St Cuthberts Mill

St Cuthberts Mill: Masters of Fine Art Paper

St Cuthberts Mill is a renowned British papermaker specialising in high quality mould-made artist papers.

Nestled in the picturesque countryside near Wells and Glastonbury, the mill has produced some of the world’s finest watercolour, printmaking, and drawing papers for over a century. Their expertise lies in crafting archival, acid-free papers that meet the highest standards for professional and student artists alike.

With an unwavering commitment to sustainability, the mill sources its raw materials responsibly and implements environmentally friendly production practices.

Learn more about the different types of St Cuthberts Mill paper:

• Bockingford - A high quality, mould-made watercolour paper. Known for its affordability and reliability. It has a smooth surface with good absorption. Ideal for beginners and professionals alike.
• Botanical Ultra Smooth - A premium watercolour paper with an exceptionally smooth surface. Designed for botanical painting and detailed work. It offers excellent colour vibrancy and precision.
• Millford - Designed as a replacement for the discontinued Whatman paper. Millford is a tough, durable watercolour paper with a pronounced texture. Ensures excellent paint lift-off and control.
• Saunders Waterford - A traditional, professional quality watercolour paper made with 100% cotton. It is endorsed by the Royal Watercolour Society. Features a strong surface with gelatine sizing for excellent performance.
• Somerset - A high quality, archival printmaking paper made from 100% cotton. It has a soft, supple surface. Popular for printmaking, drawing, and limited-edition prints.
• Digital Fine Art - A range of inkjet papers designed for digital fine art printing. With archival qualities and high-resolution colour reproduction. These papers are ideal for professional artists and photographers looking for museum-quality prints.

Among their most celebrated ranges is Saunders Waterford, a 100% cotton watercolour paper endorsed by the Royal Watercolour Society. Made using traditional cylinder mould technology, it offers exceptional surface stability, durability, and colour vibrancy.

The natural woollen felts used in the production process give Saunders Waterford its distinctive random texture. It is a favourite among watercolourists, gouache painters, and pastel artists.

For artists seeking a more affordable yet high-performing option, Bockingford Watercolour Paper is a popular choice. Its smooth and cold press textures make it versatile for watercolour painting, ink, and pencil drawing. Bockingford has strong surface resilience.

Printmakers trust St Cuthberts Mill for their dedication to etching, lithography and relief printing papers. All their papers provide excellent ink holdout and dimensional stability.

From professional watercolourists to printmakers and illustrators, St Cuthberts Mill’s papers continue to be a trusted foundation for artists worldwide.