Where Artists Come to Grow
At Allende Arts Space, we believe art is a lifelong journey. Our classes give you the tools, guidance, and community to push boundaries, build confidence, and grow as an artist in a positive, encouraging environment.
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January Classes
JANUARY 9-10-11 - PORTRAIT PAINTING - WITH Cesar Sanchez
JANUARY 5, 12, 19 and 26th - LIFE DRAWING LONG POSE SESSIONS 4:30pm - 7:30pm
JANUARY 21st - STILL LIFE PAINTING SESSION - 10am - 4pm
Master class
Portrait Painting Workshop
A step-by-step drawing / painting of the human face with a life model.
January 9, 10, 11 • 2026 10 - 4pm
4,500 MX
Objectives of the Workshop:
1. Simplifying the block-in
Simplify complexity into basic lines and shapes. Focus on proportions first - details later. Start simple, build strong, and add complexity with confidence.
2. Breaking the big planes
Focus on big, broken planes. Build up detail while keeping anatomy, color, shadow shapes, and lost-and-found edges in mind.
3. Anatomy of the skull
Knowing basic anatomy helps us read forms clearly and organize big planes with confidence.
4. Colour Theory
Working the basics of color theory, using the three big subjects in order to have a good rendering result: value, chroma and hue, as well as learning how to mix colors on the pallette.
Weekly Sessions
Keep your creativity flowing with ongoing sessions at Allende Arts Space. Drop in or sign up, enjoy consistent practice, and be part of a community that inspires and learns together.
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Life Drawing Sessions
Life drawing is one of the best ways to sharpen your eye and keep your observation skills fresh. But it’s not just about practice—it’s about connection. There’s something inspiring about being in a room full of artists, all focused on the same pose, each creating something completely unique.
REGULAR SESSIONS - These sessions incorporate gesture of 1 minute up to 20 minute poses. This session is 2.5 hours with a 25 minute break.
LONG POSE SESSIONS: These sessions are the same pose for 3 hours with breaks every 20 minutes. We have 4 weeks in a row with a 2 week break between. Each session is unique and offers an opportunity to start or complete a painting or drawing.
EXTENDED POSE - This session is a 3 hour session with the same pose x 3 weeks. This gives you an opportunity to complete a large format painting.
LONG POSE SESSIONS MONDAYS 4pm - 7pm
JAN 5 - LONG POSE
JAN 12 - LONG POSE - DRAPED
JAN 19 - LONG POSE
JAN 26 - LONG POSE
$250 pesos drop in or $800 pesos for 4 sessions
Materials and instruction available upon request.
EXTENDED POSE - Three day session of 5 hours each day. Same extended pose. Come and challenge yourself. TBA
Still Life Painting Sessions
Join our monthly still-life sessions for drawing or painting! Spend three hours honing your observation and composition skills, picking up tips and having a creative blast – challenging each other in a relaxed, inspiring space.
Show up and the still life will be ready for you.
Price: 200 pesos, self directed 380 pesos for instruction
WEDNESDAY • 10am - 1pm • January 21st