We caught up with short course tutor Sophie Bowen ahead of her Pigment Week slow marks course in February. Here she tells us about her creative journey, finding beauty in the imperfect, and using creativity as a catalyst for discovery.

By Interior Design alumna, Sonia B Design, sharing her journey from risk management to founding her practice in London and her advice for aspiring designers.

West Dean x Common Clay Artist Research Residency: This residency focused on the artist’s, Charlie Brookes,  research into the histories of extraction, land use, and materiality within the Sussex landscape.

Jane Ashley shares her journey post graduation, reflecting on how her time studying Garden Design at West Dean KLC School of Design shaped her creative path and led to new opportunities. Discover the next steps in her evolving career and how her education continues to influence her work.

A quick guide to settling into life at West Dean, from packing essentials to move-in day tips and what to expect in your first week.

Students work on archaeological ceramics from the Novium Museum, using expert conservation techniques to preserve and protect these ancient artifacts, revealing insights into the past.

Explore the challenges and solutions behind conserving a 1565 German Kreuterbuch. Discover how book conservators managed delicate inclusions, from plant fragments to dirt, while preserving its rich history and 16th-century binding.

Certificate in Historical Fiction Writing tutor Adrienne Chinn shares an insight into her writing process, inspiration and getting started with historical fiction writing.

Top tips on how to beat writer’s block and get the words flowing again, by Creative Writing tutor Laura Wilkinson.