January/February 2016 newsletter

West Michigan Decorative Artists
BRUSHSTROKES
Website:
www.hastingscountry.com/wmda2.html
An affiliated chapter of the Society of Decorative Painters
Vol. No. XXXVIII Issue 1
2016 Board Members
President:
Kathy Blough
7740 W. Parmalee Road
Middleville, MI 49333-8738
269-795-7238
kathy29hand@yahoo.com
Vice-President /President Elect/Education/
Past-President/Nominating Committee:
Donnah Jakubowski
616-540-1091
12855 Sunrise Court
donnahj@charter.net
Wayland, MI 49348
Co-Education Elect
Judy Diephouse
9796 Myers Lake Ave.
Rockford, MI 49341
616 874-1656
distinctj@aol.com
Co-Education Elect & Board-Member-At-Large
Lynne Deptula
616 940-1899
6034 Parview Dr. SE,
dbrush1@aol.com
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Treasurer /Newsletter Editor/Webmaster:
Louise Hastings
989-261-4337
7039 S. Vickeryville Rd.
jhastings1634@gmail.com
Sheridan, MI 48884
Secretary/Membership
Linda Wing
2519 Eastern Ave. S. E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
616-245-7935
tracygray2@yahoo.com
Board Member-at-Large
Jeanine Reimer (Sunshine)
8795 Hebert Drive
Greenville, MI 48838-9707
616-754-2110
reimer8795@gmail.com
Be sure to check out our Facebook pages:
WMDA: https://www.facebook.com/groups/813088055449935/
Feel free to post anything painting (project photos, classes) related there.
January/February 2016
Let me start out by wishing everyone the best in
this wonderful holiday season. May each and every
one of you have a blessed Christmas and wonderful
New Year.
I know a few members have had a really
challenging year this last year, and it is my hope and
prayer that next year will be an entirely new chapter
in their lives. You are all in my thoughts and
prayers. Now, on to the fun of painting.
Donnah has a wonderful lineup of classes for
us, check out the newsletter, and web page for more
details. You can now pay with PayPal on the website
too. Bring a friend too! Guests are welcome to every
class. If you want to come down, but not take the
class, you are welcome to come on down and work
on Memory Boxes or Suitcases as well. Just let us
know you are coming, for the 'head count'
I really want feedback from each of you. What can
we do to make paint-ins better? What can we do to
make it easier for you to come to classes? What
would you like to see? I would like honest, complete
feedback please.
Location? Teachers? Projects? Mediums?
When I was starting, there were times I thought
the project was too hard. I now take the classes to
learn what I can, and I don't expect a perfect project.
Sometimes I felt was too much money and effort to
get all the paints and supplies. I REALLY want to
know if ANY members feel this way.
Kathy Blough, 2016 President
MI MIXER - for all the Michigan chapters, and members:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/496185720421022/?fref=nf
See what is going on around the state.
Don’t forget to bring your Mystery Wood to
the February 13 or March 19 Paint-ins.
January Birthdays
ly
12th Judy Diephouse
14th Donna Roskamp
To practice any art, no matter
how well or badly, is to make your
soul grow.
Kurt Vonnegut
February Birthdays
PayPal Option now available
We are now accepting dues, event & supply payments with
PayPal. Click on this link to use this feature:
5th
8th
14th
Leslie Williams
Nadine Miller
Jane Brinkman
www.hastingscountry.com/PayPal.html
Mystery wood Project
We are going to do the voluntary mystery wood project again this year for those who are
interested:
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Put an unpainted project from your stash (we all have at least one) in a brown bag.
Inside the bag put your name, and colors you like that will go with your house.
Tape, staple or wrap the bag shut.
At the February 13 or March 19 meeting, take home a bag that is not yours.
Open your bag at home and have fun painting something on the mystery piece.
Return the painted piece nicely wrapped with a card on it for the recipient at our
December 10, 2016 Christmas Luncheon. That gives you almost a year to paint it.
Oh Happy day! You get a painted piece from a Chapter painting friend.
Important Notices & Deadlines – Please Read
The deadline to order a button box (6” x 6” - $15) for Lynne Deptula’s April 16 class is January 18. I know that is
quite a long lead time, but Lynne has to order them and have them on hand to deliver to you at the March 19
meeting.
The February 13 meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn’s LIONS room, 2nd Floor not the Tigers Room.
