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.
Learn how to paint a hare in a forest like setting with ferns and mushrooms. A soft background, brush stroke techniques and values will be demonstrated. You will receive a lesson handout and watch demonstration steps on the painting process.
Required Supplies:
Supplies available at Allard's
If you have questions or need any supplies, please text (559) 349-4141 or call (559) 225-1500
Join Hilda for an informative watercolor demonstration focused on technique, materials, and artistic process. This lecture-style demo features Hilda painting live while explaining color mixing, brush techniques, paper choices, and essential watercolor methods.
You’ll learn about wet-into-wet painting, glazing, lifting color, creating texture, and building strong values and contrast in a finished piece. Perfect for artists of all levels looking to learn, observe, and gain inspiration.
Learn how to paint a colorful Bird of Paradise tropical composition. Explore vibrant color mixing while creating a variety of greens for the lush leaf foliage. Students will receive a lesson handout and follow step-by-step painting demonstrations throughout the class.
Required Supplies:
Supplies available at Allard's
If you have questions or need any supplies, please text (559) 349-4141 or call (559) 225-1500
Learn to paint soft cotton bolls using Daniel Smith watercolors on rough surface watercolor paper for beautiful granulating effects. Discover how texture and color work together in this natural botanical composition—without using white paint.
Required Supplies:
Supplies available at Allard's
If you have questions or need any supplies, please text (559) 349-4141 or call (559) 225-1500
Paint a whimsical Halloween-themed bunny with the option to personalize the costume and pumpkin details. Students will also create a loose watercolor background to complement the playful composition.
Required Supplies:
Supplies available at Allard's
If you have questions or need any supplies, please text (559) 349-4141 or call (559) 225-1500
Explore two western-themed cow compositions while learning how to paint a range of values using Daniel Smith PrimaTek Genuine watercolors. Students will work from photograph references to black-and-white studies, then transfer their designs into watercolor outlines. This lesson focuses on color mixing, contrast, and creating depth through value. Each student will receive two 8 x 6 inch outlines.
Required Supplies:
Supplies available at Allard's
If you have questions or need any supplies, please text (559) 349-4141 or call (559) 225-1500
Learn to paint a soft succulent with a loose, splashy background using Daniel Smith PrimaTek watercolors. This lesson focuses on painting delicate petals, soft shadows, and allowing colors to mingle beautifully with wet-into-wet techniques.
Required Supplies:
Supplies available at Allard's
If you have questions or need any supplies, please text (559) 349-4141 or call (559) 225-1500
Create your own hand-painted holiday cards featuring festive designs like a cardinal, snowman, and sheep. This fun watercolor lesson encourages creativity while exploring seasonal compositions and greeting card design.
Required Supplies:
Supplies available at Allard's
If you have questions or need any supplies, please text (559) 349-4141 or call (559) 225-1500
Please check in at front counter first before heading to the Art Classroom.
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.
