About Us

Learn about the people, the place, and the purpose behind Silver Spring Studio.

Our Story

Silver Spring Studio is nestled within the grounds of Silver Spring Farm a historic property located at the corner of Robertson Road and Baseline Road in Nepean, Ottawa. For over 25 years, this special piece of Ottawa's Greenbelt has been a place where people with developmental disabilities come to participate, contribute, and belong.

The farm's story begins long before OCAPDD. Originally owned by Dr. Moffat and operated as a dairy farm, the property was expropriated into Ottawa's Greenbelt in the 1960s - when OCAPDD entered into a long-term lease with the National Capital Commission, it became one of the first homes for OCAPDD clients and a hub for community programs ever since.

Today, this same spirit of community, purpose, and participation lives on through Silver Spring Studio - where creativity has taken root in the same soil that has supported generations of Ottawa families.

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We believe creativity is for everyone.

Silver Spring Studio is an Ottawa-based creative day program where adults 18+ with developmental disabilities come to make, learn, and belong. Our mission is to enrich lives through meaningful creative experiences - rooted in the belief that every person deserves purpose, community, and the chance to grow.

Through art, cooking, gardening, crafting, and more, we provide a safe and supportive space where participants are seen, valued, and celebrated - not just for what they create, but for who they are.

As a program operating under OCAPDD, one of Ottawa's most trusted disability support organizations, we are committed to delivering the highest standard of care, creativity, and community every single day.

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Create

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Learn

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Belong

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Grow

Meet the team

Rosemarie

Rosemarie

Service Development Consultant

I have a career in social work spanning over 45 years. I have worked for OCAPDD for 19 years in various roles but most recently as Service Development Consultant at Silver Spring Studio. My role is to focus on program development, quality control and fundraising. Fortunately, I love art and the process of learning to develop new skills within various creative outlets. My job is easy to do as I constantly hear laughter and see happy people enjoying their activity at the Studio.

Melanie

Melanie

Service Development Consultant

I have worked in OCAPDD for ten years, most of those in the recreational program setting. I love engaging with others in a fun learning environment, encouraging them in their creativity. Silver Spring Studio is the perfect place for this! I get to see people express true joy and happiness on a daily basis and I am full of gratitude.

Chloe

Chloe

Service Development Consultant

My journey with OCAPDD began in 2024, shortly after I joined Silver Spring Studio, and it has been a dream ever since. Growing up in a creative family with my mother working as a mixed media artist-art has always been an important part of my life. Along with my love of creativity, I have a background in psychology and understand the importance of self-expression, connection, and belonging. I am grateful to be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where artists can express themselves, build community, and thrive.