Internationally recognised for excellence in conservation and arts education.
Conservation of Ceramics at West Dean College
800+ Arts and craft short courses
Conservation and Craft skills courses -includes Metalwork, Furniture or Clocks
Study Fine Art - great studios, facilities and support for emerging artists
Explore your study options from short courses through to Foundation, Diploma and Masters degrees. Students achieve ground-breaking work in visual arts or craft or deploy their skills in the conservation of our national and international cultural heritage.
Studying at West Dean College
You can expect a creative environment with a forward thinking approach, professional connections and a rich heritage of creativity.
Small classes, talented tutors and exceptional facilities offer a rich study experience. Our degrees and diplomas are awarded by the University of Sussex.
The College is near Chichester in Sussex in the former home of Edward James, poet, artist, designer and patron of the Surrealist Movement. It offers an inspirational setting for focused study, creativity and innovation.
Studying here on a short course or for your degree or diploma, can be life-changing. Alumni are working with collections and museums of international significance or pursuing their creative practice.
School of Arts Blog
Gabriele Beveridge at Seventeen Gallery
Previous Artist-in-Residence, Gabriele Beveridge is showing new work at Seventeen Gallery in London. The solo exhibition, Live Dead World, include a series of photograpms made by Beveridge during her 2017/18 residency at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation.
School of Conservation Blog
Epoxy and Elephants: An Adhesive Adventure
Kate Jennings on adhesion, cohesion, and repairing a lead elephant.
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Open Day - register today
Come and find out what makes West Dean College such an amazing place to study. Explore the studios, take a tour with students, discuss your study options, and find out about funding at our next Open Days on:
Friday 7 December 2018
Saturday 9 February 2019
Suitable for Foundation Degree, Diploma and Masters.
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