Over the past couple of years, West Sussex-based photographer Graham Murrell has been casting a discerning eye over West Dean Gardens and later within West Dean House, the setting of West Dean College of Arts and Conservation, to create a series of atmospheric works that are to be sold on behalf of West Dean Gardens Glasshouse Appeal.
West Dean College of Arts and Conservation announced its first three Fellowships at the College's 2019 Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, July 13, 2019. The College's first ever Fellows are Jonathan Ashley-Smith, Rebecca Salter RA and Dawn Ades OBE, who are all active supporters of the College and eminent in their sphere.
Before the hugely-popular Chilli Fiesta takes place at West Dean Gardens 9 to 11 August 2019, West Dean's new Head Gardener Tom Brown and his colleague Laura Hughes share their top tips on growing chillies.
The hugely-popular West Dean School of Arts Summer Show will be open to the public from Saturday, July 6 to Friday, July 12, 2019 between 10am - 5pm in the Edward James Studios. A Preview will be held on Friday, July 5, between 5-8pm and is open to the public.
Chilli Fiesta at West Dean Gardens is a firm favourite in many people's diaries, taking place from Friday, August 9 to Sunday, August 11, 2019. Picked as one of the top 20 Food Events of 2019 by the Daily Telegraph, they described the festival as "Live Latin music, spicy foods from around the globe...and dancing give this festival in pretty West Dean Gardens...a distinctive flavour and a feel-good factor."
West Dean College of Arts and Conservation once again offers the celebrated International Guitar Festival in the idyllic and relaxing surroundings which make this the perfect setting for concerts, lessons, masterclasses and ensemble coaching. It will take place between Saturday, August 24 to Thursday, August 29, 2019 Near Chichester, West Sussex (PO18 0RX).
One-week summer schools in July and August allow students to learn a new skill; relax in stunning surroundings; share ideas and even have yoga sessions in the historic house. The height of summer in the rolling Sussex Downs attracts those looking for a break with a creative edge and the chance to learn a new skill and relax in stunning surrounds at West Dean College of Art and Conservation
At this year's Arts and Craft Festival, West Sussex-based Abdollah, and his partner Kate, will be demonstrating three of the key elements of making a Sussex chair in Victorian times.
Tickets are now on sale for the West Dean Arts and Craft Festival, which will take place within the beautiful grounds of West Dean College of Arts and Conservation in West Sussex from Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2, 2019. The Festival, which is open each day from 10am - 5pm, offers visitors the opportunity to try their hand at something new in a fun environment and go home, after a bit of escapism, saying "I made that!"
Celebrate Easter by bringing family and friends to explore the award-winning West Dean Gardens. During the Easter holidays from 19 April - 22 April, 2019 between 9am - 5pm (Last entry 4pm), children can take part in a traditional Easter Trail around thegardens, which will have a sweet treat chocolate prize at the end. For the first time, Mary Dalton (a tutor in printmaking from West Dean College) will be running an Easter-themed arts and craft activity in the Gardens' classroom.
Events take place throughout the year and include music events and concerts, literary salons and talks, gardening talks, exhibitions and children's activities.
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West Dean is part of a registered charity and relies on the support of generous donors, friends, legacies to help us deliver world-class education in conservation and the creative arts and maintain our award-winning gardens.