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 for a full academic year.'

Turps 8 Week Intensives is a new opportunity for up to 20 painters to work alongside each other at our new location in North Camberwell, launching this autumn. 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 of 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 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 min walk from major transport links to Northern Line / Windrush Line and National Rail.

Application process: the applications for the first round will open in late October and close at end of November. The shortlisted artists will be invited to scheduled Zoom interviews in early December. Applications for the Summer Intensive will open on 15th December 2026.

Accommodation: for overseas and out-of-London applicants, we are also launching ARTnest – a scheme that matches course participants with short-term accommodation for the duration of the course, within the homes of the wider Turps painting network. This accommodation is affordable and conveniently located within easy reach of the studios.

Contact: info@turpsbanana.com

 
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