ABOUT US


OUR PURPOSE


The purpose of our guild is to encourage and promote the practice and knowledge of folk Art. We also wish to create a fellowship of persons who enjoy Folk Art and wish to learn and share their knowledge.


MEMBERSHIP


  • Our membership is open to any person living within travelling distance of Peterborough.
  • Our membership fee shall be set by the Executive Committee and voted on by the membership.
  • The membership fees are due at the September meeting.
  • A guest is to be allowed attendance at only one meeting prior to making a decision on joining. After you become a member you are welcome to bring a guestto the meeting with you.


    THE MEETINGS


    Our meeting are held from 9:00 AM until 12 Noon on the second Monday of the month from September until June excpt in October which s held on the first Minday due to Thanksgiving.

    Your benefits for joining our guild are:
  • a monthly meeting
  • free coffee, tea and baked goodies
  • use of our extensive library
  • a bi-monthly newsletter
  • the fellowship of other painters
  • participation in scheduled seminars and bus trips
  • a share the wealth draw


    The membership fees of $30.00 are used to keep the guid running for the year. Our expenses include; rent, teachers fees, coffee and condiments, prizes, library, Festival of Trees, program supplies and newsletter costs and postage.
    In order to help with the rent of the meeting room we have to charge $2.00 each a meeting.

    Our meeting place is at the Lion's Club on Burnham Street @ the Hunter bridge in Peterborough, Ontario.


    tooner1val@yahoo.com





    • The Septmeber/October 2008 Newsletter





    CHRISTY'S CORNER

    Here we are again starting another Guild year. I hope you all had a great summer and an healthy one. Well gals, we are going to paint up a storm this coming season. Helen Belsey and her assistants have arranged a great program for us. Be sure to let Helen or any of the Executive know if there are any projects or lessons you would like to see on the agenda for next year. We need your input!

    I would like to personally welcome a new executive to the KGFP - LIN JARVIS, who is your Vice President for the next 2 years. Thank you for taking on this position Lin.

    Are you interested in a bus trip to the Coast to Coast convention this coming year? We need a volunteer to coordinate the trip. Audrey-Harris Gaunt has done a great job in the past, but has now stepped down. Thank you so much for doing this job the past several years Audrey. How about it gals? Who will volunteer to coordinate the bus trip? Lets hear from you PLEASE.

    Our opening Luncheon is on Monday, September 8th. Please phone Lin Jarvis at 705-743-7763 for your ticket.

    Many Thanks to Betty Hevenor and her team for arranging the seminars. She and her group are doing a great job .

    PLEASE NOTE: HAVE THE MEMBERSHIP FORM FILLED OUT AHEAD OF TIME WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP FEE. This will certainly help the ladies at the Membership Desk. THANKS.

    I hope you will enjoy this coming season and looking forward to see you all at the luncheon in September.

    Till then, Helen











    PROGRAMS




    SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2007/2008

    DATE TIME PROJECT/EVENT INSTRUCTOR
    Sept.8 9am - 2pm Opening Luncheon
    Oct. 6 9am - noon Faux Finishes Madeline Simpson
    Nov. 10 9am - noon (Will need to be ordered in October) Christmas on Paper Bag Lynda Palmer
    Dec. 8 9am - 2pm Christmas Luncheon
    Jan 12 9am - noon (Will need to be ordered in December) Heart Necklace Helen Belsey
    Feb. 9 9am - noon (Will need to be ordered in January) Tin Valentine Heart Sharon Stafford
    Mar. 9 9am - noon Fruit Carol Rand
    April 13 9am - noon Festival of Trees Paint-In
    May 11 9am - noon (Will need to be ordered in February) Flowers on Ceramic Dish Sharon Kostesku
    June 8 9am - 2pm Closing Luncheon

    SEMINAR NEWS

    BOB PENNYCOOK is coming October 30, 2008


    Mark this date on your calendar so you won't miss a great time. Bob's seminars are always great fun. His methods are unique and you learn so much!






    GUILD BUSINESS .

