Golden Spike Decorative Painters

 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.