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Organized by: Wallack's Art Supplies & Framing — https://www.eventbrite.com/o/5270933051Join us for a seven-week, beginner-friendly journey through expressive florals, botanical forms and simple landscapes! #watercolourartclass
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.
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