The deadline to order a prepped tray for Judy Diephouse’s May 21 class is February 28. It is a metal tray 16” x 10”
- $24. This advance date gives her time to order & receive them and prep them in time for the class.
The Board has decided that we will try to have paint available for those who cannot find certain colors. This is
not to provide paint for everyone, but only to help out those who cannot locate the colors for every paint-in.
There will only be one set available, and it will belong to WMDA and will not be distributed after class.
Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 9:15 a.m.,
Holiday Inn Express, Lion’s Room, 2nd Floor
Bonnie Phebus – One Stroke Pansies on glass
Supply list:
Surface:
Any glass surface: pitcher, bowl, vase, etc. – you must bring your own surface
Prep:
Wash surface thoroughly with soap and water. Rubbing alcohol will also be used to prepare surface.
Palette:
Folk Art Enamels (Acrylic paint can’t be used for glass): Berry Wine, Licorice, Perfect Purple,
School Bus Yellow, Thicket, Violet Pansy, Wicker White. If you want a different color for your pansies,
feel free to substitute or change to colors of your choice.
Brushes:
(Flats): #12 & ¾ inch; (Liner): 10/0
Other Supplies: Rubbing alcohol, paper towels & regular supplies: Brush basin, brush cleaner, paper palette
(or Styrofoam plate), Q-tips
For more information, contact Louise Hastings at 989-261-4337 or email: jhastings1634@gmail.com
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Please sign me up for Bonnie Phebus’ One stroke glass class:
Total Class fees: $20; Non-members: $25 (check made out to WMDA)
Name: ___________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________
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Email address: _________________________________________________________ Phone #: _________________________________
Send checks to: Louise Hastings, 7039 S Vickeryville Road, Sheridan, MI 48884
(Donnah is in Florida until April)
Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 9:15 a.m.,
Holiday Inn Express, Tiger’s Room, 2A
Margaret Royston, Painter’s Palette on Brush Box
Supply list:
Surface:
Wooden Pencil Box with sliding lid – Margaret will be bringing these to class
Prep:
Prep work will be done in class – Margaret will provide the stain: JoSonja’s Gel Stain Mahogany
Palette:
You can use any brand of paints (Margaret used JoSonja’s) - just be sure you have a dark value and
medium value of each color. Margaret will have extra colors, don’t go out and BUY them if you don’t
have them, as we will be using less than a dime’s size of most colors.
JoSonja: Burgundy, Cad Orange, Cad Yellow Medium, Dioxazine Purple, Green Light, Hooker’s Green,
Naphol Crimson, Prussian Blue, Sapphire, Yellow Oxide
Alternate – Americana: Antique Gold, Bright Green, Burgundy Wine, Cad Orange, Calico Red,
Evergreen, Navy Blue, Pansy Lavender, True Blue, Yellow Light, MUST have Buttermilk
Either brand: Black, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Payne’s Grey, White
Other Supplies: Palette paper, tracing paper, palette knife, eraser, Zig marker fine point black or a fine sharpie
(optional - can use a liner brush instead), water container, paper towels, terrycloth rag (2 x 2 tiny piece),
clear ruler, Mod Podge
Additional supplies that Margaret is bringing (you may purchase your own if you wish): Ranger’s Glossy
Accents, JSJ gel stain (Mahogany), Tim Holtz scrapbook paper, Liberty Matte spray.
Brushes:
(Flats): #12,
#¾; (Liners): #10/0
For more information, contact Louise Hastings at 989-261-4337 or email: jhastings1634@gmail.com
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Please sign me up for Margaret Royston’s Brush Box class:
Total Class fees: $20; Non-members: $25 (check made out to WMDA)
Brush Box cost: $9 (check made out to Margaret Royston) Margaret will be bringing the boxes to class
Name: ___________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________
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Email address: _________________________________________________________ Phone #: _________________________________
Send checks to: Louise Hastings, 7039 S Vickeryville Road, Sheridan, MI 48884
(Donnah is in Florida until April)
Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 9:15 a.m.,
Holiday Inn Express, Tiger’s Room, 2A
Lynne Deptula – Button Box
Supply list:
Surface:
6 x 6 wooden box, available from Lynne, or you may bring your own – deadline to order January 18
Prep:
Lynne will prep the top (no extra charge) if requested, basecoat color to be announced.
Palette:
Lynne will supply the paint. The colors will be announced at a later date.
Brushes:
To be advised later.
