Writer in Residence Damian Barr shares thoughts from his three weeks in residence at West Dean.

Just before the Easter break, second year students on the FdA Musical Instruments programme went on a study trip to Paris, where they visited the collection at Musée de la musique and spent time in the museum's laboratory, as well as meeting Paris-based Musical Instrument Makers in their workshops.

Introducing Jack Durling, a new short course tutor specialising in ceramic animal sculptures.

Second year MA Creative Writing and Publishing student Eve Kenworthy talks about her experiences on the course during the last term, the guidance and support provided by the course tutors and dreams of her future as a writer.

Introducing Michelle Matteo, a new basketmaking short course tutor at West Dean.

Second year MA Creative Writing and Publishing student Pam writes about her experiences on the programme.

Edward James is perhaps best known as a major patron of the arts and an innovator in interior design and architecture. Yet he regarded himself primarily as a poet and, for World Poetry Day, we’re shining a spotlight on James’ lifelong pursuit of poetry. 

Mark Radcliffe, Subject Leader for the MA Creative Writing & Publishing programme, talks about his new book, Three Gifts, how the story came about, as well as thoughts on the story making process.

Ahead of the Certificate in Fiction Writing course starting, award-winning authors and tutors Bethan Roberts and Laura Wilkinson talk about their inspirations, how they approach their own writing, and share advice for budding fiction writers.