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.

 2025 March Newsletter

From the Office of the President

March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.

The old farmers’ saying refers to March as a changeable month with a mix of winter and spring weather. It also refers to the idea that there should be balance in weather and in life.

Change is all around us whether we look at the changes that the nation is undergoing, federal workers, daylight savings time, spring and our GSDP board. Change can be painful, create anxiety and uncertainty as well as create hope and opportunity. 

Hopefully with all the change that life brings, you are finding ways to enjoy the onset of spring blooms. Maybe you will continue to work on those new year’s resolutions while reaping the rewards from your hard work or beginning garden preparation as the weather warms up.

The board is also scrambling to adapt to change. Our Vice President experienced a family emergency and had to return to her home state. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her and her family, we are missing her and feel the large void she left. Lori was a hard worker making sure our loads were always lighter. She was our raffle coordinator and our stepper upper. She will be missed and she assures us that she will stop in for a paint-in in March, the fall seminar and hopefully more. 

If you are looking for a way to become more involved with our club, we would love to have you as part of the board. Please let me or Terry Pulver know.

We want to give a big thankyou to Silver Brushes for the $50.00 donation which got us 4 paint brushes. Check out the link page on our web site under Brushes and Paint for a direct link to them.  

In the meantime, focus on what you can control, enjoy that the tulips and daffodils are coming out of hibernation and focus on what brings you joy.

Looking forward to weather changes,

LeeAnn Washatka, President

2025 Seminars and Paint-ins

March 15th (Saturday)                 – Helen Mahoney - One Srtroke Painting

April 19th (Saturday)                    – Betty Roberts - Santa Spindle 

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

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

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

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.

March

One Stroke Painting - Sping Chicks by Donna Dewberry

Teacher:             Helen Mahoney

Cost:                  $7.50 (class fee)

Surface:             14”x11” Canvas or surface and size of your choice

Date:                  March 15^th 10:30 am

Supply List

Surface:

11” x 14“ Canvas or surface and size of your choice.

The gallery style canvas is wrapped around a deep frame and has no staples

visible from the sides so you have the option of hanging the finished painting

without a frame.

You may reduce or enlarge the pattern to fit the surface of any size according

to your desire.

Palette: 

You may use any brand of paint and any colors you want. Below is a list of what Donna used and similar colors for other paint brands.

Plaid FolkArt                DecoArt                            Delta Creamcoat

Pueblo                          Oxblood                              Cayenne+Red Iron Oxide 3:1

Blue Peacock               Desert Turquoise                Colonial Blue

Baby Pink                     Baby Pink                           Lisa Pink

Lavender                      Lavender                             Purple+White 2:1

Yellow Ochre                Antique Gold                       Antique Gold

Raw Umber                  Raw Umber                         Walnut

Citrus Green                 Hauser Lt Green                 Lt Foliage Green

Thicket                          Plantation Pine                   Black Forest

Medium Gray                Neutral Gray                       Hippo Gray

Alfalfa                           Antique Green+Sand1:1 Lt Timberline Green

Wicker White                Titanium White                    White

Medium Yellow             Cad Yellow+Lemon 1:1       Opaque Yellow

Black                            Black                                    Black

Supplies:

#12 or #16 Stencil brush – stencils will be provided

Floating Medium

Retader

Hair Dryer

Prep Instructions:

Surface prep will be done in class.

Donna Dewberry books giveaway. GSDP was gifted a number of Donna Dewberry books. Anyone attending the Paint-in may check them out and take what they would like.

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

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:             TBD

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. You can contact Tirzah at 801-336-7900 for information on sources for violins.

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.

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.

 2025 February Newsletter

From the Office of the President

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Valentine’s day is not unique to the United States but is celebrated in many countries around the world. Ironically, the origin of this holiday is tied to the martyrdom of one or more Christian saints named Valentine who lived and died in the third century under the Roman Empire.

There are lots of different stories that surround these saints, but the commonality is that they all died serving others in their quest to help others with love.

We all have that principle or person that we would risk our own lives or give up something in the name of protecting or living these values. Seems like there will always be those who see things differently, not share your values or your passion. Last year I wrote about living your dash and what is clear is that there are always sacrifices to be made in living what matters most to you. Some of those sacrifices are living your truth no matter what the skeptics have to say. I’ve learned that those who truly love you will see your behavior and actions in love and those who are committed to misunderstanding you, will do so.

Taking time to do what inspires you is always at the expense of something else even if it is something such as time allotted for housework. I find that when I can balance time for everyone else, work, chores, and fun, that I am a better person in all arenas. I know that it is never a perfect balance but striving to do what one loves and sprinkling in the obligations creates joy, purpose and foundation.

I hope that this month offers you time to reconnect with your loved ones, enjoy a date night with your partner or experience quality alone time. If we can do everything with love then we will have more energy to love ourselves, love others and love the life we have created.

With love,

LeeAnn Washatka, President

2025 Seminars and Paint-ins

February 22nd (Saturday)            – Terry Pulver - Glass Painting and Etching

Due to a conflict with Westwood Village the original date of the15th is not available, we will meet on the 22nd.

March 15th (Saturday)                 – Helen Mahoney - One Srtroke Painting

April 19th (Saturday)                    – Betty Roberts - Santa Spindle ----- Health permitting

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

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

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

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.

February

Glass Painting and Etching 

Teacher:            Terry Pulver

Cost:                  $7.50 (class fee)
Surface:             GSDP will provide some glass surfaces, but feel free to bring any glass surface you woud like.

Date:                  February 22nd 10:30 am

Supplies: 
Acrylic or glass paints in the colors you wish. Some glass paints and stains will be provided by GSDP. GSDP will also provide the etching  paste and some patterns. (see ideas to right). If you have a special design you would like to paint/etch onto your piece, bring it. Please bring plastic gloves and a towel to dry your piece. You will also need masking tape, alcohol, and scissors.

Prep Instructions:

Wash and dry your surface then clean with alcohol to remove finger prints.

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

One Stroke Painting 

Teacher:             Helen Mahoney

Cost:                  $7.50 (class fee)

Surface:             TBA

Date:                   March 15^th  10:30 am

Supplies: TBA

Prep Instructions: TBA

Donna Dewberry books giveaway. GSDP was gifted a number of Donna Dewberry books. Anyone attending the Paint-in may check them out and take what they would like.

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

GSDP will be hosting the Lois Mueller Rosemaling Painted Violin Seminar May 15^th - 17^th. 

GSDP will not be provide the surface for this seminar.

You do not have to paint on an actural violin. If you wish to you paint on a violin, you will have to provide your own violin. You can contact Tirzah at 801-336-7900 for information on sources for violins.

You may paint on any surface you wish. We do have a source for a violin-shaped tray (see below). If you are interested you can contact Terry at 801-395-4287.

 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.