Fall Semester Watercolour Class: Intro to Watercolour with Diana Quilarque
About this Event
Class Materials List: (Available for Purchase at Wallack's)
- Watercolour Set (Tubes or Pans)
- Colour Wheel, Watercolour Brushes (#2, #4, #6 Flat, Round, Fan, Liner)
- Cold Press 300gsm Watercolour Paper (9 x 12)
- Water Container
- Mixing Palette
- Masonite Board or Russian Birch Panel 12 x 16
- Pencils (HB, 2H)
- Kneaded Eraser
- 12-inch Standard Ruler
- Sponge
- Soap for Brushes (Recommended: The Master's Brush Cleaner)
- Small Spray Bottle
- Microfibre Cloth
Class Description
Discover the beauty and versatility of watercolour in this welcoming 8-week beginner course. Designed for absolute beginners and those looking to refresh their skills, this class focuses on building confidence through clear instruction, hands-on exercises, and completed paintings. Students will learn essential watercolour techniques, colour mixing, layering, composition, and brush control while exploring subjects such as botanicals, simple architecture, and atmospheric landscapes. Each week builds upon the last, creating a relaxed and supportive environment where creativity can flourish.
What You'll Learn
- Watercolour materials, brush techniques, and paper selection
- Water control, washes, blending, and paint consistency
- Layering, glazing, and lifting techniques
- Value, light, shadow, and creating depth
- Colour theory, colour mixing, and colour harmony
- Brush control and expressive painting techniques
- Painting botanicals and floral subjects
- Simplified architectural and urban sketching techniques
- Atmospheric landscapes and creating mood
- Composition fundamentals and confidence-building exercises
Weekly Topics
- Week 1: Watercolour Foundations & Water Control
- Week 2: Washes, Blending & Soft Transitions
- Week 3: Layering, Glazing & Lifting
- Week 4: Light, Shadow & Value Studies
- Week 5: Colour Mixing & Colour Harmony
- Week 6: Botanicals & Expressive Brushwork
- Week 7: Simple Architecture & Urban Scenes
- Week 8: Atmospheric Landscape Capstone Project
About the Instructor
Diana Quilarque is a dedicated visual artist with over 26 years of experience in oil and watercolor painting. Originally from Venezuela, she developed a deep appreciation for realism through detailed landscapes, still life, and portraits. After a 20-year hiatus, she rekindled her passion for painting, studying under renowned artist Lorne Winters from 2017 to 2023. During this time, she refined her techniques and expanded her artistic vision.
Drawn to watercolor’s fluidity and expressive nature, Diana embraced the medium, allowing her to capture light, movement, and emotion in ways oil painting could not. She has exhibited her work in local art collectives and has contributed to multiple charity auctions. Passionate about teaching, she shares her expertise through workshops, guiding students of all levels to develop their skills and artistic voices. Diana believes art is a transformative experience—one that fosters creativity, mindfulness, and connection.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 368.76