    October Program - Faux Finishes - Madeline Simpson


    BRING TO CLASS -
    Surface - Five (5) pieces 5" x 7" board - suggest masonite
    Paint - Sealer, Glazing Medium (small bottle), Retarder (small bottle)
    Decoart: Rookwood, Burnt Umber, "Splendid Gold" Metallic, Desert Sand, True Ochre
    Delta: Salem Green
    Also 1 light colour of choice and 1 contrasting colour of choice, e.g. a light blue and a medium to dark blue.
    Brushes - Large base coating brush, or a sponge brush
    Misc. - Black market - any brand, but NOT a fine point. Square of bubble wrap, approx. 5" x 5" or bigger. Paper towels or shop towels. Sheet of tissue paper - new or used (even torn) any colour. Sheet of wax paper. Sheet of plastic food wrap - cheapest works the best. Old toothbrush. Palette paper, palette knife, and an eye dropper if possible.

    PRIOR TO CLASS - Seal and base the boards as follows:
    1. light colour of choice
    2. DecoArt Rookwood Red
    3. Any colour
    4. DecoArt "Splendid Gold" Metallic
    5. DecoArt True Ochre

    Wear old clothes or an apron. If you are going on a hot lunch date afterwards, bring gloves to protect your manicure. This is a fun, relaxed morning of learning.






    Monday, September 8th

    $12.00 - tickets to be picked up at the door
    If you have not already been contacted to see if your will be attending, please call Lin Jarvis 705-743-7763 no later than Tuesday, August 26th, so she can finalize with the caterer.

    Cold meats
    Fresh Rolls, Pickles
    Baby Spinach/Cranberry/Mandarin Salad
    Caesar Salad with a Light Dressing
    Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad
    Assorted Squares and Tarts for dessert
    *** REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR PLATE, MUG AND CUTLERY

    This year, 'Make & Take' tables will be set up, so if you wish to participate in a 'No Painting' project, you can learn something new. Bring a roll of Scotch Tape if you are going to participate. Otherwise, just come for the social time, have a chat with your friends, and enjoy a light lunch.

    A display of the program projects will be on display from Helen Belsey and her helpers, so you can see what is planned for the upcoming year.





    The muffins and other goodies for the opening meeting will be provided by the members of the Executive. A list will be distributed to sign up to bring goodies for other months.





    SUPPLIES CHECK LIST

    Please bring the following supplies to every class:

    Water Container
    Paper Towels, cotton swabs
    Magic transparent tape
    Palette/palette paper
    Pencil,eraser,ruler,pen,stylus,chalk pencil,scissors,technical pen
    Sandpaper,tack cloth
    Scrap paper for practice
    Brushes in good condition
    Tracing paper,graphite paper (light & dark)
    Brush cleaner/soap
    Palette knife
    Note pad
    CHEQUE BOOK



    Basic Essentials

    Name tag
    Coffee cup
    Toonie
    Cash or cheque book for classes and surfaces
    Loonie for Share the Wealth
    Library books,pattern packets and Videos
    Finished Memory Boxes,Show and Tell





    LIBRARY



    Library Alert


    Please note that the library will now close at 11:15. This is due to the congestion that happens in the coatroom when the meeting is over and people are trying to get their coats at the same time as we are trying to put away the books. If the door to the cloakroom is closed when you get there, it's because someone is putting a heavy item in the storage closet. Please be patient!!



    New Books


    This a list of the new books that will be catalogue into the Library.
    DO TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES THESE BOOKS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE OCTOBER MEETING.

    Decorative Painter....May/June

    Decorative Painter....January/February/Marcn

    Decorative Painter....July/August

    Frosty Flaky Christmas....Annie Lang

    Chicken Pot Pie Collection....Sandra McLean

    Chicken Pot Pie Collection Vol. #3...Sandra McLean

    Christmas Cheer......Combined Artist

    Light Up The Holidays...Combined Artists

    Garden Sampler.....Brian and Robin Mestler

    Decorative Painter.......September/October


    We would also like to thank the people who so generously donated books and pattern packets to our growing and wonderful library.

    No new books this month. SUGGESTIONS FOR NEW BOOKS ARE WELCOME


    Memory Boxes

    There is always a need for memory boxes for the Maternal Bereavement program at our local hospital. Perhaps you could paint one for us during the upcoming month. You can get a paper mache box from Lyn Chaplin. The designs are your choice, but should be non-denominational and non-seasonal. Below is a thank you letter for the memory boxes we have provided in the past. Let's keep up the good work.

