Spend Summer with Curwen


Stone Lithography print course


Stone Lithography 3-day Summer School with Paul Croft RE TMP RCA 22 – 24 July £395
Translated literally, Lithography means ‘to write on stone’ and it works on the principle that water and oil do not mix. Stone Lithography is a technique still favoured by many artists because it offers the opportunity to draw and paint directly onto a unique tactile drawing surface, allowing the artist to create a huge range of marks and tones in their images. At the end of this three-day summer school you will leave with a small edition of your work and a deeper knowledge of this exciting medium.

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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

Introduction to Screen Printing

17 Jun 26, 10am to 4pm, 1 day course

Screen printing is sometimes called serigraphy or silk screen printing but all these names...


Elizabeth Fraser - Letterpress: Playing with letters

01 Jul 26, 10am – 4pm, 1 day course

Join letterpress printer Elizabeth Fraser in a creative workshop using letters as image. L...


Inspired by Matisse Screen Printing with paper stencils

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

In the late 1940s, Henri Matisse turned almost exclusively to cut paper as his primary med...


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News and Events

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...


Open Studio Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th June 11.00 - 5.00

May 06, 2026

We are open 11.00 - 5.00 on Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th June as part of Suffolk Open Studios. T...


Wine Tasting in the company of Chagall

Apr 22, 2026

Join us on Saturday 13th June 3 - 5.00 as we welcome Mark Anstead, owner of Cambridgeshire Wine S...


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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.