE SURFACE OF YOUR CHOICE
MEMORY BOXES
There is an urgent need for Memory Boxes for the Maternal Bereavement
Program at our local hospital. Perhaps you could paint one or two for us in
the upcoming months. You can get a paper maché box at no cost to you
from
Lyn Chaplin.
You can use any design you want, but it must be non-denominational and
non-seasonal.
The hospital is very appreciative of our painted boxes. Let's keep up the good work!
If anyone has any items
they wish to donate to the
Guild for our draws at
luncheons please connect
with someone on the Guild
Executive.
SPREAD
A LITTLE
SUNSHINE:
Thank Ifyou
to
all
who
donate.
you know of someone who is ill or has lost a loved one please notify
Therese Spence at (705)559-4160 or [email protected].
Therese will send a card to spread a little sunshine.
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M'M'M'M'MUFFINS!
Remember, because of dietary concerns, PLEASE DO NOT butter muffins, breads,
etc., but bring the butter or margarine in a separate container. Thanks.
March
Jen Burke
Therese Spence
Sherry Fryia
Elaine Dunn
Mary Lynne Sage
April
Mary Ann O’Neill
Barb Pearce
Joan Ward
Diane Amos
Sharon Stafford
Please remember that if you are the first person on the list you need to call the names
below you to remind them and to arrange decorating details and library setup. If you have
not signed up yet for a month to bring treats please contact Carolyn Davidson. Thank you!
May your birthday bring you all the things that make you smile!
MARCH
Joan Allen – 3rd
Marion Philp – 10th
Mary Ann O’Neill – 10th
Jenny Harbert – 11th
Mary Lynn Sage – 12th
Patricia McCaul – 17th
APRIL
Fran McCarney – 3rd
Lori Fife – 6th
Joan Norris - 21st
Catherine Woodford – 22nd
Lin Jarvis – 30th
If we’ve missed your birthday, we hope it was a happy one!
Best wishes to all our birthday girls, and to anyone who has been missed please give
your birthday information to Cheryl Tedford so your name can be added to the list.
Please check to see
h
if you have any
unfinished memory
boxes at home.
While we wait for
new boxes to be
delivered if you
could either finish
them or bring them
back for someone
else to paint it would
be appreciated.
Thanks
Happy Family Day!
Newsletter Submission Due
Dates
for
2014/2015 Guild Year
September – August 8th
October/November – September 15th
December/January – November 15th
February/March – January 15th
April/May – March 15th
To submit items for the newsletter
please contact Cheryl Tedford at
(705) 652-8885 and leave a detailed
message or email
[email protected]
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Fishing Boy
(Taught by Sharon Stafford - Pattern by Wendy Fahey) - April 13, 2015
Palette: Americana – Bittersweet Chocolate, Light Buttermilk, Desert Sand (Delta
Sandstone), Burnt Umber, Lamp Black
Other Supplies: painters tape
Brushes: your basic brushes (liners, floating…) including: a large flat (3/4”), a small brush for
dry brushing (my favourite is a luner blender for this application but bring what you have), a
small deerfoot (1/8”) for stippling
Prework:
 Base the entire surface with Desert Sand. Dry
 Transfer (lightly) the ground & dock outlines
 Base dock (1 coat) Bittersweet Chocolate (we’ll do more in class)
 Tape under the horizon line with painters tape.
That’s it!
LIBRARY NEWS: by Elaine Ferren
Donna Chapman will be looking after the library and "Book Returns" in February &
March. Beryl Munshaw will be helping her in March.
Thank you for returning borrowed books each month.
Let us know if you have any requests for new magazines, patterns, or DVDs.
Members, who have email, check out our new KDPG website.
www.kawarthadecorativepainters.org. Under LINKS you will find suppliers listed there to
help you to see what's new in decorative painting. Some offer free pattern downloads.
Pat Rawlinson offers "how to" videos free with some of her projects. Most of decorative
painting suppliers are also on Facebook. For those who don't have email or internet just ask and we can supply you with the info needed to contact suppliers.
DEADLINE for the April/May NEWSLETTER: March 15th
Please forward your newsletter submissions to: Cheryl Tedford or email: [email protected]
Please add the following to your Membership List: Jenny Harbert’s new email address
[email protected] and Sherry Fryia’s new email address [email protected]
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Zentangle or Yoga for the Brain
with Lyn Chaplin – March 9th
This is a relaxing day with no specific project however you
will be pleased with the results. There is no right or wrong
and mistakes are easily turned into perfect zentangles.
Please bring the following supplies, paper and/or cardstock,
a ruler, a fine black pen and a medium black pen. A small
sketch pad watercolour paper is good to practice on. You
will be given a copy of paper instructions.
I will need to know the number attending so I may make the
paper copies. Please sign up at the February meeting or call
me at 705-740-0284.
Helen’s Classes
Monday, March 2 – GOOSEBERRY & CURRENTS
Monday, April 27 – A SPRING WALK
Monday, May 25 – EXOTIC TULIP
ALL CLASSES ARE 9 A.M. TO 4 P.M. AT HELEN’S STUDIO
CALL HELEN FOR DETAILS – 705-745-6938
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ALWAYS FIND TIME FOR THINGS THAT MAKE YOU HAPPY TO BE ALIVE!
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