Get into the holiday spirit with a fun and creative workshop where you will design and paint your very own set of watercolor bookmarks. Perfect as thoughtful handmade gifts or as a colorful keepsake for yourself, these festive bookmarks combine creativity with the joy of giving.
In this 2.5 hour session, participants will create up to six original bookmarks using provided festive sketches, vibrant paints, and playful marker details. The workshop is designed to be both fun and approachable, making it a relaxing activity for all skill levels. With step-by-step guidance and plenty of room for personal touches, you will leave with a collection of bookmarks that reflect your style and creativity.
All materials are included: watercolor bookmarks, Christmas sketches, paints, brushes, and markers. Join us for this joyful, hands-on workshop and discover how rewarding it can be to create unique, heartfelt gifts that capture the warmth of the season.
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.
Centretown would like to acknowledge that Ottawa is built on the unceded, unsurrendered Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation.
The Anishinaabe Algonquin peoples have lived on this land since time immemorial. We recognize and deeply appreciate their historic connection to this place. We also recognize the contributions of Métis, Inuit, and other Indigenous peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and our province and country as a whole.
