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... class with Pat

Great June Class!!!

What's Next!!!!

July with Pat Scribner  \I/

 

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

Dear Friends,
    We had a great time at our June meeting as Pat taught us how to reverse our stretched canvas and paint our beach sceneand attach it to the back so we had a completed canvas, already in its frame.  I never would have thought to do that.  What a cool technique! 

You don't want to miss our July 23rd meeting where she will be painting on the back of a frying pan!  Now this will make a great gift for a housewarming, Thanksgiving, or Christmas.  My family thinks I am so creative when I actually don't have an original idea in my head!  I just learn from others and enjoy making their creations.
    We all were deeply saddened by the loss of our friend, member, patron and fellow painter, Donna Stutiak.  We last saw her when she joined us last year at the Equestrian Center and Luncheon. Our sympathy to her family and friends. 
    Our tour of the museum and lunch last month was such a great day.  We spent over two hours at lunch talking about our life experiences with families, school, giving birth to our babies, our shopping habits, etc.  No discussion about ailments, aches or pains! 
Next time we are just going to do lunch and have fun with our round table discussion.  And there will be a next time, we already voted on it.
    We send our thoughts and prayers to Margaret and her hubby, Joe, who are having some medical difficulties.  We hope to see you back with us soon.  Get well wishes also to Carole Sheftic.  We miss you guys.
    Well, I finally did it.  I cleaned out my so-called "studio".  What a mess.  It took me several days.  I finally consolidated all my unfinished items and put them all in a cardboard box and now will take them out one at a time to finish.  (Don't judge me!)  Too much paint - too many brushes - too many surfaces - way too many books and magazines.  Oh my,
I still have gift cards for Hobby Lobby, Michaels, and JoAnns.  Help, I need another room!
    Please invite friends or neighbors to come and join us at our meetings and workshops. 
Don't forget to bring a raffle gift and something for a breakfast treat would be appreciated.
​Please go to our website occasionally to keep up with
current events happening with our club.  
    Be well and stay 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
 
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 June 27... Bea Peterson
July...none
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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