Steps for Painting a Tray

The tray is first painted with pink glaze and fired.  Then the first painting is applied and  fired again.

The Second painting is applied and fired once again.

Third and final application  of paint is applied before final fire.
 

Finished product.  We will be painting this tray in January under the instructions of Teacher and Member Lois Blackbourne.

Catching Up With BigThicket Porcelain Art Club

2014 - 2015 President Janet Wartenburg

Big Thicket has been busy all summer getting ready for the up coming Holidays.  Our auction and Christmas Party will be at Pappadouxs in The Woodlands, Dec 4, 2014.  This year's main pieces for auction were beautifully done by Helen Turner, a gorgeous floral vase and Jan Wamsley a magnificent clock. They have both done a wonderful job - as well as all the members who have painted night and day on pieces for the sale table. There will be painted crosses, necklaces, and cups and saucers for purchase. We are all looking forward to, and are excited about, the quickly approaching season to be jolly!

36 x 36 Oil on Canvas By The very Talented Lois Blackburne.  Lois will be giving a seminar in January at Jan's Home.  We will be painting roses on a large tray and are very excited about learning from Lois.

               

Beautiful Pitcher by Lois Blackburne, donated for a Door Prize at Our Christmas Party

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 Marilyn's Christmas pieces.
 

Jan and Santa Claus

Jan will be giving a seminar on raised paste at our November 20 meeting at her lovely home.  We are all excited about the up coming seminar with Jan!

Helen's Lovely Vase for the Auction

Saved the Best for Last.  Display of all of our hard work over the summer.

 

Portriat of Sara on Porcelain

Portrait  of Sara by Lois Blackburne

 




Oil on Canvas By Lois Blackburne







 

June Officers and Members Lunch at Vintage Tea Room

Out Going President Marilyn Willis

Time to get back into the swing of things.  We weren't able to attend the convention in April but all have plans and hope to attend next year's in Austin.
 Our May meeting was held by newly installed president Janet Wartenburg at the Conroe Library.  Meetings are still the fourth Thursday of each month.  Arrive at 9:30 for Social with meeting starting at 10:00.  Bring a lunch and come join us.  We would love to introduce you to the fine art of China painting!
We had our June meeting at the Vintage Tea Room in Old Town Montgomery.  A lunch of quaint dishes from the menu and flavored teas were enjoyed by all.  Lois presented Marilyn with her History Book. A great job and lot of work by all. It is a  beautiful History Book and wonderful treasure that Marilyn will enjoy always.
Marilyn read an adorable poem written by Marilyn (Longfellow) Willis and then presented Janet with the president's gavel.  I am, as president - looking forward to the coming year, and delighted that I will be working with such a fun and talented group of ladies.

Stunning vase painted by Teacher-Member Lois Blackburne.  Can't you just smell the roses and how about plucking off a ripe juicy grape!

Lois glancing over the menu.

Jan has decided what she will be having.

Carol Fisk posing.

Marilyn reading a  delightful poem she composed  for the occasion.



Lois presenting Marilyn with her History Book!

Jan presents our out going President with a gift from the club.  Great Job Marilyn!

Marilyn presents Janet with the president's Gavel.

Jan and Janet...hummmm wonder what they are up to.

May Meeting - The Big Thicket PAC

Third fire and many more to go.

Cup and saucer by Janet Wartenburg

Vase by Helen Turner and Sara by Lois Blackburne

Project from paint along still under way by Lois Blackburne

Big Thicket Porcelain Art Club March Meeting

Happy Easter

 

I would like to share a bit of information with you before we get started with our PAC meeting and events.  Our dear friend, awesome teacher, and treasured club member, Lois Blackburne suffered a heart attack and had a triple-by-pass.  She came through with flying colors.  Today was her first check-up after surgery and on a scale of 1 to 10 received a whooping 11 from her Dr.!  Our prayers were answered and our love received.  Lois is well on her way to a full recovery!  Some one said she would be back with more energy than ever.  Help, We couldn't keep up with her before - how are we going to keep up with her and more energy?  Please continue to keep Lois in your prayers.


Our March meeting was held at President Marilyn Willis' studio and wonderful Victorian home.  Thanks Marilyn for being president and for your gracious hospitality this past year.  New president, Janet Wartenburg will take office in May.  Our meetings will be held at the Conroe Library the 4th Thursday of the month from 10:00 to 2:00.  Please send any inquirers to wartjsw@gmail.com.  We  would love to have you visit with us and check out the wonderful art of china painting .


           Big Thicket March Meeting Featuring a Seminar by Marilyn on Painting Pansies.



Artist  Display

 

Beautiful work by Jan Wamsley



Marilyn's wonderful pieces

 

Painted Tile for the History Book by Janet Wartenburg

 

Sorry I am having computer issues and can not get the rest of the pictures uploaded.  I will continue when my glitch is corrected.

Happy Easter, Praise the Lord, Watch The Sun Rise and eat Chocolate!

 

February Meeting - Big Thicket Porcelain Art Club

 We did not have a meeting in January due to the weather but the same weather did not stop us in February.  Our February 26 meeting was held on a cold, rainy, fierce windy morning at the home of Jan Wamsley.  We were snug and warm in her lovely home and enjoyed a regular meeting, and a fantastic seminar by teacher Lois Blackburne on sweetheart roses and pearls. The rain pelting against the windows sounded as if we were
tossing our freshly painted pearls at the panes of glass.  A wonderful luncheon had been prepared by Jan and Marilyn, whilst the beautiful table was laden with valentine motifs and 2 surprise gifts for each of us from our president Marilyn.  Carol Fisk was a delightful guest and we hope she continues her journey and passion for painting with us.



Artist's Displays

 

 

            Lois's  Beautiful Sweetheart Roses and Pearls  set beside Marilyn's  Lovely Irises            

                                             Teacher Lois Blackburne starts her seminar

 

 
 
 

 
                                                 Example Tile of Roses and Pearls

  

 

Lois' Beautiful Roses and Pearls

 

 

 

 

 

                                                               Lunch Anyone?

                                             
                                               President Marilyn Willis

 

 

                                                         Delightful Guest Carol Fisk

                          Our Gracious Hostess Jan Wamsley
                                                 Thanks Jan!


                                               March Ice