January-February Newsletter - Pikes Peak Decorative Painters

Jan-Feb 2015
From Our President
Happy New Year to all! PPDP is going to
have another good year! Last year’s board set
things up beautifully for me and I thank them
all so much for their help getting me going!
I’m not great at writing long letters, (blame
email for that!) so my letters to you each
newsletter probably won’t be that long. I’m
more a people person and still believe in talking face to face. That goes, whether you have a
problem with me or just want to chat awhile!
What did you all think about our Christmas
party at the Pinery? I thought it was wonderful. The turnout was great and the food was
some of the best that I have had at one of
these functions. And, for those who couldn’t be
there, they gave us the extra food that we hadn’t eaten. Ellen won the drawing for the extra
food so there were a few meals she didn’t have
to cook. That was a very nice gesture on the
part of the Pinery, and it kept great food from
going to waste.
This is being written before our first meeting
of the year, so I haven’t seen Audrey’s program yet, but I know it will be wonderful.
That is the only way she does things! Thanking you in advance for everything you have
taught us and for your latest program, Audrey. I only hope you are taking it easy, my
friend.
Hope you all are
looking forward to
painting fun we’ll
have together this
year. I know I am!
So let’s get started
on 2015, and see
what it has to offer!!!
-Peggi
Attention: If you have not paid your 2015
PPDP dues, this will be your last newsletter.
Don’t miss out on the fun , get a membership
form from the PPDP website and send with
your check to June Rutherford (address on the
form).
Vice President’s Message
Wine Tasting & Silent Auction
Call for Entries
Hello 2015!
We have a wonderful year planned with
many painting opportunities and events to
enjoy each other’s company. I am looking
forward to all of it. See calendar on Page 8
for more details. Audrey started us off at
the January meeting with a beautiful
acrylic bookmark painted on Roc-Lon.
At the meeting we talked about the need for
ways to make more money this year – hence
– “Ways and Means” see what I did there!
Anyway, I am very excited to tell you about
an opportunity which has come our way!
Chris Weise has spoken with her daughter,
Linda Weise at The Colorado Springs Conservatory, and there is another silent auction event at The Broadmoor on February
20 where they would welcome our participation for the same 50/50 split of income!
This is a gift that we could not have planned
in advance! More details will come to you
via e-mail.
In the meantime look around for completed
high level projects, such as framed pictures,
jewelry box, trays, chairs….or plan to create something– PAINT! PAINT! PAINT!
February 20, Wine Tasting & Silent Auction
at The Broadmoor, in cooperation with The
Colorado Springs Conservatory
Entries due February 15 for photo and artist bio. More details by e-mail
Refreshment Sign-Up
Volunteers needed for monthly meeting
snacks, but feel free to bring snacks anytime.
January 3
Executive Committee
February 7
March 7
Ellen Spearman
April 4
Dolly Copeland
May 2
Carolyn Culwell,
Cindy
Kay Kozak,
Audrey Hodges
June 6
Chris Hoynes
August 1
Jana Towery,
Beth Carroll
November 7
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Remember to bring your Show
and Tell to any meeting.
Christmas Party 2014: On the left, painted ornaments from the Christmas Ornament Exchange. On the right, Audrey Hodges created a lighted snowman pin for each person attending the Christmas Luncheon at The Pinery in Colorado Springs.
2015 Board, installed at the Christmas Luncheon. Left to right, Joyce Clothier, Jackie Gibson,
Peggi Severini, Terry Niznik, Cindy Bauer, June Rutherford.
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Silver Columbine—2014
Terry Niznik was presented the
2014 Silver Columbine Award by
Cindy Bauer, President, at the
Christmas Luncheon.
Dear Painting Friends, I just
want to take a moment to say a
very heartfelt thank you to all of
you for awarding me the Silver
Columbine and for your dear
friendships. PPDP is such a
very special group of wonderful
people. I am privileged to be
part of this group and love the
very special times we have together. Here's to a wonderful
2015!! Terry
Past Recipients: Shirley Siner 84, Betty Hilton 85, Margaret Wehking 86, Deitrah Smith 88, Edi
Finkleman 89, Judy Richardson 90, Peggi Severini 94, Lois Sanford 96, Audrey Hodges 97, Dawn
Graham & Barbara Walker 98, Madellen White 99, Nancy Gepford & Jo Paige 00, Debbie Rasmussen 01, Kay Kozak 02, Bonita Wilkinson 03, Jackie Davidson 04, Eileen Lipscomb 05, Lois Sanford
06, Jackie Gibson 07, Julie Becker 08, Cindy Bauer 09, Carolyn Culwell 10, Becky McKittrick &
Nancy Jefferson 11, Melinda Barnes 12, Joyce Clothier 13.
