Winter Semester Watercolour Class: Nature in Bloom with Diana Quilarque
About this Event
Class Materials List: (Available for Purchase at Wallack's)
- Watercolour paints
- Small and medium round brushes
- A large wash brush
- An older or stiff brush for dry-brush textures
- Cold-press watercolour paper, 140 lb / 300 gsm
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Mixing Palette
- Masking Tape
Bring Your Own:
- Water Container
- Paper Towel
Nature in Bloom: Flowers & Trees in Watercolour
Winter 2027 Watercolour Class with Diana Quilarque
Explore the beauty of flowers, trees, and nature in this beginner-friendly, 7-session watercolour class at Wallack’s Art Supplies and Framing!
Designed for beginners and returning beginners, this class introduces expressive brushwork, colour mixing, layering, and simple landscape techniques through guided demonstrations and hands-on practice. Create small botanical paintings each week while developing your watercolour skills in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Class Details
- Dates: Sundays, January 24 – March 14, 2027 (No Class on February 14)
- Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Duration: 7 sessions, 3 hours each
- Location: 3rd Floor Classroom, Wallack’s Art Supplies and Framing, 305 Bank Street, Ottawa
- Instructor: Diana Quilarque
What You'll Learn
- January 24: Leaves, Stems & Simple Flowers
- January 31: Loose Flowers & Petals
- February 7: Flowers in a Vase
- February 21: Trees & Dry Brush Techniques
- February 28: Trees in Simple Landscapes
- March 7: Flowering Trees & Nature Compositions
- March 14: Final Guided Project – Spring Garden Landscape
What You'll Create
Each session includes guided demonstrations, technique practice, and a completed mini painting.
- Weekly projects: Primarily 4 × 6-inch postcards and 5 × 7-inch note-card compositions.
- Final project: An approximately 7 × 10-inch spring garden landscape featuring a flowering tree, soft scenery, and foreground flowers.
Join us for a creative journey through botanical watercolour and discover how to turn simple brushstrokes into beautiful floral and nature compositions!
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 398.64
