TURPS 8 WEEK INTENSIVES

 

*Applications for spring 2026 are now open. Application deadline: 14th December 2025*

 
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'Building on the overwhelming success of our recent Turps Residency and Turps Summer School, we are excited to announce a series of TURPS 8 WEEK INTENSIVES – short intensive courses at our new spacious studios in Camberwell. The same principles and ethos that drive the respected one-year Turps Studio Programme have been tailored for those with limited time availability who are perhaps not usually based in London, or unable to relocate or commit for a full academic year.'

Turps 8 Week Intensives are a new opportunity for up to 20 painters to work alongside each other at our new location in North Camberwell, launching next spring. Painters will receive 1-2-1 mentoring and feedback, group crits, painting-focused talks, organised gallery visits, and workshops. The programme will culminate in an exhibition at Turps Camberwell.

Overview

  • 8 weeks of studio time

  • Each artist will be given a studio space with 24-hour access, 7 days a week at our new Turps Camberwell Studios

  • Approximately 2–3 contact points per week, comprising a carefully structured programme including 1-2-1 mentoring/artist talks/workshops/small group crits/gallery and museum visits

  • Access to one year of Turps & MASS Circle, an online platform for all current and former Turps/MASS artists

  • A team of four regular Turps mentors and further guest artists

  • Technical support

  • Final Exhibition

Applications for spring 2026 are now open. Application deadline: 14th December 2025. To apply click here.

Spring Intensives dates: 13th April – 7th June 2026.

Cost:  £2,750

Application Fee is £15.

Location: Turps Camberwell is situated in North Camberwell, South East London and is a 10 -15 minute walk from major transport links to Northern Line / Windrush Line and National Rail.

Application process: Applications for the first round are now open and will close on 14th December 2025. Shortlisted artists will be invited to scheduled Zoom interviews in mid January. Applications for the Summer Intensive (July/August) will open on 15th December 2026.

Accommodation: Overseas and out-of-London applicants are expected to organise their own accommodation during the course. This Autumn, we are launching ARTnest, a brand new scheme, matching course participants with short-term accommodation for the duration of the course, within the homes of the wider Turps painting network. We aim for this accommodation to be affordable and conveniently located within easy reach of the studios. Please note this is a new initiative, and we can’t guarantee finding appropriate accommodation. Please investigate all alternative options when applying.

Contact: info@turpsbanana.com

 
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