Short Courses May - October 2013 - West Dean College

10% Discountfor first time bookersBook by phone on0844 4994408Short CoursesMAY – OCTOBER 2013arts • crafts • food • gardening • music • creative writing

taster days 2013KEYSuitable for AllIntermediateBeginnersAdvancedDynamic life drawingJuly 7TD3946 | £106 | NEW |Learn to draw the life model through a playfuland dynamic approach with a series of theatricalposes.CHRISTOPHER GILVAN-CARTWRIGHTPainting a silk scarfSeptember 3TD4044 | £102 |Spend a colourful day painting on silk fabric withgutta, metallic resists and steam-fix dyes as youdecorate a silk scarf.MANDY SOUTHANWoodturning – making a small bowlSeptember 30TD4107 | £100 |Create a small bowl as you try your hand atwoodturning and sample the skills of makingobjects from ash or sycamore.DAVE REGESTERThrowing potsJuly 20TD3966 | £96 |Please see TD3832 on page 8 for furtherinformation.ALISON SANDEMANCelebrate with flowers – flowerarrangingAugust 17TD4008 | £115 |Learn how to choose and use suitable flowersfor hand tied bouquets and table decorationsfor special occasions.SUE HINGSTONEnamelled silver earringsAugust 19TD4010 | £96 | NEW |Learn basic enamelling techniques and make apair of simple drop earrings in a day.SHEILA R. MCDONALDCarving a small soapstone sculptureSeptember 14TD4064 | £103 |You are introduced to direct carving and shownhow to create your own hand-held, tactilesoapstone sculpture.PAULA HAUGHNEYBlacksmithingSeptember 14TD4065 | £110 |Experience the basic tools and techniques usedby the blacksmith in the hot-forging process, tomake a small piece of work from steel.PETER PARKINSONWoodturning – making a small bowlOctober 1TD4110 | £100 |Please see TD4107 above for furtherinformation.DAVE REGESTERStitched fabric braceletsOctober 1TD4111 | £91 | NEW |Use up your scrap fabrics and trimmings tore-craft them into chunky textile bangles toembellish with simple hand embroidery stitches.MARILYN PHIPPSGarden designOctober 2TD4114 | £88 | /Learn how to transform your ideas into a planthat can then be developed into a garden, usingexercises to explore the design process.JULIET SARGEANTRe-trim, re-craft, renew – upcycle anold hatAugust 27TD4026 | £96 | NEW |Perk up an old hat, or even repair a damagedhat, using a range of traditional and innovativetrimming and shaping millinery techniques.SARAH CANTBlacksmithingSeptember 15TD4068 | £110 |Please see TD4065 for further information.PETER PARKINSONMaking pictures with fabricsSeptember 17TD4076 | £90 |Create your own picture exploring colour andfabric choices, the placing of your componentsand the use of stitch and other embellishments.JANET BOLTONDigital portrait photographyOctober 12TD4138 | £94 | NEW |The key principles of making successful portraitphotography are introduced as you learn aboutthe necessary theory, camera controls, lightingand putting your subjects at ease.STEPHEN WALBYThrowing potsAugust 31TD4038 | £96 | NEW |An introduction to the basic skills of throwingon the potter’s wheel.LOUISA TAYLORSewing and appliqué skillsSeptember 27TD4099 | £104 |Make a unique envelope cushion cover anddecorate with appliqué, as you learn or refreshbasic machine and hand sewing skills.EMILY JO GIBBSTaster Day tutors’ CVs can be found in therelevant category sections.10Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 67 for accommodation costs | Short Courses May–October 2013

Foundation Diploma inArt and Designawarded by West Dean CollegeDevelop your portfolio of art and design skillson West Dean’s Foundation Diploma in Artand Design.Primarily designed to prepare post A-level/National Diploma students to make a directapplication for entry to an Art and Designrelated degree programme, it is also ideal foranyone considering a career change and, if youhave a first degree in any subject, completionof the Foundation Diploma would enable youto apply to study on the Graduate Diploma inVisual Arts at West Dean.Under the guidance and instruction of anarray of highly qualified, specialist tutors, youwill be given the opportunity to develop arich and varied portfolio of work, to ensurethat your portfolio reflects your areas ofinterest and talents, with your future careeraspirations at the forefront.For the remaining nine courses it is compulsory to attend a minimum of three from theArt section of our programme.Two tutorials will be given by a senior tutor as part of the Diploma and students will alsohave the opportunity to attend drawing days that are held every month.Your selected courses can be taken in any order but must normally be completed withina period of two years, including the submission of a final essay.Fees: The £100 diploma administration fee, payable on acceptance, includes the Introductoryweekend course and the two tutorials. The minimum cost of nine non-residential weekendcourses (excluding material and/or model charges) if booking online = £1,764.Accommodation for a weekend, including dinner & breakfast, is available online from £93.The West Dean Foundation Diploma isawarded in recognition of the successfulcompletion of ten short courses andthe submission of a final 2,000 wordessay. The essay consists of a statementthat demonstrates the link between theexperience you have gained from the processand your intended next steps.The first short course is mandatory andestablishes the ethos of the Diploma with aprogramme of drawing and exploration.This course is programmed three times a year.The cost of this course is included in theFDAD £100 diploma administration fee whichalso includes two tutorials.FDAD bursaryThanks to the support of an individualdonor, a FDAD bursary has been founded.Young students (aged 18–30) who wouldlike to complete the Foundation Diplomain Art and Design but are struggling to findthe full fee are eligible to apply.For more information on theDiploma and bursary contactAlison Baxter, Head of CreativeEnterprise, West Dean Collegeon alison.baxter@westdean.org.uk or 01243 818262.0844 4994408 | bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk11

ARTBotanical art and illustration 12Drawing 12–14PAINTING 14–18PRINTMAKING 18–19Book onlineand receive a5% discounton coursesThe Art section of our programme has manycourses covering a broad range of subjects whichare divided into categories – botanical art andillustration, drawing, painting and printmaking.We are keen to offer clear pathways for thosebeginning their creative journey. Courses forbeginners are clearly the starting point butwhat course to take next? Intermediate courses(and courses that are suitable for all) are whereyou can develop your skills: in different mediaand process, themed observation including lifedrawing, creative thinking and the language ofcolour.The emphasis on advanced courses is onpersonal development. Along with theimportant core disciplines we are also offeringopportunities to surprise, challenge and extendreturning students and tempt newcomers tojoin us.For those seeking a structured pathway leadingto a qualification please see our FoundationDiploma in Art and Design on page 11.Botanical art and illustrationWild flowers in summer – botanicalpaintingJune 9–134D3889 | £395 |Learn to make an accurate portrayal of wildflowers, as the tutor underlines the importanceof good colour matching and explainstechniques for capturing the intricate detailof these often delicate plants. Some previousdrawing experience is helpful.MARIELLA BALDWINSummer colours at West Dean– botanical paintingJune 21–23WE3917 | £212 |Inspired by flowers, leaves and fruits from WestDean Gardens, learn essential watercolourpainting techniques and gain the confidence toproduce strong and satisfying plant portraits.Study the theory and practice of colour mixing,the depiction of details and the use of wet-inwetwater colour techniques.SANDRINE MAUGYFruits and vegetables from WestDean’s orchards – botanical paintingSeptember 22–264D4090 | £396 |Learn botanical watercolour painting techniqueswith fruits and focus on their special features toachieve a likeness. Explore colour mixing andthe use of tone to create a three-dimensionaleffect as you complete at least one finishedpainting during the course.SANDRINE MAUGYFabulous fungi and the forest floor– botanical paintingOctober 18–20WE4153 | £209 |Develop your observational and drawingtechniques, then practise mixing watercoloursand applying them, before embarking on a finalpainting of this intriguing autumnal subject. Youalso produce a comprehensive study sheet toallow you to continue on your own after thecourse.MARIELLA BALDWINDrawingA Sussex Sketchbook – drawing courseMay 3–6LW3821 | £302 | NEW |Learn to make the best of your sketchbook forrecording observations and developing visualideas. Practical help is given on location atCowdray Ruins, Bosham Harbour and the houseand gardens of West Dean. Back in the studio,exercises in perspective and composition withadvice on media, will help provide structure todeveloping your interpretive skills.PAUL COXLandscape drawingMay 16–19LW3839 | £302 | NEW | /Experience the landscape on locations closeto West Dean through a variety of drawingstrategies that combine techniques with ways ofseeing. You will expand your visual vocabularythrough line, mark, observation, tonality, ideaand materials and developing your primarystudies further in the studio.CHRISTOPHER BAKERObservational drawingMay 19–223D3848 | £302 | NEW |Learn the key techniques used to createaccurate drawings from observation. Workingwith pencils on paper, you investigatecomposition, measurement, tone and line. Youwill gain confidence in your general drawingskills and can also focus on areas that you wouldlike to improve.ANDREW FITCHETTLife drawing – line, tone and formMay 24–26WE3854 | £234 |Gain confidence in drawing the human figure.Explore a variety of drawing techniques throughexercises using line and tone to define shade,positive and negative shapes, depth, weight andform.ADELE WAGSTAFFKEYSuitable for AllIntermediateBeginnersAdvancedChillies – capturing fiery colourand shine in watercolourAugust 30–September 1WE4034 | £209 | NEW |Learn to observe chillies in terms of patternsof tonal value and colour to create paintingswith depth and vibrancy. Step-by-step you areshown how to paint a three dimensional imageusing highlights to emphasise colour and formcompleting a painting during the course.ANNA KNIGHTSChristopher Baker12 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 67 for accommodation costs | Short Courses May–October 2013

