This iron casket needed to be treated following an unfortunate incident in water, which caused it to develop a coating of rust. Graduate Diploma Conservation Studies student Carola discusses the condition and treatment of the object in this blog post.
In our latest blog, Writer-in-Residence Yvvette Edwards, reflects on her time at West Dean: a creatively inspiring experience in ‘one of the whitest spaces I’ve ever stayed in’. Her thoughts on hypervisibility during her stay offers an open and honest insight into her experience as a Black author, and we thank Yvvette for sharing this with us.
MA Conservation Studies: Ceramics and Related Materials student Rose has recently carried out conservation treatment on two very small elf candle holders, just in time for the festive season. Read more about the project in this blog post.
Collections, Library and Archive
The Archive and Collections team at West Dean College were delighted to participate in this year's Explore Your Archive - an initiative set up to showcase the hidden gems stored in collections around the world. Read more for a recap of the week and to find out how students work with the College's Archives.
Lighting Design: How to Apply a Successful Scheme to Your Home by Claudia Ambrosi
On November 18 2020, conservators around the world - including Conservation Students and Tutors from West Dean College of Arts and Conservation - participated in the annual Ask a Conservator day. A day that encourages international collaboration and knowledge exchange using #AskAConservator on social media.
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (FDAD) alumna Sue tells us about her latest project and where her love of puppets stemmed from.
Collections, Library and Archive
A key milestone in the project to catalogue the Edward James Archive has been reached with the completion of the first section, the Cultural Papers, and work is progressing on the important Biographical and Personal section. Read the latest update from West Dean College's Archive team.
In this blog post, FdA Historic Craft Practices – Metalwork student Andrew Braund talks about the projects he has been pursuing during lockdown; including making a suit of 17th century cuirassier armour.
Graduate Diploma Conservation Studies student Maia Balint writes about a new sewing technique - the butterfly stitch - which she learnt from a visiting tutor earlier this year.
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