This Christmas, give the gift of creativity with handmade crafts and shared experiences and bring a personal touch to your holiday gifting. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just looking for unique ideas, there are so many ways to give one-of-a-kind presents this year with short courses in Sussex, London and online.

Ahead of the release of her new book 'Soulful Stitch: Finding creativity in crisis' we sat down to chat with West Dean tutor Cas Holmes to hear about her creative process and why it is so important to embrace uncertainty.

Fine Art & Art and Contemporary Craft subject tutor, George Charman explores the Mind Manifesting Possibilities of Las Pozas. 

A conversation with MA Creative Writing & Publishing graduate, Jo Beall, about her career change to writing, new novel and experience at West Dean.

According to new studies, arts and crafts can measurably improve your health and even provide more fulfilment than our jobs.

Students from the new course, Foundation Diploma in Ceramics, recently displayed their work at West Dean. 

How a 1 day silversmith course at West Dean led to a masters at the Royal College of Art.

In this instalment of Meet the Maker, we introduce Jenney Kelly, a new tutor running a short course in traditional Indian block printing. Here she shares where it all began, her inspirations and why we should have a go at block printing.