First timebookers receive10% discountwhen bookingby phoneARTComics and graphic novelsJune 7–9WE3884 | £205 |Explore the use of text, images and soundeffects in comic art as you develop your own‘visual story’ leading to a fully realised comicpage. You warm-up with liberating drawingexercises and are then encouraged to developyour own style of communication.KAREN RUBINSDrawing for beginnersJuly 5–7WE3942 | £205 |Learn to draw in a weekend. This coursecovers the basics, including measuring forperspective, scale, tone and composition as youcreate several pencil sketches in the inspiringenvironment of West Dean.JOHN FREEMANWalking, talking and drawing– a creative experienceJune 7–9WE3885 | £214 |Find – or rekindle – your relationship withdrawing and mark making as you explore avariety of simple techniques for recording whatyou see and feel in nature in your own handmadesketchbooks.SARAH PALMER AND DENISE FRANKLINThe Drawing Theatre – life drawingworkshopJune 81W3888 | £93 | /Please see page 25 for further information.LONDON DRAWINGExploring drawing – with five tutorsJune 16–215D3910 | £502 | NEW | /Work with five established artists over fivedays to explore drawing processes and a broadrange of media. Each artist will teach for a dayoffering their own individual approach to thiscore subject. Daily structured exercises will beoffered in the following areas: OBSERVATION &COMPOSITION, CHANCE & SPONTANEITY,IMPROVISATION & INVENTION, FORM &SCALE, SPACE & SITUATION.DAVID STENT, FRANCES HATCH,EMILY BALL, CAROLYN GENDERSAND MARTIN WARDTaster days: See page 8Adventurous drawing – working withcolourJune 28–30WE3929 | £205 | /Investigate the potential for using colour tocreate light, space, mood and movement inlandscape. Re-establish drawing as a thinkingprocess as you record a colour response to theenvironment.MARK CAZALETPage 8Taster DaysSummer 2013For more informationplease see pages 8–10Life drawing – an intensive courseJuly 19–21WE3962 | £232 |Learn how to capture dynamic poses, createdepth, proportion and form. Advice onall drawing media and the developmentalpossibilities of various pose lengths is given,enabling a confident and inventive approachto figure drawing.VALERIE WIFFENCreating an illustrated children’s bookJuly 19–21WE3964 | £205 | NEW | /Develop your creative and narrative skills tocreate a children’s book or comic strip. Througha series of exercises learn a range of techniquesto explore character, voice, setting and plot.Along the way play with humour and narrativetwists.BRIDGET STREVENS-MARZO ANDSALLY KINDBERGDrawing animals – responding to theircharacter and movementJuly 22–253D3975 | £307 |Extend your drawing experience usingmixed media and draw farm animals in theirenvironment. You respond to their appearanceand movement and observe the space theylive in. Your work will vary in scale, pace andtechnique. Prepare to be flexible and risk newways of working.FRANCES HATCHCreative drawing with ink, pastel,charcoal and pencilAugust 3–9SS3991 | £643 (incl all dinners) | NEWSUMMER SCHOOL |Experiment and push the boundaries ofdrawing using traditional and contemporarymaterials. Inspired by the house and gardensat West Dean, explore a variety of techniquesusing different media and papers to create aunique sketchbook. Preliminary drawings arethen developed into larger work as you gainconfidence in recording your ideas.FREYA POCKLINGTONDynamic life drawingAugust 23–26LW4017 | £336 | /Life drawing is developed through a playful anddynamic approach with a series of fantastical setthemes and poses. You explore the dynamicsof the imagination, draw from life, and work inboth colour and black and white.CHRISTOPHER GILVAN-CARTWRIGHTLife drawing – space and gesturalresponseAugust 26–304D4024 | £431 | NEW | /Develop your life drawing using charcoal. Lookingat the key innovators in the 20th century classicaltradition of drawing, including Giacometti,Uglow and Bomberg, explore the dynamics ofthe human form in relationship to space andother objects. Gestural responses to the modelsposture and attitude are developed through theuse of a broken line and mark making.JOHN MEAKERPortrait drawingAugust 30–September 1WE4032 | £223 |Develop your drawing skills as the tutor guidesyou to achieving a likeness and improvingtechniques in ways tailored to your ownexperience. There is opportunity to experimentwith different media, styles and approaches.JOHN FREEMANDrawing perspectiveSeptember 6–8WE4054 | £205 | NEW | /Learn a variety of ways to increase the sense ofspatial depth to make drawings more dynamicand compelling. You gain an understanding oflinear perspective and investigate how light andshade, texture, focus, shape, size and colour canbe employed to dramatise a sense of space.MARTIN WARD0844 4994408 | bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 13JOHN MEAKER

ARTBotanical art and illustration 12Drawing 12–14PAINTING 14–18PRINTMAKING 18–19Book onlineand receive a5% discounton coursesAlan McGowanDrawing the horseSeptember 9–123D4059 | £313 |Explore the process of drawing the horse fromlife, including visits to its working environmentnearby. Begin by sketching the structure ofthe horse and then, in the studio, generateindividual responses as you experiment withexciting interpretations of the horse’s powerand movement.KATE DICKERThe black-and-white sketchbook– working with lineSeptember 12–15LW4060 | £308 |Using observation, memory and imaginationexplore the expressive qualities of line in blackand white. Try out fluid and dry drawing toolsand find inspiration in the work of other artists.MAXINE RELTONThe nature of seeing – a drawingcourseSeptember 12–15LW4061 | £302 | /Explore the creative process as you drawnatural forms and the landscape, workingthrough exercises in a range of media. Youare encouraged to unearth your own creativepotential using your full range of senses.CLIFF WRIGHTDrawing for beginnersOctober 4–6WE4121 | £205 | NEW |Improve your powers of observation and getdrawing with confidence. Through a step bystep guide of key techniques you learn how toaccurately record proportion and use light andshade to give your drawings form.ANDREW FITCHETTAnatomy for artists – a drawing courseOctober 14–184D4146 | £437 | /Working from a life model you examine theskeletal, muscular and structural forms of thebody. Through demonstration and explanation,explore the diverse shapes of the human formand deepen your knowledge of anatomicalstructures – a fundamental part of confidentand expressive figurative art.ALAN MCGOWANExperimental drawing with pastelsOctober 25–27WE4171 | £217 | /Explore the myriad of possibilities of soft andhard pastels on different papers. Work with arange of traditional and experimental drawingtechniques to make a series of pastel drawings.FREYA POCKLINGTONThe Drawing Theatre – Night ofthe UncannyOctober 31For further information please see Eventson page 7.PaintingThe spring landscape – paintingoutdoors in oilsMay 6–104D3825 | £390 |Develop techniques specific to the demands ofoutdoor landscape painting in oils and creatework which expresses your own responseto the subject. This course includes focusedexercises and practical support. Come preparedfor all weathers!TOM BENJAMINWatercolour painting for beginnersMay 10–12WE3829 | £211 |Enjoy a thorough, structured programme ofwork covering observational drawing, dry andwet painting techniques, brush handling andbasic colour mixing as you begin to masterwatercolour painting skills.CHRISTINE FORBESMiniature painting – tips andtechniquesMay 12–153D3833 | £302 |Learn the techniques of this traditional artform with your own chosen subject. You areintroduced to applying virtually dry watercolour,transferring images and the methods of stipplingand hatching.AZA ADLAM14Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 67 for accommodation costs | Short Courses May–October 2013

Frances HatchFirst timebookers receive10% discountwhen bookingby phoneARTChristine ForbesInventive self-portraits – drawand paintSeptember 8–124D4057 | £390 | /Using Sir Peter Blake’s ‘Self Portrait with Badges’and Holbein’s ‘The Ambassadors’ as sourcematerial, explore the introduction of objects,setting and dress into the medium of a selfportraiture.The course focuses on developingideas within a composition to produce acompelling image of a complete personality.MARTIN WARDTowards abstraction – paintingstill-lifesSeptember 15–194D4071 | £396 | /Many artists reach a stage in their developmentwhen mere representation is not sufficient forpersonal expression. Learn to respond directlyto the subject of still-life using mixed media toexplore line, form, colour and texture. Througha series of exercises you get to ‘know’ theobjects and develop confidence in stripping awaythe superfluous and capturing the core essence.JANE ARKWRIGHTTalkative colourSeptember 16–193D4074 | £312 |Play with colour through projects designed toexamine the ways in which they can expressemotions, influence each other, alter mood andcommunicate ideas. Develop a sound grasp ofcolour mixing, colour theory, and an awarenessof colour in all its contexts.MAXINE RELTONExpressive figure painting and drawingSeptember 19–22LW4077 | £336 | NEW | /Free up how you draw the human form on thisdynamic fast moving course. Working with amodel and through a series of exercises, youwill become more confident with your use ofmaterials and produce work that is a fusion ofobservation, expression and improvisation.EMILY BALLPainting animals in the landscape withthe Chinese brushSeptember 22–264D4091 | £390 | NEW |Learn how to depict fur and other features ofanimals in their natural habitat in the free andvibrant style typical of Chinese painting. Explorevarious brushstrokes as you paint a variety ofwild animals, as well as some domestic species iftime allows, completing several compositions.MAGGIE CROSSLand and sea – layer on layer acrylicpaintingSeptember 22–275D4093 | £486 | NEW | /Explore the versatility of working with acrylicpaints both in the studio and on location alongthe Sussex coast, in the Sussex countryside andat West Dean. You will draw, gather materialsfrom the landscape as inspiration, paint on siteand then develop your studies back in the studio.Optional dusk and dawn painting is offered.FRANCES HATCHTaster days: See page 8Oil painting for beginnersSeptember 27–29WE4101 | £205 | NEW |An introduction to the fundamental techniques,methods and theories of painting with oils.Gain confidence in using the medium and itsapplication through learning how to use brushesand knives to apply paint, colour and tonetheory and the use of paint mediums.JOHN FREEMANBeginning with acrylicsSeptember 27–29WE4102 | £209 |Experience the versatility and expressivenessof acrylic paint through a series of instructedpractical exercises and then make exploratorypaintings of still-life objects using a range oftechniques.FRANCES HATCHPage 8Taster DaysSummer 2013For more informationplease see pages 8–10Landscape painting – liquidity, pasteand pentimentiSeptember 29–October 34D4106 | £390 | NEW | /A course to encourage freedom, fluency anda painterly approach to landscape painting.Through a series of exercises you work froma liquid layer through pentimenti drawingscratched or drawn with brushes, balancingcolours and tones. Studying classical 20thcentury artists you consider the volumes of masswithin a composition. Aimed at oil painters butalso suitable for acrylic and watercolour painters.JOHN MEAKERAn introduction to portrait paintingand drawingOctober 4–6WE4119 | £227 | /Working from the model, explore methodsof producing a likeness and creating figurativeimages. You may choose a conventional or anadventurous approach and work in any paintingor drawing medium.VALERIE WIFFENWatercolours – exploring textureand patternOctober 6–104D4125 | £396 | NEW |Take new risks in your work as you try outnew approaches and experiment. Techniquesexplored include colour mixing with a limitedpalette and combining watercolours with othermedia – gouache, wax, pastel and ink, to createexciting textures and effects. You learn to plana composition, cover large areas with paint andhow to use resist techniques and combine newmethods with your existing practice.JULIE COLLINSByzantine icon paintingOctober 6–115D4127 | £528 | /Working in the Byzantine style, experience eachprocess involved in the production of a smallicon, starting with the basic principles of designand moving through water gilding, mixing eggyolk with pigment, applying egg tempera anddry brush modelling. The course includes anillustrated talk outlining the spiritual reasons forthe particular style found in the icon tradition.PETER MURPHYExciting surfaces and texturesfor paintersOctober 10–13LW4132 | £314 |Surface and texture can give a painting an intensephysical presence. On this course you exploreways of creating exciting grounds on which topaint and experiment with inventive ways ofapplying acrylics. A range of samples is producedwhich serve for a handy reference in future.JANE ARKWRIGHT0844 4994408 | bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 17

