West Dean College recently had the pleasure of welcoming artist, Anoushka Cole as Artist-in-Residence. Based in the Fine Art studios, Anoushka worked alongside students as well as developing her practice further.  

We spoke with Arms & Armour Conservation course tutors David Edge and Deborah Lee about getting their footings in arms and armour conservation, why this holds such an importance and key challenges being faced in the industry right now.

Discover how alumna Pippa Blake reignited her art practice at West Dean College after a life at sea, personal loss, and creative exploration.

On the final day of his recent water colour short course we sat down in the Oak Hall with Brian Smith to discuss his upcoming courses as part of the West Dean x Petworth House collaboration.

If you're attending a summer school at West Dean London Campus in Bloomsbury this August, you're perfectly situated to enjoy a rich array of evening activities. Discover the top five things to do nearby after your classes.

From fashion to Interiors- certificate Interior Design alumni, Courtney Devine, shares her story into design including top tips for founding a studio after graduation. 

In conversation with Lotte about what it's like to be a ceramic conservation student at West Dean College.

MA Creative Writing graduate Catherine Kurtz talks about her debut novel Feast, her feature in The Bookseller, and the path she’s taken since graduation to become a published author.

We spoke to Brenda Keneghan, a conservation consultant in modern materials and West Dean’s Identification of Plastic Materials course tutor about the historical development of plastics, the future of plastic artefacts in museums, and the challenges and considerations facing plastic preservation.