Barred Owl in Watercolor

Whether you’re new to painting or already enjoy watercolor you will learn new techniques and go home with a beautiful painting! Barred Owl in Watercolor Friday, October 16, 2026 10:00am-12:30pm Instructor: Natalie Brooks Class Description: Leu Gardens is home to a beautiful and mysterious family of barred owls, whoooo will be our inspiration for this watercolor painting! We’ll experiment with salt painting, straw-blowing, and complimentary colors to create the scene. Local artist Natalie Brooks will guide you step by step, so whether you’re new to painting or already enjoy watercolor you will learn new techniques and go home with a beautiful painting! All supplies are included in your session fee. Registration includes admission to the beautiful gardens before or after class. With over a decade of experience in watercolor, Natalie Brooks Dourte shares her love of nature through painting. Born and raised in Florida, her imagination has been captured by the coasts and the lush world between. Her work is a rhythm of breathing in nature and exhaling with paint, honoring her source of inspiration, and inviting others to join her in the practice of wonder. Natalie is a member of both the Florida Watercolor Society and Central Florida Watercolor Society, and graduated fellow of Arts Fellowship Orlando. Participants must withdraw from classes at least 5 days prior to the start of class in order to receive a full refund or credit. If we must cancel a class, we will make every effort to inform you prior to the class time, and you will receive a full refund or credit. Only those registered for the class will be permitted in the classroom. Childcare services are not provided. Photo Description: A dark sky in hues of black and blue highlight a full body Barred Owl in natural colors.