Other Supplies: Regular painting supplies
For more information, contact Louise Hastings at 989-261-4337 or email: jhastings1634@gmail.com
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Please sign me up for Lynne Deptula’s Button Box class:
Total Class fees: $20; Non-members: $25 (check made out to WMDA)
Button Box cost: $15 (check made out to Lynne Deptula) Deadline to order Box is January 18.
Name: ___________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________
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Email address: _________________________________________________________ Phone #: _________________________________
Send checks to: Louise Hastings, 7039 S Vickeryville Road, Sheridan, MI 48884
(Donnah is in Florida until April)
2016 Upcoming projects:
Sneak
Peek
More information
about these classes
will be in the
upcoming
newsletters
April 16, Lynne Deptula will be
teaching an adorable Button Box in
Acrylics. (see above)
May 21, Judy Diephouse will be teaching
this beautiful Chinoiserie tray using
metallic powders [see above]
July 16 - Jeanne Collick will be teaching 3 mini gourd
ornaments using Quik Wood, two Owls and a Santa
for our Christmas in July Celebration
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September 24 – Marcia Lengkeek will be teaching a
Rosemaling/Hindeloopen project to coincide with GR “Art Prize” event.
October 15, Kathy Blough will be
teaching this beautiful Paula
Leopold Daffodil design in Colored
Pencil
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November 19 – Karen Rowen will be
doing a project “CREATIVE CANVAS”
using Mixed Media
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2016 Education Schedule – Any questions, contact Donnah Jakubowski, 2016 Education Chair
January 30 - Special Memory Box Paint-In at Hobby Lobby, 9 am – 4 pm
February 13 - Bonnie Phebus – Pansies on Glass – Pitcher & Glasses
March 19 - Margaret Royston – Palette on Brush Box - Acrylics
April 16- Lynne Deptula – Button Box – Acrylics
April 30 – MI Mixer - Livonia
May 21 - Judy Diephouse - Chinoiserie using metallic powders
June 25 - Special Memory Box Paint-In at Hobby Lobby, 9 am – 4 pm
June 6-11 – SDP Conference – San Diego, CA
July 16 - Jeanne Collick – Mini Gourd Ornaments (Owls & Santa) using Quik Wood©
August 20 - Special Memory Box Paint-In at Hobby Lobby, 9 am – 4 pm
August 8 – 13 – HOOT Convention, Columbus, Ohio
September 24 - Marcia Lengkeek – Rosemaling/Hindeloopen - will coincide with GR Art Prize weekend
October 15 – Kathy Blough – Daffodils [Paula Leopold design] Colored Pencils
November 19 – Karen Rowan – Mixed Media
December 10 - Christmas Luncheon
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It’s time to renew your WMDA membership for 2016.
Please send your $15 dues in to Linda Wing beginning October 1.
You don’t want to miss our great schedule for 2016!
Renewal dues are delinquent ($20) after January 1, 2016
WMDA is planning ahead for our Michigan Mixer which will be held in about three years. Donnah
Jakubowski has some two-tiered cake plates that we would like to distribute to our members to paint as
raffle items for our Mixer.
Also, we have been blessed by having present members and former members who have donated
wonderful things for our use for Mixer or upcoming Stash Sales or Raffles. A great many wooden plates &
bowls have been donated (the type used for Rosemaling), and it would be a tremendous help if our
members would volunteer to paint these items for us.
If you are willing to donate your time in painting any of these items, please let a Board Member know, and
we will make sure that you receive some items to paint. We have lots of time to get ready.
Christmas Luncheon at Twisted Rooster
We had a great time at our Luncheon – exchanging ornaments, receiving our Mystery
Wood exchange pieces, and party favors.
WMDA Meeting Minutes
October 17, 2015
Present: Donnah Jakubowski, Kathy Blough, Louise Hastings, Jeanine Reimer, Linda Wing
The Board meeting was called to order by Donnah Jakubowski.
New business:
It has been decided that we will not hold the Sherry Nelson seminar in September (2016). We will,
however, have a class that month.
It was suggested that we plan displays from several artists. We will ask them to paint Memory
Boxes and Treasure Boxes featuring projects they are teaching or have packets available for sale. We want
to show the types of projects our Chapter does. We have their business cards available so that they can be
contacted about their art.
Donnah Jakubowski has cake stands that will be distributed to Members to paint for the Michigan
Mixer that we will hold in three years.
