1:1 Mentoring

Whether you're just beginning your creative journey or looking to take your practice to the next level, my tailored mentoring sessions are designed to provide the guidance and practical support you need to move forward with clarity and confidence.

Mentoring is something I care deeply about. I love sharing my knowledge and experience of the art world, helping artists develop their creative voice, build sustainable practices and navigate the opportunities and challenges of a professional career.

Every session is tailored to your individual goals, needs and aspirations. Before any structured session, I offer a free 10-minute introductory call, giving us a chance discuss what you're looking for and answer any questions you may have.

Following each session, you'll receive a personalised summary of everything we've discussed, along with relevant recommendations and useful links. This gives you something tangible to return to afterwards and helps you continue developing your practice with greater clarity and purpose.


Mentoring can include:

Developing Your Creative Practice

  • Healthy studio habits and sustainable creative routines

  • Creative approaches to gather inspiration & ideas

  • Building confidence, mindset and motivation

  • Strategic planning & goal setting (Interim & long term)

  • How to build a cohesive collection of work

  • Developing your artistic voice & identifying key themes

  • Support, encouragement and feedback on new work

Building a Professional Career

  • Finding and securing gallery representation

  • Curating and delivering exhibitions

  • Identifying opportunities, residencies and commissions

  • Writing artist statements, biographies and CVs

  • Preparing exhibition, funding and residency applications

  • Raising your professional profile through your website and social media

  • Art books, catalogues and giclée printing

  • Developing workshops and art facilitation

  • Art Licensing

Whether you're looking for practical guidance, creative encouragement or support in building a sustainable career as an artist, my aim is to help you gain clarity, confidence and momentum in your practice.

To enquire about Mentoring, please email studio@lauramenzies.co.uk

About Me

I’m a contemporary painter based in Cornwall, represented by five galleries and an art consultancy, with work exhibited across the UK. Alongside selling original paintings, prints and commissions, I’ve self-published two books, licensed my artwork to brands and deliver workshops and online webinars. I hold a BA in Art, an MA in Fine Art and a PGCE in Art & Design, with over 15 years of teaching experience, including work with Falmouth University, Tate St Ives and the St Ives School of Painting.

Mentoring Questions

  • The length and frequency of your mentoring sessions are entirely up to you. Online sessions are usually one or two hours, while in-person mentoring can be arranged for a half or full day.

    You can book a one-off session to focus on a specific question or challenge, or opt for a longer programme of mentoring over 6–12 months, offering ongoing support as your practice develops.

  • The most valuable sessions are often those where you’ve identified a particular question, challenge or area of your practice you’d like to explore. Please send me a brief outline of what you’d like to discuss, along with any relevant images or supporting material, at least 48 hours before your session. This will allow me to prepare and help us make the most of our time together.

  • You’ll receive honest, impartial and constructive advice, information and feedback to help you develop your practice and explore new possibilities. The aim of all session is to empower you so you have a clear understanding of your next steps.

  • Mentoring is tailored to each artist, depending on their individual needs and goals. You may benefit from a one-off session to discuss a specific subject or prefer a longer period of support to help you define your practice, particularly if you’re just starting out.

    We can discuss what you hope to gain from mentoring and find an approach that works for you. There’s no fixed structure or commitment; the aim is to provide the right level of support to help you move forward with your creative practice.

  • 1 hour – £80

    2 hours – £150

    4 hours – £300 - In person only

    6 hours – £450 - In person only

  • Sessions are available:

    • Online via Zoom

    • In person at my studio in Falmouth, Cornwall

    • In your own studio/project space (additional travel and transport costs will apply)

TESTIMONIALS

‘Laura is a wise and gentle mentor. She has helped me look at my work and process objectively and enabled me to move forward in ways I could not have previously imagined. She has given me confidence to show my work and talk about it to others. I could not have got to where I am now in my mind set and career without her generous and skilful direction. It has truly been life changing.'

’Whenever I have a mentoring session with Laura I come away feeling encouraged and energised.  She is warm, calm, sensitive and empathic. She generously shares her knowledge and experience and she attunes to what is needed, always offering helpful feedback and exploring possibilities

‘Laura’s mentoring helped me define and achieve my art goals. Laura is warm, supportive, encouraging and generous. The sessions helped me focus my studio practice and identify important themes in my work.  I was able to create my artist statement, find confidence to talk about my art and launch a website. Laura’s mentoring guidance helped me find momentum and grow as an artist. I am eternally grateful for her support.’