2024 April Newsletter

From the Office of the President:

Whoever coined the phrase March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb clearly did not reside in Utah. It is my hope that we can stay warm for our April Seminar with

Bobbie Takashima! If you have not heard about our upcoming seminar, please give us

a call so we can share the details with you.

I am impressed with how many collective years everyone has in painting experience

and I am always excited when I can find something that many of you have never

painted. We on the board are working hard to find creative opportunities and I am very

proud of their hard work. Their hard work is adding some new techniques to my paint

tool box and hopefully yours as well.

This year we started off with learning a Rogland Rosemaling design taught by Tirzah,

then a beginners class using a Sandy LeFlore design that mimicked cross stitch and

Terry taught a bunny using a watercolor effect.  Later in the year we

will continue with learning some interesting and unique techniques. I am excited for our

upcoming classes and many thanks to those who have committed to teach one at one

of our paint-ins.

My challenge and curiosity is how are you growing your art? What are you learning or

painting? Or has your craft expanded into other areas? We would love to hear and take

inspiration from our fellow painters or to help you become reinspired.

If any of you are interested in holding a board position, have feedback, ideas or

questions, please contact me (801) 391-3556 or leeanngossett@gmail.com.

Be your own kind of beautiful,

Leeann Washatka, President

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2024 Seminars and Paint-in

Due to conflicts with Westwood Village needs,
GSDP Paint-ins will now be the third Saturday of the month.

April 18^th- 20^th (Thur-Sat)    – Bobbie Takashima Spring Seminar - Canceled

May 18^th (Saturday)             – Wendy Ouellette - Pumpkins

June 15^th (Saturday)            – Summer picnic

July 20^th (Saturday)              – Betty Roberts – Santa Spindles

August 17^th (Saturday)         – Pat Reeder - Giraffe

September 21^st (Saturday)   – Rita Johnson - TBA

December 7^th (Saturday)      – Christmas Party – Hug Hes (Syracuse)

Raffles

This year we would like to ask our members to bring a NICE raffle item or two. Painting supplies like palette paper, brushes, and tracing paper are always welcome as are nice small or medium sized wood or metal surfaces. Other items could include potted plants and painting books. If you would like to receive it, it will probably make a good raffle item. If you have some gently used brushes, they would also be welcome to have on hand for beginners.

Christmas Raffles

This year at our Christmas Party we will again be having a very special raffle. It is a beautiful box painted by Gayle Oram. Gayle is internationally recognized as a rosemaling painter and has been awarded a Gold Medal in Rosemaling from Vestereim. Her works are highly prized by all lovers of Norwegian Rosemaling and are today's and tomorrow's collectables.

Tickets will be on sale from now until the drawing at the party. The cost is $1.00 per ticket. You do NOT have to be present to win.

Top view

Front view

 

April Bobby Takashima Seminar

           Canceled due to Family Illnesses

                                  April 18^th thru 20^th

Contact Tirzah (801-336-7900) or Leann (801 391-3556 ) if you have any questions about the seminar cancellation.

May

Pumpkins design by Holly Hanley

Teacher:     Wendy Ouellette 

Cost:             $7.50 (class fee)

Surface:       11 inch splatter screen (The screen can be purchased at Dollar Tree in the housewares area.) 

 Date:             May 18^th 10:00 am

                      (setup and chat time 9:30-10:00)

Palette:  DecoArt Americana

Cadmium Yellow     Tangelo Orange

Burnt Orange          Bright Orange

Tiger Lily                 Orange Tangerine

Burnt Umber           Scarlet

Evergreen               Mistletoe

Margarita                White

Black

Galaxy glitter/clear ice comet

Misc Supplies:

Brushes:   

    I used JoSonja #8 pointed round

    #4 round

    You may want a smaller round and a stipple brush

    white chalk pencil

Prep:          Prep be done in class.

I think we should do the basecoating in class. I will have all of the colors available for use. If you have them, you can bring your own if you want. The colors for basecoating are Cad Yellow, Tangelo Orange, Burnt Orange, Bright Orange, Burnt Umber, Evergreen, Black. (I don't have a lot of Tangelo Orange so if you have that, bring it.)

