St Cuthberts Mill

St Cuthberts Mill St Cuthberts Mill makers of beautiful artists papers. www.stcuthbertsmill.com Manufacturers of high quality 'mould made' papers

01/09/2026

Inspired by the wildlife and countryside of rural Norfolk, UK, creates incredibly detailed lino prints, hand-carving and hand-pressing each piece.⁠
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In our latest blog interview, Victoria shares her journey into printmaking, her love of wildlife and detail, and why that first print reveal never loses its magic.⁠
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👉 Read the full interview on the blog:
https://stcuthbertsmill.blogspot.com/2026/09/artist-interview-victoria-ford-on.html
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► Paper: Somerset®⁠ Satin White 250gsm⁠
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‘Hedgehog in a vegetable garden’ linocut by Victoria Ford⁠
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Bockingford® was the paper of choice for artist Nick Poullis for this painting, ‘Exploring Collioure’, where this expres...
28/08/2026

Bockingford® was the paper of choice for artist Nick Poullis for this painting, ‘Exploring Collioure’, where this expressive watercolour captures the character, atmosphere, and light of the buildings.⁠
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By harnessing the fluidity and spontaneity of watercolour, Nicholas transforms architectural subjects into vibrant, evocative paintings full of life and personality. ⁠
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If you're looking to develop your own architectural watercolour skills, be sure to check out Nicholas' new book, ‘Atmospheric Buildings in Watercolour’ from .⁠
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Have you painted buildings on Bockingford®?⁠
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✨Share your artworks created on Bockingford®. Tag ⁠
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► Paper: Bockingford® Rough 300gsm (140lb)⁠⁠⁠⁠

Bockingford® watercolour paper is Mould Made, giving it greater surface stability and helping it remain flatter when pai...
27/08/2026

Bockingford® watercolour paper is Mould Made, giving it greater surface stability and helping it remain flatter when painted.

Whether you're working with expressive washes, multiple layers or wetter techniques, a more stable sheet can make the painting process easier and more enjoyable. The Mould Made manufacturing process helps Bockingford resist excessive distortion, allowing you to focus on your painting rather than the paper.

Want to learn more about why Mould Made papers perform differently? Our article ‘Secrets of why mould made papers stay flatter’ explores the science behind surface stability and why it matters to artists.

👉 Read the full article
https://www.stcuthbertsmill.com/advice-centre/?id=1003

► Bockingford® CP (NOT) 310mm x 230mm (12” x 9”) Pad
►Brush Aquafine
►Paint Aquafine watercolour

GIVEAWAY 🎨💦St Cuthberts Mill and LYRA have teamed up for a watercolour giveaway, giving three artists the chance to win ...
25/08/2026

GIVEAWAY 🎨💦

St Cuthberts Mill and LYRA have teamed up for a watercolour giveaway, giving three artists the chance to win a set of professional watercolour pencils and traditionally made English watercolour paper.

Three winners will each receive:
📃 1x Bockingford® CP (NOT) White spiral pad, 310mm x 230mm (12” x 9”)
✏️ 1x LYRA Rembrandt Aquarell watercolour pencils, 36 colours, in a metal tin
Bockingford® is made in England on a traditional cylinder mould machine at St Cuthberts Mill. Its distinctive surface and excellent colour lifting qualities make it a forgiving paper enjoyed by both professional and amateur artists.
LYRA Rembrandt Aquarell pencils offer intense, brilliant colour and excellent water solubility. Use them dry for precise drawing or add water to create washes, transparent colour effects and rich combinations of pencil and watercolour.

To enter:
→ Like this post
→ Follow .cuthberts.mill and
→ Tag two of your artist friends
That’s it!

The giveaway is open internationally. You can participate until August 30th, 2026, 11:59 PM CEST. The winners will be announced on August 31st and contacted via Instagram direct message.
Good luck! 🎨💙💚
This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram. Entry is FREE and we will not send a message asking for a fee. Please allow 4–6 weeks for shipping.

