Whimsical Watercolor House Portraits
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Spend a fun afternoon creating a personalized ink pen and watercolor house portrait with 577 Staff Artists Bennett Dowling and Connie Stose. No prior drawing or painting experience is required ~ Bennett and Connie have you covered!
The class begins with Bennett, who will guide you through the simple process of transferring your house image onto watercolor paper. You’ll start with some practice exercises before learning how to enhance the unique details of your house using an ink pen.
Next, Connie will walk you through simple watercolor techniques, helping you bring your house to life with washes of color. She’ll provide plenty of support as you add color and character to your artwork, ensuring a beautiful result.
Whether you’re recreating your childhood home, your current residence, or any special place in between, this finished 8" x 8" painting will make a perfect keepsake or a thoughtful gift.
Important Class Note: Each participant must bring to class or email in advance, a clear, front-facing, 5" x 7" photo of their chosen home. Photos must be printed on computer paper OR photos can be emailed as a PNG or PDF attachment.
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CLASS INFO:
Date: Monday, November 2
Time: 1pm to 3:30pm
Fee: $45
Age: 18+
Location: Virginia’s House - Dining Room
Parking: House Parking Lot
Register by phone at 419-874-4174 or online at 577foundation.org/classes-events/studio-arts
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577 Staff Instructors: Bennett O. Dowling & Connie Stose
Bennett has been working professionally in horticulture for 16 years but has played in the garden since he was 5, gardening in Arizona, Ohio, and South Carolina. He holds a BS in Regional and Urban Planning, minoring in Landscape Architecture, from Miami University and has an Associates Degree in Landscape Horticulture Technology from Cincinnati State. He has written for Ohio Gardener magazine and worked for garden author Denny McKeown. Bennett’s main goal is to empower people to create spaces that are beautiful, inspiring, and in harmony with the natural world.
Connie is the Program Manager here at 577. She is also a professional artist, holds a BFA degree with concentrations in drawing, painting, and art history, and has worked for many years as a pottery and painting instructor. She loves encouraging others to explore the arts and find joy in the experience of creating with their own hands.
The class begins with Bennett, who will guide you through the simple process of transferring your house image onto watercolor paper. You’ll start with some practice exercises before learning how to enhance the unique details of your house using an ink pen.
Next, Connie will walk you through simple watercolor techniques, helping you bring your house to life with washes of color. She’ll provide plenty of support as you add color and character to your artwork, ensuring a beautiful result.
Whether you’re recreating your childhood home, your current residence, or any special place in between, this finished 8" x 8" painting will make a perfect keepsake or a thoughtful gift.
Important Class Note: Each participant must bring to class or email in advance, a clear, front-facing, 5" x 7" photo of their chosen home. Photos must be printed on computer paper OR photos can be emailed as a PNG or PDF attachment.
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CLASS INFO:
Date: Monday, November 2
Time: 1pm to 3:30pm
Fee: $45
Age: 18+
Location: Virginia’s House - Dining Room
Parking: House Parking Lot
Register by phone at 419-874-4174 or online at 577foundation.org/classes-events/studio-arts
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577 Staff Instructors: Bennett O. Dowling & Connie Stose
Bennett has been working professionally in horticulture for 16 years but has played in the garden since he was 5, gardening in Arizona, Ohio, and South Carolina. He holds a BS in Regional and Urban Planning, minoring in Landscape Architecture, from Miami University and has an Associates Degree in Landscape Horticulture Technology from Cincinnati State. He has written for Ohio Gardener magazine and worked for garden author Denny McKeown. Bennett’s main goal is to empower people to create spaces that are beautiful, inspiring, and in harmony with the natural world.
Connie is the Program Manager here at 577. She is also a professional artist, holds a BFA degree with concentrations in drawing, painting, and art history, and has worked for many years as a pottery and painting instructor. She loves encouraging others to explore the arts and find joy in the experience of creating with their own hands.
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