2026 May Newsletter
From the Office of the President
We are thrilled to share some exciting updates about our upcoming seminars and the creative opportunities ahead!
This October, we will be hosting our Fall Seminar, featuring guest artist Pat Lentine, who will be joining us from Florida. Pat is widely recognized for her expertise in portrait work across acrylic, colored pencil, and watercolor. This seminar will focus on techniques in colored pencil and watercolor, with a special emphasis on capturing expressive, lifelike faces. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from Pat’s depth of knowledge in blending, layering, and achieving realistic detail making this an exceptional experience for artists looking to refine their portrait skills.
There is a real sense of enthusiasm building around this event, as it offers not only technical development but also the chance to connect with fellow artists who share a passion for creativity and learning. We are confident it will be both enriching and energizing for everyone involved.
We are also especially excited as we are approaching our very first Zoom seminar in June featuring Lynne Andrews. This inaugural event marks the beginning of something truly special for our community, and we look forward to the inspiration and expertise she will bring. It’s shaping up to be a fantastic experience, and we can’t wait to see it come to life.
As a quick reminder for those preparing materials: the pattern for the plate should be reduced to 90%.
We hope you’ll join us for these upcoming events and take part in the creativity, learning, and excitement they promise. More details will be shared soon!
LeeAnn
President, Golden Spike Decorative Painters
2026 Seminars and Paint-ins
May 16th (Saturday) – Laura Clegg – Cardinals
June 4th-6th (Thur-Sat) – Lynne Andrews Zoom Seminar – Old Glory Santa Plate
July 18th (Saturday) – Rita Johnson – Watercolor Fans
August 15th (Saturday) – LeeAnn Washatka – Floral Bowl
September 19th (Saturday) – TBA
October 15th-17th (Thur-Sat) – Pat Lentine Seminar – Colored Pencils/Watercolors
November 21th (Saturday) – LeeAnn Washatka – Record Elf
December – Christmas Party
If you have suggestions for projects for 2026, please let the Board know
More Opportunities to Share
Bring a completed Project to show off during our monthly Paint-in. You will receive a raffle ticket to be eligible to win a special prize at the end of the year.
Even if you are not attending the regular class, bring any UFO (unfinished object) you might have and paint it during our regular Paint-in.
We would love to have you in our community and connected with creativity.
Rexene Schulten 05/20
If
we
have missed your birthday, please send your date of birth so we can
acknowledging your special Day.
If you have changed your address, phone, or email in the last couple of years or so, please let us know that also so we can update our member information.
May
Cardinals
Teacher: Laura Clegg
Cost: $7.50
Surface: Whatever you want to paint on. The Surface needs to be large enough to accommodate a 8”x5” pattern
Date: May 16th 10am – 2:30pm
Palette: DecoArt Americana
Antique Rose Antique White
Black Forest Green Bleached Sand
Camel Deep Burgundy
Green Mist Hauser Dark Green
Khaki Tan Mississippi Mud
Pistachio Mint Raw Sienna
Salem Blue Sea Glass
Soft Black Soft Blue
Spice Pink Tangerine
Tomato Red
The paints for this project are old/retired colors. If you do not have them, feel free to substitute with colors of your choice. Or you can click this link to DecoArt Color Conversion Charts. It will take you to DecoArt's site where you will find mixing instruction and color swatches on retired and hard to find colors. (This link is also available on our web site 'Links” page under Painting Tips and Tricks.)
Misc Supplies:
Bring your favorite tape to use on the diamond boarders.
I have stencils I will share for diamonds and background dots. If you have your own, please bring them to class so we are not waiting to paint.
Prep:
Base the lid with Camel. Base band for diamonds in Antique rose. Background for the cardinals is Soft Blue. Dry. Transfer pattern for cardinals and greenery.
Paint male cardinal Spice pink. Paint female cardinal Antique White. Beaks are Tangerine.
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.
June Lynne Andrews Zoom Seminar
Teacher Lynne Andrews
Date: June 4th thru 6th
The seminar is 3 days and 3 projects. It will include all the wood (14' plate, 8"x11" surface, and ornament), paint, patterns, instructions and pictures. GSDP will be purchasing the wood for everyone who joins us for the seminar.
The seminar will be recorded, so if you are not able to paint on the scheduled dates, the recording will allow you to paint at your convenience.
Schedule: The Santa plate will be taught on Thursday and Friday. Two smaller projects, Christmas tree and Santa ornament, will be taught on Saturday.
Seminar:
We
have all the seminar materials ready to send to you out-of-state,
pickup at the May 16th Paint-in, or whatever arrangements you have
made with Leeann.
Before
we can do that you will need to have paid the full seminar price of
$200. Some of you have already paid in full, and we thank you for
that. The rest have paid at least the $50 deposit, but still have a
balance due. Please send or have the balance due with you when you
pick up your materials.
You
will be provided the the information you will need to join the zoom
seminar at a later date.
If
you have any questions please contact Leeann at 801-391-3556
July
Watercolor Fans
Teacher: Rita Johnson
Cost: $7.50
Surface: Rita has the fans for sale.
Date: July 18th 10am – 2:30pm
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.