TUTORSARTSarah BryantText and image – the art of letterpressprintingAugust 3–9SS3986 | £656 (incl all dinners)SUMMER SCHOOL | NEW |Learn the basics of letterpress printing usingtechniques that date back hundreds of years.Printing text from metal type and images usingthe simple relief process, you explore thepossibilities for combining the two and learn howto set metal type, mix ink and print with a press.SARAH BRYANTPrintmaking with linoAugust 10–16SS3995 | £668 (incl all dinners)SUMMER SCHOOL |Enjoy the tutor’s experimental and liberatingapproach to lino and get carried away by hisenthusiasm for this art form. Learn how toequip yourself technically so that you are incontrol of your printmaking and can explorethe medium’s potential freely. Areas coveredinclude reduction lino, making multi-colouredprints, using caustic soda on lino and printingwithout the use of a press. The emphasis is onexperimentation, discovery, making a lot ofwork and fun.DALE DEVEREUX BARKERMaking screenprints – an introductionAugust 16–18WE4003 | £238 |Create simple stencils using cut paper or vinylbefore progressing to more sophisticatedtechniques capable of producing painterlymarks. Use opaque and transparent waterbasedinks to produce several experimentalprints and at least one multi-layered image ofstunning colour and vibrancy.JANE SAMPSONWoodcut prints – exploring theprocessAugust 30–September 1WE4028 | £219 |Experiment with this ancient art form as youexplore the full potential of the woodcutprinting techniques using the wood itself asa starting point. Use a variety of woods andpapers, experiment with cutting techniquesand print with presses or by hand.MERLYN CHESTERMANAn etching workshopSeptember 23–274D4095 | £417 |Please see 4D3965 on page 18 for furtherinformation.JOHN FREEMANRelief printmaking – an introductionOctober 4–6WE4116 | £219 |Using linocut with oil-based inks as yourmain printmaking method, learn the technicalpractices and skills to enable you to createwell-executed and exciting colour prints onthis course.JANE STOBARTMonoprinting in watercolourOctober 14–173D4144 | £308 | NEW |Experiment with the immediacy ofmonoprinting by working with watercolour. Youexplore textured paintwork, controlling wetwashes and brush usage as you identify how tocombine drawing, printing and painting to openup a more experimental working practise.CHRISTINE FORBESWood engravingOctober 18–20WE4151 | £205 | NEW |Explore the potential of this small-scale blackand white art form for detail, atmosphere anddramatic graphic impact. From idea to completeprint, develop a design, transfer it onto an endgrain wood block, engrave and then print it.HARRY BROCKWAYJapanese woodblock printingOctober 20–255D4164 | £480 | NEW |An intense introduction to the fascinating artand technique of Japanese woodblock printing.You learn the basic techniques of carving andprinting supported by demonstrations andexplanations of the materials and tools required.The cultural context of the woodblock print isdiscussed with examples of traditional prints toinspire your own work. A multi-coloured printcan be achieved by the end of the course.REBECCA SALTERAZA ADLAM is a miniature painter and ceramicrestorer. She exhibits with the Royal Society ofMiniature Painters and in 2006 won the HilliardSociety Award for Portraiture.JANE ARKWRIGHT trained in textiles atLoughborough before becoming a full-time artist.She recently completed a commission for a Mayfairlaw firm, and has exhibited at Hove Museum.CHRISTOPHER BAKER is an artist and authorand had a leading role playing himself in the featurefilm Archipelago. He exhibits widely in the UK andCanada, including the Royal Academy SummerExhibitions.MARIELLA BALDWIN is a botanical illustrator andan experienced teacher. She exhibits her work inEngland and the USA. She has work in the ChelseaPhysic Garden Archive.EMILY BALL trained at Exeter and SurreyUniversities and is director and tutor of Emily Ballat Seawhite Studio. Her book Painting and DrawingPeople – A Fresh Approach was published in 2009.TOM BENJAMIN trained at Norwich School of Art.He has had many portrait commissions and exhibitswidely, including Gallery 10, London and CharlestonFarmhouse, Lewes.HARRY BROCKWAY trained at Kingston Universityand The Royal Academy Schools. He has workedas a stone carver and illustrator since 1989 and is amember of The Society of Wood Engravers.SARAH BRYANT is a letterpress printer andbookbinder specialising in the production ofeditioned artists’ books under her imprint, BigJump Press. She has an MFA in Book Arts fromthe University of Alabama USA and has taughtworkshops across the USA and in Europe.MARK CAZALET studied at Falmouth School ofArt. He works on ecclesiastical commissions whichinclude a chancel ceiling mural. Other work includeslino and wood cuts for Old Stile Press.MERLYN CHESTERMAN, a woodblock printmaker,graduated in Fine Art from Bath Academy of Art,Corsham. In 2010 she was elected an AssociateMember of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers.MATTHEW COLLINGS trained at Byam ShawSchool of Art and Goldsmiths College. He is a wellknown writer and presenter of art programmes.Collings’ abstract paintings are created incollaboration with mosaicist, Emma Biggs.JULIE COLLINS trained at Reading Universityand has won many awards including The RoyalWatercolour Society Award in 2011. Her images aredeveloped through layers of paint, paper and colourand are exhibited nationally.CHRISTOPHER CORR studied at the Royal Collegeof Art, works as an illustrator and also exhibits hisown work inspired by his travels. Commissionsinclude book jackets, cards, stamps and posters.0844 4994408 | bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk19

