May Program
Saturday, May 12, 2012

Linen & Lace Monogrammed Clipboard
            Designed by Linda Hollander
Taught by Karen Close

Due to a student artist with a serious allergy to certain painting products, we are asking that you refrain from bringing these with you into the classroom.

• Turpinoid Natural by Martin Weber
• Any Krylon product

Have you always admired the laces of yesteryear? Here is an opportunity to paint a clipboard or similar sized surface with a beautiful lace design. Personalize it with your own initial or create one as a gift for a friend. Alphabet is provided with each packet so you will have your choice of initial, which you will then enlarge. This program is taught by Karen Close.

This battenburg lace design has had many names including Renaissance lace and mezzo punto. It is frequently seen in tablecloths and bridal gowns. Battenburg lace was first created when Queen Victoria of England named her son-in-law as the first Duke of Battenburg in the late 1800s. Every English Duke had his own lace pattern, so a new style of tape lace called Battenburg was invented and became quite popular.

Loops of tape are formed and then decorative filling stitches called bars or brides are used to fill the gaps. Painting the look-alike is definitely faster than stitching!

You will have a great time painting with Karen. Her classes are noted for being lots of fun. New painters, too, will be pleasantly surprised about how well Karen will help them master this technique. Karen is a beautiful painter and a good teacher.

GUESTS ARE WELCOME!

• To order Pattern Packet (March 31st Deadline)
• To order 1 bottle of DecoArt Violet Haze paint for your prep (cost + shipping) – Order NOW!
• To reserve a clipboard holder – limited supply available ($2 each); first come, first serve

SUPPLY FEES:

• Pattern Packet     $5 (ordered from Linda Hollander, designer)
• Palette                $1 (DecoArt Paint)
• Both items total $6.00. You may purchase the pattern packet only or also add the palette. Please try to bring correct currency so we don’t have to make change. THERE IS NO COPYING OR SHARING OF THIS PROJECT – RE: COPYRIGHT LAWS.

SURFACE:

• 9×12 standard clip board (available in any office supply store such as Staples, Office Max, or Office Depot)

OTHER SUGGESTED SURFACES:

• Paint Brush Box
• Painting Tote Bag
• Wooden Plaque (9×11)
• Omit the paint brush and paint the picture for a friend

DIRECTIONS:

• This program is appropriate for all level painters including beginners

BRUSHES:

• 10/0 Liner
• #4 & #10 Shaders
• #3 Round
• 1/4″ Rake
• 1″ Wash/Glaze
• 3/4″ L/C Maxine’s Mop

PREPARATION:

• Violet Haze is needed to prep your board before the May meeting. Do you need to order Violet Haze? Karen will order a bottle for you (cost + shipping) if you let her know. You will get it at the April meeting where the Pattern Packet you ordered will also be available.
  

PALETTE:

• These are DecoArts Paints
• Baby Pink
• Grape Juice
• Silver Sage Green
• Soft Lilac
• Titanium White
• Violet Haze
• Dazzling Metallics Champagne Gold
• Dazzling Metallics Emperor’s Gold

SUPPLIES:

• Standard painting supplies
• Including stylus, transfer paper, tracing paper, & palette