You can dry brush the screen area with Black to get rid of the shine before class. That way it will be dry and ready to do the rest of the prep.

 

The Paint-in will be held at the Westwood Village Clubhouse (1111 N. 2000 W., Farr West, UT).Take I-15 #346 and go north on 2000 W/UT-126 0.6 of mile. The Clubhouse is on the west side of the street with parking on the west side of the building.

 

 2024 March Newsletter

From the Office of the President:

Mother nature is beginning to show us her artist palette with only 19 days before spring. Flower bulbs are beginning to awaken and sprout, birds are singing while nest making and our weather is becoming warmer.

I feel like one of the flower bulbs who enjoys the sunshine and becomes more willing

and adventurous to attend events outside of my warm house as spring arrives.

We had seven brave souls who ventured out and took a beginner’s class with us in

February. We painted a Spring Needle Point Sampler. We also had several folks who

attended and provided moral support to our new students. Everyone walked out with a

beautiful masterpiece. (see Beginner Class Photo's below).

We gained two new members from the beginner’s class. Let’s extend a warm welcome

to Ms. Diane and Ms. Maryann. Ms. Diane is an accomplished oil painter and Ms.

Maryann creates beautiful wire wrapped pendants.

As our club continues to grow, we are looking forward to utilizing your unique talents.

We are always accepting new teachers and are currently seeking to fill two board seats.We need a secretary as Ms. Lydia will be unable to fulfil this role due to an injury and a

hospitality officer which is a new position.

If any of you are interested in holding a board position, have feedback, ideas or

questions, please contact me (801) 391-3556 or leeanngossett@gmail.com.

Be your own masterpiece,

Leeann Washatka, President

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2024 Seminars and Paint-in

Due to conflicts with Westwood Village needs,
GSDP Paint-ins will now be the third Saturday of the month.

March 16^th (Saturday         – Terry Pulver – Rabbit Plate

April 18^th- 20^th (Thur-Sat)  – Bobbie Takashima Spring Seminar

May 18^th (Saturday)           – TBA

June15^th (Saturday)           – TBA

December 7^th (Saturday) – Christmas Party – Hug Hes (Syracuse)

2024 GSDP Dues

Yearly dues of $15 for GSDP should be paid in January. For those of you who have not paid them, you NEED to do so by the end of the March in order to attend this year's Paint-ins and Seminars. Checks can be made out to Golden Spike Decorative Painters and mailed to GSDP care of Pat Reeder at 470 W 4900 S, Washington Terrace, UT 84405.

A big thank you to everyone who have already paid their dues.

Raffles

This year we would like to ask our members to bring a NICE raffle item or two. Painting supplies like palette paper, brushes, and tracing paper are always welcome as are nice small or medium sized wood or metal surfaces. Other items could include potted plants and painting books. If you would like to receive it, it will probably make a good raffle item. If you have some gently used brushes, they would also be welcome to have on hand for beginners.

Christmas Raffles

This year at our Christmas Party we will again be having a very special raffle. It is a beautiful box painted by Gayle Oram. Gayle is internationally recognized as a rosemaling painter and has been awarded a Gold Medal in Rosemaling from Vestereim. Her works are highly prized by all lovers of Norwegian Rosemaling and are today's and tomorrow's collectables.

Tickets will be on sale from now until the drawing at the party. The cost is $1.00 per ticket. You do NOT have to be present to win.

Top view

Front view

 

March

Bunny and Nest

Teacher:      Terry Pulver

Cost:             $7.50 (class fee)
Surface:       $0 metal plate (provided by Helen Mahoney - contact Terry by Mar 6^th at 801-395-4287 if you want a plate) or provide your own 8 1/2" surface

Date:              March 16^th 10:00 am
(setup and chat time 9:30-10:00)

Palette:

DecoArt Americana

Antique White          Gray Sky

Black                        Hauser Green Medium

Blue Haze                Honey Brown

Cad Yellow               Marigold

Coral Shell               Titanium White

Expresso

Delta

Apple Green              Periwinkle Blue

Brown Iron Oxide      Rasberry

Quaker Grey

Prep:

If using the metal plate, prime surface with white metal primer and dry completely. Basecoat with Titanium white. When totally dry, lightly coat with glazing medium to seal and protect the background. Dry completely and then transfer the pattern. (Note: leaves at bottom of pattern are optional.)

