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Watercolor Art Lessons Class

 

Watercolor Painting

with Hilda Vandergriff, Local Artist

Join artist Hilda Vandergriff for a fun watercolor art lesson. You will learn about values, layering, glazing, and background. You will receive a lesson handout and follow along the demo step-by-step. This lesson is for all levels and moms, dads, teens—anyone who wants to learn watercolor techniques! You will go home with a beautiful painting. Hilda is passionate about her teaching. Her goal is to bring out creativity in her teaching style. Most of your supplies can be used for several classes.

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Hummingbird & Flowers- $49 plus supplies

Saturday, April 6th

11am-1pm

 

SOLD OUT

 

Learn how to paint a hummingbird and flowers. In this lesson you will learn to mix colors for flowers, values and learn how to paint a background with soft shadows. A negative painting technique included. Learn where to keep a focal area with contrast and details. You will receive a lesson handout and watch demo steps on the painting process. This is a very informative art lesson. Come have fun painting and learn about watercolors. 


Required Supplies:

   

9x12 Semi-Block Watercolor Paper

Watercolor Palette

Pencil, Pen, and Eraser

Chacopaper Transfer Paper

or Saral Roll Transfer Paper

Watercolor Brushes:

Round #4 #6 & #8

1" Flat Brush

Rigger Brush

 
**20% Off Daniel Smith with Signup**

Daniel Smith Watercolors:

Hansa Yellow

Imperial Purple

Quinacridone Gold

Permanent Rose

Turquoise

Sap Green

Paynes Grey

 

 

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Clingwrap Bees- $49 plus supplies

Thursday, April 11th

11am-1pm

 

Learn how to use cling wrap to create texture on your watercolor paper and bring out shapes. You will add a few bees to create your own composition.  A very fun lesson. 


Art lesson handout and step-by-step demonstration by artist to guide you along the lesson. Come learn about watercolors, no experience needed. 


Required Supplies:

   

9x12 Semi-Block Watercolor Paper

Watercolor Palette

Pencil, Pen, and Eraser

Chacopaper Transfer Paper

or Saral Roll Transfer Paper

Watercolor Brushes:

Round #4 #6 & #8

1" Flat Brush

Rigger Brush

 
**20% Off Daniel Smith with Signup**

Daniel Smith Watercolors:

Cobalt Turquoise

Vermilion Hue

Quinacridone Gold

Imperial Purple

Quinacridone Gold

Paynes Grey

New Gamboge

 

 

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Peony- $49 plus supplies

Saturday, June 1st

11am-1pm

 

Students will learn how to transfer a Peony flower outline onto watercolor paper. Students will learn to mix colors, paint a wet into wet watercolor technique and how to paint a colorful and loose background. No painting experience is needed. Join this class and learn about watercolors and take home a colorful watercolor painting.


Required Supplies:

   

9x12 Semi-Block Watercolor Paper

Watercolor Palette

Pencil, Pen, and Eraser

Chacopaper Transfer Paper

or Saral Roll Transfer Paper

Watercolor Brushes:

Round #4 #6 & #8

1" Flat Brush

Rigger Brush

 
**20% Off Daniel Smith with Signup**

Daniel Smith Watercolors:

Ultra Marine Blue

Permanent Rose

Purple Violet

Sap Green

Hansen Yellow

 

 

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Mushrooms- $49 plus supplies

Thursday, June 6th

11am-1pm

 

Learn how to paint colorful mushrooms in a nature’s theme with bee. In this lesson you will learn to mix color values for the mushrooms and leaves. Delicate details on the bee. You will receive a lesson handout and watch demo steps on the painting process. This is a class for anyone no experience required. Come have fun painting and learn about watercolors.


Required Supplies:

   

9x12 Semi-Block Watercolor Paper

Watercolor Palette

Pencil, Pen, and Eraser

Chacopaper Transfer Paper

or Saral Roll Transfer Paper

Watercolor Brushes:

Round #4 #6 & #8

1" Flat Brush

Rigger Brush

 
**20% Off Daniel Smith with Signup**

Daniel Smith Watercolors:

Hansen Yellow

Scarlet Red

Quinadrone Gold

Sap Green

Paynes Grey

Cerulean Blue

or Turquoise Blue

 

 

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Monarch Butterflies- $49 plus supplies

Saturday, September 7th

11am-1pm

 

Learn how to paint Monarch Butterflies, leaves and a simple background wash. This beautiful botanical style painting will help you learn to paint with patience and details. Masking fluid will be used in this lesson. Learn how to apply layers of color and values. Learn how to mix colors from light to darker tones. You will receive a lesson handout and watch demo steps on the painting process. This is a class for anyone. Come have fun painting and learn about watercolors.


