Golden Spike Decorative Painters

 

 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

 

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