Golden Spike Decorative Painters

 2025 April Newsletter

From the Office of the President

I recently had an opportunity to attend an event where many of the people in the audience seemed like old friends. I walked up to an open seat and was immediately invited to sit down. I began talking to the ladies on each side of me and they were inviting and gracious. I discovered that these ladies had also just met at the event. In talking with these ladies, many of them spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars following this speaker around the world hoping that he will call upon them to have interaction. I discovered that there is an app and these ladies make online friends. They then fly out to see this speaker and stay at these online friends homes. These women were in their 60’s and on up. They are all so trusting.

I was fascinated as it was like a cult following. I truly had no idea that the fan base was so strong. I could have sat there all day just people watching. I know that the speaker was also very clear about his values on how he treats people and what is and is not acceptable.

I had a good time and walked away thinking about how kind and supportive the people in the audience where. Yes, I know that’s how the cults lure you in, but this truly wasn’t a cult.

What I did take away from this experience was the kindness, the acceptance and the welcome that I received. I think about how this relates to our paint group and I know that while many of you have known the main members for decades, I wonder how guests and newer painters experience us?

We are like our own little cult. We share the love of painting and hoarding of paint supplies. Yes, this hobby creates hoarding!

Back to the topic as hoarding can be its own newsletter. I do hope that each and everyone of you feel welcomed and part of the group when you come to paint. I also hope that we extend kindness to newer painters as they are learning and comparing where they are to many of our more experienced and seasoned painters.

LeeAnn Washatka, President

2025 Seminars and Paint-ins

April19th (Saturday)                    – Betty Roberts - Santa Spindle

May 15th-17th (Thu-Sat)             – Lois Mueller Seminar - Rosemaling Violin

June 2st (Saturday)                     – Tirzah Probasco – Peacock Clock (Part 1)

July 19th (Saturday)                    – Tirzah Probasco – Peacock Clock (Part 2)

August 16th (Saturday)               – Tirzah Probasco - Rosemaling Pumpkin

September 19th-20th (Fri- Sat)   – Rynna Polson Seminar - Ukrainian Art Eggs

October 18th (Saturday)             – TBA

November 15th (Saturday)         – Terry Pulver - Bee Gourd

December                                   – Christmas Party

If you have suggestions for projects for 2025, please let the Board know.

Chapter Dues

It's time to pay 2025 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 special raffle. Scottie Foster has donated a lovely Bavarian Folk art painted tray to GSDP. Scottie's painted pieces are sought after by collectors and she has several pieces in the Smithsonian's collection of painted Christmas ornaments. In 2000 Scottie was voted one of the "10 Top Talents in 2000" by the readers of Decorative Artist's Workbook Magazine! This list of 10 all-time favorite artists "celebrates 10 of the many influential, inspiring and accomplished decorative painters in the field today." 

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.

April

Santa Spindles

Teacher:        Betty Roberts         

Cost:              $7.50 (class fee)

Surface:         Spindle

Date:             April 19th 10:30 am 

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.

May Lois Mueller Seminar

Teacher:       Lois Mueller

Cost:             $250

Surface:       The pictures, patterns, instructions and paints are

included in the seminar price.

 GSDP will not be provide the surface for this seminar.

You do not have to paint on an actural violin. You may paint on any surface you wish. If you wish to paint on a violin, you will have to provide your own violin. (Tirzah has a couple of violins for sale for $25.) You can contact Tirzah at 801-336-7900 for more information.

Date:             May 15^th thru 17^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 check should be made out to GoldenSpike Decorative Painters and mailed to GSDP care of Pat Reeder at 470 W 4900 S, Washington Terrace, UT 84405 by April 21st.

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

See Instruction sheets for paint colors and prep instructions. Will be provided when a deposit is received by GSDP.

Lunches are included in the seminar price. 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.

 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.