Required Supplies:

   

9x12 Semi-Block Watercolor Paper

Watercolor Palette

Pencil, Pen, and Eraser

Chacopaper Transfer Paper

or Saral Roll Transfer Paper

Watercolor Brushes:

Round #4 #6 & #8

1" Flat Brush

Rigger Brush

 
**20% Off Daniel Smith with Signup**

Daniel Smith Watercolors:

New Gamboge

Perm Rose

French Ultra Marine Blue

Paynes Grey

Sap Green

Quinacridone Gold

 

 

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Love Birds- $49 plus supplies

Thursday, September 12th

11am-1pm

 

Learn how to paint a beautiful Love Bird sitting on a branch with leaves. In this lesson you will learn to mix color values for the leaves. Delicate details on the bird’s faces and feathers. You will receive a lesson handout and watch demo steps on the painting process. This is a class for anyone no experience required. Come have fun painting and learn about watercolors.


Required Supplies:

   

9x12 Semi-Block Watercolor Paper

Watercolor Palette

Pencil, Pen, and Eraser

Chacopaper Transfer Paper

or Saral Roll Transfer Paper

Watercolor Brushes:

Round #4 #6 & #8

1" Flat Brush

Rigger Brush

 
**20% Off Daniel Smith with Signup**

Daniel Smith Watercolors:

Hansen Yellow

Scarlet Red

Sap Green

Paynes Grey

Cerulean Blue

or Turquoise Blue

 

 

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Pumpkin & Raven- $49 plus supplies

Saturday, October 5th

11am-1pm

 

Learn how to paint a Raven sitting on a pumpkin ready to catch a bug. In this lesson you will learn to mix color values for the pumpkin and raven. The background will be kept loosely. Delicate details on the bug. You will receive a lesson handout and watch demo steps on the painting process. This is a class for anyone no experience required. Come have fun painting and learn about watercolors.


Required Supplies:

   

9x12 Semi-Block Watercolor Paper

Watercolor Palette

Pencil, Pen, and Eraser

Chacopaper Transfer Paper

or Saral Roll Transfer Paper

Watercolor Brushes:

Round #4 #6 & #8

1" Flat Brush

Rigger Brush

 
**20% Off Daniel Smith with Signup**

Daniel Smith Watercolors:

Hansen Yellow

Pyrrol Orange

Quinacridrone Gold

Sap Green

Paynes Grey

Moonglow

 

 

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Koi- $49 plus supplies

Thursday, October 10th

11am-1pm

 

Learn how to paint Koi Fish. In this lesson you will learn to mix colors for koi fish and learn how to paint an interesting background with bubbles. Learn where to keep a focal area with contrast and details. You will receive a lesson handout and watch demo steps on the painting process. The lesson will be modified for easy learning. This is a class for anyone no experience required. You will take home a finished painting. Come have fun painting and learn about watercolors.


Required Supplies:

   

9x12 Semi-Block Watercolor Paper

Watercolor Palette

Pencil, Pen, and Eraser

Chacopaper Transfer Paper

or Saral Roll Transfer Paper

Watercolor Brushes:

Round #4 #6 & #8

1" Flat Brush

Rigger Brush

 
**20% Off Daniel Smith with Signup**

Daniel Smith Watercolors:

Aureolin Yellow

Ultra Marine Blue

Vermillion Hue

Quinacridone Red

Sap Green

Paynes Grey

 

 

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Elephants- $49 plus supplies

Thursday, November 14th

11am-1pm

 

Learn how to paint an elephant painting using Daniel Smith watercolors. Learn about the focal area, contrast and blending of colors.  You will receive a lesson handout and watch demo steps on the painting process. This is a class for anyone no experience required. Come have fun painting and learn about watercolors.


Required Supplies:

   

9x12 Semi-Block Watercolor Paper

Watercolor Palette

Pencil, Pen, and Eraser

Chacopaper Transfer Paper

or Saral Roll Transfer Paper

Watercolor Brushes:

Round #4 #6 & #8

1" Flat Brush

Rigger Brush

 
**20% Off Daniel Smith with Signup**

Daniel Smith Watercolors:

Quinacridone Deep Gold

Hansen Yellow

Sap Green

Paynes Grey

Imperial Purple

 

 

 

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Snowman - $49 plus supplies

Saturday, December 7th

11am-1pm

 

Learn how to paint a wintery Christmas theme snowman watercolor painting. In this lesson you will learn to mix color values for the tree, snowman and snow. Delicate details on the snowman face. Design your own snowman’s hat and scarf. You will receive a lesson handout and watch demo steps on the painting process. This is a class for anyone no experience required. Come have fun painting and learn about watercolors.


Required Supplies:

   

9x12 Semi-Block Watercolor Paper

Watercolor Palette

Pencil, Pen, and Eraser

Chacopaper Transfer Paper

or Saral Roll Transfer Paper

Watercolor Brushes:

Round #4 #6 & #8

1" Flat Brush

Rigger Brush

 
**20% Off Daniel Smith with Signup**

Daniel Smith Watercolors:

Scarlet Red

Orange

Sap Green

Paynes Grey

Imperial Purple

Cerulean Blue or

Turquoise Blue

 

 

 

 

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Give the gift of Art with our Art Class Gift Vouchers!

 

 

 

Watercolor Class Gift Voucher - $49

Any Future Date

Voucher must be redeemed to

reserve your spot.

 

 

 
 

 

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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.

When classes start 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.