
Students design garden for BBC Gardeners World Live 2025
Garden Design Diploma students Helen Swan and Lucy Chapman unveil their garden, 'The Medicinal Garden' designed for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity at BBC Gardeners World Live 2025.
Garden Design Diploma students Helen Swan and Lucy Chapman unveil their garden, 'The Medicinal Garden' designed for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity at BBC Gardeners World Live 2025.
West Dean Tapestry Studio collaborates with artist Linder Sterling on a costume for an ambitious new performance work for the opening of Edinburgh Art Festival 2025.
West Dean was proudly represented at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. From student volunteers and alumni to tutors and course leaders, our community made an inspiring mark on the world’s most celebrated garden show.
A number of graduates from Interior and Garden Design programmes have been included in the House & Garden Top 100 Interior Designers and Architects, and Top 50 Garden Designers lists for 2025.
Tabatha Andrews' solo exhibition, The Slightest Gesture, at Exeter Phoenix explores touch, movement and non-verbal communication through immersive sculptures, with support from West Dean College and local community groups.
We would like to share that Francine Norris, Principal and Deputy Chief Executive, will be leaving West Dean towards the end of April as she looks ahead to the next chapter in her career.
Success at the Society of Garden + Landscape Designers Awards 2025, with Garden Design Diploma graduate Holly Knight and tutor Adolfo Harrison receiving awards for their outstanding work.
West Dean Tapestry Studio is set for a landmark year in 2025 with the unveiling of new tapestry commissions by three leading contemporary artists: Eva Rothschild, Chila Burman and Linder.
Discover the highlights of 2024 at West Dean College, from the opening of our London Bloomsbury campus to student successes, creative showcases, and celebrations.
Celebrating Michael Sentance and Melina Kachrimani, recipients of the 2024 Derek Austin Awards for outstanding furniture restoration, recognized by the Worshipful Company of Upholders.