West Dean is pleased to announce the appointment of Victoria Stevens as Head of School for Arts, Crafts and Conservation.  

West Dean London is pleased to announce the appointments of Antony Greaves as Associate Director, and Professor Ian de Vere as Deputy Head of the KLC School of Design.

KLC alumna Adam Knight, founder of Nefarious Interiors, has been recognised as a ‘Next in Design 2025’ winner, celebrating his growing impact within the interior design industry.

West Dean KLC School of Design shines at the SGLD Awards 2026 with student and tutor honours, highlighting excellence in sustainable garden design and professional achievement.

Discover West Dean College’s 2025 highlights, including award-winning design, major exhibitions, global conservation projects and student success stories.

West Dean College bookbinding student Marci Welch has designed and created “For A Lady”, the official guest book for Jane Austen’s 250th birthday at Jane Austen’s House.

We are transforming our Gardens entrance and moving it to a new building, the Gardens Gatehouse. Located next to the current visitor centre, the new Gardens Gatehouse will house the Gardens entrance, our Craft Shop, the Plant Nursery, a range of fantastic gifts and a series of creative taster sessions.

Inspired by watching Portrait Artist of the Year during lockdown, BAAC student Lizzie Patterson joined West Dean to rekindle her creativity. Now, her collage-and-oil portraits have taken her all the way to the Sky Arts stage.

Interior Design student Maríanna Björk Ásmundsdóttir has triumphed in the Jacaranda & KLC design competition. Her winning rug “Vetur”, inspired by Iceland’s winter landscapes, will be produced alongside her shortlisted design “Haust” as part of Jacaranda’s new Nordur Collection.