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Group art sessions in Camarillo.
Join small-group studio sessions focused on drawing, painting, mixed media, and portfolio development in Camarillo, California.
Small groups, max 7 · Beginners welcome · Ages 16+ · From $60 a session
Booking continues in Square.
What a session is like.
The Art Studio Eleven offers small-group studio sessions designed to help artists build skill, strengthen observation, explore new ideas, and develop creative discipline over time. These sessions emphasize guided practice in a focused studio environment rather than large-format instruction.
Sessions are limited to 7 participants to support a more personal, attentive experience.
The schedule
Six weekly sessions.
Each session runs every week. Open one to see what to expect, or go straight to the live schedule.
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Sat · 10AM–1PMThadius Taylor
Beginner
Beginner Drawing
Learn how to draw from observation with accurate proportions and simple construction. This session guides you in developing core habits such as measuring, enveloping, and rendering light and shadow. These foundational skills form a strong base for more complex observational challenges as your work progresses. -
Mon · 5:30–8:30PMDan Nguyen
Beginner
Beginner Painting
Learn oil painting through a structured process designed to make colors and values easier to manage. You’ll practice creating value studies and working with a limited palette while painting approachable subjects such as still-life, plaster casts, and master copies. The session emphasizes blocking in light and shadow masses, and modeling forms. Ideal for students who want to get comfortable with oil painting. -
Sun · 10AM–1PMDan Nguyen
All levels
Representational Painting
In this session, you will create your own paintings based on subjects of your choice. Students may explore figurative work, portraiture, or landscape with guidance from instructor Nguyen. Throughout the session, you will strengthen your understanding of composition, visual hierarchy, and light logic, helping you produce artworks with a greater sense of depth. Open to all levels. -
Sun · 2–5PMDan Nguyen
All levels
The Art of Portraiture
Develop a practical portrait drawing and painting process grounded in accurate likeness and structural clarity. Students begin by studying head construction, then instructor Nguyen guides them through mixing flesh tones and rendering facial features with confidence. Throughout the session, emphasis is placed on light logic, edge quality, detail, and refinement as students work toward fully developed portraits. Designed for artists who want to strengthen their portrait skills. Open to all levels. -
Wed · 5–8PMThadius Taylor
All levels
Exploration & Mixed Media
Explore a variety of mediums such as gouache, acrylic, oil, and watercolor while building essential studio skills like stretching canvas and priming painting surfaces. Instructor Taylor will also guide you through collage painting approaches and printmaking techniques. This is created for artists who want to step outside their comfort zone and embrace experimentation and play. Open to all levels. -
Sat · 2–5PMThadius Taylor
Portfolio Development
Turn your practice into a focused body of work that demonstrates skill, taste, and authenticity. You’ll receive guidance on planning new work, selecting and manipulating references, and creating cohesion across an art series. This is ideal for artists who want to sell their work and are seeking structure and accountability.
How it works
Choose a session, then book through Square.
Choose
Pick one of the six weekly group sessions. Each one is capped at seven.
Book
Reserve your spot through Square, paying for one session or using a session pass. If it is your first time, you may be asked to complete your account profile. This setup only needs to be done once.
Attend
Come to the studio and work with guidance. We send a materials list for your subject after you sign up.
First time booking in Square? See the booking guide.
Pricing
Start with one. Save with a pass.
Purchase a single session or a multi-session pass based on your schedule and goals. The more you attend, the more you save!
Think of a session pass as a handful of tokens. Each token is worth one group session, and every pass works across eligible group sessions.
- Single SessionTry a session first. No commitment required.$60
- Foundation4 sessions · $57.50 per session. A simple way to start building consistency.$230
- Momentum8 sessions · $55 per session. Great for artists developing a regular practice.$440
- DedicationBest value12 sessions · $50 per session. Ideal for students committed to steady growth.$600
- AtelierBest value24 sessions · $45 per session. The lowest price per session.$1,080
Already purchased a pass?
Use the booking guide to sign in through Square and reserve your next group session.
Foundation and Momentum passes expire in 6 months; Dedication and Atelier passes last up to 12 months. Group session bookings are non-refundable within 6 hours of the session start time.
Taught by working artists
Learn directly from the people at the easel next to you.
Dan Nguyen
Founder · painting, representation, portraiture
Leads beginner and representational painting and portraiture. A structured process that makes color, value, and likeness manageable at any level.
Thadius Taylor
Instructor · drawing, mixed media, portfolio
Leads beginner drawing, exploration and mixed media, and portfolio development, building strong observational fundamentals and a real body of work.
What to bring.
Once you sign up for the first group session, we will send you a materials list to prepare. The list is specific to the subject you chose. Drawing, painting, and mixed media each call for a different core kit.
Depending on the demonstration, we may provide some materials at the session. If anything beyond your list is needed later, we will let you know ahead of time.
Not sure which session fits?
Tell us what you want to work on and we will point you the right way.
Questions about group sessions, private sessions, or booking? Reach out and we will help you find the right next step.