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!

What's Was... Reverse Painting 

Great April Class!!!

What's Next!!!!

  Don't forget to sign up for May's Trip!!!! We will meet in front of the Art Gallery entrance at 10 a.m. After the tour we will go to the Braised Onion for lunch!
 

June with Pat Scribner  \I/

 

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

Dear Friends, Well just when you think you have seen it all and done it all, Georgia taught us to do reverse painting on a glass trivet (to be used as a cutting board) with a wonderful multicolored fish. It does not take long; we went home with a finished project and they make a wonderful gift for someone or to brighten up your kitchen.
At our June 25th meeting we will be painting a sea scape with a 3-d effect. If you have any small seashells, bring them along.
In July Margaret is presenting a workshop of wooden coasters with your choice of four patterns of puppies or kittens. Be sure to sign up for the class.
In place of our May meeting we are going on a field trip to the APPLETON MUSEUM and to lunch at the BRAISED ONION. We will meet at 10:00 A.M. in the museum parking lot. In order to make reservations, we must have you sign up on the web-site to let us know you are joining us. Or send me an e-mail. Just a fun day with no work.
We are now getting into the warmer weather here and a good opportunity to spend your afternoons in an air-conditioned room, surrounded by paints, brushes and patterns. Find an unfinished project to complete or pick out something new you have wanted to do. If you are painting with acrylics it is a good idea to keep a small spray bottle of water or use an extender or blender to increase the drying time of the paint.
Don't forget to bring your finished project to Show & Tell.
Remember, "finished is better than perfect".
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
 
​
May  18... Maggie Goddard
May 28... Donna Slutiak




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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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