TUTORSARTDale devereux barkerPAUL COX studied illustration at CamberwellCollege of Art and the Royal College of Art. Hiswitty draughtsmanship has been seen on stamps andbook illustrations including Three Men in a Boat andWind in the Willows.MAGGIE CROSS grew up in Hong Kong and isan expert in Chinese painting and calligraphy. Herthird book on Chinese painting was published in thesummer of 2011.DALE DEVEREUX BARKER studied printmaking atthe Slade School of Fine Art. His colourful work isexhibited internationally and he has undertaken largescale public art commissions.KATE DICKER is an exhibiting artist and printmakerand studied at Camberwell College of Art. Drawinghas always formed a strong basis to her work andshe is an elected member of the Royal Society ofPainter-Printmakers.JO DIXON is a textile artist who studied atWinchester School of Art. She works in mixedmedia, drawing inspiration from her travels in Indiaand Africa and the natural world.ANDREW FITCHETT is a freelance illustrator,painter and portraitist. His work explorescontemporary relationships with nature, drawingon location, then in oils.CHRISTINE FORBES is a painter and teacher whotrained at Northbrook College, Sussex. She hasrecently exhibited at the Royal Academy SummerExhibition.Taster days: See page 8CHRIS FORSEY trained as an illustrator and haspainted for the last 20 years, particularly landscapes.His exhilaration with colour and surface has led tohis winning awards at Royal Institute of Paintersexhibitions.JOHN FREEMAN, artist and etcher, studied at BathAcademy of Art, Corsham, and Chelsea and exhibitswidely. In 2006 his book Portrait Drawing waspublished by Crowood Press.CHRISTOPHER GILVAN-CARTWRIGHT’s work isdictated by a fascination for ‘dreamworlds’ as muchas for the act of painting itself. He trained at CentralSaint Martins, in Poland and Brighton. He lecturespart-time and exhibits regularly in London.FRANCES HATCH studied painting and printmakingat Wimbledon School of Art. She works in responseto time spent on location, using water-based mediaand found materials.LESLEY HOLLANDS is an experienced art teacherand watercolour painter. Her book Painting YourGarden – the English Garden in Oils and Watercolourswas published in 2010.SUSIE HUNT trained at the University of CreativeArts and Grays School of Art and paints inwaterbased media. She teaches from her studioin Scotland, around the UK and abroad.ANNA KNIGHTS is a self-taught artist who receivedan RHS Gold Medal and Best Botanical Artist inShow on first exhibiting her work in 2007. She haswork in the RHS’s Lindley Library collection andexhibits regularly at the Chelsea Flower Show.HAYLEY LOCK trained in fine art textiles atGoldsmiths College, University of London, and herown work now incorporates collage, photography,digital manipulation and sculpture. An Arts CouncilEngland grant has funded some of her new workresponding to stately houses.SANDRINE MAUGY is a member of the Societyof Floral Painters and the Society of Botanical Artists.She writes for Artists & Illustrators and paints tocommission.ALAN MCGOWAN trained at Edinburgh Schoolof Art and University of Northumbria. He hasworked as an illustrator for national newspapersand now combines teaching with exhibiting hiswork internationally.JOHN MEAKER studied at Goldsmiths and theRoyal Academy schools. He works in differentmediums with figures, abstraction and landscapeand is an experienced teacher.PETER MURPHY trained with iconographer GuillemRamos-Poqui in London and is a member of TheBritish Association of Iconographers. He has beencommissioned by a number of churches in the UK,notably Tewkesbury Abbey and Hereford Cathedral.ROD NELSON read architecture at King’s College,Cambridge and has been involved in design andwoodcut printmaking for many years.TAKUMASA ONO is a Japanese artist usingtraditional ink painting techniques. His book TheSimple Art of Sumi-e was published in 2005 and hewas recently commissioned to produce major workfor the Millennium Centre, Cardiff.SARAH PALMER is co-founder of Palmer HamiltonPartnership, an independent arts consultancycompany and combines this work with her ownpractice which has recently developed out of jointventures with other artists. DENISE FRANKLINworks and draws with Sarah regularly and is cofounderof Carbon, established in 1999 to makefurniture from reclaimed timber.FREYA POCKLINGTON trained at the Universityof London and Edinburgh in Fine Art and drawingand was shortlisted for the Jerwood Drawing prizein 2008. She was recently Artist in Residence atChichester Cathedral.KAREN RUBINS trained at Middlesex University,where she specialised in making comics. She hasexhibited widely as part of the UK manga scene,and was the Comics Artist in Residence at the V&Ain 2009.REBECCA SALTER spent six years living andworking in Kyoto, Japan, Her work draws uponcenturies-old traditions in Japanese calligraphy andwoodblock prints. She has published two books onJapanese printing.JANE SAMPSON is a master printmaker with over20 years experience as a fine artist and commercialprinter. She set up Inkspot Press, an open accessprintmaking studio in Brighton.RACHEL SIM trained at Edinburgh School of Artand the Royal College of Art. She works as animage maker through illustration and printmaking andexhibits and sells her own work in the UK.DAVID STENT is Programme Leader for the fulltimeVisual Arts Programmes at West Dean and anartist, writer, curator and musician. He holds a PhDfrom the University of Reading.JANE STOBART is an artist-printmaker with workin many museum collections. She is an HonoraryFellow of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakersand the author of two books.BRIDGET STREVENS-MARZO and SALLYKINDBERG are both published authors of children’sbooks. Bridget is known for her lively characters andcolourful illustrations and since her first picture book,Toto in Paris, has had a further 14 books published.Sally is author and illustrator of 17 children’s booksincluding a series of non-fiction comic strip books.JENNY TYSON is an artist living and working inWest Sussex. Influenced by her native Scottishlandscape and its light, colour and texture, shetrained at Central School in London.ADELE WAGSTAFF studied painting at NewcastleUniversity and the Slade School of Fine Art. Sheexhibits in England and Egypt and her book PaintingStill Life in Oils was published in 2012.MARTIN WARD studied painting at the SladeSchool of Art, then taught a variety of subjects intwo major London art schools for 20 years. He livesin France, exhibiting in the UK, USA and Europe.VALERIE WIFFEN is a graduate of the Royal Collegeof Art Painting School where she won the drawingprize. She has a portrait in the collection of theNational Portrait Gallery.BRIDGET WOODS specialises in watercolourpainting and she exhibits and teaches internationally.She has a number of books and DVDs publishedincluding Life Drawing – a Journey to Self-Expression.20Page 8Taster DaysSummer 2013For more informationplease see pages 8–10MAXINE RELTON is a painter and printmaker whotrained at Camberwell and the Slade School of Art.She now runs her own gallery and was recentlyappointed an Academician of the Royal West ofEngland Academy.CLIFF WRIGHT trained at the University of Brightonand has illustrated children’s books over the past 18years. His work is best known through two of theHarry Potter book covers.Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 67 for accommodation costs | Short Courses May–October 2013

BASKETMAKING, CHAIRSEATING and WILLOW WORKTutorsBASKETMAKINGCHAIR SEATING ANDWILLOW WORKJACKIE BINNS trained at the Royal College of Artand is a practitioner and teacher of basketmakingand willow sculpture. Her work toured in theinternational exhibition ‘East Weaves West’.MARY BUTCHER is a basketmaker, exhibitioncurator, writer and teacher. She held a prestigiouscrafts residency at the V&A’s Sackler Centre in 2009.Recent exhibitions include ‘Basketry Making HumanNature’ at the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts inNorwich.DOMINIC PARRETTE is a coppice craftsmanand basketmaker, working with The Truggery,Herstmonceux. He trained in Countryside Recreationand teaches many rural crafts.BASKETMAKING, CHAIR SEATINGand WILLOW WORKSculptural animal forms in willowMay 16–19LW3838 | £335 | /Choose to make a full-size deer, fox, sheep orpig, using varieties of willow. From studyingdrawings and photographs you observe howstructure and tension in the animal form canexpress meaning and animation.JACKIE BINNSWillow basketmaking – chair seatingin cane and rushJune 7–9WE3882 | £222 |Experience three classic materials on thiswide-ranging course and learn a variety ofbasketmaking and chair seating techniquesas you work on projects of your choice.Beginners are shown the basic skills while themore experienced are helped to build on theirexisting knowledge.MARY BUTCHERSculptural willow for the gardenJuly 1–32D3937 | £205 | NEW | /Discover the use and possibilities of willow asan outdoor sculptural medium to create boldsculptural pieces for the garden. The variety ofbasketry and random weave techniques taughtwill allow you to explore a range of threedimensionalshapes.DOMINIC PARRETTEKEYWillow basketmaking – a FrenchconnectionSeptember 8–124D4055 | £412 | NEW |Extend your knowledge of basket structureand a variety of weaves, as you gain anunderstanding of willow and its preparation,while making baskets inspired by the Frenchtechniques and styles.MARY BUTCHERWillow work for the gardenSeptember 30–October 33D4108 | £302 | /Introduce structure into your garden by learninghow to make a spiral plant support, willowhurdle, large sphere, fan trellis or domed plantsupport. The course covers weaving techniquesand preparation of materials.DOMINIC PARRETTEBasketmaking – a Japanese approachOctober 20–255D4163 | £507 | NEW |This course aims to inspire those interestedin textiles or basketry by exploring thedevelopments in contemporary Japanesebasketmaking. Its approach allows for greaterfreedom of expression as it is less technical.Your work will be informed by personal ideas,knowledge of technique and chosen materials.A series of experimental projects in a variety ofweaves and materials (not bamboo) will lead toan understanding of the importance of balancingtechnique and material.MARY BUTCHERTo help you choose the right course,please use the categories below:Beginners Starting points. For those with little orno experience who want to go back to basics andwould like a structured introduction to a subject.Intermediate Skills development. For those whohave taken a related course or have some existingskills. The focus is on further developing and buildingof skills working towards independent practise.Advanced Creative development. For the moreexperienced who want to expand skills, developtheir own practise and are open to workingintensively to achieve their maximum potential.Suitable for all Subject focused courses thatare delivered to suit any level of experience frombeginner to advanced practitioner. A structuredstart is followed by guided independent practise.Japanese WeekOctober 20–25For more information please see page 32Suitable for AllIntermediateBeginnersAdvanced0844 4994408 | bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk21

BOOKS, PAPER AND LETTERINGBookbinding and paper marbling 22Calligraphy and lettercutting 22–23Book onlineand receive a5% discounton coursesText and image – the art of letterpressprintingAugust 3–9SS3986 | £656 (incl all dinners) | NEWSUMMER SCHOOL |Please see page 19 for further information.SARAH BRYANTKathy AbbottBookbinding and paper marblingHand-decorated paper bindingsJune 14–17LW3896 | £306 |Make a beautifully decorated hard-coveredpaper binding using traditional bookbindingskills. Explore different ways of decorating paperwith rubber stamps, painting, paste-painting andstencilling, and then make your own papers forthe cover boards and spine.KATHY ABBOTTContemporary bookbinding usingEastern binding stylesSeptember 8–124D4056 | £401 | NEW |Interpret historical Eastern bookbinding andcontainer-making styles to make books and otherstructures for current uses. A range of traditionalJapanese methods will be introduced as startingpoints, as you initially make a palm leaf book andthen other items as a personal response to thesemethods, working in tactile Indian, Nepalese andJapanese papers and fabrics.SUSAN HUFTONExperimental gilding on paper forcalligraphers and artistsAugust 23–25WE4013 | £214 | NEW |Use gold and metal leaf, inks and oil pastels tocreate stunning backgrounds or subtle highlightsfor your work. Produce unusual effects bylayering, distressing and creating textures andtints using modern techniques and materials.Explore the design possibilities of combiningtext or image with gold.CHERRELL AVERYCalligraphy – painted lettering ondifferent surfacesSeptember 6–8WE4049 | £205 | NEW |Different surfaces – both soft and hard – canprovide inspiring canvases for applying lettering.You will gain an understanding of how to addlettering on two- and three- dimensionalsurfaces, such as paper, pebbles and textiles.A study of good models for lettering and howto paint using a pointed brush, with mediaappropriate to various surfaces is exploredand practiced.SUSAN HUFTONHand marbling on paper and fabricJune 21–23WE3915 | £205 | /Experience every stage of the hand marblingprocess, from making size and preparingacrylic inks, to producing samplers of standardpatterns. Then develop prints from numerouspigment dye recipes and original ideas.CHRISTOPHER ROWLATTA West Dean pop-up bookJuly 22–253D3974 | £312 | NEW |Discover the magic behind the making of popupbooks as you make a pocket-sized bookabout the wonderful buildings, artefacts andgardens at West Dean. You will learn to preparethe artwork, then fold, cut and assemble yourown book.PAUL JOHNSONPaper embellishment – for jewelleryAugust 23–26LW4016 | £314 | NEW |Please see page 34 for further information.HELYENE JENNINGSBookbinding for allOctober 6–115D4126 | £488 |Experience the fascination of the bookbinder’scraft. As a beginner, you start by learningevery stage of making a complete notebook,from folding the paper into sections, to gluingup and case-making. You then progress to aproject such as the repair of one of the booksyou have brought with you. If you are a moreexperienced binder, you may renovate yourown cloth or leather-bound books.JOHN ROBINSONCalligraphy and lettercuttingCalligraphy for beginnersJuly 12–14WE3949 | £205 |Learn the basics of practical calligraphy using abroad-edged nib, as you gain an understandingof good formal writing using a basic script suchas uncial, Renaissance italic or foundationalhand. A series of practical exercises andguidance on introducing colour will lead topractising your new skills on short quotations.GAYNOR GOFFE22 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 67 for accommodation costs | Short Courses May–October 2013

