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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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Events

West Dean holds Events and Exhibitions in the Gardens, Parkland and College throughout the year including Festivals, Garden Events, Gallery exhibitions, Concerts, Talks and Lectures.


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gardens

West Dean Gardens 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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Courses and Events

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West Dean Students' Blogs

To view the exciting projects and latest news from our full-time students please view and sign up to the following blogs

Visual Arts

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Dates for your dairy

Take a look at our eclectic mix of events taking place at West Dean so you can include them in your plans.

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Book your Fusion workshops now.

22 – 23 June

Workshops for our new and exciting event, Fusion: A weekend of Creativity for everyone have just been released. Book now before they sell out!

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Helen Robinson Conservation of Furniture and Related Objects West Dean College latest news

Study Full-Time at West Dean

Applications and enquiries now being taken for September 2013 start in Conservation and for some programmes Restoration (Books, Ceramics, Clocks, Furniture and Metals); Making (Furniture and Stringed Musical Instruments); Visual Arts (Painting and Drawing, Sculpture and Tapestry and Textile Art) and Creative Writing. Call 01243 811 301 or email us

Scholarships and Bursaries available.

Download a copy of the 2013-2014 prospectus click here