TURPS SURGERIES

 

Turps Live Surgeries are group crits for up to 6 painters led by 2 Turps mentors. The crits start at 10.30am and finish at 5pm. Each painter will have around 40 minutes for their work to be discussed by the group. Upcoming dates are announced below.

Turps Surgeries are a fantastic opportunity for any painter to come to Turps Art School to take part in an intense, critical and encouraging live group crit.  It helps painters to rethink what they’re making and how they’re making it, as well as giving them the chance to talk candidly, openly and critically about their work and the work of others.  And it’s a good way for painters to connect with each other over the course of the session, especially those who may feel isolated working alone in their own studios.

Fee: £175 per session.

Contact: If you have any questions regarding Turps Surgeries please email surgeries@turpseducation.com

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Upcoming London and Regional Live Surgeries 2026

London – January 2026
Bath – 16 February 2026
Norwich – 17 February 2026
Manchester – 23/24 March 2026
Brighton – 24 April 2026

To book individual surgeries please scroll down.

 
 

London Surgeries

14th January 10.30am–5pm: Ross Taylor + Laura Wormell *FULLY BOOKED*
15th January 10.30am–5pm: Karolina Albricht + Scott McCracken
Venue: Turps Gallery, The Chaplin Centre, Taplow House, Thurlow Street, London, SE17 2DG
BOOK LONDON HERE

Bath Surgeries

16th February 10.30am–5pm: Hannah Murgatroyd + Scott McCracken
Venue: Bath Artists’ Studios, The Old Malthouse, Comfortable Place, Upper Bristol Road, Bath, BA1 3AJ
BOOK BATH HERE

Norwich Surgeries

17th February 10.30am–5pm: Alex Crocker + Nicholas Hatfull
Venue: Moosey Gallery, Labour in Vain Yard, Norwich, NR2 1JD
BOOK NORWICH HERE

Manchester Surgeries + Manchester 1-2-1

Monday 23rd March (SURGERIES), 10.30am–5pm: Laura Wormell + Scott McCracken *FULLY BOOKED*

Tuesday 24th March (1-2-1s), Laura Wormell or Scott McCracken at following times: 10–11.30am, 12–1.30pm, 2–3.30pm. Please choose the mentor and preferred time when booking the individual session.

Venue: Oceans Apart, 24-26 King St, Salford, Manchester M3 7DG

BOOK MANCHESTER 1-2-1 HERE

 

Brighton Surgeries

24th April 10.30am–5pm: Aimee Parrott + Laura Wormell
Venue: Phoenix Art Space, 10 – 14 Waterloo Place, Brighton BN2 9NB
BOOK BRIGHTON HERE

 

LEARN MORE: TURPS SURGERIES

Turps Live Surgeries are group crits for up to 6 painters led by 2 Turps mentors. The allocated venue will be open from 10.30am for participants to bring in and hang their work. The crits will begin promptly at 11am and are expected to finish no later than 5pm, with a 30 minute break. Each surgery will be led by 2 mentors from the Turps Surgery mentoring team. Please see list below of mentors.

As a guide, we ask that you bring around 3–5 works to focus on. You can also bring any sketchbooks, drawings, or works via a computer/device if you want to supplement the discussion around your work. There is WiFi available in the gallery. You do not have to provide anything ahead of the session. Upcoming dates are announced on our website, Turps Banana Instagram account, and our mailing list.  

Turps Surgeries are a fantastic opportunity for any painter to come to Turps Art School to take part in an intense, critical and encouraging live group crit.  It helps painters to rethink what they’re making and how they’re making it, as well as giving them the chance to talk candidly, openly and critically about their work and the work of others.  And it’s a good way for painters to connect with each other over the course of the session, especially those who may feel isolated working alone in their own studios.

Fee: £175 per session.

Contact: If you have any questions regarding Turps Surgeries please email surgeries@turpseducation.com

Address:
London: Turps Gallery, The Chaplin Centre, Taplow House, Thurlow Street, London, SE17 2DG
Regional: the venues for our regional Surgeries will vary, please see the Surgeries home page for details, subscribe to our Newsletter or follow our Instagram for regular updates.

TESTIMONIALS:

‘It had been several years since I had taken part in a crit activity, and the experience was well structured and planned. Scott and Marcus facilitated the crit very well through their accessible and honest way of talking about art, the crit was a very safe space for artists to feel comfortable sharing thoughts and ideas. Their feedback was thoughtful and stimulating, and I left with several ideas to get started on straight away. I would highly recommend it and look forward to doing it again in the future.’

– Joe O’Rourke, Turps Live Surgery Manchester, 2024


‘Turps Live Surgery was a really useful day. I felt it was a supportive but critical (in a good way) environment, people weren’t afraid to say what they thought and I found this really helpful. I think it is judged very well - it feels like mentoring rather than being dictated to. It is sensitive but sincere, really useful, and a good mixture of suggestions of artists to look at. It’s always good to come away with things to look up and read up on afterwards - it feels like the benefit is long lasting this way. 

–Daniella Norton, Turps Live Surgery London, 2024

T&Cs

  • Turps can only run the crits if enough participants sign up for each session.

  • Booking is essential as places are limited.

Cancellation Policy:

  • If a participants cancels or fails to attend, a refund of 50% will be provided.  

  • If Turps cancels the session, a full refund of 100% will be provided to participants.