Painting Tuition & Mentoring
I’ve been teaching drawing and painting, alongside developing my own practice, for over twenty years; from teaching in busy results-driven colleges to working one-to-one with artists in my studio. I currently teach community-based art courses as well as private workshops and one-to-one mentoring.
If you’d like to know more, just get in touch using the form below or email me at liz@lizfosterart.com.
Art Classes in York
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I teach regular drawing and painting classes in and around York, from beginners to professional artists. Most courses are currently 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.
One-to-One Studio Sessions
If you’re wanting bespoke support and tuition I offer one-to-one sessions at my studio. Here we can look at anything from technical advice, skill-based workshops, portfolio reviews or art project planning. Tuition in these sessions is entirely tailored to your requirements, based on a free introductory visit or call so please get in touch if you want to discus your ideas.
Artist Mentoring
Mentoring is personal and tailored to the individual so please get in touch and let’s see if we can work together.
Artist-to-artist mentoring encourages deep discourse and conversation around your own practice with the benefit of having someone to be accountable to and keep you motivated. Areas that you might need support with include smart goal setting, planning a new body work, finding your voice as an artist, portfolio review and applications and exhibiting. Mentoring is a peer-to-peer process and everything is tailored to the individual artist. If you want to combine mentoring with practical tuition sessions that can be done too.
Please email me or use the form on this page to get in touch and take your next step. I look forward to hearing from you!
Painting and Drawing Courses & Workshops
Painting and 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.
Starts January 19th
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 and Drawing: All Abilities
10 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.
Starts January 19th
Monday - 1.00 - 3.00 / 8 weeks / York
Mentoring
Limited slots available (Mon-Sat)
Book a mentoring session from 60 mins +. Bespoke and centred on your work, mentoring slots can be in person or on Zoom, focused on practical knowledge or discussing ideas and planning. Get in touch and we can discuss what would work best for you before you book. I’m happy to combine mentoring with tuition if you want to combine both practical workshop sessions with mentoring.
Pre-booking call/correspondence FREE
Mentoring at my studio or via Zoom is £45 per hour with a discount on block bookings.
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
Monoprinting At My Studio
Slots available (Mon-Sat)
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 experimental techniques and I’ll also share the methods I use to create my own prints.
1 or 2 students / 2 hour, half-day or full-day sessions available / all materials provided + tea and coffee
From £110 for 2 hours
