
Conservation of a Thonet 'No.28' chair
As part of his studies, Graduate Diploma Conservation Studies student David Edwards has been working on the conservation of a Thonet ‘No.28’ chair, which is owned by the Edward James Foundation.
As part of his studies, Graduate Diploma Conservation Studies student David Edwards has been working on the conservation of a Thonet ‘No.28’ chair, which is owned by the Edward James Foundation.
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Mixed Media Artist and FDAD Alumni Helen Frost has written a blog post about the mark-making and materials short course she recently attended at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation.
Historic Building Conservation and Repair
Graffiti removal is an important aspect of Masonry Cleaning especially when it relates to a delicate historic surface such as this example; plasterwork within a C12th monastic ruin, part of the Scheduled Ancient Monument. Add some bats in the vaults beneath and a running flood in the adjacent river – how should we tackle this and safeguard the fabric and ecology? Read more in this blog post by Building Conservation Masterclasses tutor Jamie Fairchild.
Read Lena Krämer's, MA Conservation Studies: Books and Library Materials student, blog post about a book with an eye-catching Gothic Endband she found on a trip to Chichester Cathedral Library.
In conjunction with this year's International Women's Day, we have profiled Composer-in-Residence Mary Hampton as one of the women who is exploring new ways to celebrate the College's heritage and our Founder Edward James through her residency. Read more in this blog post.
Last month, Fine Art students and a few staff members visited the New Art Centre, Wiltshire, as part of their Professional and Contextual Research study units. Read the blog post to find out more about their visit to the 'Psychotropics' exhibition.
2019 MFA alumna, Emma Straw, is currently working with the West Dean Tapestry Studio to realise a new tapestry translated from one of Edward James’ artworks. Read the blog to find out more.
Second Year MA Creative Writing & Publishing student Jim Green writes about his experience as an Open Day Student Ambassador, and why he chose to study at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation.
In this blog post, FdA Historic Craft Practices – Musical Instruments student Evelien Heeres writes about her process of carving a Violin Scroll.