BOOKS, PAPER AND LETTERINGTutorsBOOKS, PAPER AND LETTERINGLettering layout – drawing and spacingletterformsSeptember 19–22LW4078 | £302 | NEW |Text is increasingly used in the work of manyartists and crafts people. This course aims togive a practical understanding of using letteringcreatively. The fundamentals of drawing goodletterforms based on Roman capitals, spacinglettering, and adapting and spacing fonts forapplication to a variety of materials will becovered.GARY BREEZEGlass engraving – decorative letteringSeptember 27–29WE4100 | £205 | /Please see page 30 for further information.TRACEY SHEPPARDKEYSuitable for AllIntermediateBeginnersAdvancedLettercutting in stone and slateOctober 10–13LW4131 | £302 |Develop your skills in carving letters with amallet and chisel. Beginners are introducedto the techniques of ‘V’cutting letters to gainconfidence and skill. More experienced carversrefine and improve their carving techniqueswhilst studying letter forms.TOM PERKINSCalligraphy – all things italicOctober 28–313D4180 | £302 | NEW |Italic is one of the most useful, versatile andenjoyable scripts for calligraphers. Dependingon your starting point, you can study basic italic,flourish design, contemporary italic variations,and italic capitals under the guidance of anexperienced tutor. Layout and colour in shorttexts can also be explored.GAYNOR GOFFEKATHY ABBOTT is a bookbinder and freelancetutor. A graduate of Roehampton University, she isa partner of Benchmark Bindery, set up in 2009 withTracey Rowledge. Her book Bookbinding: A Step-by-Step Guide was published in 2010.CHERRELL AVERY is a professional calligrapherand completed a Residency at the V&A in 2012.A qualified teacher, she is also an elected Fellow ofThe Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society and TheSociety of Scribes and Illuminators.GARY BREEZE trained at Norwich School ofArt, before working as assistant to carver RichardKindersley. He set up his own practice as a lettercarver in wood and stone in 1993 and has sincecompleted many major public commissions.GAYNOR GOFFE studied calligraphy at ReigateSchool of Art and combines teaching and exhibiting.Commissions include a frieze for Norwich CastleMuseum and a panel for the Crafts Council.SUSAN HUFTON studied at RoehamptonUniversity, and has worked professionally withcalligraphy and lettering since 1986, often combininglettering with bindings. She is also an experiencedtutor and her commissions include work as a scribeof the St John’s Bible.PAUL JOHNSON has an international reputation forhis pioneering work in book arts in education. Hisone-of-a-kind pop-up books are in major collectionsin the USA, including the Library of Congress,Washington DC.TOM PERKINS is a designer-craftsman makinginscriptions in stone and slate. Recent commissionsinclude plaques for The Queen’s Gallery and theCrafts Study Centre in Farnham. He is also theauthor of The Art of Letter Carving in Stone.JOHN ROBINSON is a self-employed bookbinderand a winner of the Society of Bookbinders’competition for a restored or conserved binding.CHRISTOPHER ROWLATT, a qualified teacher,runs a busy conservation bindery and marblingstudio, from where he supplies his marbled papers,books and albums to clients all over the world.Key to course codesGary BreezeWE Weekend Fri eve to Sun pmLW Long weekend (Thu/Fri eve to Sun/Mon pm)CG Guitar Festival and Summer SchoolCQ Chilingirian Quartet CourseSS Visual Art & Craft Summer Schools2D 2 day course 5D 5 day course3D 3 day course 7D 7 day course4D 4 day course1D, 1F, 1W, FL, GL and TD1 day courses – times vary0844 4994408 | bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 23

Full-time study atWest DeanDo you enjoy doing practical things? Do youlove solving problems? Do you want to workwith fascinating and beautiful objects? Doyou want a career that utilises your practicalcreative energy? Then consider Conservationas a career. West Dean College offers full-timegraduate, postgraduate and MA programmesin the Conservation of Books and librarymaterials, Ceramics and related materials,Clocks and related dynamic objects, Furnitureand related objects and Metalwork.West Dean’s graduates are nowemployed in some of the world’s leadingmuseums and libraries, or runningtheir own workshops and studios.All programmes benefit from a lowstudent to staff ratio, high levels of tutorcontact time and dedicated studios andworkshops. There are grant and scholarshipopportunities across all programmes.For more information contact:Tel: 01243 811301Email: diplomas@westdean.org.ukFor those who want to immerse themselvesin Making, full-time programmes run inmaking Furniture and Stringed MusicalInstruments. Continuing Edward James’s legacyof championing the creative and artistic visionof artists, there are full-time Visual Artsprogrammes specialising in Painting & Drawing,Sculpture and Tapestry & Textile Art fromGraduate Diploma level through to MAand MFA degrees. Creative Writingis the most recent programme to joinWest Dean’s suite of programmes andcan be studied both full and part-time.CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)IN CONSERVATIONWest Dean’s Building ConservationMasterclasses have been developed incollaboration with English Heritage andprovide training in the technical and practicalskills needed for the repair and maintenanceof historic structures. All the courses aretaught by leading practitioners in the field andare validated by English Heritage.New for 2013 is a programme of CPDlectures for conservation architects andarchitects who wish to specialise. There willbe ten half-day lectures, each correspondingto a topic in the RIBA core curriculum.The Professional Conservators in Practicecourses (PCIPs) are designed for professionalconservators to refresh their skills and updatetheir knowledge of developments in materialsand techniques. Collaboration with relevantorganisations and specialists has resulted in anoutstanding range of expertise on each course.For a brochure or further information onall the conservation short courses, pleasecontact the CPD Coordinator at WestDean College.Tel: 01243 818219/811301Fax: 01243 811343Email: cpd@westdean.org.ukW: www.westdean.org.uk/College– Click on CPD24Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 67 for accommodation costs | Short Courses May–October 2013

CREATIVE DEVELOPMENTFirst timebookers receive10% discountwhen bookingby phoneCREATIVE DEVELOPMENTMichael Brennand-WoodFusion and transformation – a textileworkshopMay 27–314D3860 | £422 | NEW | /This workshop will integrate aspects of bothtutors work – with technical and conceptualconsiderations. Taking the idea of ‘warp’ threadsor elements under tension as an initial startingpoint, you will begin to create structureson which to build. You will use a varietyof techniques including weaving, knotting,wrapping, thread construction, collage andsupplementary warps to define space within theprimary structure. Emphasis is on developmentof personal imagery and group discussions arean important part of the course.MICHAEL BRENNAND-WOOD ANDPHILIP SANDERSONMICHAEL BRENNAND-WOOD, visualartist, lecturer, and arts consultant, is a leadingpractitioner and advocate of contemporaryinternational textile art. His work is exhibitedin many major galleries.PHILIP SANDERSON is Creative Directorof the West Dean Tapestry Studio andAssociate tutor across West Dean’s Visual ArtsProgramme. Commissions include designs fortwo tapestries for the Palace of Westminster.Michael and Philip recently collaborated ona tapestry, Transformer which was shownat Collect 2012 and as part of Michael’sretrospective. It can be seen at the FlemingGallery from April 17 – June 1.The Drawing Theatre – life drawingworkshopJune 81W3888 | £93 | /Approach drawing the human figure in a newway. This very special edition of The DrawingTheatre will allow you to explore the fabulousspaces in the historic house at West Deanthrough a spectacular fusion of theatre. Thislife drawing workshop, designed to inspire andexcite as you learn to combine elements ofperformance and movement, light and soundto create surreal narratives inspired by thearchitecture and artistic history of the Houseand Estate.LONDON DRAWINGLONDON DRAWING is a collaborationbetween artists, tutors and performers ledby Anne Noble-Partridge and David Price,combining 20 years of teaching experienceand professional practice. All workshops arebespoke.Cross material practice – hard andsoft sensibilitiesJuly 15–194D3956 | £406 | NEW |Develop strategies to re-think the materialnature of your own craft practice on a courseled by two internationally recognised practisingartists working in clay and stitch. Known forpushing the boundaries of their crafts andexploring collaborative practice, they will enableyou to explore an experimental and crossdisciplinaryapproach to materials seeing howthe properties of hard and soft material worktogether in combination. Through researching,mark-making, discussion and experimentation,the focus will be on playful improvisation.ALICE KETTLE AND HELEN FELCEYHELEN FELCEY coordinates the MA Designprogramme at Manchester MetropolitanUniversity. She studied Three-DimensionalDesign at the MMU before completing an MAin Ceramics at Cardiff School of Art in 2001.Since then, she has worked as a practising artist,exhibiting nationally and internationally.KEYSuitable for AllIntermediateBeginnersAdvancedALICE KETTLE is a contemporary textile/fibreartist. She is currently Research Associate atManchester Metropolitan University and herwork is featured in public collections worldwide.‘Looking Forwards to the Past’ was completedin 2007. It is a huge commission measuring16.5 by 3 metres displayed at the WinchesterDiscovery Centre.The Drawing Theatre – Night ofthe UncannyOctober 31For further information please see Eventson page 7.To help you choose the right course,please use the categories below:Beginners Starting points. For those with little orno experience who want to go back to basics andwould like a structured introduction to a subject.Intermediate Skills development. For those whohave taken a related course or have some existingskills. The focus is on further developing and buildingof skills working towards independent practise.Advanced Creative development. For the moreexperienced who want to expand skills, developtheir own practise and are open to workingintensively to achieve their maximum potential.Suitable for all Subject focused courses thatare delivered to suit any level of experience frombeginner to advanced practitioner. A structuredstart is followed by guided independent practise.LONDON DRAWINGAlice Kettle0844 4994408 | bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 25

