college

West Dean College , an internationally-renowned centre for study. The college provides MA degrees, diplomas and short courses for students of all abilities, from the beginner to the advanced professional practitioner.
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conferences

'This is a fabulous place to hold a conference; a beautiful house in a stunning location, comfortable rooms, excellent food and very helpful staff for whom nothing is too much trouble.'

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estate

The 2,590 hectares (6,400 acres) of the Estate are situated on the western South Downs from the southern shallow dip slope to the northern steep scarp slope, stretching just over six miles from end to end.
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gallery

Each year the Gallery programmes a variety of exhibitions of work by established and emerging artists as well as work inspired by the Foundation's College and its students and tutors. The Gallery is also available to hire.
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gardens

West Dean Gardens with year round opening features a restored Walled Kitchen Garden, a spectacular 300 foot-long Edwardian Pergola, a Spring Garden and beautiful parkland walk with views over the South Downs.
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Tapestry

Welcome to Tapestry, one of only a very small number of studios in the world. Find out about our weaving process, meet our weavers, view our gallery of commissions, and how the medium is today is very much a thriving art form.
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Latest News

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Effervescence IV
Due to public demand Effervescence lV has been extended until 14 February
Wed - Sun, 11am-4pm

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MA,MFA & Diploma
Find out more about our exciting range of full-time programmes in Conservation, Making, Visual Arts and Creative Writing. Download a PDF of the West Dean 2010/11 full-time prospectus.

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June to October courses now on-line

All courses now on-line for June - October 2010 including our exciting range of Summer Schools, our new Food strand and our special one-off Summer Sampler Weekend. Book on-line and get a 5% discount. June to October 2010 brochures are being mailed out this week or download a PDF (12mb) of the Summer Short Course brochure here.