If you attended Retreat,
look through your
things/ which Audrey is
MISSING:
Heat Gun
1 Grinch Ornament
Plastic Bin w Fabric
Paint
Library Display at 21st Century Library, November 2014.
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Sponges
-Painting
Sisters and Brothers
Our sympathy to Dolly Copeland at the loss of her brother in Washington state.
We are so saddened for Terry Niznik at the loss of their beloved dog, Sammy.
Jana Towery is recovering from surgery.
Jo Paige’s husband is scheduled for surgery on January 6.
Angie McClain reports that her husband was able to go off medications as of November.
Happy News- Cindy Bauer and Terry Niznik are each expecting a new grandchild later this
year.
Rebecca Coffey has purchased a home and in process of moving and getting settled. We know
she will add her own unique touches as she gets settled.
Celebration time for Ellen Spearman who turns 80 this month.
Note from Nancy Jefferson: To all you Wonderful Chapter Ladies:
It is with such a sincere sense of gratitude that I thank you for your wonderful cards, calls and kind thoughts after Barry passed away. I know many of
you have been in this position for many years already. I know I’m just a beginner, but I will learn too. Thank you again for your expressions of love
and support. I feel so blessed to have so many wonderful people in my life,
and that group definitely includes all of you...My love to you all...Nancy
By request, recipe served by Joyce Clothier at New Board/Old Board Meeting,
Chicken Tortilla Soup
1 cup Pace Picante Sauce
2 cans Campbell’s Cream of Chicken Soup
2 cups shredded cooked chicken (I used Rotisserie Chicken from Costco)
2 cups frozen whole kernel corn, rinsed under cold water until thawed
1 can black beans, rinsed & drained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 cups water (or more to thin it if desired)
Mix all together in large pot and heat until hot. May transfer to crock pot to keep warm or serve immediately.
Toppings: Serve soup with any of the following toppings. Corn tortillas cut into strips, sour cream, grated
cheddar cheese, chopped cilantro. Serves 4-6
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PAINTING OPPORTUNITIES
ROUND ROBIN
LOVELAND, COLORADO
APRIL 7 – 12, 2015
Three different ways to paint three different iris with three
different teachers.
Cheri Rol – oils, Jeanne Downing – I-Pad/Tablet, Patsy Schultis – watercolor
6 days for $500 lunch included
Deposit $100 space is limited
For further information contact Patsy Schultis
970 – 667-2477
MORE PAINTING OPPORTUNITIES ON NEXT PAGE AND SEE LAST PAGE OF
THIS NEWSLETTER FOR INFORMATION ON MEMBER TEACHERS.
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MORE PAINTING OPPORTUNITIES
With the demise of several of our favorite painting magazines, artists are turning more and more
to Online painting opportunities. Jackie Gibson has shared several:
Acrylic Painting Club: by Nilda Rosa Rodriguez [email protected]
This is an online school dedicated to acrylics. You will be learning from several acrylic artists
from around the world. You will have the opportunity to interact with each individual teacher.
Subscription is from January 1 to December 1 and includes 12 tutorials with videos for $99...that
is only $8.25 per class. Artist teachers include: Trudy Beard-Lazaroe Mabel Blanco, Debbie Cole,
Debbie Cushing, Deanne Fortnam, Donna Hodson, Lonna Lamb, Jill Macfarlane, Miyuki Nakano, Nilda Rodrqiguez. Lydia Steeves and Judy Westegaard-Jenkins. Go to Nilda’s website to
register. http://acrylicpaintingclub.com
Art Play Date: by Kelly Hoernig [email protected]
Art Play Date lessons begin February 1, 2015. Lessons for 2015 include acrylics, watercolor, colored pencil and mixed media. There will be a monthly supply list so you can be ready to start
each class on time. The classes will be more intermediate+ this year. Teacher team artists include: Kerry Anderson, Lynne Andrews, Deb Antonick, Rebecca Baer, Sheila Bergner, Sharon
Chinn, Margot Clark, Debbie Cole, Chris Haughey, Kim Hogue, Erica Joann, Barb Jones, Arlene
Linton, Laurie May, Mary Owens, Gisele Pope, Golda Rader, Shara Reiner, Laurie Speltz, Carol
Cohn, Lydia Steeves, Sandi Strecker, Judy Westegaard and Kelly Hoernig. To register, go to
http//artplaydate.com There will be a March and April bonus lesson, but main classes start May
4 and continue through October.
