Mentorship Program

East Oaks Studio

Our mission is to spread hope through beauty. Part of doing this requires community + connection. We invite you to join our studio from anywhere in the world for instruction tailored to your skill level and schedule.

Mentorship programs are available virtually + in-studio. Scroll down for detail!

Expand your study from the comfort of your own studio. Join us for a full semester of mentorship, from Louis Carr at East Oaks Studio

Virtual Mentorship

East Oaks Studio Mentorship Program is designed for students at a variety of skill levels. Instruction will include assigned exercises, input on technique + products, points of improvement with supporting resources, and more.
The Mentorship is booked in 6-month increments with the option to renew. A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your space.
Our program is currently booked. To join our waitlist, please contact us here.
Private Mentorship sessions with Louis Carr via Zoom
2+ hours of meetings per month
Interim access to instruction/feedback by email
Access to our complete Atelier Live library for the duration of your study
What is the cost of the Mentorship?
The program is $400 per month, for 6 months of instruction.
Do you offer a payment plan?
Yes; after the non-refundable deposit, payments are made monthly.
Can I participate in person?
The mentorship is designed to be virtual to support students all over the world. If local to Raleigh, NC, we invite you to explore our Studio Mentorship.
Is a virtual mentorship effective?
Absolutely! East Oaks Studio started in the digital media + instruction space in 2017, and we’ve grown our competency in production ever since.
Do you offer flexibility in duration or cost?
East Oaks Studio is committed to creating accessible instruction. We offer a variety of instructional videos, workshops, open painting nights, and more to help meet these needs.
If you have specific time constraints and want to explore a different duration, don’t hesitate to connect!
What are the program dates?
Sessions are typically booked for Tuesdays. Our 2024 program is currently filled. To join the waitlist for 2025, contact us here.

Studio Mentorship

Our Studio Mentorship is designed for students at a variety of skill levels.
Sessions include
- Painting from live models and still life’s
- Assigned exercises
- input on technique + materials
- Points of improvement with supporting resources, and more.
The Mentorship is booked in 6-month increments with the option to renew.
A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your space.
Sessions are held:
- 2x per month
- Cary, North Carolina
- Wednesdays
- Time varies
Our program is now booking for 2025. We look forward to connecting!
- Studio Mentorship sessions with Louis Carr at our Cary, NC studio
- 6+ hours of meetings per month
- Interim access to instruction/feedback by email
- Intimate instruction setting / limited group
- Access to our complete Atelier Live library for the duration of your study
What is the cost of the Mentorship?
The program is $400 per month, for 6 months of instruction.
Do you offer a payment plan?
Yes; after the non-refundable deposit, payments are made monthly.
Do you offer flexibility in duration or cost?
East Oaks Studio is committed to creating accessible instruction. We offer a variety of instructional videos, workshops, open painting nights, and more to help meet these needs.
If you have specific time constraints and want to explore a different duration, don’t hesitate to connect!
What are the program dates?
Our 2024 program is currently full. Contact us here for further information.
Studio sessions dates/times will be planned in advance, but vary by month. Please expect Wednesday sessions during normal business hours, and let us know if any constraints at registration.