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.

Akiko Fujikawa talks us through the significance of the Fujimoris' visit from Japan and why it is so crucial to keep traditional Japanese papermaking alive for future generations. 

Students across the college kicked off the year by gaining invaluable real-world experience through work placements. Hear directly from our students about their experiences...

Over two inspiring days, KLC interior design students explored the West Dean Estate, gaining valuable insights for their final projects. From the stunning gardens to historic house tours and hands-on experiences in the craft studios, the visit deepened their understanding of heritage, sustainability, and design.

MFA pop-up exhibition  'Fragments & Echoes'. Each year, first year MFA students undertake a project based on material from the West Dean College Collection and Archives.

A discussion about the relevance of blacksmithing and craft in the digital age with blacksmithing tutor and stalwart of West Dean, Andrew Smith.

Discover the West Dean experience and learn why students choose to study here!

In a world of mass production, social media and AI, what is the place of arts and crafts? Is a renaissance of traditional skills an inevitable by-product of emerging technologies?

Ahead of her short course 'Mixed media landscape painting on clay board', as part of Clay Week, we sat down virtually to chat about her unique gesso recipe and her artistic journey.