Painting Tuition & Mentoring
I offer a range of painting classes, workshops and mentoring sessions throughout the year. I deliver community-based art courses as well as private one-to-one tuition in my York studio. If you’re curious about bespoke support for your practice, or want to see what courses I’ve got coming up, please reach out.
Art Classes in York
I teach regular community-based drawing and painting classes in and around York, from beginners to professional artists. Most courses are offered termly through York Learning - though I also run some private groups from time to time. If you’d like to join a group course then get in touch or follow the links below that will take you to the York Learning website. If you’d like to know more, just get in touch using the form below or email me at liz@lizfosterart.com.
Courses & Workshops
Painting & Drawing: Beginners
8 week course
An introductory-level course offering plenty of tutor guidance, making it ideal for learners with little or no experience. We focus on basic skills and building confidence. Weekly classes, in a group of no more than 12 students.
This course is offered through York Learning.
New course starting in April
Monday - 10.30 - 12.30 / 8 weeks / York
Landscape Oil Painting
1 day workshop
We’ll be using traditional oil paints to create a series of landscape studies exploring the colours, textures, and unique qualities of oils, building on the basics while also trying more advanced techniques and ideas. All welcome.
A one day workshop with a maximum of 10 students.
9th May 2026
Saturday - 10.30 - 3.30 / 1 day / York
Painting & Drawing: All Abilities
8 week course
A mixed-ability course offering lots of tutor guidance to help you develop your skills and confidence. We’ll explore a range of techniques, materials, and methods. Weekly classes, in a group of no more than 12 students.
This course is offered through York Learning.
New course starting in April
Monday - 1.00 - 3.00 / 8 weeks / York
Mentoring
Sessions available Mon-Sat
Book a mentoring session from 60 mins +. Bespoke and centred on you and your practice, mentoring can be in person (at my studio) or online. Get in touch and we can discuss what would work best for you before you book. I can offer a combination of mentoring and tuition if you want to combine both practical workshop sessions with mentoring.
Pre-booking call/correspondence FREE
Mentoring at my studio or online: £55 per hour
Practical Colour Theory for Painters
1 day workshop
Spend the day mixing colours and learning practical skills to move your painting forward. You’ll work on a series of exercises, painting your own studies to explore how colour works in your painting and to develop your skills and confidence. A one day workshop with no more than 10 students.
28th February 2026
Saturday - 10.30 - 3.30 / 1 day / York
Monoprint Drawing
Various times available
Come and spend time at my studio, just outside York, learning one of my favourite techniques - monoprinting. I’ll show you the principles of monoprinting with a focus on the experimental drawing techniques that inform my own practice. 1 or 2 students / 2 hour, half-day or full-day sessions available / all materials provided + tea and coffee
From £110 for 2 hours