    Dear Lyn and Guild Members;

    Thank you for your generous support of our Maternal Bereavement program. The memory boxes are a truly works of art and are continued to be cherished by families. A representative from a local perinatal loss support group has also told us just how meaningful your beautiful boxes are for bereaved parents. They bring them to their group.
    your work is sincerly appreicated
    Lois Scott




    Festival of Trees


    There are a number of members who have signed out ornaments, but have not yet returned them. Please bring them to the September Opening, whether they are finished or not. The following ornaments are still outstanding: 44 single notes, 6 double notes, 19 bells (oval) and 26 instruments (oval). As you can see, this is a large number of ornaments which are urgently needed for the tree. If you haven't completed your ornaments, please do so now and return them on September 8th. If for some reason you are unable to paint them, please bring them back anyway, so that someone else can paint them.


    HAPPY BIRTHDAY





    HAPPY BIRTHDAY

    Birthdays are a collection of happy memories, May all of your moments be as special as you are. If we've missed your birthday, we hope it was a happy one.
    Please let the Newsletter Editors know about any missed birthdays, and we'll be sure to acknowledge you next year





    May

    Kathy St Thomas...........May 6
    Donna Chapman.............May 7
    Joan Riding...............May 19
    Audrey Harris-Gaunt May 24






    Elaine Dunn...............June 12
    Marion Hughes.............June 12
    Yvonne Williamson.........June 16
    Anne Graham...............June 20
    Anna Boynton..............June 22
    Ruth Gosselin.............June 22
    Pam Hartung...............June 28



    Best wishes to all our birthday girls, and to anyone who has been missed. If you have been missed, please give your birthday to Sharon Kostesku or Ruth Gosselin so your name can be added to the birthday list.






    MUFFIN LIST

    Each time we meet, generous members of the Guild beautifully decorate our refreshment table - often with samples of their artwork and provide us with delicious treats to go along with our tea and coffee. We always appreciate the goodies and your talents. Please remember to come on the day you put your name to volunteer. The first lady on the list is the team leader and is responsible for telephoning the others to remind them to bring their treats and decorations.


    May 12th - a warm thanks to:

    Beryl Munshaw
    Betty Pineau
    Mary Ann O'Neill
    Lyn Chaplin
    Cheryl Tedford
    Sharon Kostesku








    June 9th - our thanks to:

    Trudy Kanis
    Carolyn Davidson
    Audrey Harris-Gaunt
    Yvonne Williamson
    Donna Batley
    Therese Spence
    Kathy St Thomas




    Remember, because of dietary concerns, PLEASE do not butter muffins, breads, etc., but bring the butter or margarine in a separate container.

    Think outside the square:

    If you want to paint a particular 'thing' i.e. a rose - try to make your design something unusual. When I think of a rose, I suppose the 1st thing that comes into my head is a vase of roses, or a bouquet. But if you stop and consider a bit more - how about a rose bush up against a lovely old picket fence, or a beautiful single bloom on a lovely straw hat, or a bloom floating in a bowl of water!!

    Go for a walk down a country lane - pick up twigs, leaves, nuts, berries etc., so that you can study and digest their colour, form, and texture at home in your study.

    Don't throw away old calendars - they can be a fantastic source of ideas for your next projects. Get yourself a concertina file and accumulate magazine pictures and the like in categories of your favourites (teddies, flowers, landscapes, people etc.)




    THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

    Change and risk taking are normal aspects of the creative process. They are the lubricants that keep the wheels in motion. A creative act is not necessarily something that has never been done; it is something you haven't done before.
    Margaret Mead

    ENLARGING AND REDUCING PATTERNS - Tip for Scanner or Photocopier

    To reduce or enlarge a pattern, divide the size you want the pattern to be by the size of the pattern you have, and multiply by 100%.

    Let's say you have a pattern that is 15" long and you want a pattern that is 12" long. 12 divided by 15 x 100% = 80%. You would scan or photocopy at 80%


    Let's say you wanted to enlarge a pattern. You have a pattern that is 20" long and you want it to be 24" long. 24 divided by 20 x 100% = 120%. Therefore you would scan or photocopy your pattern at 120%.




    Colours That Pack a Punch
    Use unequal amounts of complementary colors, alone and in combination, to create colorful tonal arrangements.

    For example, mix orange and blue for a barn, then echo the blue in the sky and use an accent of pure orange for a tractor. The results will pulsate with vitality.




    TIP - Making Even Sized Checks, or Making a Border on a Curved Line

    Take a shader brush the size that you want your checks to be, wet it, and mark the surface with water. Then place a pencil mark along the edge of the water mark. Continue in this fashion, and voilą, you have even sized checks.

