It's the end of another academic year at West Dean! Following a long tradition from the Books department of having a reception for students to show their work to and chat with professional conversators, clients, visiting lecturers, and friends of the college, the rest of the college now participates on the same day. I love seeing the same faces turn up year after year to celebrate with us. Here are some photos for those who couldn't make it in the flesh!

The West Dean Summer Show 2018 'Angel Cake' showcases original work by emerging artists studying for their Graduate Diploma and MFA qualifications. The exhibition is held at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation and in London, displaying a diverse range of practices including sculpture, installation, print, painting, film, ceramics, and textiles.

The marine chronometer signed by John Lilley & son from 1929 has shown evidences of a failure of one of its major components. The helical hairspring which is co-regulating the frequency of the balance (factor determining the rate of the mechanism) was broken by fracture near its lower attachment point. The aim of the project was to provide a replacement spring for the chronometer which would possess the required mechanical properties (toughness, elasticity, shape, composition …).

In early spring the West Dean College of Arts and Conservation musical instruments students and tutors went to Paris for a short study trip.

Step-by-step instructions for a herringbone endband-with a video!