CREATIVE WRITINGBook onlineand receive a5% discounton coursesTutorsCREATIVE WRITINGCREATIVE WRITINGCrime writingMay 31–June 2WE3869 | £205 |This is a tightly focused weekend course forwriters interested in crime, true crime, mysteryand thriller writing. It covers work on technique,current crime publishing trends and advice onideas for your own writing.SIMON BRETTLearning the skills of a storytellerJune 221D3933 | £102 |Learn how to create a story and how to makeit your own. During the day you will learn tobreak down story structure, explore images,landscapes and the emotional engagement of thetale and explore how voice, gesture, pace andsilence can change a story. A magical journey.PAUL DAVID JACKSONFreelance writingJune 28–30WE3930 | £205 |Have you ever read a newspaper, magazine oronline article and thought: I’d like to write apiece like that? If so, this inspiring course is foryou. Covering the basics of how to pitch andwrite articles for newspapers, magazines andwebsites, it looks at how to hone ideas; how tojudge whether a piece is ‘right’ for an outlet; thenuts and bolts of journalism and techniques forwriting for the current newspaper/magazine/online market. Includes exercises, discussion andinsider tips.JOANNA MOORHEADCreating an illustrated children’s bookJuly 19–21WE3964 | £205 | NEW | /Develop your creative and narrative skills tocreate a children’s book or comic strip. Througha series of exercises learn a range of techniquesto explore character, voice, setting and plot.Along the way play with humour and narrativetwists. Please see page 20 for tutor information.BRIDGET STREVENS-MARZO ANDSALLY KINDBERGLife writing – memories andexperienceAugust 30–September 1WE4037 | £218 (incl dinners) | NEW | /This course is aimed at those who areinterested in writing creatively about theirlife experiences. You may wish to write yourlife story in full, or have specific episodes youwant to put into words. It focuses on how tomine your memories and make sense of yourexperiences in order to capture the essenceof your own unique life story. The coursecombines discussion, writing exercises andresearch tips to help you write about your lifein a way that works for you.HELEN M HUNTSongs of fire – magical poetry writingSeptember 27–29WE4104 | £228 (incl dinners) |This challenging but joyful and accessible courseis a journey into the power of original poetry.Using innovative techniques, ancient andmodern, you will learn to create and evoke inwords and performance the resonant music ofpresence and silence. See page 7 for details of hisevening performance (which is included in thecost of the course) on Saturday 28 September.PHILIP WELLSSIMON BRETT is the author of the Charles Paris,Mrs Pargeter and Fethering series of crime novels,as well as radio and television series such asNo Commitments and After Henry. He is anexperienced teacher, speaker and performer.HELEN M HUNT writes short stories and featuresfor magazines. Her short stories have appeared inWoman’s Weekly, My Weekly, The Weekly News,People’s Friend and Take a Break Fiction Feast. Herarticles about writing have appeared in WritingMagazine, Writer’s Forum and The New Writer,and she teaches short story writing.PAUL DAVID JACKSON began his storytellingcareer in 1993 having trained in textiles and hassince established a pottery in Norfolk. He is amember of the Storytellers Society and travelsacross the country teaching and performing withhis collection of unusual musical instruments.JOANNA MOORHEAD is an award-winningfreelance journalist who writes regularly forThe Guardian, The Times, YOU magazine, GoodHousekeeping, Easy Living, Mumsnet and BBCwebsites. She has also edited The Guardian’swomen’s and health pages.PHILIP WELLS received his English degree fromthe University of Kent and his MA in the philosophyof religion at King’s College London. He performshis poetry as the Fire Poet everywhere from beerbarrels in pubs to the Whispering Gallery of StPaul’s Cathedral. His poems have been published ina number of literary magazines, and he is the authorof children’s book Daddy Island and an adult poetrycollection, Horse Whispering in the Military IndustrialComplex.Courses related to the creativeuse of proseFreelance photography for journalismMay 24–27LW3856 | £310 | /Please see page 40 for further information.ANDREW HASSONStop-motion animationMay 31–June 2WE3865 | £217 | /Please see page 41 for further information.WILL BISHOP-STEPHENSComics and graphic novelsJune 7–9WE3884 | £205 |Please see page 13 for further information.KAREN RUBINSSally KindbergText and image – the art ofletterpress printingAugust 3–9SS3986 | £656 (incl all dinners)SUMMER SCHOOL | NEW |Please see page 19 for further information.SARAH BRYANT26Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 67 for accommodation costs | Short Courses May–October 2013

FOOD AND GARDENINGFOOD DAYs 27food courses 27Garden lectures 28GARDEN COURSES 28–29Food days – a mix of talks,discussions, demonstrationsand feastingThe extraordinary culture of foodJune 14FL3894 | £95 | NEW |A day of challenging, informative lecturesexploring the role of food around the worldand cultural attitudes towards it. We have adiverse panel of high profile speakers who willdeliver short talks followed by question andanswer sessions. Speakers already confirmedare Elisabeth Luard on Peasant food of LatinAmerica, Hattie Ellis on The English Attitude toFood and Sudhir Dhanani on Can India SurviveTesco and WalMart? A seasonal buffet lunchand entry to the Gardens is included. Please seethe West Dean website for full details nearerthe event.LED BY ROSEMARY MOONFood courses – demonstrationbased days, with some practicalinvolvementSummer sensations – fabulous food forparties large or smallMay 171F3840 | £116 | NEW |An inspiring day of demonstrating perfectdishes for summer buffets and easy entertainingwhich will give you the confidence to take onparties, community events or even a wedding oranniversary celebration. With an emphasis onsavoury dishes, we will also tackle how to scaleup favourite recipes for large numbers.ROSEMARY MOONFinishing touches – garnishes,decorations and fabulous pudsMay 181F3845 | £116 | NEW |Garnishes and decorations, whether easilymade or quickly picked from the garden can addglamour to your food. Through a combinationof demos and practical tasks we’ll show youhow to create the finishing touches to add thewow! factor to your food. The day closes withdemonstrations of a range of fabulous puddingsto complete your summer feasting.ALEX BARKERFish – knife and cooking skillsJuly 181F3957 | £153 |Get the most from fresh local fish by learninghow to prepare a flat and a round fish. You areshown how to dress a crab and all the basicmethods of cooking fish are demonstrated.Giles Thompson will share insider tips ofrestaurant cooking, in contrast to RosemaryMoon’s creative home-cook style.GILES THOMPSON ANDROSEMARY MOONThe flavours and spices of India– Indian home cookingAugust 171F4007 | £116 | NEW |Alexa Goodwin, one of the authors ofThe Three Sisters Indian Cookbook, and hertwo sisters have brought Indian home cookingalive through their passion for spices and theirability to create memorable dishes from local,seasonal ingredients. UK-based Alexa will sharethe secrets of how she and her sisters learnedto cook at home, first in Kashmir and then inDerbyshire, and you will learn how to createwonderfully varied and exciting flavours in yourcurries through the creative use of spices andchillies.ALEXA GOODWINAutumn harvest – seasonal flavoursSeptember 51F4046 | £116 |September is the month of plenty and this dayis a must for anyone who loves seasonalflavours. Sarah Wain will guide you throughthe growing of produce during a guided tour ofWest Dean’s Kitchen Gardens. Rosemary willshare her favourite autumnal recipes for whatto eat now and much of this will form part of anautumnal lunch. Together we will also be makingchutney, jelly and ice cream, preserving ourproduce for later.ROSEMARY MOON AND SARAH WAINNew Mexican cookerySeptember 141F4066 | £116 | NEW |Get an in-depth look at the history, and richand varied ingredients of modern New Mexicancuisine. Through demonstrations and somepractical group work, we’ll make a sizzling rangeof dishes – some hot, some not – and will havea go at making tortillas. Recipes might includeBlue Corn Chilli Bread with Roasted Chilli Jam,Black Bean and Mint Tamales, Grilled Bananaswith Citrus Salsa and Bizcochitas (New Mexicananiseed biscuits).CHRISTINE MCFADDENKitchen classicsOctober 151F4147 | £119 | NEW |Giles will demonstrate some of the moreadvanced techniques of cookery as he createsclassic dishes such as Quenelles of HaddockMonte Carlo and Beef en Croute Stasbourgeois,classic stars of the world of fine dining. You canrefine your chopping techniques and do some ofthe prep for Giles as he then assembles a lunchto remember. Demos of classic puddings followin the afternoon to enjoy with tea before youleave.GILES THOMPSON ANDROSEMARY MOONSquashed! Getting creative withpumpkins and squashesOctober 261F4174 | £111 |Pumpkin fanatic Rosemary Moon will transformyour expectations of one of winter’s most usefulingredients. Packed full of flavour pumpkins areone of winter’s most versatile foods. Lots ofcooking demos, practical group work, eatingand growing tips.ROSEMARY MOONFood Evenings – £15 eachWhat to eat NOW – MarchFriday, March 15What to eat NOW – MayFriday, May 3What to eat NOW – JulyFriday, July 19What to eat NOW – SeptemberFriday, September 6For further information please see Eventson page 6.Train your tastebuds – Wines forsummer drinkingFriday, May 17For further information please see Eventson page 6.KEYSuitable for AllIntermediateBeginnersAdvanced0844 4994408 | bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 27

