His main teacher and mentor was Edward Lanteri who was considered an extremely talented and inspirational artist and educator.
At the Royal College of Art, Shurrock learnt alongside a multitude of notable British artists such as Charles Sargeant Jagger, Charles Wheeler, Leon Underwood, Harold Brownsword, William McMillan, Gilbert Ledward and Harold Youngman.
Whilst studying at the Royal College of Art, Shurrock produced the work ‘Peter’, a bronze cast made in 1913 which remarkably received praise from sculptor Auguste Rodin who was a friend of his teacher Lanteri.
‘Peter’ is one of many human figure sculptures Shurrock created throughout his lifetime, many of which are sculpted from drawings of his close family and friends.
He faced difficulties to revive his artistic career which had been put on pause due to the war and educational efforts.