Golden Spike Decorative Painters

 2024 September Newsletter

From the Office of the President:

This year I have been unconsciously writing with a collective theme regarding our founding roots, heritage and legacy.

With the past comes the present and with the present we try to predict and anticipate the future. I say this to acknowledge and recognize the many different generations within our own club and what these different generations contribute. We have theTraditionalists, Boomers, Generation X and Gen Alpha. Interesting enough we don’t have Gen Y which is the Millennial group or Gen Z.

Generations are named based upon the historical events that occur within that time period.

Traditionalists tend to be leaders, expect to be followed and respected. They are the ones that laid the foundation for our technological advancements. Traditionalists tend to believe that the answer lies within the traditions of one’s community.

Boomers believe in volunteerism and perhaps that is why the majority of the board is comprised of Boomers. Boomers are patriotic and believe that anything is possible including change. Boomers taught their children to be independent.

Gen Xers are resourceful and the first generation to use home computers. They are

goal oriented, independent and skeptical of authority. Gen X likes structure and appreciates regular feedback. Your president is a Gen X and loves your feedback.

Our youngest member is Generation Alpha. Generation Alpha represents the digital era and growing up during a pandemic. By the time our Generation Alpha member becomes an adult, she will have shaped our club with digital media. Generation Alpha will demonstrate different social views, practice inclusivity and acceptance, at levels exceeding the previous generations and will be highly educated. Generation Alpha will leave its imprint on the club in a transformative way.

I mention the different generations because we all communicate differently and hold values differently. But are we really that different, or is it the path that we take to get to the same destination different?

Our growth, evolution and change will be incorporated into generational norms. We can continue to hold onto some of the foundational pieces that brought this club together while trying out what the young cool kids are doing.

With the generations there is always an alignment. You just have to listen for it. No matter what generation you belong to, we are all hard wired for connection and belonging.

Our Vice President and myself have been very busy putting together some creative ideas that we will begin to unveil at the September seminar and at the Christmas party. It is our goal to incorporate heritage and belonging into two projects that we have been working on. If you are not attending the seminar, you will still be privy to the September reveal. I can’t wait to share.

If you are feeling disconnected from our club, reach out and we are happy to help find a role for you. If there are topics that you would like addressed in the newsletter, please email those to me.

Creatively inspired,

LeeAnn Washatka, President

2024 Seminars and Paint-ins 

Due to conflicts with Westwood Village needs, 

GSDP Paint-ins will now be the third Saturday of the month. 

September 5^th - 7^th (Thur-Sat)      – Lise Lorentzen Seminar
October 19^th (Saturday)                 – Betty Roberts - Santa Spindle
November 16^th (Saturday)             – Pat Reeder - Scissor Holder 

December 14th (Saturday)             – Christmas Party - Hug Hes (Syracuse)

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.

September Lise Lorentzen Seminar

Lise is a Vesterheim Rosemaling Gold Metal winner for 2024

Teacher:        Lise Lorentzen

Cost:             $300

Surface:       The wood for the plate, sign, pictures, patterns, instructions and paints are

included in the seminar price.

Date:             September 5^th thru 7^th (Thursday thru Saturday)

                        Doors open 10 am

                        Seminar 10:30 am – 5:50 pm

                        Doors locked 6 pm

 

Seminar: There is a $50 non-refundable deposit. The deposit must be received by August 15th to hold your spot 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 surfaces, pictures, patterns and instructions.

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

See Instruction sheets for paint colors and prep instructions.

Lunches are included in the seminar price and will consist of chicken or steak bowls with rumbi rice and assorted vegetables from Rumbi Island Grill. Turkey or roast beef sandwitch, or chicken wrap, all with pasta salad and cookie from Hug Hess. Buffet style taco bar with chicken or sweet pork, pinto beans, rice, salad, dressing, pico de gallo and flour tortillas 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 Leeann (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.

October

Santa Spindles

Teacher:        Betty Roberts           

Cost:              $7.50 (class fee)

Surface:         $22.00

(If you want a spindle, contact Tirzah at 801-336-7900 by September 10th and mail a check for $22 to GSDP care of Pat Reeder at 470 W 4900 S, Washington Terrace, UT 84405 by September 15th. Spindles must be ordered by September 15th.

You will be notified when and where to pickup yours.)

Date:             October 19^th 10:00 am

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

Palette: JoSonja

Warm White              Titanium White

Burgendy                  Naphtol Crimson

Yellow Deep             Turners Yellow

Red Light                  Yellow light (optional)

Vermillion                  Skintone Base

Rose Pink

Sapphire Storm Blue or Ultramarine

Aqua                         Smoked Pearl

Sea Swirl

Pine Green                Teal Green

Jade                          Yellow Green

Burnt Umber              Burnt Siena

Nimbus Gray             Black or Charcoal

Metalilics:

Rich Gold                  Pale Gold

Silver

Misc:

Snow Tex                   Glitter Snow

Prep:

Glue the Ball & Wheel to top of the spindle with a good wood glue. Seal entire Spindle with waterbased sealer. Be sure to get the sealer in all the crevices. Dry thoroughly (overnight is best). Dry sand until smooth with 100 grrit sandpaper. Wipe with damp cloth.

Follow rest of prep instructions for basecoating.

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.

GSDP 's mission is to educate the community on the traditions of decorative folk art painting and to preserve these cultural legacies for future generations. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive space to connect, create and inspire one another while fostering a vibrant community.