1-1 Painting Classes & Artist Mentoring
Join Nina Hunter, founder of Saltaire Art Gallery and Saltaire Art School, for one-to-one mentoring designed to support emerging and committed artists.
Choose from two tailored packages offering expert tuition, portfolio building, critique, professional development, and guidance on navigating galleries, websites, and social media. Whether in the studio or working independently, this six-month programme offers the structure and insight to elevate your creative journey.
Artist Mentoring with Nina Hunter
Welcome to Saltaire Art Gallery– the heart of creativity in the historic village of Saltaire. I'm Nina Hunter, an MFA graduate from a prestigious Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, Poland, and practising artist with over 10 years of experience in fine art, exhibition curation, and creative mentorship. My mission is to help emerging and developing artists refine their practice, build a professional presence, and find their unique voice in today’s art world.
Through personalised one-to-one mentoring, I offer practical guidance, creative development, and real-world tools to help you grow as a confident and professional artist.
Choose Your Mentoring Package
Package 1 – Full Creative Mentorship (In-person sessions) (4 months minimum)
£500 per month
Includes:
Weekly 2-hour painting sessions – Includes mentoring. In-studio, with all materials provided
One-to-one tuition – Tailored to your style, pace, and artistic goals
Portfolio development – Build a cohesive, gallery-ready body of work
Professional website – Designed and built to showcase your work
Social media presence – Guidance on strategy, content, and visibility
Gallery networking – Insight and introductions into exhibiting and selling your work
Available on demand – Email or call for ongoing support between sessions
Perfect for hands-on artists ready to level up their skills and professional practice.
Package 2 – Professional Art Critique & Development (Online sessions) (4 months minimum)
£250 per month
Includes everything in Package 1 except in-person painting sessions.
Instead, you’ll receive:
Monthly critique sessions – In-depth analysis of your artwork, development strategies, and next steps
Everything else: portfolio support, website, social media, gallery guidance, and on-demand advice.
Ideal for artists who prefer independent studio time but value expert critique and mentorship.
For more information, please email: gallery@saltaire.art
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I found the general discussion most useful; we were all at different stages in our art journey, using various media and styles with different motivations and goals. Nina gave a clear idea of the need for and type of goals we might explore in order to progress. We could exchange and encourage each other and offer advice where appropriate. Nina managed to make us feel safe, so rather than feeling ‘criticised’, the critique was positive and supportive, and it was great to talk to other creatives and not to feel as though you are working in a vacuum. I enjoyed the session and would be happy to attend future critiques.”
Having attended the artist critique session with Nina at Saltaire Art Gallery, I found the experience incredibly beneficial. Nina is a highly professional artist who offered valuable recommendations that will help me progress in my painting. I also learned a great deal by listening to her suggestions for other artists, which provided additional insights and perspectives.