Youth Art: Whimsical Watercolor & Ink Monsters

Young artists ages 7 to 15 will have a blast exploring watercolor and pen and ink as they create their own whimsical monsters and fanciful creatures. 577 Staff Artists Bennett Dowling and Connie Stose will provide plenty of support and inspiration along the way.

Participants will begin with simple guided exercises to get comfortable with watercolor and ink techniques before letting their imaginations take over. With instructor support and fun prompts for inspiration, each participant can experiment, explore, and bring their own one-of-a-kind creatures to life.

Each participant will receive several sheets of paper suitable for practice and finished projects. All materials are provided.

Important Note: This class is open to children ages 7 to 15. Youth Classes are designed to be drop-off classes to support the creative process. Adult guardians will be asked to drop students off at the beginning of class and return at the scheduled end time for pickup. This allows young artists to fully engage, explore, and create independently. Please remember to arrive on time for both drop-off and pick-up

CLASS INFO:
Date: Thursday, October 29
Time: 5pm to 7pm
Fee: $25
Age: 7 to 15
Location: Green Door Studio
Parking: Courtyard Parking Lot
Directions: View the campus map for class location and parking -> https://bit.ly/577ClassLocationandParking

577 Staff Instructors: Bennett 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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Artwork by Connie Stose & Bennett Dowling, The 577 Foundation

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IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION

577 offers a wide variety of classes with intentionally small class sizes to create meaningful learning experiences. Because space is limited, we ask participants to register thoughtfully and review our registration, cancellation, refund, accessibility, accommodation, and illness policies before completing registration.

Life happens, and we understand that plans sometimes change. Our policies are designed to keep classes affordable, respect the time our instructors invest in preparing for each class, and provide opportunities for waitlisted participants whenever possible.

577 is committed to creating welcoming and inclusive experiences for all participants. If you have accessibility needs or require reasonable accommodations to fully participate, we encourage you to contact us before your class so we can work with you to provide appropriate support whenever possible.

Our complete policies are available on our website and are also included in the Notes section below and on your registration receipt.

Note:

We’re excited to welcome you to class. Please note that doors will open no earlier than 20 minutes before the scheduled class time. This allows our instructors time to prepare and ensures the best experience for everyone.

Important Note: This class is open to children ages 7 to 15. Youth Classes are designed to be drop-off classes to support the creative process. Adult guardians will be asked to drop students off at the beginning of class and return at the scheduled end time for pickup. This allows young artists to fully engage, explore, and create independently. Please remember to arrive on time for both drop-off and pick-up.

CLASS INFO:
Date: Thursday, October 29
Time: 5pm to 7pm
Location: Green Door Studio
Parking: Courtyard Parking Lot
Directions: View the campus map for class location and parking -> https://bit.ly/577ClassLocationandParking

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Accessibility & Accommodations: We strive to create welcoming and inclusive experiences for all participants. If you need reasonable accommodations or have accessibility needs, please let us know as early as possible so we can best support your participation.

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CANCELLATION POLICY:
We ask participants to register only for classes they plan to attend and to reserve cancellations for emergencies or unexpected circumstances. As a small nonprofit, we intentionally keep class sizes small and affordable. Late cancellations often prevent others from participating and impact instructors who have already prepared for class. We recognize that emergencies and unexpected conflicts happen, and exceptions may be considered in extraordinary circumstances.

>>> If your class is 6 or fewer days away, please call us immediately at (419) 874-4174.
>>> If your class is 7 or more days away, cancellations may be emailed to hello@577foundation.org.

PLEASE NOTE:
>>> Please use the main phone number or email address above. Contacting individual staff members or other extensions may delay your request. Online cancellations are not available.

>>> Refund eligibility is based on how close your cancellation request is to the class date. Please see the Refund Policy below.

>>> Once your registration has been accepted, a 5% administrative fee applies to refunds issued to the original payment method (credit card, cash, or check), regardless of the reason for cancellation.

Minimum Enrollment & Inclement Weather: Classes may be canceled by 577 due to low enrollment, inclement weather, or other unforeseen circumstances. If 577 or a Community Instructor cancels a class, you may choose to:

>>> Transfer to another class, if space is available.
>>> Receive a 100% refund via your original payment method.
>>> Receive a 100% Household Credit to your account for a future class.

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REFUND POLICY: If you choose to withdraw from a class, the refund policies are as follows:

Refund via the Original Method of Payment (Credit Card, Cash, or Check)*
>>> 100% refund with seven (7) or more days' notice prior to the start of class, less a 5% administrative fee.
>>> No refunds will be given for cancellations six (6) days prior to the start of class.
>>> Exception: If we are able to fill your spot with another participant, you may elect to receive a 100% refund, less the 5% administrative fee.

Refund via Household Credit for a Future Class*
>>> 100% Household Credit with seven (7) or more days' notice prior to the start of class.
**Once a refund has been issued as Household Credit, it cannot later be converted to a refund via credit card, cash, or check.

IMPORTANT NOTE: No refunds will be given for cancellations six (6) days prior to the start of class.
>>> Exception: If we are able to fill your spot with another participant, you may elect to receive a 100% Household Credit.
>>> Exceptions may be made in extraordinary circumstances. Please contact us to discuss options in the event of an illness or emergency.

Donations: In lieu of a refund, you may choose to donate your registration fee to 577 to support educational programming and our scholarship fund, helping make classes accessible to everyone.

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ILLNESS: Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 or another contagious illness may not visit 577's indoor facilities or attend an in-person class. Anyone who has COVID-19 or has been knowingly exposed to COVID-19 should follow current CDC guidelines before entering any indoor space at 577.

Program Details
Field Value
Program Type Youth and Family
Program Subcategory Youth Art
Program Code -
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 8/26/2026 9:00 AM
Enrollment End Date 10/27/2026 12:00 PM
Instructor(s)
Connie Stose
Bennett Dowling
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum 3
Maximum 10
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum 7 years
Maximum 15 years 11 months
Program Fees
Standard Fee Residency Restriction Membership Restrictions Amount
Youth: Ages 7 to 15 -None-
-None-
$25.00
Program Schedule
Date Day Start Time End Time Location
10/29/2026 Thursday 5:00 PM 7:00 PM Green Door Studio