Short Courses

Some of the full-time weavers working in the West Dean Tapestry Studio teach short courses at West Dean College, The college programmes over 700 courses a year, many within the area of Textiles.

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Courses running this year, taught by weavers from the Tapestry Studio are:

May 28–31
LW0367  £245  NEW
Intermediate/Advanced
Focus on your ideas on this course and develop them by exploring materials, media and techniques in practical workshops and by reflecting on your personal creative territory through seminars, individual tuition and presentations on historical and contemporary tapestry weaving. A unique opportunity.
Pat Taylor

August 8–14
SS0550  £537 (incl all dinners)  SUMMER SCHOOL
Beginners/Intermediate
Develop a clear understanding of the basic structure and materials used in the complex art of woven tapestry. The course covers the introductory techniques as well as more complex structures including circles, the use of supplementary warps and textured tapestry. You make a selection of finished woven samples and are also encouraged to find individual ways of producing woven tapestry. The course includes a guided visit to the West Dean Tapestry Studio and an illustrated talk on the work of other professional weavers.
Caron Penney

October 23–25
WE0708  £172
Beginners
Experience and understand the medium of tapestry weaving by touring West Dean Tapestry Studio, then making samples as you learn techniques for shaping, shading and weaving diagonals.
Caron Penney

Further Information on Courses

For further information, please contact:
The Academic Office
West Dean College, West Dean,
CHICHESTER, West Sussex
PO18 0QZ, UK
T +44 (0) 1243 818219 or 811301
F +44 (0) 1243 818291 or 811343
E diplomas@westdean.org.uk

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