Ambassador Edo Hannema Watercolours paints a charming nautical scene with watercolour on Bockingford®.⁠⁠“Bockingford is ...
17/08/2026

Ambassador Edo Hannema Watercolours paints a charming nautical scene with watercolour on Bockingford®.⁠
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“Bockingford is a uniquely responsive paper that invites experimentation. Adding water into washes creates natural textures and striking edges with ease, effects that are harder to achieve on cotton papers.” ⁠
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‘Boat in St. Ives’ by Edo Hannema⁠
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👉 Read Edo’s blog article about Bockingford®
https://stcuthbertsmill.blogspot.com/2024/01/testimonial-edo-hannema-on-bockingford.html
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► Paper: Bockingford® Rough 425gsm White (200lb)⁠
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✨Share your artworks created on Bockingford®. Tag .cuthberts.mill ⁠⁠⁠⁠

10/08/2026

Artist Sara Prentice demonstrates how she uses the Bockingford® spiral pad to build up layers of gouache and watercolour to create this beautiful underwater whale scene.

‘Whales’ by Sara Prentice

► Paper: Bockingford® CP (NOT) White Spiral 180mm x 130mm (7” x 5”)
► Brush: Princeton Artist Brush
► Paint: Maimeri gouache Industria Maimeri

Bockingford® is often where a lifelong watercolour journey begins.⁠ ⁠If you're new to watercolour, choosing paper can fe...
06/08/2026

Bockingford® is often where a lifelong watercolour journey begins.⁠
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If you're new to watercolour, choosing paper can feel overwhelming. Should you choose HP, CP or Rough? What does 300gsm mean? Are pads, blocks or loose sheets best? And does paper quality really make a difference?⁠
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In our latest article, we break down everything beginners need to know about watercolour paper, including why many artists and tutors recommend starting with a quality Mould Made paper such as Bockingford® CP 300gsm.⁠
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A good paper won't make you a better painter overnight, but it will help washes flow properly, colours stay brighter, and techniques behave as intended.⁠
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👉READ the full beginner's guide https://www.stcuthbertsmill.com/advice-centre/?id=1031

► Bockingford® CP (NOT) 310mm x 230mm (12” x 9”) Pad
► Brush Aquafine
► Paint Aquafine watercolour

Photo credit: Jacob Wood

Imagine painting in the Amazon rainforest! Artist Venetia Higgins spent two months in the Peruvian Amazon painting over ...
04/08/2026

Imagine painting in the Amazon rainforest! Artist Venetia Higgins spent two months in the Peruvian Amazon painting over 120 endangered species as part of a conservation fundraising project in the Manu Biosphere Reserve.
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In our latest interview, Venetia reflects on painting in one of the world’s most humid environments and how she chose paper to support the creation of this remarkable body of work.⁠
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The artworks will be available to purchase from 3 September 2026, when the complete collection will be exhibited together for the first time at The Gallery at Green & Stone in London (3–9 September 2026).⁠ 50% of every sale goes directly to Crees Foundation.
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👉 Read the interview on our blog
https://stcuthbertsmill.blogspot.com/2026/08/artist-interview-venetia-higgins-amazon.html
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► Paper: Bockingford® CP (NOT) White 425gsm (200lb)⁠
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27/07/2026

Summer moments in the grounds of St Cuthberts Mill. We enjoy being surrounded by nature and spotting the wildlife of the seasons. The water of the River Axe flows under the mill and is used in our paper making.

Saunders Waterford® is loved by watercolourists for its strength, beautiful colour handling, and ability to stay workabl...
20/07/2026

Saunders Waterford® is loved by watercolourists for its strength, beautiful colour handling, and ability to stay workable for longer. But what makes one watercolour paper perform differently from another?⁠
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Our latest article explores how fibre, surface texture, weight, absorbency, and paper shade can all influence the way your paintings look and feel. From choosing between Rough, CP, and HP surfaces, to understanding why Mould Made papers stay flatter, it's a practical guide to finding the right paper for your style.⁠
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Whether you're painting loose landscapes, detailed botanicals or filling a travel sketchbook, understanding your paper is the first step towards getting the results you want.⁠
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👉 Read the full artical:
https://www.stcuthbertsmill.com/advice-centre/?id=1030
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► Saunders Waterford® CP Block, Bockingford® CP Block, Millford CP Block 310x230mm (12x9”)⁠⁠⁠⁠

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