The Paint-in will be held at the Westwood Village Clubhouse (1111 N. 2000 W., Farr West, UT).Take I-15 #346 and go north on 2000 W/UT-126 0.6 of mile. The Clubhouse is on the west side of the street with parking on the west side of the building.

April Bobby Takashima Seminar

Teacher:         Bobby Takashim

Cost:              $300

Surface: The wood for the Busy Bee clock, the clock works, pictures, patterns, instructions and paints are included in the seminar price.

              The pictures, patterns, instructions and paints for Hattie Hooter plate are also included the seminar price but you will have to provide your own 14" oval plate/surface.

Date:              April 18^th thru 20^th 10:00 am

(setup and chat time 9:30-10:00)

Busy Bee Clock - Day 1 and 2

Hattie Hooters - Day 3

Seminar: There is a $50 non-refundable deposit. The deposit must be received by April 1^st to hold you sport in the class. The check should be made out to Golden Spike Decorative Painters and mailed to GSDP care of Pat Reeder at 470 W 4900 S, Washington Terrace, UT 84405.

Any remaning seminar balance must be paid when you pickup your surface, pictures, patterns and instructions.

You will be notified of the date and location of pickup.

Lunches are included in the seminar price and will consist of a boxed sandwich lunch with an assortment of options, pizza and salad, and buffet style taco bar from Cafe Rio. (Please note that we are unable to accomodate individual dietary needs.) Bottled water will also be provided.

Contact Tirzah (801-336-7900) or Leann (801 391-3556) if you have any questions about the seminar.

The Seminar will be held in the classroom of Wimmers' Sewing and Vaccum (1077 E, Gentile Street, Layton, UT). Exit I-15 at Layton Parkway, exit #330. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto 425 S Fort Lane. Then turn right onto E Gentile Street and continue east 75' then turn right again. In 121' turn left and Wimmer's will be on the right. There is parking around the building.

 Beginner Class Photo's

 

Other information:

 2024 February Newsletter

Hello Everyone,

February brings the promise of growth and rebirth with the advent of spring. Our paint group is very similar in this cyclical process. We have many members who represent the roots or foundation of our group and those new members who we love to foster their growth and watch their talent bloom.

During my tenure as president, it is my goal to help nurture these roots while encouraging new growth and membership. I want to continue with the mission when this group originally formed to make our time spent together a place of connection, community and creativity. It is my hope that I can influence and encourage others to join in and become involved. We are very fortunate to have a plethora of talent right here in Northern Utah. I would love to open the door for feedback, concerns, needs as well as hear what you think is positive about our club. I would also like to create the opportunity for everyone to teach or volunteer. I want to hear your ideas or hear about what you are learning.

I have been a member of this group for 18 years; yet I only learned how to paint two years ago. Im a big believer in supporting and serving to keep the good. We have a lot of good here and I would love to see how our club can bloom some more. I’m excited to teach my first beginners class this month and would like to have our members support this class by either attending or referring someone who has interest in learning to paint. Please let me know if you have someone interested. Deadline for Februarys beginners class is February 8, 2024.

My door is always open with the goal of supporting the best interests of our club and supporting our members. Feel free to contact me, leeanngossett@gmail.com. I am excited for the upcoming paint ins and seminars while serving you and our club.

Leeann Washatka, President

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2024 Seminars and Paint-in

Due to conflicts with Westwood Village needs,
GSDP Paint-ins will now be the third Saturday of the month.

February 17^th (Saturday)   – Beginner Class or Michele Walton Workshop

March 16^th (Saturday         – Terry Pulver – Rabbit Plate

April 18th-20^th (Thur-Sat)   – Bobbie Takashima Spring Seminar

2024 Chapter Dues

It's time to pay your 2024 GSDP dues ($15). Checks can be made out to Golden Spike Decorative Painters and mailed to the GSDP care of Pat Reeder at 470 W 4900 S, Washington Terrace, UT 84405.

Christmas Raffles

This year at our Christmas Party we will again be having a very special raffle. It is a beautiful box painted by Gayle Oram. Gayle is internationally recognized as a rosemaling painter and has been awarded a Gold Medal in Rosemaling from Vestereim. Her works are highly prized by all lovers of Norwegian Rosemaling and are today's and tomorrow's collectables.

