Spend Summer with Curwen


Drawing to print


Drawing to print – 3 day Summer School with Charles Shearer RCA 4 – 6 August £375
An opportunity to develop ideas directly from observations and drawings of the immediate area around the studios. The landscape in the village of Great Thurlow offers quaint cottages, old stable and farm buildings, the Hall and church, and open fields where a fine herd of horned cattle may be grazing... lots to inspire you.

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Print made in the Curwen Print Study studio


Summer Print Week 10 – 14 August From £95 to £435
This Summer School week offers a series of one day individual print courses enabling you to choose from six different printmaking techniques – a great way to explore the breadth of printmaking, develop ideas and learn new skills. You can choose to attend as many or as few days as you want with the bonus of saving money if you attend more than one day.

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Jason Hicklin scene of a bridge


Jason Hicklin – Etching Summer School 21 – 23 August £395
Artist printmaker Jason Hicklin will share his vast experience of working in etching in this 3 day summer school, exploring three different etching techniques. Jason studied at St. Martins College of Art, where he was a student of renowned printmaker Norman Ackroyd. He went on to combine working as Ackroyd’s studio assistant and editioner with producing his own work and teaching printmaking at City and Guilds of London Art School.

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Upcoming Courses & Events

Screen printing with Adam Bridgland

28 Jul 26, 10am to 4pm, 1 day course

Discover the art of monoprinting via screen print with Artist Printmaker Adam Bridgland. I...


Susie Turner - Masterclass: Introduction to Solar Plate

30 Jul 26, 10am to 4pm, 2 day course

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Holiday Family Printmaking Day – Reduction printing & Drypoint

03 Aug 26, 10am to 3pm, 1 day course

An opportunity for the whole family to spend a fun day together exploring printmaking in a...


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The Arts Scholars Lithography Bursary 2026

Jul 14, 2026

We are grateful for the support from The Company of Arts Scholars Charitable Trust, generously fu...


Latest Curwen Certificate Group Exhibition

Jun 29, 2026

Join us to celebrate the graduating seven certificate course artists in their end of term exhibit...


Marc Chagall: A truly great 20th Century Artist's exhibition in Suffolk

Jun 10, 2026

Marc Chagall is widely regarded as one of the great artists of the 20th century, alongside figure...


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Printmaking courses for all ages and all abilities

An educational Fine Art Printmaking charity formed in the 1990’s and now firmly established with a reputation for excellence in its field. The course programme offers something for everyone regardless of age or ability. Schools, students and teachers,visit from across the region encouraged by both enrichment and higher exam grades.

The aim of The Study Centre is to preserve and develop the essential experience and skills that underpin the concept of the artist’s original print.