APS 2023 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Learn printmaking from the printmaking experts and master printers at Artist Proof Studio. Our printmaking programmes are aimed at harnessing your creativity, challenging your potential and creative thinking through printmaking. You will learn how to effectively communicate your ideas and sharpen your creative thinking through the various printmaking techniques, drawing and conceptual studies.  

Artist Proof Studio has been subsidising young artists from different communities for over 30 years. Through fundraising and partnerships we have built over the years, we make it possible for our students to realise and pursue their dream of becoming professional artists.   

Learn more about our Printmaking Education Programme HERE

We've made our applications easy and accessible! 

You can now apply online from your phone or computer.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝
➡ 3 Year Full-time Programme (3 days a week)
➡ 1 year Part-time Programme (Saturdays) 

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲?
✔ Anyone between the ages of 18 and 30.
✔ Anyone with Grade 10/11 or a Matric Certificate
✔ Anyone with a higher qualification 

𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
➡ A working email and cell phone number
➡ 6 images of your work (drawings, paintings, sculptures etc)
➡ 1 page motivation letter

Acceptance into the printmaking programme is based primarily on talent and a willingness to learn. 

The fees indicated below account to 50% of the actual annual fees costs for a student to study at APS.  The Education Unit constantly seek scholarship funding through corporate and personal patronage to cover the other 50%. We subsidise all our students with materials and tools for them to produce work in the studio.

*Registration fee is payable for all accepted students before the beginning of the programme. Accepted students will receive a student pack with essential materials and tools upon the submission of the proof of payment. 

APS Sponsorship/Bursary

Please note that this bursary programme is not a given. The fund is awarded to students who show commitment to the programme and are in need of financial help. APS reserves the right to discontinue the bursary awarded to students who do not meet the requirements. Please note that the bursary does not cover accommodation expenses, lunch or stipend, it covers your tuition fees and depending on the funding we receive it may cover your transport fees.  

If you would like to apply for a bursary you will be required to submit the following documents.

• Signed letter of motivation from student
• A short biography of the student
• Latest bank statement (three months) of student, parent/guardian to prove financial needs
• Certified copy of ID student
• Contact numbers
• Proof of residence