FOOD AND GARDENINGFOOD DAYS 27food courses 27Garden lectures 28GARDEN COURSES 28–29KEYSuitable for AllIntermediateBeginnersAdvancedGarden LecturesSeasonal Inspirations – the latesttrends for flower arrangingJune 22For further information please see Events onpage 6.Taster days: See page 8Late summer pizzazz – dahlias,grasses and stylish perennialsAugust 24GL4020 | £66 | NEW |Garden centres may try to sell us short squatplants, but real gardeners prefer them tall andelegant. They also like plants that extend theseason, ones that can be used with late, tallgrasses. Come and find out about the bestasters, grasses, yellow daisies and lots of otherairy plants that die beautifully.VAL BOURNERabbit’s eye view – long term plantperformanceSeptember 21GL4087 | £66 | NEW |How long will plants survive? Will they spread?How will my new border look in five yearstime? This full-day garden-based workshop aimsto encourage participants to observe gardenand landscape plants, focusing on their growththrough the year, looking at how they competewith each other, how to assess prospects fortheir longevity and their suitability for a varietyof garden locations.dr NOEL KINGSBURYPage 8Taster DaysSummer 2013For more informationplease see pages 8–10Garden CoursesFrom plot to plate – cooking from yourown vegetable gardenJune 81D3887 | £105 |This course will help you keep your vegetablegarden or allotment productive by suggestingwhat you could be planting and harvesting andhow to turn them into delicious home-cookeddishes. Rosie’s tips are practical and proven,drawing on years of successful growing to feedher family. Over in the cookery room Rosemarywill show you how to use some of the earlysummer harvest for recipes that are packedfull of flavour, practical and easy to prepare foreveryday and special occasions.ROSEMARY MOON AND ROSIE YEOMANSMetalwork for the gardenJune 16–215D3911 | £559 | NEW |Please see page 36 for further information.PETER PARKINSONSculptural willow for the gardenJuly 1–32D3937 | £205 | NEW | /Please see page 21 for further information.DOMINIC PARRETTESummer propagation – plants for freeJuly 201D3967 | £123 |Learn how to increase your plant stock byusing simple methods of propagation. Duringthis hands-on practical day try out variousmethods including division, root cuttings, softand hardwood cuttings, seed collection andtreatments – all valuable techniques for you toapply to your own garden.SALLY GREGSONEnamelled sculpture for the gardenAugust 3–9SS3988 | £641 (incl all dinners)SUMMER SCHOOL |Please see page 33 for further information.JOAN MACKARELLFront gardens – how to make the mostof themSeptember 141D4067 | £102 |Front gardens are arguably more importantthan back gardens. How can they look stunningand still service our modern lifestyles? Throughdiscussion and practical workshops thiscomprehensive one-day course will guide youup the garden path helping you to make yourfront garden the envy of the neighbourhood.PETER BONNEYRe-vamping a tired borderSeptember 151D4069 | £102 | NEW |Do you need help with putting the life backinto an old border? Perhaps it’s full of perennialweeds, large clumps of bully-boy perennials orhas areas where shrubs and trees have turned aonce-sunny border into a shady one. This onedaycourse will help you to refresh your ideas,get back on track and improve your garden.SALLY GREGSONGardens photography – close-upsand vistasSeptember 26–29LW4098 | £310 | NEW |Please see page 41 for further information.JACQUI HURST28Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 67 for accommodation costs | Short Courses May–October 2013

TutorsFOOD AND GARDENINGMaking garden vessels or sculpturesin metalSeptember 27–29WE4103 | £244 |Please see page 36 for further information.MIKE SAVAGEWillow work for the gardenSeptember 30–October 33D4108 | £302 | /Please see page 21 for further information.DOMINIC PARRETTETrees in the gardenOctober 141D4143 | £110 | NEW |Trees are such a dominant and long-livedelement in the garden that their choosingand planting is the subject of considerabledeliberation. This course will help you to makethe right choice for your garden as you learnpractical skills for planting, pruning and aftercare.STEPHEN SMITHGetting the best out of your allotmentOctober 191D4155 | £102 | /Whether you are new to allotments or inneed of help with an existing one – whobetter to learn from than the Manager ofthe BBC Gardeners’ Question Time garden?Rosie Yeomans is keen to share her wealth ofexperience, including growing systems, choosingthe best varieties and adapting techniques‘allotment style’.ROSIE YEOMANSThe small gardenOctober 191D4156 | £102 |Small gardens are challenging to design.Following her experiences in the BBC Televisionseries Small Town Gardens, Annie Guilfoyle willfocus on designing and maintaining interest ina small site without overfilling the space. Afterlearning the basic principles, you can expect towork on your own designs.ANNIE GUILFOYLEGrowing plants to sellOctober 201D4157 | £102 |Do you want to turn your passion into abusiness? Discover everything that is involvedin running a small, micro-nursery. This day ispacked with useful tips and ideas on whichplants to grow, where to sell, transporting plantsand setting up a stall and equipment that youmight need.ROSIE YEOMANSALEX BARKER loves to fiddle with food! Aftera career in magazine cookery writing. Alex set upan international food picture library supplying thepictures that make you drool over recipes. She haswritten many cookery books and specialises in foodthat looks and tastes sensational.PETER BONNEY began his career teachinggeography until his love of design led him toa change of direction. Since 1994 he has beendesigning gardens, not only in the UK but also Italy,France and even Hollywood.VAL BOURNE is an award winning garden writer,photographer and lecturer. Writing for the DailyTelegraph’s gardening section and many othergardening magazines. She has also written a numberof books, including the award-winning NaturalGardener.ALEXA GOODWIN lives in Surrey, with herhusband and their three daughters. She enjoyscreating simple, delicious Indian food for her familyand friends, using locally sourced ingredients. Withher two sisters, Alexa has successfully broughtauthentic, Indian cooking to the home, through thepublication of The Three Sisters Indian Cookbooks.SALLY GREGSON has run her own nursery, MillCottage Plants, for nearly 20 years. She lecturesinternationally and has written two books – PracticalPropagation and Ornamental Vegetable Gardening.ANNIE GUILFOYLE has a degree in GardenDesign from the Middlesex University and combineslecturing with professional practice. Her work wasfeatured in BBC television’s Small Town Gardens.SUE HINGSTON is a professional florist whotrained and worked in London. She has taught atMcQueens Flower School and creates floral displaysfor various occasions including West Dean’s AppleAffair.DR. NOEL KINGSBURY is a widely publishedwriter of books on garden design and plants. He hasbuilt up a reputation for designing gardens with anaturalistic feel.CHRISTINE MCFADDEN is a much publishedand internationally respected food writer. She iswell-known for her magazine features on local foodproducers and has written on flavours for the RHSThe Garden magazine. Her books, Pepper, the Spicethat Changed the World, and The Farm Shop CookBook were both nominated for international foodmedia awards.ROSEMARY MOON has spent the last 30 yearsbased in Chichester, entertaining and amusingpeople by writing, talking and teaching aboutfood. After many years travelling, broadcasting anddemonstrating she has made West Dean a centrefor her demonstrations to encourage people to usemore local and seasonal foods.JULIET SARGEANT is a garden designer basednear Brighton with an award-winning garden onpermanent display at the RHS Garden Wisley. She isjoint author of A New Naturalism and is the Chair ofThe Society of Garden Designers.STEPHEN SMITH is a Horticulturalist and LandscapeHistorian until recently managing a number ofsquares for the Grosvenor Estate. Currently workingas a freelance consultant specialising in historiclandscapes and horticultural training.GILES THOMPSON trained as a chef under MichelBourdin at the Connaught, and was latterly ExecutiveChef at The Ritz. Before moving to Chichester hewas Head of School at Le Cordon Bleu CulinaryAcademy in Marylebone. He now runs restaurantsat the Earl of March and The Partridge, nearWest Dean.SARAH WAIN trained in Australia and then workedat the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. She and herhusband, head gardener, Jim Buckland now work atWest Dean Gardens where they have restored thekitchen garden.ROSIE YEOMANS M.Hort. is a lecturer, consultantand broadcaster and the Manager of the BBC Radio4 Gardeners’ Question Time Garden in Hampshire. In2011 she won the New Garden Media Talent of theYear Award.noel kingsbury0844 4994408 | bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk29

GLASS AND MOSAICSGLASS 30Mosaics 31Martin CheekGlassStained glass for beginnersMay 3–6LW3819 | £302 |Learn the art of stained glass as you designand create your own 25cm square glass panelin a weekend. Each process is covered – glassselection, cutting, leading, soldering, cementingand finishing.CAROLE GRAYFused glass for beginners – coastersand tilesJune 27–30LW3926 | £364 |Gain knowledge in essential techniques forshaping and decorating kiln-formed glass as youcut and assemble Bull’s Eye glass to form a glasspanel and coasters, to be fused in the kiln. Youuse pre-bought moulds to slump and exploreways of decorating with colour and texture onthis hands-on course.KATRINA BEATTIEFusing and slumping with pâte deverre glassSeptember 16–193D4073 | £396 |What is pâte de verre? The mysteries of thisancient French technique of fusing crushed glassin the kiln will be revealed. Experiment withcolouring methods, make a glossy, fully-fused,low-relief pâte de verre tile and a panel with acrystalline surface to slump into a bowl-shapedmould.KATRINA BEATTIEMaking coloured glass bowlsMay 6–104D3824 | £464 | /Work with kiln-formed glass to create a set ofpersonalised coloured glass bowls. Beginningwith techniques for cutting sheet glass in variousshapes, you will then develop your own ideasbuilding coloured glass blanks through fusing,adding decorative detail and texture. Finally, youuse moulds to ‘slump’ your work as the intricaciesof the kiln firing processes are explained.ALEX ROBINSONGlass engraving for beginners andimproversMay 10–12WE3828 | £205 | /Experiment with drawing (or lettering) onglass as beginners are introduced to thetechniques of drill and hand engraving throughdemonstrations and one-to-one teaching.Improvers work on their own projects.TRACEY SHEPPARDAn introduction to making glass beadsJuly 19–21WE3961 | £259 |Work hot glass and discover the possibilitiesof glass bead design. Use a torch flame tocreate coloured beads and learn how to applydecorative effects such as frits, canes, stringers,dots and metal leaf.BARBARA MASONStained glass – layering, colour,pattern and drawingAugust 10–16SS3996 | £714 (incl all dinners) | NEWSUMMER SCHOOL |Draw inspiration from botanical forms as youexperiment with layers of colour, light and shadeto create a finished stained glass panel. WithWest Dean Gardens as inspiration, you developdesigns and then make samples exploring thevarious techniques. Sandblasting and a varietyof fired paint techniques can be used to addgraphic line and texture that helps capture thejewel-like quality of glass.HELEN ROBINSONMaking and decorating glass beadsSeptember 23–263D4094 | £380 |Using coloured glass rods and the torch flame,learn how to make and decorate glass beads.Styles covered include colourful twisted glasscanes, ribbons and latticini, or apply dots tocreate geometric patterns and flowers.BARBARA MASONStained glass with glass paintingSeptember 26–29LW4096 | £302 |Sample each technique involved in makinga stained glass panel – from cutting glass toleading and cleaning up the finished work –then study past examples to inspire your owndesigns. Sandblasting and traditional glasspainting (which needs firing) can be included inyour design.SASHA WARDTaster days: See page 8Glass engraving – decorative letteringSeptember 27–29WE4100 | £205 | /Drawing inspiration from early manuscripts, youfocus on creating strong, well-designed lettersand experiment with ways of decorating them.TRACEY SHEPPARDIntricate surfaces – colour and texturewith kiln-formed glassOctober 4–6WE4118 | £245 |Explore the magic of creating texture and lowrelief designs in glass. On this course you willmake a range of colourful glass nuggets as youare introduced to glass cutting, slumping, kilnprocesses and fusing with confetti, frits and glassinclusions.ALEX ROBINSONHelen RobinsonPage 8Taster DaysSummer 2013For more informationplease see pages 8–1030 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 67 for accommodation costs | Short Courses May–October 2013

