Live arts and craft at a unique arts destination.
A weekend bursting with creativity! Get hands-on with drop-in workshops and classes, see live demos, buy unique crafted items, meet the makers and see the work of emerging artists as you step into the historic House.
Anna Gonzalez Noguchi (b.1992) is a half-Spanish and Japanese artist based in London and in Athens, Greece. She graduated from the Royal College of Art (MA Sculpture) in 2016/2018. Her recent exhibitions include To the Core, The White Crypt, London (2018), Nomadic Vitrine at Recent Activity, Birmingham, Northampton Contemporaries, Northampton (2018), Seasons at Maxilla Space, London (2017), RCA Edinburgh Exchange & WIP Show (2017), SPVI#2 at Turner Gallery, Tokyo (2015).
We are delighted to reinstate the St Roche Horology lecture for 2019. Join us to hear from Dale Sardeson on 'Time in Isolation: Edo Period Japanese Horology in Cultural Context' and Tabea Rude, speaking about the career path which has taken her 'From West Dean to Wien Museum'.
The West Dean Summer Show 2019 will showcase original work by emerging artists studying for their Diploma in Art and Contemporary Crafts, Graduate Diploma and MFA qualifications. The free exhibition, held in the College's Edward James Studios, will display a diverse range of practices including sculpture, installation, print, painting, film, ceramics, and textiles.
Join us at this evening event which will stretch the horizons of
what you thought could be discussed
in the medium of song.
Serafina Steer's work as a musician and songwriter sets her apart as a genuine English maverick. The range of subject matter she incorporates into her songwriting alone pays testament to this, coupled with her refreshingly transparent and charming vocal style. Junior Electronics (aka Joe Watson) is a mysterious Brighton-based musician who has managed to keep rather a low profile despite the jaw-dropping skill, playfulness and intelligence of his music.
A selection of work from the full-time Visual Arts students at West Dean College will be exhibited at Artgame in Margate, an independent, progressive gallery just a short walk from Turner Contemporary.
The UK's biggest chilli festival returns 9 - 11 August
2019
Join the party and dance to live Latin music, see Strictly Come
Dancing star Graziano Di Prima dance live, watch cookery and
gardening demonstrations and taste delicious chilli foods. Make the
most of the family-friendly festival atmosphere and camp onsite
with great facilities.
Book your early bird tickets for 2019 now
Brazilian virtuoso, Fabio Zanon, is regarded as one of the pre-eminent guitarists of today. He is a tutor, chamber player, conductor, author, broadcaster, and Professor at the Royal Academy of Music.
The Guitar Festival Season Ticket includes entry to The Guitar Festival Open Day and all of the Guitar Festival concerts.
The Open Day includes exhibitions of music and instruments, a guitar makers' showcase, a masterclass with Fabio Zanon, and a recital by Crazy Nails.
Crazy Nails! are a classical guitar duo. Gaëlle Solal is a prize-winning international concert artist and teacher from France with a passion for contemporary music and dance. Boris Gaquere is a Belgian international concert guitarist, chamber musician and composer.
Raphaella Smits is an international concert artist from Belgium, regarded for her musicianship and understanding of the eight-string and historical guitars. She is a competition adjudicator and respected tutor.
Mark Eden and Chris Stell, international recording artists, perform a concert as the Eden-Stell Guitar Duo.
Roy Stratford performs Bach's Goldberg Variations - a work which demonstrates almost everything that Western classical music has achieved in terms of both technical brilliance and emotional range. Although that might sound rather daunting it is in fact a work of great humour and fun and a source of infinite pleasure and reward.