Purely Acrylics! www.purelyacrylics.com
An online e-course filled with Purely Acrylic painting projects from a wonderful array of International artists, each with their own distinct style. Artists include: Lynn Andrews, Diane Bunker,
Debbie Cole, Janice Cormier, Kelly Hoernig, Karen Hubbard, Tricia Joiner, Arlene Linton,
Jeanne Paglio, Golda Rader, Lydia Steves, Beth Wagner, Christine Watson
13 weeks of Purely Acrylics! $99
Sign up online
Every week for 13 weeks a new acrylic art lesson will find its way to your e-mailbox. Each lesson
will come in the form of a video and pdf (written instructions) OR just a pdf with several clear
step-by-step color photos. The pdf file is totally printable and downloadable.
All class files will be accessible to subscribers until January 1, 2016.
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*Unless other wise noted all meetings and
seminars are held at this location:
Colorado Springs Police Department
Gold Hill Division
955 W. Moreno Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
2015 Calendar
PPDP in Black / All others in Blue
January 3
Chapter Meeting, Bookmark taught by Audrey Hodges
January 24
Judi Patti Workshop, Rocky Mountain Hi
February 7
Chapter Meeting, UFO unfinished object of your choice
February 20
Wine Tasting & Silent Auction, The Broadmoor
March 7
Chapter Meeting
April 4
Chapter Meeting, Chalk pencil or Texture Ornament by Kay Kozak
April 17, 18
Janet Nunn, Rocky Mountain Hi
April 18
Glass Block Seminar, taught by Kate Dowd
May 2
Chapter Meeting, by Jana Towery
May 11-16
SDP Conference & Expo, Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles, IL
May 29, 30
Ros Stallcup Seminar, Western Colorado Artists
June 6
Chapter Meeting, Faux Abalone taught by Carolyn Culwell
June 13-14
Chris Thornton-Deason Seminar, High Plains & Rocky Mtn Hi
July
Chapter Picnic, hosted by Becky Coffey
August 1
Chapter Meeting, Gourds taught by Beth Carroll
Aug 29-30, 2015
Jamie Mills Price Seminar, High Plains
September 5
Yul Tree Rosemaling Seminar, taught by Cindy Bauer
September 25-28
Retreat at The Hideaway
October
Library display at 21st Century Library
October 3, 4
Mary Owens Seminar
October ?
Chair/Clock Auction with Colorado Springs Conservatory
November 7
Chapter Meeting, Angel or Snowman Signposts by Becky Coffey
November 14
Bazaar at Pine Creek High School
December 5
Chapter Holiday Luncheon, at The Pinery, Colorado Springs
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* 2015 Executive Board *
Executive Committee
January
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Membership Secretary
Newsletter
February
Beth Newton
11
Kate Dowd 14
Ellen Spearman
17
Kay Kozak 26
Cec Rae
20
Nancy Gepford
21
Joyce Clothier
22
Peggi Severini
Cindy Bauer
Jackie Gibson
Terry Niznik
June Rutherford
Joyce Clothier
Appointed Officers
Committee Chairpersons
Audit
Bazaar
Community Service
Hospitality
Nomination
* Member Painting Teachers *
Becky Coffey
Kay Kozak
Judy Hallett
Chris Weise
Public Relations
Cindy Bauer—719-633-8260
Norwegian Rosemaling at Sons of Norway
Hall, Colorado Springs, 2 classes a month.
Diana (Doe) Clore-970-263-7459
Acrylics and fabric painting classes in Grand
Junction.
Seminars by arrangement
Retreat Team
Jana Towery
Beth Carroll
Kay Kozak
Seminar Team
Carolyn Culwell
Janet Gropp
Cec Rae
Sunshine
Chris Lessor
Ways & Means
Ellen Spearman
Colorado Seminar Coordinator
Melinda Barnes
Nancy Gepford– 719-651-2264
Acrylics and oils, beginner to advanced, Tuesday evenings, or will schedule beginner sessions by arrangement.
Seminars by arrangement
Paula Leopold (CDA) -303-791-1296
Beginner to advanced, acrylics, oils, watercolor, colored pencil, classes in Highlands
Ranch, Parker and Castle Rock
Seminars by arrangement
(To
add your name to this list, contact Newsletter Editor, [email protected])
Next Newsletter Deadline Feb 15
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