Between Tole Friends' quarterly in-depth lessons, painting projects and articles, registered members have access to a new painting lesson/painting project & article every month. Registered members may download one of each and every painting lesson/project or article for personal use, but they are not to be shared with others for any reason. It is always exciting for new members to know "what will I get" and our EFC & Publishing Committee has decided to let everyone know what is available and what will shortly be available. Painting History Available All about DAC by Andy Jones x European FolkArt by Anne Strebe x Legacy of Decorative Painting by Phyllis Tilford, CDA x Hex Malerei by Anne Strebe x Painting Techniques   Pen & Ink with Acrylic washes by Karen Chase x Fun with Texture Paste by Chris Thornton x Hydrangeas by Patty Rawlinson Product Review What do I do with this? Part 1 by Nancy Snellen x What do I do with this? Part 2 by Nancy Snellen x What do I do with this? Part 3 by Nancy Snellen x So-Soft Fabric Paints & More ... by DecoArt x Brushes, Brushes, Brushes by Loew Cornell x Kelly Hoernig's Pattern of the Month Club x A better Brush Kaddie x All About Americana Acrylics x True Color System x Fast & Easy Painting Projects   Pen & Ink painting project by Karen Chase x Butterfly coasters & box by Sue Cochrane x Angel Pin by Sue Beckerton (Coming in September)   Intermediate Painting Projects   Flower Shed - working with texture by Chris Thornton Quarterly in-depth Lessons   A Bouquete of Summer by Karen Chase x Bubba by Moe Shier (Coming in July)   Gourd Santa Card Catcher by Jean Zawicki (Coming in October)   Above list will be constantly updated

Nothing of this could have been achieved without the constant help from board and committee members. Our dedicated helpers are The Board: Karen Chase; Elaine Russel, CDA; Judith Rickett; María Marta Rossi The Education / Publication Committee: Phyllis Tilford, CDA (chair); Jayne Feussner; Melinda Barnes, Sue Mitchell and Shelley Lanthier. Without their unselfish help and the support of all members in times of difficulties, we would not be able to be where we are and share the programs.

"My Tolefriends & Me" A Tribute---Jan. 2003 Brenda S. Rickman
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In written words on a screen of white
The letters dance, in through the night
With the point and click of our little mouse
We bring the world to our own little house

Of ups and downs we write about
Sometimes we laugh, at times we shout
We bare our pain, our souls are seen
We share our joys and in betweens

Of who we study and are learning from
Of a problem painting, to Tolefriends we come
With life and woes, both big and small
With trust and faith, we share it all

We ask our friends a question one
Fast as a flash, the answers come
Cries of help to fix that little frustrating ding
Solutions fly in, all is well with everything

With love and care the answers many
What cost you ask, None, not any!
A simple thank you is all they ask
A promise to share is our only task

Give of yourself what they are giving
Spread the wonder and the joy of living
Tell all you know to come and see
All the love there is with ...... My Tolefriends and Me!

other poems written by members