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See all short coursesTo celebrate International Women's Day 2021, we’re highlighting the work of two forthcoming artists-in-residence, Sherie Sitauze and Sonia E Barrett. Both artists have been invited to respond to the College’s African Collection as part of the Whose Heritage? research project.
MA Collections Care and Conservation Management Alumna and Access and Participation Officer Alex has written about accessibility in the heritage sector, in particular in light of the challenges posed from the past year.
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@westdeancollege: We are excited to announce the 2021 West Dean student conference - Inclusion, Access, Diversity: Changing the Face… https://t.co/GLg4UdHM5i
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@westdeancollege: RT @KLCSchool: We’re delighted to announce we’re joining forces with @westdeancollege from August this year to mark a new era for specialis…
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@westdeancollege: We’re delighted to announce that we are joining forces with @KLCSchool of Design from August this year to mark a ne… https://t.co/fCgaiPxRLz
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@westdeancollege: RT @ExpWestSussex: Learn a new skill, or grow an existing one at @westdeancollege summer school #SummerInWestSussex https://t.co/isEKp4yNyo
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@westdeancollege: RT @westdeangardens: New one day gardening courses @westdeancollege: 🌳Create your own topiary 🍅Make the most of your glasshouse – advanced…
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@westdeancollege: RT @Epoque_Press: An inspiring day today with the creative writing and publishing students at @westdeancollege What a place for the studen…
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@westdeancollege: RT @jessicacmiller_: Good to see @westdeancollege featured here! I miss visiting the conservation workshops and seeing these amazing object…
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@westdeancollege: RT @Conservators_uk: There are over 40 clocks in the @westdeancollege Horology workshop and 10 clocks in the West Dean Collection. Check ou…
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