    On a curved border, just wet the brush, pull it along the edge of the pattern or surface, and draw a pencil or chalk line the width of the water mark. An easy way to get an even border around the edge. Works especially well along a curved line. Or put one tablespoon of potpourri into a jar and fill the jar with boiling water to release the fragrance.


    RECIPE

    Lemon Cranberry Bars
    Base:

    1 cup all purpose flour
    ¼ cup packed brown sugar
    6 Tbsp cold unsalted butter cut in ½ inch pieces
    ¼ tsp salt

    Filling:

    2 large eggs
    1 cup granulated sugar
    ½ tsp almond extract
    1 cup all-purpose flour
    1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt
    ½ cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
    1 ½ cups whole cranberries
    1/3 cup each : unsweetened desiccated coconut, sultana raisins

    Icing:

    1 ½ cups icing sugar
    1 Tbsp water
    3 Tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
    2 tsp lemon juice
    Finely grated zest of 1 lemon

    For base, whir ingredients in food processor until mixture looks like crumbs, then starts to form clumps. Sprinkle into 8 inch square baking dish. Use metal spatula to press evenly onto bottom of pan. Bake 5 minutes in preheated 350F oven. Cool to room temperature.
    For filling, use electric mixer on medium speed, beet eggs, sugar and almond extract in large bowl until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Sift in flour, baking powder and salt. Beat on low speed to blend. Stir in cranberries, walnuts, coconut and sultanas. Spread over shortbread base.
    Bake in preheated 350F oven until browned and set in centre. Cool on rack to room temperature.
    For icing, whisk together ingredients until smooth. Spread over filling. For best results, cool dish in fridge several hours before cutting. Makes 24.



    BREAKFAST MUFFIN BONANZA

    Bring breakfast to new heights. Try this moist bran muffin with added crunch and the goodness of seeds, wheat germ and raisins



    1 cup Brown sugar, packed
    ½ cup Canola or vegetable oil
    1 cup Buttermilk
    1 Egg
    2 tbsp. Molasses
    1-1/2 cups Natural bran
    2/3 cup All Purpose flour
    ½ cup Wheat germ
    ¼ cup Flax seeds
    ¼ cup Sesame seeds
    1 tsp. Baking soda
    ½ tsp. Salt
    ½ tsp. Cinnamon
    1 cup Raisins


    Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray. Combine brown sugar, Oil, buttermilk, egg and molasses in a large mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Spoon batter into greased muffin cups. Bake at 400F (200C) for 15-20 minutes, or until top springs back when lightly touched.

    TIP: Cool and freeze muffins individually then thaw for a quick breakfast on the run or late-night snack.


    Preparation time: 10 minutes. Baking Time: 20 minutes. Makes: 12 Muffins. Freezing: Excellent


    COLOUR THEORY QUIZ

    CORRECTION - the Colour Quiz in the last issue was supposed to have 11 questions. There were 10 questions posed and 11 answers given. Unfortunately question #6 was omitted. Question 6 is shown below. Now the answers given in the last issue should correspond with the questions. Sorry about that!
    6. Q: Why shouldn't you automatically use black to darken a color? (a) There is no reason not to. (b) It tends to dull or murky colors. (c) Black doesn't occur in nature. (d) Black fades over time.
    Test how much you know about the basic principles of colour mixing with this quiz. (answers on pg. 10)

    1. Q: What is a primary colour?
    (a) Any colour of the rainbow.
    (b) A colour made from mixing two others.
    (c) A colour that can't be made by mixing others together.
    (d) A colour made by mixing three colours together.

    2. Q: What are the three primary colours?
    (a) Red, green, blue.
    (b) Purple, yellow, green.
    (c) Black, red, blue.
    (d) Red, yellow, blue.

    3. Q: What do you get when you mix two primary colours together?
    (a) A secondary colour.
    (b) An adjacent colour.
    (c) A cool colour.
    (d) A warm colour.

    4. Q: Complementary colours sit on opposite sides of the colour wheel. If placed next to each other in a painting, what do they do for each other?
    (a) Make each other appear brighter.
    (b) Make each other appear duller.
    (c) Make each other appear greener.
    (d) Nothing.

