Underwater Whimsey - Octopus is Escaping! Intermediate Watercolor for Adults with Artist Dorae Bowen

May 26, 2025
2 min read

Updated: Aug 22

• 2026: SEPT 30

• Wednesday, 1:00 - 4:00 PM

• $70 • Space limited to 6 students, registration required

Registration:

This class has been filled. We have scheduled another time for this class to accomodate those who could not fit into the September 30 class. Please see the additional class on October 7, 2026.

Class Description:

Underwater Whimsy! Create an Amazing Octopus!

Get ready to dive beneath the surface and unleash your creativity! Blow out the borders and take it to the mat. Marcellus, the famous octopus, is escaping! In this class we are combining both loose and detailed styles in a colorful creation of an octopus escaping the confines of your paper into the surrounding mat.

Explore loose and detailed watercolor techniques, vibrant color, playful splatters, and flowing tentacles as you bring this captivating sea creature to life. Whether you love the ocean, enjoy painting animals, or simply want to try something different, this class promises to be colorful, fun and full of personality.

Come make a splash with watercolor and create your own underwater masterpiece!

Meet The Instructor:

I was born in California, attended college in Iowa earning a degree in secondary education. We became an Air Force family, which meant not only travel, but it meant I connected with a variety of jobs all involving teaching, training and creativity. My creative skills began with woodcarving, but I always wanted to try my hand at watercolor. I started taking classes with artists Bev Joswiak, Vickie Nelson, Gene Drake, Bridget Austin and many others. I love watercolor and I am still captivated with all the different effects and moods that come from my brush. I have taught many classes and continue to enjoy sharing my skills with others. I’ve been shown in many galleries successfully, been commissioned to paint pets and subjects, and competed in Wisconsin WRAP events.

Supplies Needed:

Bring your professional grade paints and plan on using all your favorite colors. Please bring 12x16” watercolor paper, at least 140lb. The mat will be provided as part of the class fee. Don’t forget your water containers, apron and towels.

Cancellations & Refunds:

No refunds will be issued for no shows.
No refunds will be issued for dropping the workshop during presentation.
No refunds for cancellations one week prior to class.
Approved cancellations will incur a $10 processing fee.
The Zoom recorded class will be available to all students who have paid for the class for 30 days following the workshop.
If the Workshop is cancelled due to the Instructor, or GLAF, a full refund with no cancellation fee will be issued.