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Metalwork

A Boss worth Battling for!

Posted on 19th April 2022

MA Conservation Studies student Carola, who specialises in Metalwork, considers how best to preserve a heavily corroded shield boss belonging to Worthing Museum.

  • Creative Writing & Publishing

    Late Bloomer

    Posted on 11th March 2022

    MA Creative Writing and Publishing student Eve Kenworthy talks about her experience studying at West Dean College, why she chose to study here, and her career to-date.

  • Metalwork

    Making a suit of 17th century cuirassier armour

    Posted on 18th January 2022

    MA Conservation Studies student Andrew discusses the progress of a suit of 17th century cuirassier armour he began making in 2021. Now half finished, Andrew reflects on the process to date, his inspiration and what's next for the project.

  • Metalwork musings

    Posted on 11th September 2020

    In this blog post, FdA Historic Craft Practices – Metalwork student Andrew Braund talks about the projects he has been pursuing during lockdown; including making a suit of 17th century cuirassier armour.

  • Back to basics: lockdown papermaking

    Posted on 23rd July 2020

    Whilst in Lockdown at home, Graduate Diploma Conservation Studies student Florence Watson took the opportunity to get back to basics and make paper from scratch. Read the blog post to find out about the process, including making a mould and deckle.

  • Furniture

    A gentler approach to fixing your wobbly legs

    Posted on 9th July 2020

    Graduate Diploma Conservation Studies student David Edwards discusses his latest project: the conservation of a set of six mid-19th century oak rush-seated country chairs. Read more in the blog post.

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