Author Talk - Iain Sinclair

Talk

You are invited to an evening talk with Author Iain Sinclair. This is part of series of free talks organised by the MA Creative Writing students at West Dean College.

Iain Sinclair is the award-winning author of numerous works of fiction, poetry, and non-fiction, including Downriver; Radon Daughters and Lights Out for the Territory; London Orbital, London Overground and in 2017 The Last London. Renowned as a chronicler of uncharted and often unloved parts of the UK, Sinclair evokes a rich, hidden history that is enlivened by his own memories of the urban landscape. He lives and works in Hackney, east London.

Dalí / Duchamp

Partner event

Take another look at two artistic giants: father of conceptual art Marcel Duchamp, and larger-than-life Surrealist Salvador Dalí. This is the first exhibition to throw light on their surprising relationship and its influence on the work of both artists.

The Edward James Foundation is a loan partner for this exhibition.

Image: Lobster Telephone (Edward James and Dali Collaboration) ©The Salvador Dali Foundation.

Author Talk - Bethan Roberts, Turning Fact into Fiction

Talk

You are invited to an evening talk with Author Bethan Roberts. This is part of series of free talks organised by the MA Creative Writing Department at West Dean College.

Bethan Roberts' first novel The Pools won a Jerwood/Arvon Young writers' Award. Her second novel The Good Plain Cook was serialised on BBC Radio 4's Book at Bedtime and was chosen as one of Time Out's books of the year.

Dalí / Duchamp

Partner event

Take another look at two artistic giants: father of conceptual art Marcel Duchamp, and larger-than-life Surrealist Salvador Dalí. This is the first exhibition to throw light on their surprising relationship and its influence on the work of both artists.

The Edward James Foundation is a loan partner for this exhibition.

Image: Lobster Telephone (Edward James and Dali Collaboration) ©The Salvador Dali Foundation.

Dalí / Duchamp

Partner event

Take another look at two artistic giants: father of conceptual art Marcel Duchamp, and larger-than-life Surrealist Salvador Dalí. This is the first exhibition to throw light on their surprising relationship and its influence on the work of both artists.

The Edward James Foundation is a loan partner for this exhibition.

Image: Lobster Telephone (Edward James and Dali Collaboration) ©The Salvador Dali Foundation.

Japanese Tea ceremony

Ceremony

Come and watch or participate in this ancient, graceful ceremony led by Tea Master Chizuko Kimura.

Booking essential to watch or participate: free to watch/£10 to participate.

The traditional tea ceremony was introduced to Japan from China during the 16th century and even in today's hi-tech environment continues to be part of everyday life. Based on the spirit of Zen, it was perfected by Master Senno-Rikyu in Daitokuji Temple, Kyoto.

Author Talk - Isabel Ashdown, The Flashback - The use and function of memory and time shifts in a novel

Talk

You are invited to an evening talk with Author Isabel Ashdown. This is part of series of free talks organised by the MA Creative Writing Department at West Dean College.

Isabel Ashdown is a novelist and creative writing tutor. Her debut Glasshopper won the Mail on Sunday Novel Competition and was listed among the best books of the year. She has a Masters in Creative Writing, is a member of the Society of Authors and is a Royal Literary Fund Fellow based at the University of Chichester. Her latest novel, Little Sister, a psychological thriller, is published in July 2017.

Dalí / Duchamp

Partner event

Take another look at two artistic giants: father of conceptual art Marcel Duchamp, and larger-than-life Surrealist Salvador Dalí. This is the first exhibition to throw light on their surprising relationship and its influence on the work of both artists.

The Edward James Foundation is a loan partner for this exhibition.

Image: Lobster Telephone (Edward James and Dali Collaboration) ©The Salvador Dali Foundation.

Music from America and more, including George Gershwin

Concert

Music by from America and more, including George Gershwin. An evening with Oliver Nelson (Violin) and Roy Stratford (Piano).

Author Talk - Stephen May, Support for Artists: How, exactly, do you begin to live the dream?

Talk

You are invited to an evening talk with Author Stephen May. This is part of series of free talks organised by the MA Creative Writing Department at West Dean College.

Are you a writer or artist of any kind? Is your passion to create art? Or to help others do so? This uncomplicated, stimulating and jargon-free talk will help unravel the mysteries of arts funding and explore the ways in which you can support yourself while developing your artistic career.

Chilli Fiesta

Garden Event

The UK's biggest chilli festival returns 10 - 12 August 2018
Join the party and dance to live Latin music, 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.

Early bird rate (20% discount) Book Today.