Gouache paint (opaque watercolor) is a fun and forgiving medium. It is especially great for small paintings and journaling. It is super easy to photograph or scan for social media, because it’s matte and velvety finish has no annoying glare.
If you are curious about gouache paint, and you want to try it out, we would be pleased to have you in our class, taught by L.K. Papadakis. Gouache is particularly well suited to small paintings, journals, cards, and even trading cards. This is a two-part class. Each session is two hours and 30 minutes, scheduled two weeks apart.
The first session will cover techniques including choosing a landscape composition, gouache paint handling, mixing a wide range of colors from a simplified palette, handling atmospheric perspective and creating textures for trees, grasses and other landscape elements.
The second session will be painting a landscape for you to take home. You’ll gain the skills and techniques to paint, play with and discover the fun of gouache, while you continue your artistic journey.
The first session will cover techniques including choosing a snowy landscape composition, gouache paint handling, mixing a wide range of colors from a simplified palette, handling atmospheric perspective and creating textures for trees and other landscape elements.
The second session will be painting a landscape for you to take home. You’ll gain the skills and techniques to paint, play with and discover the fun of gouache, while you continue your artistic journey.
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.
