with LK Papadakis, Local Artist

Art Professor L. K. Papadakis teaches gouache techniques to beginner and intermediate artists. Gouache is a historic, centuries old designer’s paint that was almost forgotten when computers came around. Now, it is a social media artists favorite for its unique velvety matte finish (easy to scan and photograph without glare), and its bold, bright colors that stay truer to the original when digitized!

Gouache is water soluble, so it is compatible with watercolors and can be rehydrated if it dries on the palette (no waste!). It can be used in thin, translucent washes or thick, opaque layers, which makes it a nearly mistake-proof medium. Best of all, gouache artists need just brushes, paper (or journal), a palette and water to create and share their beautiful artwork at home or on the go. If you are curious about gouache paint, and you want to discover its eco-friendly, portability and versatile qualities, we would be pleased to have you in the class.

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		Sun & Moon - $49 plus supplies
		Thursday, September 8th 12:30pm-3pm		Sign Up Today
		A fun little folk art warm and cool painting with patterns.
		Required Supplies:
		M. Graham Gouache *Naphthol Red *Cobalt Blue *Azo Yellow *Titanium White Phthalo Blue Dioxazine Purple *(These are available in a basic set that also includes Ivory Black)   Optional colors: Turquoise Cadmium orange Winsor & Newton Bengal Rose or Winsor & Newton Magenta   Tracing paper Transfer paper		Ball point pen #2 Graphite Pencil Black double point Sharpie   6"x8” Fluid Watercolor Block OR 5 1/2"X 8” Strathmore Visual Multimedia Journal (wire bound)   Simply Simmons Brush Liner #1 Round #6 Flat Shader #6 One Stroke 1/2”   Porcelain (best choice) or Plastic Well Palette

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		Pumpkins - $49 plus supplies
		Saturday, October 8th 2pm-4:30pm		Sign Up Today
		Choose between two Pumpkin Paintings
		Required Supplies:
		Pumpkin #1 requires these M. Graham Gouache Titanium White Hansa Yellow Naphthol Red Payne’s Gray       Pumpkin #2 requires these M. Graham Gouache Azo Yellow Alizarin Crimson Cadmium Orange Prussian Blue   Tracing paper Transfer paper		Ball point pen #2 Graphite Pencil   6"x8” Fluid Watercolor Block OR 5 1/2"X 8” Strathmore Visual Multimedia Journal (wire bound)   Simply Simmons Brush Liner #1 Round #6 Flat Shader #6 One Stroke 1/2” Oval Wash 3/4”   Porcelain (best choice) or Plastic Well Palette

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		Prickly Pear - $49 plus supplies
		Wednesday, November 16th 12:30pm-3pm		Sign Up Today
		Fire and ice warm and cool painting with under painting and texture
		Required Supplies:
		M.Graham Gouache Titanium White Pyrrol Red Gamboge Phthalocyanine Blue Sap Green Winsor & Newton Cobalt Turquoise Light   Tracing paper Transfer paper Ball point pen #2 Graphite Pencil		6"x8” Fluid Watercolor Block OR 5 1/2"X 8” Strathmore Visual Multimedia Journal (wire bound)   Simply Simmons Brush Liner #1 Round #6 Flat Shader #6 One Stroke 1/2” Oval Wash 3/4”   Porcelain (best choice) or Plastic Well Palette

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We want everyone safe and healthy.

Our new Policy & Procedures for our Art Classes:

Most classes are limited to 8-12 people depending on the class.

We have sanitizing stations at the front of the store.

Our restrooms are not open to the public, but open for students.

Allard's Art Class Policy:

First come, first served!

You must register & prepay for the class in advance, as seating is limited.

You may sign-up in store, online, or by calling 559-225-1500.

Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of your class for signing in and setting up.

Classes starting at 10am on Saturdays, we will open for you at 9:50am.

Pricing, Dates, and Times subject to change.

Class Cancellation Policy:

Allard’s Art reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances.

If a class is cancelled due to low enrollment, participants will be notified via their provided phone number and/or email with as much notice as possible and a full refund will be given.
If a make-up class or future date is offered, you will be given the option to register for the future date in lieu of a refund.
Cancellations or class transfers by the participant must be made at least 48 hours before the start of the class for a full refund or transfer.
No refunds will be given for “no call, no-shows” or a late cancellation. Once the class is in session, we will not offer a refund or transfer.