Burnt Sienna art school - learn how to paint with oils in our Berlin Neukölln intimate studio

The traditional art programme offered by Louise Lenz is unique and is based on her unique knowledge and skills. The school offers a basic academic programme in drawing, oil painting, advanced oil painting and a mentoring programme for art students. Louise Lenz has over 18 years teaching experience and has been working as a professional artist since 2007 ( see Louise Thomas ) Read here more about the contents of the oil painting foundation course and what we offer our students…

Each student must first apply to the school via our application form. We will then if appropriate organise a 20 minute call to establish course suitability. Following securing a place on a course each student is invited to the studio for a 30 minute course prep meeting to meet other students and share ideas. Students are expected to keep a sketchbook, complete all homework and practice in the studio under the guidance of the tutor. On completion of the course, each student is assessed and awarded a certificate in their chosen field.

‘Yesterday, we did a drawing exercise where we added black mass to the paper and then brought out the light. It’s truly unbelievable that I’m able to do all these things with Emma’s guidance. I’m enjoying every session, and each week brings something new and exciting. I can already see myself becoming more confident in my drawing and learning to simplify what I see. Emma is the first person I’ve encountered who encourages students to develop their own unique character in drawing and painting, while still introducing new techniques. I feel like I’ve moved far away from the problematic, idealised view I once had of painting and drawing, and I’m truly enjoying every step of the process.’

Sam drawing foundation 2025

Next term dates with availability

Winter oil painting foundation course

Thursday evening class 6 - 9 pm 30th October - 4th December 2025

6 x 3 hour classes in Neukölln including worksheets , quality painting materials and homework plus certificate on completion

Normal price - € 595 / Solidarity price - € 480

Winter oil painting foundation course

Saturday afternoon class 2 - 5 pm Saturday 1st November - 6th December 2025

6 x 3 hour classes in Neukölln including worksheets , quality painting materials and homework plus certificate on completion

Normal price - € 595 / Solidarity price - € 480

Winter Intensive oil painting foundation course

Monday 1st December - Friday 5th December 10 am - 5 pm everyday 2025

5 x 3 hour studio painting sessions and 4 x 2 hour museum sessions including worksheets , quality painting materials and homework plus certificate on completion

Normal price - € 750 Solidarity price - € 550

Winter intermediate oil painting foundation course with Louise Lenz

Saturday morning class 10 - 1 pm 1st November - 6th December 2025

6 x 3 hour classes in Neukölln including worksheets , quality painting materials and homework plus certificate on completion

Normal price - € 595 / Solidarity price - € 480

Burnt Sienna private art school founded in 2016 and based in the heart of Berlin, Brandenburg and now Hamburg. The studio offers academy level foundation courses in drawing and oil painting, intermediate level courses in drawing and oil painting, year long mentoring programme, artist-led workshops, residencies, lectures and exhibitions.

Burnt Sienna has a professional and expanding residency and year long mentoring programme. With the opportunity for artists to apply for 3 or 6 month residencies either in Berlin, Brandenburg or Hamburg in one of our studios.

We are a small business and highly value our community of students and artists!
Our goal is to bring affordable courses to everyone, regardless of their experience.
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About Burnt Sienna Art School Berlin
The foundation courses are by qualified art teacher or artists with a Masters in Fine art of the equivalent from a Fine Art Academy. These core courses in painting and drawing occur seasonally four times a year. Short courses, workshops, lectures, residencies, and exhibitions take place throughout the year and have included artists, Jesse Leroy Smith , Tadeusz Fopp, and Natasha Kuchko.

Hallo und herzlich willkommen auf der Website der Burnt Sienna Kunstschule Berlin. Eine private Kunstschule, die 2016 gegründet wurde und im Herzen von Neukölln, Berlin liegt. Das Atelier bietet Grundkurse in Zeichnung und Malerei, von Künstlern geleitete Workshops, Residenzen, Vorträge, Veranstaltungen und Atelierzeit.

Diese Grundkurse in Malerei und Zeichnung finden viermal im Jahr statt, im Frühjahr, Sommer, Herbst und Winter. Kurze Kurse, Workshops, Vorträge, Aufenthalte und Ausstellungen finden das ganze Jahr über statt, unter anderem mit den Künstlern Jesse Leroy Smith , Hannah Turner - Duffin, Emily Morey, Tadeusz Fopp, and Natasha Kuchko. Wir hoffen, Sie bald im Atelier begrüßen zu dürfen!