On Thursday 4th November 2021, conservators around the world - including School of Conservation students and tutors from West Dean College of Arts and Conservation - participated in Ask a Conservator day via the College's Instagram page, answering questions and sharing their experiences in the Conservation sector. Here's a recap of the day.

'What I have learned after three years in interior design' by Ana Pachon

Many years ago, the Library at West Dean College was given a collection of guidebooks relating to historic buildings and gardens by Helen Lowenthal; one of our very early trustees. In this blog post, Librarian Teresa Shergold looks at this collection and reflects on its insight into the College and our Founder Edward James.

An update from the West Dean College Collections team regarding the progression of the Whose Heritage? Rethinking the West Dean Collection project.

Artist Sherie Sitauze talks about her plans for her residency as part of the College's Whose Heritage? research project.

We sat down with Building Conservation Masterclass tutor David Farrell to talk about his career and memories of the College ahead of his retirement from the industry and teaching. 

MFA student Robin shares the inspiration behind the Law Quilt, seen at the West Dean Fine Art Summer Show 2021, the process of how it was made and where it can be seen next.

Programme Coordinator and Tutor Tiffany Robinson gives her tips focusing on experiencing the light and the land to make more visceral responses in drawing and writing during autumn.

The Benefits of Bespoke Joinery, by Evie Dunbhavin-Hands