2025 December Newsletter
We have worked hard as a club to bring in new techniques, explore fresh styles, and offer
Behind the scenes, we have also dedicated time to improving club functioning, refining processes, and strengthening communication to help everything run more smoothly. Every improvement has been made possible through collaboration and the willingness of members to help wherever they can.
One of the greatest joys of this role has been spending time with each of you—painting together, laughing together, and fostering the sense of community that makes this club so special. Our meetings and paint-ins are more than scheduled events; they are moments of connection, encouragement, and genuine friendship.
As we celebrate our progress, we also pause to honor the talented painters we have lost over these past two years. Their artistry and warmth enriched our club, and their memory continues to inspire the creativity we share today.
We have received some gracious donations, which we really appreciate. You can find links to their web sites on the Links page of our web page. We are working to determine the best ways to integrate these resources into the coming year.
Our goal is to continue offering new, fresh paint-ins, increase participation, and stay aligned with the evolving trends in the painting world.
Seminar negotiations have been very successful, and we’re thrilled to announce that Lynn Andrews and Pat Lentine will be coming this year. January’s paint-in will be gourd burning, followed by February’s paint-in with Maxine Thomas teaching a brand new design. These are all great opportunities to learn and connect. As always, we would love for you to teach something new you’ve discovered or a technique you’re passionate about. Your creativity helps keep our club vibrant.
I am also very much looking forward to our Holiday Party at Wingers, our traditional White Elephant gift exchange and raffle prizes to celebrate and honor you and your talent. If you haven’t RSVP’d yet, it’s not too late! Please contact me so I can make arrangements for additional place settings with the restaurant.
Thank you for being part of the Golden Spike Decorative Painters and for welcoming me so warmly over these past two years. I am grateful to each of you and excited for all that lies ahead.
LeeAnn Washatka, President
2026 Seminars and Paint-ins
2026 Elections
GSDP needs to vote on new officers this year!!!
The offices of President, 1st and 2nd Vice Presidents, Treasurer, and Secretary are all open. We want our members help to determining the direction of GSDP for the upcoming year. If you are willing to run, please contact any Board member. The current offices are as follows and we welcome nominations/volunteers for these positions. If Golden Spike Decorative Painters is to continue, your help is needed. Please consider running for the Board for 2026.
The Ballot will be emailed to you by December 5th and you may vote via mail or email. Votes will be accepted thru December 28th. The results will be published in the January newsletter.
Current Officers Nomination
President - LeeAnn Washatka ________________________
Chapter Dues
It's time to pay 2026 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.
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.
Cost: GSDP will give everyone who attends $10 in cash toward their meal, you will be responsible for the balance.
The Party will be held at the December 13th (Saturday) at Wingers (743 N Main Street, Clearfield, UT).
Meal Choices:
Supplies:
Transfer pattern to gourd before class . Butterfly and humming bird patterns will be provided and you may choose either one to burn. (Enlarge or shrunk pattern to fit your gourd.)
You can go to https://youtube.com/shorts/8ODXOwXu-TY?si=-460naztkigAtNuE to see how Jana textured around her design.
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.
February
Teacher: Maxine Thomas
The box is available from Pinecraft Inc. (503-307-8145). Maxine used the large box with scalloped lid. The box is also available as a set of 3 that nest into each other. Pinecraft will give GSDP a nice discount if we make a group purchase for the class. If you are interested please let LeeAnn (801-391-3556) know by December 15th.
Date: February 21th 10am – 2:30pm
Supplies:
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.
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