Creative taster sessions
Travel and directions
Our creative taster sessions are held at our Craft Table in the Gardens Gatehouse. Parking and access to the Gardens Gatehouse is via the Gardens entrance.
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Short courses of 1-day+
Travel and directions
Please check the timetable of your chosen course for details on arrival times. If you have booked accommodation, rooms are available from 4pm on the day of arrival, and checkout is by 10am on the last day of your course.
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Registration
On arrival, all students, residential and non-residential, need to report to Student Welcome. If arriving by car, drive up to the main entrance; register, obtain your room key (if residential), unload and then take your car to the car park.
Workshop and studios
View the map below for layout of the studios, workshops and campus.
Dining
Dining options include College Dining Room, The Atrium, Gardens Kitchen and West Dean Village stores.
Accessibility
Access in to the College for those in wheelchairs is made through the Workshops entrance, as the main entrance involves steps down to the
Reception. If you have not already advised us that you are a wheelchair user please contact The Bookings Office on 01243 818 300 (2) in advance of your visit.
Assistance Dogs & Pets
It is regretted that pets, other than assistance dogs, cannot be accommodated in the house. Under no circumstances should animals be left
in vehicles in the car park.
Payments
The College accepts payments by debit/credit cards (VISA/MASTERCARD/AMEX). The nearest banks and building societies are in Chichester.
Residential students
Room facilities
All rooms are provided with complimentary tea and coffee, as well as towels, hair dryer, clock radio, iron and ironing board. Most rooms are ensuite or with adjacent private facilities. Ten rooms are located in the Vicarage, just behind the college and annexes in the grounds are used in the Easter and summer holidays. Please be aware that there are no telephones or televisions in the rooms, but WiFi is available, please note signal may vary. Students with access concerns are asked to contact the Bookings Office on 01243 818 300 (2) in advance to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit. If you are deaf or hard of hearing we can supply a Deafgard vibrating pad to place under your pillow to alert you if the fire alarm is sounded. If you require this facility and have not alraedy advised us, please contact The Bookings Office.
Portable electrical appliances
You are responsible for ensuring that any portable electrical appliances brought with you for use at the College are safe and fit for purpose.
The Gardens
During your stay you are welcome to explore the extensive grounds which include Victorian glasshouses, fruit and vegetable gardens, ornamental gardens, parkland and arboretum.
Swimming pool
An outdoor heated swimming pool is situated in the Vicarage grounds. The pool is open from 1 May until 30 September. Please adhere to the swimming pool rules.
Frequently asked questions
- What do I do if I need to cancel my course at short notice?
Please contact the bookings office via emai [email protected]. Cancellation terms and conditions apply.
- Will I be given a safety induction before my course?
Yes. Your tutor will give a course induction once you’ve reached the workshop. Each workshop has its own safe method of working, this is based on equipment, the nature of the course and the facilities in the workshop. Your tutor will explain these as part of the course induction along with other safety matters.
- If I’m staying at the College, will my room be serviced?
Yes. We will be servicing rooms daily. On the rare occasion we are unable to we will be able to provide you with fresh towels and coffee, tea etc. If you would prefer that we didn’t enter your room and supplies be delivered, please let [email protected] know in advance or let student welcome know upon arrival.
- What can I expect lunch service to be?
Your tutor will advise you of your tea breaks and lunch upon the start of the course. We will endeavour to deliver as wide and varied a choice that is possible while still catering for dietary needs and allergies, please inform the bookings team of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- If I need to book a mobility scooter will this option still be available?
Yes. If you’d like to request to book one of our mobility scooters please request this at the time of booking or email [email protected].
- Will the Craft Shop be open?
Yes, students are free to visit the shop whilst their course is running. The craft shop is located in our Gardens Gatehouse.
- Will the library be open?
Students wishing to use the library should ask at the Student Welcome desk for details.
- Will the IT suite be open?
Yes, the IT suite is open and available to use for the duration of your course.
- What should I do if I feel unwell throughout my course?
Let our friendly Student Welcome Officers know at the front desk as soon as possible, and they will be able to assist you with the next steps.
- Can I still walk around the Gardens during my visit?
Yes, we hope you get time to visit the Gardens during your course.
- Who can I speak to if was not entirely happy with my course?
If you weren't completely satisfied with your course and would like to raise an issue, please contact the bookings office at [email protected].
Sussex Campus & Workshop Map
