Bursary Opportunities at Curwen in 2025

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The Arts Scholars Curwen Lithography Bursary: Closing date: 30th May 2025
This fully funded residency is for 1 person for 10 x Studio days. The studio time incorporates 2 taught days, and 8 days of studio development time & mentoring at Curwen Print Study Centre studios in Great Thurlow, Suffolk.
Open to: University students attending courses at any level within the Schools of Art in Eastern England:
• Anglia Ruskin University (ARU)
• University of East Anglia (UEA)
• University of Cambridge
• Norwich University of the Arts (NUA)
• University of Hertfordshire University of Essex
• University of Suffolk
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The Curwen Bursary: Closing date: 30th June 2025
The Curwen Bursary offers a Suffolk resident the opportunity to be the recipient of a fully funded place to attend CPSC Certificate Course in Fine Art Printmaking. The recipient will attend a fully funded CPSC Certificate in Fine Art Printmaking, from 30 September 2025, 1 day a week, Tuesdays 10am - 4pm, for 31 weeks over 3 Terms. All course dates can be provided on request.
Open to: Applicants over 18 years, of all abilities, able to learn independently in a studio environment. Applicants must be permanent Suffolk residents able to provide proof of address.
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Upcoming Courses

Dale Devereux Barker – Masterclass in layering with Multi Block Linocutting

14 May 25, 10am to 4pm, 2 day course

Artist & Printmaker Dale Devereux Barker has been using lino for over forty years and ...


Wood Engraving End Papers in the style of Curwen Press - with Grace Hailstone

16 May 25, 10am to 4pm, 1 day course

Create a miniature wood engraving from which you print your own unique end papers using re...


Printing Techniques using recycled objects

17 May 25, 10am to 4pm, 1 day course

On this course you will combine the techniques of Gelli plate, collagraph and intaglio pri...


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Matisse Exhibition at Curwen

Apr 12, 2025

We are delighted to present an exhibition of lithographs by the pioneering french artist Henri Ma...


The Curwen Bursary - funding available for Suffolk resident

Apr 11, 2025

The Curwen Bursary is funded by a generous sponsor who wants to offer someone the chance to explo...


The Arts Scholars Curwen Lithography Bursary

Apr 11, 2025

This bursary is named for the generous funder supporting this opportunity, The Company of Art...


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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.