Explore our courses in bookbinding, calligraphy, paper marbling and lettercutting. Learn how to make books and journals and master the traditional bookbinding techniques of this timeless craft. Perfect the art of paper folding or discover the art of modern lettering using the tools, strokes, and scripts in a creative calligraphy class. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced artist, our expert-led courses in calligraphy, bookbinding, and paper are tailored for artists at every skill level.
Making Skills: for Degree and Diploma Study
Curious about higher education at West Dean? This themed series of short courses offers the perfect way to learn foundational skills and experience what it’s like to study on our degree or diploma programmes first-hand.
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Create your own journal or sketchbook
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£330
Immersive Arts Week
Immersive Arts Week is an intensely rewarding, five-day creative reset designed to give you the space, inspiration, and time to focus away from daily distractions.
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Foundation Degree in Books & Bindings
Further your skills or turn a passion into a career with our Foundation degree, specialising in Books & Bindings
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Bookbinding Sampler - designing and creating a sewn notebook
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£812
