The hugely popular West Dean Summer Show will be open to the public from 5 – 11 July 2025, 10am-5pm. This year’s exhibition will showcase original work by emerging artists and makers on the BA Art & Contemporary Craft, BA Craft Practices, MFA Craft Practice, Graduate Diploma Fine Art and MFA (Master of Fine Art) programmes.
Curious about our degree and diploma courses in Interior Design, Graphic Design or Garden Design?
Book your place at our next Open Evening on Thursday 10 July 2025 and discover our range of courses.
Soft Ground showcases the work of students graduating from the BA Art and Contemporary Craft, Fine Art Graduate Diploma, and MFA programmes and will feature a broad range of work by emerging artists, working across a variety of media including sculpture, installation, printmaking, painting, film, ceramics, and textiles.
Enjoy an exclusive tour of the famous West Dean Gardens with two senior and knowledgeable members of the Garden Team, followed by a delicious cream tea in the prestigious Oak Hall.
Book your tickets for this Classical Guitar Festival Concert by the highly acclaimed virtuoso concert artist, composer and tutor Pavel Steidl.
Book your tickets for this Classical Guitar Festival Open Day at West Dean College featuring a recital from Classic FM 'rising star' Alexandra Whittingham.
Book your tickets for this Classical Guitar Festival Concert by prize-winning international soloist from Belgium, Jan Depreter.
Book your tickets for this Classical Guitar Festival Concert by the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet. The Aquarelle Guitar Quartet are recognised as being one of the world’s leading guitar quartets.
Enjoy an exclusive tour of the famous West Dean Gardens with two senior and knowledgeable members of the Garden Team, followed by a delicious cream tea in the prestigious Oak Hall.
This recital features Roy Stratford on piano, Marina Solarek on violin and Kim Mackrell on cello, and will feature a soirée of music by Ravel, Debussy and Fauré, including Debussy's Piano Trio and some popular French favourites.
Enjoy an exclusive tour of the famous West Dean Gardens with two senior and knowledgeable members of the Garden Team, followed by a delicious cream tea in the prestigious Oak Hall.
Enjoy a talk by James Crebbin-Bailey about the history of topiary and a practical demonstration on cutting techniques, followed by a hands-on workshop to create your own topiary to take away.
Gain inspiration, top tips and practical experience with a gardening short course or lecture with one of our talented gardening tutors at West Dean.