Tickets will be on sale from now until the drawing at the party. The cost is $1.00 per ticket. You do NOT have to be present to win.

Top view

 

Front view

February

Beginner Class 

        Spring Needlepoint Sampler by Sandy LeFore

Teacher:     Leeann Washatka

Cost:          Beginners - $7.50 (includes surface and paint)

                   Members - $7.50 + 14x3 piece of wood

                    (available for $2.00 through LeeAnn)

Date:          February 17^th (Saturday) 10:00am

(setup and chat time 9:30-10:00)

Palette:

DecoArt Americana (substitute as needed)
Country Blue          Hauser Green Dark
Cranberry Wine     Hauser Green Medium
Moon Yellow          Hauser Green Light
Warm White          Soft Black
Peony Pink (discontinued) – Dragon Fruit with touch of Cad Yellow
Mink Tan (discontinued) – Fawn with touches of Sable Brown

Supplies Needed: Surface, wire for a hanger, scrap fabric or ribbon to create a bow and self-adhesive dry wall tape. Round brush and liner. Table protector, palette, paper towels and water bucket.

Prep: (surface will be prepared for beginners)

Sand and seal wood. Basecoat with Soft Black. Dry. Apply pattern with white graphite.

Place self-adhesive dry wall mesh tape over the pattern. If you don’t have this tape, LeeAnn will have some available. Both the bunny and holly hocks are painted through a stippling technique over the dry wall mesh tape. Use a round brush. Details will be added later.

Follow up: Please call (801-391-3556) or email me (leeanngossett@gmail.com) with questions and feedback. I would love to hear what you thought of this class and what projects you would like in the future, especially if you would like to teach a project. Thank you and it was my honor to share and teach. LeeAnn

        OR

Michele Walton Workshop

Cost:               $0

(clay and the sample picture will be available for your use.) 

Date:              February 17^th (Saturday) 10:00am

(setup and chat time 9:30-10:00)

The Paint-in will be held at the Westwood Village Clubhouse (1111 N. 2000 W., Farr West, UT).Take I-15 #346 and go north on 2000 W/UT-126 0.6 of mile. The Clubhouse is on the west side of the street with parking on the west side of the building.

March

Bunny and Nest

Teacher:         Terry Pulver

Cost:              $7.50 (class fee)
Surface:        $0 metal plate (provided by Helen Mahoney - contact Terry by Mar 6^th at 801-395-4287 if you want a plate) or provide your own 8 1/2" surface

Date:              March 16^th 10:00 am
(setup and chat time 9:30-10:00)

Palette:

DecoArt Americana

Antique White          Gray Sky

Black                        Hauser Green Medium

Blue Haze                Honey Brown

Cad Yellow               Marigold

Coral Shell               Titanium White

Expresso

Delta

Apple Green              Periwinkle Blue

Brown Iron Oxide      Rasberry

Quaker Grey

Prep:

If using the metal plate, prime surface with white metal primer and dry completely. Basecoat with Titanium white. When totally dry, lightly coat with glazing medium to seal and protect the background. Dry completely and then transfer the pattern

The Paint-in will be held at the Westwood Village Clubhouse (1111 N. 2000 W., Farr West, UT).Take I-15 #346 and go north on 2000 W/UT-126 0.6 of mile. The Clubhouse is on the west side of the street with parking on the west side of the building.

April Bobby Takashima Seminar

Teacher:         Bobby Takashim

Cost:               TBA

Date:              April 18^th thru 20^th 10:00 am
(setup and chat time 9:30-10:00)

Busy Bee Clock - Day 1 and 2

Hattie Hooters - Day 3

Seminar: There is a $50 non-refundable deposit. The check should be made out to Golden Spike Decorative Painters and mailed to GSDP care of Pat Reeder at 470 W 4900 S, Washington Terrace, UT 84405.

Any remaning seminar balance must be paid when you pickup your surface, pictures, patterns and instructions. You will be notified of the date and location of pickup.

Lunches are included in the seminar price.

Contact Tirzah (801-336-7900) if you have any questions about the seminar.