Immerse yourself in creativity at our “Watery Eyes” PaintNite event, set in the refined atmosphere of Strey Cellars. Step into a dreamy twilight paradise as you paint a striking eye swimming with emotion. This striking composition features a blue eye crying eyeshadows of radiant purples and electric blues. Wisps of dramatic clouds sweep across the canvas while the luminous moon casts a soft, ethereal glow, creating a scene that feels both tropical and otherworldly. Our lively instructor will guide you step by step, demonstrating how to blend iris and eye shadow colors, create seamless gradients, and achieve crisp, dramatic silhouettes that make your eye striking like a glacier. You’ll be amazed at how easily the colors melt together to form a vibrant, gallery-worthy masterpiece. Your ticket includes: All painting materials (premium canvas, paints, and brushes) Relaxed, step-by-step instruction Your completed twilight artwork to take home Perfect for lovers of bold color, modern vibes, and statement décor, this painting offers approachable techniques with breathtaking results. Whether you’re planning a fun night out with friends, a romantic date night, or some well-deserved creative self-care, this event pairs artistic expression with wine country charm. Sip exceptional wines as your painting comes to life in brilliant jewel tones. Space is limited to ensure personalized attention, reserve your seat at Strey Cellars and create your own vibrant palm paradise. Wine available for purchase throughout the event.
A Ventura County Winery and Tasting Room experience like no other, with a fun and welcoming atmosphere accented by nothing less than great wine!
A Ventura County Winery and Tasting Room experience like no other, with a fun and welcoming atmosphere accented by nothing less than great wine!
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Dakota is a dark fantasy artist who champions creative freedom without boundaries. His specialty? Getting people to color outside the lines and think beyond conventions. With his guiding question—"What would make this feel more like me?"—Dakota helps others transform their artistic journeys into authentic self-expression.
Questions about what to expect, what’s included, and how it all works.
Watery Eyes is one of our more detailed paintings, which is exactly what makes it so satisfying to finish. Dakota paces it carefully so nobody gets left behind — and Dakota will help you turn any mistake into something intentional. Worth knowing: Paint Nite events happen at real bars and restaurants, not studios — it's a night out that happens to involve painting.
A painting class teaches you technique. Paint Nite gives you a finished painting and a good night. Dakota is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at Strey Cellars, a real local spot, not a studio. Paint Nite invented this format in 2012 and has sold more than 10 million tickets. The trade-off is honest: lighting varies, it can get loud, and the person at the next easel is a stranger. That's the point. It's more of a night out than a class.
Yes — Watery Eyes is a Paint Nite favourite for girls nights in Oxnard. Everyone paints their own canvas, so there's always something to laugh about at the end. If you're planning a bachelorette party or a larger group, private events of 10+ get reserved seating and a custom experience.
Dakota is a real local artist based in Oxnard — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire.
Strey Cellars is a local venue in Oxnard — a real local spot, not a dedicated painting studio. Paint Nite events happen at places like this by design — venues with character, regulars, and a bar. It can get lively. That's what makes it a night out rather than a class.
Yaymaker is Paint Nite. We brought both brands together under the Paint Nite name — same artists, same events, same format we invented in 2012. More than 10 million tickets have been sold across both brands combined. If you used to attend Yaymaker events in Oxnard, you're in the right place. Welcome back.
Your ticket to Watery Eyes includes the canvas, all the paint you'll need, the use of brushes and an apron during the event, and step-by-step instruction from Dakota. Drinks and food are ordered separately from Strey Cellars — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.
This event runs approximately 2 hours. Doors open at 2:30 PM — we recommend arriving 15 minutes early to get settled and order your first drink before Dakota starts the painting.
You can reschedule your ticket to any other Paint Nite event up to 24 hours before this one starts. After that, tickets are locked — no refunds or changes. If Paint Nite cancels this event for any reason, you'll receive a full automatic refund.
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