    5 Q: Warm colours appear closer and cool ones further away. What are generally considered warm colours and cool colours?
    (a) Warm: pinks, purples, reds. Cool: blues, browns, greens.
    (b) Warm: reds, oranges, yellows. Cool: blues, greens, purples.
    (c) Warm: oranges, yellows, greens. Cool: purples, reds, blues.
    (d) Warm: blues, yellows, pinks. Cool: greens, reds, oranges.

    6 Q: When colour mixing, should you add a darker colour to a lighter one, or a lighter colour to a darker one?
    (a) A lighter to a darker.
    (b) A darker to a lighter.
    (c) It doesn't matter, the end result is the same, but usually dark is added to light as it takes less dark to change a light than light to change dark.
    (d) Depends on whether you're mixing primary or secondary colours.

    7 Q: What secondary colour do you get when you mix red and yellow together?
    (a) Purple
    (b) Green
    (c) Pink
    (d) Orange

    8 Q: What secondary colour do you get when you mix blue and yellow together?
    (a) Turquoise
    (b) Purple
    (c) Green
    (d) Violet

    9 Q: What secondary colour do you get when you mix blue and red together?
    (a) Purple
    (b) Pink
    (c) Rose
    (d) Black

    10 Q: What do you get when you mix two secondary colours together?
    (a) Black
    (b) A muddy mess.
    (c) A neutral grey or brown.
    (d) A complementary colour.

    Answersa are at the end of the page


    This, That and Jokes

    Not necessarily in that arder.

    Grandma's Cures

    Did you know that drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache Pain almost immediately - without the unpleasant side effects caused by Traditional "pain relievers".


    Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns.

    Some minds are like concrete thoroughly mixed up and permanently set.

    Opportunity may knock once, but temptation bangs on your front door forever.

    Sometimes I lie awake at night, and I ask, "Where have I gone wrong?" Then a voice says to me, "This is going to take more than one night."
    ~ Charles M. Schulz

    Don't let your worries get the best of you; remember, Moses started out as a basket case.

    The good Lord didn't create anything without a purpose, but mosquitoes come close.


    It's a Sad Day

    Please join me in remembering a great icon of the entertainment community. The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71.

    Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, The California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the hostess Twinkies and Captain Crunch. The grave site was piled high with flours.

    Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was kneaded. Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times he is still was a crusty old man and was considered a positive roll model for millions.

    Doughboy is survived by his wife Play Dough, two children, John Dough and Jane Dough, plus they had one in the oven. He is also survived by his elderly father, Pop Tart. The funeral was held at 350 for about 20 minutes.

    If this made you smile for even a brief second, please rise to the occasion and take time to pass it on and share that smile with someone else who may be having a crumby day and kneads it.



    A WOMAN'S RANDOM THOUGHTS

    1) Reason to smile: Every 7 minutes of every day, someone in an aerobics class pulls a hamstring.

    2) My mind not only wanders, it sometimes leaves completely.

    3) The best way to forget all your troubles is to wear tight shoes.

    4) The nice part about living in a small town: When you don't know what you're doing, someone else always does.

    5) Just when I was getting used to yesterday, along came today.

    6) Sometimes I think I understand everything, then I regain consciousness.

    7) Amazing! You hang something in your closet for a while and it shrinks two sizes!

    8) They keep telling us to get in touch with our bodies. Mine isn't all that communicative but I heard from it the other day after I said, "Body, how'd you like to go to the six o'clock class in vigorous toning?" Clear as a bell my body said, "Listen fatty....do it and die."

    9) I read this article that said the typical symptoms of stress are eating too much, impulse buying, and driving too fast. Are they kidding? That's my idea of a perfect day.

    10) If men can run the world, why can't they stop wearing neckties? How intelligent is it to start the day by tying a noose around your neck?



    Tooner's Crafts

    K.G.F.P. RECIPES

    K.G.F.P. PICTURES

    Information and Tips




    F.Y.I.



    TOONER'S CRAFTS IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!!



    Val realizes that many of her customers are reluctant to call for a product whether it paint or brushes or any thing to do with the decorative art industry. But,PLEASE,be rest assured that Tooner's Crafts is OPENED and has some stock on hand and is still willing to take orders. Call anytime and leave a message and I will get back to you.
    Thank You for your support.


    A new web site is now up and running for Tooner's Crafts. More items will be added as they become available. Thank you for your patience.





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    Colour Quiz

    Answers

    1-c
    2-d
    3-a
    4-a
    5-b
    6-c
    7-d
    8-c
    9-a
    10-c