Internationally recognised for excellence in arts and conservation.

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 to Foundation, Diploma and Masters degrees. Students achieve ground-breaking work in arts or craft or apply their skills to the conservation of our national and international cultural heritage.

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Studying at West Dean College

Studying here on a short course or for your degree or diploma could be life-changing. Many alumni are working with collections and museums of international significance or pursuing their creative practice.

You can expect exceptional facilities, talented tutors and small class sizes. The College is in Sussex in the former home of Edward James; poet, artist, designer, and patron of the Surrealist Movement, and is an inspirational setting for study, creativity and innovation.

Apply now - the deadline for 2019 entry is 1 March 2019

Applications are welcome from UK/EU and International students. Application forms can be found on the specific course pages.

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Applications are welcome from UK/EU and International students.

The deadline for applications for 2019 entry is 1 March 2019.

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