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Press Release: West Dean College appoints early 19th to mid-20th century guitar specialist
Dr Nicholas Pyall, early guitar maker and player, has joined the Musical Instruments department as Subject Tutor in the School of Creative Arts at the internationally renowned West Dean College. Pyall specialises in instruments inspired by Viennese g...
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Press Release: Student takes up challenge to copy a 17th century musical instrument
West Dean College student, Edward Klose, has completed a copy of a 17th century treble viol by English Maker William Turner, easily identifiable by the Turner trademark heart rosette. Following a study trip to the Orpheon Foundation at Castello di Du...
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Press Release: Dates announced for West Dean College of Arts and Conservation's summer music programmes and guitar festival
- One of several Music-related events at West Dean in 2022 ranging from appreciation to making to performing - Tickets to West Dean College of Arts and Conservation’s annual International Classical Guitar Festival are now on sale via www.w...
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Press Release: West Dean College of Arts and Conservation offers courses focussing on endangered crafts
For those inspired by Sky TV’s The Prince’s Master Crafters: The Next Generation, in collaboration with the Heritage Crafts Association, which begins on Sky Arts on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, West Dean College of Arts and Conservation in We...
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Press Release: Take a creative break this Easter Short courses at West Dean College
Spring is a colourful time at West Dean where the hues and themes of nature extend into the short courses programme too. Relax and enjoy a creative Easter break as you learn a new skill, or improve an existing one, in the beautiful surroundings which...
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Press Release: NEW Historic Craft Practices Foundation Degree at West Dean College
West Dean College has announced a new two-year Foundation Degree* for students to develop craft skills in conservation, restoration and heritage making. The new FdA Historic Craft Practices means that students can specialise in Clocks, Furniture or M...
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Press Release: West Dean College of Arts and Conservation to host an introductory short course devoted to clock making
West Dean College of Arts and Conservation is known for its Foundation Degree courses in clock making, but in advance of that it will be offering the opportunity for prospective students, or those with an interest in clocks who would like to learn mo...
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Press Release: Open call for maker-in-residence at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation
West Dean College of Arts and Conservation is pleased to launch an open call for applications for their 2021 Maker-in-Residence. UK-based Artist-Makers are encouraged to apply for the opportunity, which takes place between Monday, March 8 – Fri...