Ocala Decorative Artists
​invite you to join us at 
Silver Springs Shores Presbyterian Church
​the fourth Saturday of each month
Directions and map at bottom of this page

The Ocala Decorative Artists  members would like to welcome you to our website and invite you to learn more about us.
We are an art  group working in all styles, medium, and techniques for all skill levels.
We are dedicated to promoting the fine art of Decorative Painting.
We meet the 4th Saturday of each month
in Ocala, Florida (more location info at bottom of this page)
Greetings and Social Hour 8:30 a.m
Meeting....Open to members and guests:  9:30 a.m.
3 to 6 hour workshop following the meeting

For  a complete list of board members and committee chairpersons and contact information, 
please check under About ODA /Board and Committees

Please keep scrolling down to learn more and more and more........

Special update:
Mark Menendez's June class is on hold until later notice!
But Janelle Johnson is coming in November

What's Was... Christmas in July
​class with Pat

Great July Class!!!

                            What's Next!!!!

                                                                      August with Maggie

​Prior to class
1. Basecoat pot: If you have not done this before, the basics are: be sure the pot is
CLEAN (even new pots should be wiped down to remove any dust) and they must be
DRY before applying paint. The rim of the pot is painted Slate Grey. The base is painted
Grey Sky. You will probably need 2 – 3 coats. No need to paint inside the pot but some
people like to paint the inside of the top rim that will probably show above the dirt!
2. Trace and transfer pattern.
Bring all standard painting supplies and your favorite brushes

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​Sneak Peak for November 19th!!!!
​Colored Pencil Seminar
​with Janelle Johnson ..info coming soon.
$40 members/$50 non members

 

From our  
​Ocala Decorative Artists President
​
​Barbara Barsel  ...........

Dear Friends,
    Well, when was the last time you painted on a "frying pan"?  Like never!  Thanks to Pat we had a lot of fun painting the snow lady.  I have come to the conclusion that if something doesn't move, we paint it.  Any object is fair game for us!
    We enjoyed having Margaret back with us.  We voted to approve the "Fish in a Bowl" colored pencil class by Janelle in November.  Lunch will be included in the price of $40 for members, $50 for non-members.  
    Our August workshop will be taught by Maggie - a terra cotta pot with a flower design.

We painted one a few years ago and I put it on my porch but before I had a chance to put a plant in it, it developed a bird's nest and I watched the three eggs develop into tiny baby birds.  So, my painted flower pot had a dual purpose.  The year before we couldn't use the front door for two months because it had a bird's nest in it.

    Thinking ahead, we are making plans for our Christmas Party.  Date set is Dec. 17 at our usual meeting site.  I printed up menus from the Pig and Cattle which is the restaurant we chose.  They will be available at the next meeting.
    I am taking a much needed two-week vacation from my job.  My family and I are staying in Siesta Key - nice white sand and warm gulf water for swimming.
    Stay well and be safe. 

Kindest regards,  Barbara

Please keep informed......                                          →

What's on our calendar.........click below

 
Look who is signed up for Hospitality
for next month 
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 EVERYONE!!!!!!!!

 All Donations
are appreciated!!!!

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Happy Birthday
 
 
August 2 ..Carole Sheftic
August 2... Sharon Poorman
August 3... Peggy Morin




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Our  Meeting Location

Silver Springs Shores Presbyterian Church
674 Silver Rd
Ocala, Florida 34472
 
 
   DIRECTIONS: Silver Road runs parallel to Maricamp Road (464) between Midway Road and Oak Road.  If you are coming from Ocala, head east on 464 past Baseline Road (cr35) and continue to the traffic light at Midway Road.  There is a CVS Pharmacy and a Publix at this intersection.  Turn left on Midway and go past Greenway Elementary School.  The first road to the right after passing the school is Silver Road.  Turn Right on Silver and go about 2 miles.  You will pass the golf course on your left and then the church will be on your right.

If you are coming from Ocklawaha, head west on 464 until you come to the traffic light at Oak Road.  Lockheed Martin is on the corner.  Turn 
right on Oak.  Go a few blocks and turn left onto Silver Road.  Go about a half of mile and the church will be on your left.

If you are coming from DEL WEBB SPRUCE CREEK - It is 4.3 miles from the back gate.  Go straight across 25 onto 92nd Court.  At the end, 
turn left onto 109th lane and follow around to 110th St. and turn left.  Turn right onto Oak Road (Silver Springs Shores Sign) and go through 
the traffic light and several blocks after the traffic light turn left onto Silver Road.  The church is about a half of mile down on the left.

If you are coming from Belleview, go north on Baseline Road and turn right onto Maricamp (464) and follow the above directions from 
Ocala.  If you are coming from Silver Springs, go south on Baseline Road and turn left onto Maricamp (464) and follow the above directions 
 

Becoming a Member of ODA

ODA Chapter Annual Dues are $12.00

You must be a member of Society of Decorative Painters.

To see what other Chapters in our area are doing please click on the link below to the Society of Decorative Painters 
and then search for Chapters in Florida.
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