The meeting was adjourned by Donnah Jakubowski.
General Meeting:
The membership voted in the officers for next year (2016): President Kathy Blough, Vice President
Donnah Jakubowski, Treasurer Louise Hastings, Secretary-Membership Linda Wing, Education Elect
Lynne Deptula & Judy Diephouse, Education Donnah Jakubowski, Board Members at Large Jeanine
Reimer and Lynne Deptula.
Upcoming events in other Michigan Chapters
Heart of Michigan (Lansing)
Sue Nemeth 517 285 4822 msnemeth9180@sbcglobal.net or
Dorothy Cutler at 517 569 3912 or cutmd1@yahoo.com
May 13-14, 2016 -- Lynne Andrews, – she is designing a special Michigan Santa for HOMDA
Village Painters (Livonia), contact Diane Stiller dianestiller@sbcglobal.net
Saturday, April 30, 2016, 9 a.m. – Annual Michigan Mixer, Livonia Senior Center, Livonia, MI
Northern Expressions (Traverse City), contact Vera Collier veracollier@yahoo.com
April 14, 15 & 16, 2016 Shara Reiner Seminar
May 20 & 21 – Deb Henkener Seminar (Mixed Media)
September 29, 30 October 1 – Judith Westegaard Seminar
Friends In Art (Kalamazoo-Dowagiac), contact Janet Filley jcbffia@gmail.com
April 28 – May 1 Pretty Lake Spring Camp
Kathy’s Thoughts on ways to promote our Chapter
Festival: We are likely going to be trying to do something related to Festival of the Arts in the spring. I am thinking
about trying to get a booth for sales. I will invite everyone to submit pieces they would like to sell. If our booth is
approved, Festival keeps a percentage, but it may be a way to earn a few extra dollars.
Art Prize: I would like to try to put together and exhibit Memory Boxes and Treasure Boxes for donation to the
DeVos Children’s Hospital. The large crowds at Art Prize that would view our display could generate interest in our
Chapter.
Charities: We have booked the classroom at Hobby Lobby (28th Street) for Memory Box or Foster Care suitcase
painting. We will be promoting our Chapter by inviting the public to join us, and we will help anyone who would
like to learn to paint by assisting us with these projects. Please see the three dates that are on our 2016 schedule.
If you participate in Craft or Art shows or Fairs, we would appreciate having you distribute information about our
Chapter. Please let a Board member know, and we will gladly see that you get information flyers to hand out.
2016 West Michigan Decorative Artists Membership Application (WMDA)
Name: _________________________________________ Spouse's First Name: _________________________
Address: ________________________________________ City: ______________________________________
State & Zip Code: ____________________ E-mail address: _________________________________________
Phone: ________________________
Date of Birth: (Month & Day Only) ___________
National Membership #: _______________________ (You must be a member of SDP to join WMDA)
Please check all that apply:
_____ New Member
_____ Renewal
_____ Certified Decorative Artist
_____ Student
_____ Teacher
_____ Master Decorative Artist
_____ Shop Owner
(If checked) Name of Shop: __________________________________________
Do you paint primarily with: _____Oils _____ Acrylics _____ Watercolors _____ Other _____________
What do you consider your painting level? (Optional information)
_____ Beginner
_____ Intermediate
_____ Advanced
WMDA would very much appreciate it if you would volunteer to help in one of the following ways:
______ Teach a paint-in (you get paid for this)
______ Help with a Fund Raiser
______ Hospitality by being a hostess at a monthly meetingmaking coffee, getting help with a potluck
2016 dues are payable October 1, 2015 and are delinquent on Jan. 1, 2016.
Annual dues are $15.00, payable to WMDA.
Renewals paid after January 1, 2016 are $20 – delinquent charges not applicable for new members.
Please send this application and membership fee to our 2016 Membership Chairman:
Linda Wing, 2519 Eastern Ave., S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49507
SDP membership application is available in the “Decorative Painter” magazine.
West Michigan Decorative Artists
Brushstrokes
Send correspondence to:
Louise Hastings
7039 S. Vickeryville Road
Sheridan, MI 48884
Meeting Place:
Holiday Inn Express
5401 28th Street Court SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Telephone: 616-940-8100
(In the Meijer's complex)
Tiger’s Room 2A – 2nd Floor or
Piston’s Room 3C – 3rd Floor – Check
Brushstrokes for room assignment.