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


​2021 Board members..Left to Right

President: Barbara Barsel
VP Programs  Maggie Goddard,(absent)
VP Membership: Ronee Giannetta,
​Secretary: Peggy Morin
Treasurer: Margaret Fredrick
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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

Time to sign up for our guest color pencil teacher Mark Menendez
March 27th, 2021

What's for March
Mark Menendez Seminar

SIGN UP FOR next NON SEMINAR class  HERE         >>>>>>>>>>>

What we did in February.....Signs of Spring by Carole Sheftic

​        ODA IS PAINTING AGAIN!!!

We will host our next meeting on Saturday, January 23
Same time, same place as usual. If you can attend, please
comply with our version of the COVID guidelines :
1. If you are sick, stay home!!!!
2. Attendance will be limited to 10 painters, so sign up
early
3. Social distancing will be planned (one person per table)
4. We discourage sharing of supplies, so please bring
everything you need!
5. Masks - rule to be determined.  Bring one! Of course, if
you feel more comfortable and safe wearing one, please
do so.
6. Hand Sanitizers - for right now, bring your own.
7. Clean your work space before and after using it. 
8. For now, please DO NOT bring goodies to share with the
group .  Bring your own snacks and food.
1. Individually wrapped breakfast treats will be
provided by Barbara
2. Coffee will be served

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

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

To see our 2020 Christmas Party
​photo album
​Click on the pic above.......

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

Dear Friends,
    Are you as sick and tired of wearing these darn masks as I am?  Are you tired of not being able to hug your family and friends?  Well, join the frustration club - we are all in the same boat.
Have no idea how long this will last so we are just going to have to tolerate it and do what we can to keep safe and continue our interest in painting.  
    We held our Jan. meeting at Ronee's house and had a wonderful day sharing stories and coffee and snacks and finishing the spool ornaments.  We also learned all about the amazing 3-D printers she and hubby have mastered to make vases and miniature furniture.  You have to see this to believe it.  
   Our Feb. 27th meeting will be at the church hall with Carole's workshop with the gourd.  Our Mar. meeting will be with Mark Menendez's colored pencil seminar.  Please sign up on our Web Page to reserve your spot.  We are limiting the class due to the Corona virus.
   If you have paid your SDP dues and received a bill in the mail, please disregard it.  An over-correction to an earlier omission on the original invoice caused a notice to be sent out to every-one.  SDP sent our chapter a nice note and a chapter patch for 2020 in recognition of our perseverance in keeping our chapter together during the pandemic.
   This is our anniversary year and at our next meeting we will decide how we want to celebrate.
Bring your suggestions and come join us on Feb. 27th.
   Be well and stay safe. 
   Kindest regards,
         Barbara  

Please keep informed......                                          →

What was.......↓↓↓

November's Masked Artists..clic on pic to see more pics. 

Our seminar with Mark Menendez 
  ↓↓↓ 

Exciting News...Mark is returning
in  2021

What's Next......... ↓↓↓

​See Program Updates (above) for more information or click HERE  

 
Rescheduled...
Colored Pencil
​ with Janelle Johnson
        Sit Me on a Windowsill...
​                 by Janelle Johnson
August 2021

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

 All Donations
are appreciated!!!!

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Please sign up for this month's workshop by clicking on the Sign-up icon.

Happy Birthday

Nov..Dec..Jan
Nov..none
Dec 18...Pat Scribner
January 7... Pat Thompson
Jan 10...Barbara Barsel



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Our  Meeting Location

Silver Springs Shore 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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