Book onlineand receive a5% discounton coursesFirst timebookers receive10% discountwhen bookingby phoneTutorsGLASS AND MOSAICSKATRINA BEATTIE trained in glass at Farnham andspecialises in both kiln formed techniques and glassblowing. She makes ranges of jewellery, dishes, vasesand paperweights.EMMA BIGGS set up London’s Mosaic Workshopin 1987. She has been working on a public artproject Made in England, recording the history of theceramic industry.MARTIN CHEEK trained in animation and has beenmaking mosaics since 1985. Working to commissionand exhibiting across the country, he is also anexperienced teacher.CAROLE GRAY trained in three-dimensional designat Middlesex University and works to commissionand selling work through galleries. She is a memberof the Contemporary Glass Society and the BritishSociety of Master Glass Painters.MosaicsGarden mosaics – pebbles, marble andtreasuresJune 27–30LW3927 | £344 |Using a mixture of hand cut marble, pebbles,slate and your own treasures, create mosaics ina cement mortar. Explore two setting methodsand develop design ideas to make a square anda round mosaic to take home for your garden.HILARY SHANDBenefit from instruction by two professionalmosaicists with complementary skills plus jointpresentations on colour, texture and design ofmosaics, and professional development.Mosaics – the principles of makingJuly 21–265D3972 | £480 | NEW | /Develop your skills in planning, drawing anddesigning a mosaic project. Support on creatingyour own brief, sourcing materials, ideas anddesigns, will be offered throughout the makingprocess and guidance is given on colour, textureand light.EMMA BIGGSMonochrome mosaicsJuly 27–August 2SS3976 | £641 (incl all dinners) | NEWSUMMER SCHOOL | /Create mosaic in a monochrome palette andfocus on cutting, laying style, reflectivity, scale,texture and structure. Working with a singlecolour will enhance your technical skills whileexpanding your understanding of the subtleimpact of personal expression. You workdirectly in a variety of materials and the courseincludes varied discussions about design.SONIA KINGDesigning and making mosaicsJuly 27–August 2SS3977 | £631 (incl all dinners)SUMMER SCHOOL |Start the process of making by discussing andselecting a theme, learn the planning stagesof a project and then select materials foryour mosaic. You continue to consider colour,texture and light throughout the makingprocess, using a variety of different techniques.The course includes a lecture on 20th centurymosaic design.EMMA BIGGSSONIA KING is a founding member and pastpresident of the Society of American Mosaic Artistsand is author of Mosaic Techniques & Traditions. Sheworks to commission and exhibits around the world.BARBARA MASON has been making glass beadsat The Torch since 1997. She studied with severalleading American glass bead artists and sells herwork at bead fairs.ALEX ROBINSON studied History of Art at theCourtauld Institute and Glass at Central SaintMartins. She takes commissions for architecturalpieces and sells through exhibitions.HELEN ROBINSON trained at Central Saint Martinsand has designed windows for numerous churchesand private houses. She is an Associate of the BritishSociety of Master Glass Painters.HILARY SHAND trained as a painter at BathAcademy of Art and studied marble and stonemosaics in Ravenna, Italy. She specialises in gardenwork and exhibits frequently.TRACEY SHEPPARD is a fellow of the Guild ofGlass Engravers who exhibits widely. Recent notablecommissions include a pair of engraved glass panelsin Winchester Cathedral.SASHA WARD is a stained glass artist specialisingin enamelling on glass. Since graduating from theRoyal College of Art she has completed over 50commissions for public buildings.Mosaic intensive – developing artisticexpressionJuly 21–265D3973 | £490 | /Develop new ways to think about your workand gain the knowledge to push you to the nextlevel. Subjects covered include working withtexture, scale, andamento and spacing, achievingeffects through varied cutting and laying stylesand/or mixed materials, working direct usingcement-based adhesive. You work on your ownproject with individual attention and lots ofgroup discussions and lectures.SONIA KINGMosaics for beginners and improversSeptember 13–15WE4062 | £205 | /Develop your creativity in mosaic design usingdifferent ceramic and glass tiles. You’ll learntechniques for laying, grouting and cutting tilesinto tesserae to create your own designs.MARTIN CHEEKKEYSuitable for AllIntermediateBeginnersAdvancedTracey Sheppard0844 4994408 | bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 31

Japanese WeekOctober 20–25A week of courses focusing on inspiration fromJapanese Art both traditional and contemporary.A mix of tutors who are either native to Japanor whose working practise is influenced byJapanese aesthetics. The week will include ashort cross-over session when you can workwith a different tutor and short illustrated talksby tutors on their work and Japanese culture.Sumi-e – mastering Japanese inkpaintingOctober 20–233D4158 | £314 |TAKUMASA ONO See page 18Indigo dyed shibori textilesOctober 20–244D4160 | £401 | NEW |JANICE GUNNER See page 55Basketmaking – a Japanese approachOctober 20–255D4163 | £507 | NEW |MARY BUTCHER See page 21Sashiko Furoshiki – piecing andstitching a wrapping clothOctober 20–233D4159 | £302 | NEW |MICHELE WALKER See page 51Kumihimo Japanese braid makingOctober 20–244D4161 | £390 | NEW | /JACQUI CAREY See page 55Japanese woodblock printingOctober 20–255D4164 | £480 | NEW |REBECCA SALTER See page 19Jewellery – create rhythm andmovement with simple elementsOctober 20–244D4162 | £390 | NEW | /KAYO SAITO See page 35Japanese ceramics – exploring formOctober 20–255D4165 | £518 | /SHOZO MICHIKAWA See page 4332 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 67 for accommodation costs | Short Courses May–October 2013

JEWELLERY AND ENAMELLINGENAMELLING 33JEWELLERY 33–35Carol BlackburnJewellery for complete beginners usingsilver and other materialsJune 21–23WE3916 | £205 |Make a simple silver ring which covers thetechniques of piercing, shaping, filing, hammering,soldering and finishing, then explore surfacedecoration with a second piece of jewellery.DAPHNE KRINOSDesign on the edge: jewellery aspersonal adornmentJune 23–285D3923 | £496 | /Explore a wide range of concepts applicableto personal adornment and to the narrativeobject as you create significant pieces. Workwith traditional and alternative materials – silver,copper, wire, recycled materials, found objects– and investigate the use of colour and collageas a design tool. Discover methods for selecting,integrating and assembling elements withinthis limitless range of materials as you work onpractical projects.ROBERT EBENDORFTraditional and contemporary stonesettingJune 28–July 1LW3932 | £302 | /Broaden your understanding and skills instone setting through an exploration of thetechniques used for bezel, crown, bead/grainand flush settings. You practise techniques withinexpensive stones and also learn to make somebasic tools and to use the pendant motor andburrs.PENNY DAVISPhoto-etching for jewellersJuly 7–103D3947 | £302 | NEW |Explore how to transfer images from yoursketch book to metal using photo etching. Learnhow to enhance your images in Photoshop toproduce basic images for you to apply to metal.The course will cover the basics of Photoshop,handling of acids and how to etch accuratelyonto silver and base metals.MARY ANN SIMMONSCreative silversmithing for vesselsand sculptural jewelleryJuly 27–August 2SS3978 | £631 (incl all dinners)SUMMER SCHOOL |Please see page 37 for further information.ABIGAIL BROWNMaking jewellery – an individualapproachAugust 10–16SS3997 | £631 (incl all dinners)SUMMER SCHOOL |Develop a personal vocabulary of ideas for yourjewellery making and get to grips with yourown design process whilst developing makingskills and learning new techniques relevantto your projects. The week begins with ashort, structured project and then fabricating,decorating and joining are all demonstrated ona group or one-to-one basis. The incorporationof other materials in your jewellery – exotichardwoods, shells, found objects – is encouraged.SARAH MACRAEPaper embellishment – for jewelleryAugust 23–26LW4016 | £314 |Experiment with a wide range of media tocreate colour and textures on paper. You thencreate a finished item or a piece of jewellerywith richly decorated papers of your owndesign. Techniques covered include gilding,embossing, laminating, burnishing and inlay.HELYNE JENNINGSPolymer clay jewellery – extrusionsgaloreAugust 26–293D4022 | £328 | NEW |Learn exciting ways of making polymer clayjewellery using the extruder tool. Explore themany design possibilities and ways of loadingthe extruder as you expand your personalrepertoire of shapes and colours as you cut,twist, stack, wrap and slice.CAROL BLACKBURNContemporary and traditional beadthreading and knottingAugust 30–September 1WE4031 | £215 |Learn the art of bead jewellery to a professionalstandard. After familiarisation with tools andthreading techniques, make a range of necklaceswhich may include antique and semi-preciousbeads.PENNY DAVISJewellery making for beginnersSeptember 20–22WE4084 | £205 |Make a silver band ring as a starting point andwork towards completing an individual projecton this beginners’ course.SARAH MACRAEExperimental etching and texturingfor jewellerySeptember 22–275D4092 | £480 | NEW |Bring a more experimental approach to surfacetexturing when making jewellery. You start withan introduction to traditional etching techniquesand then explore more experimental ways ofcreating a range of surfaces with both etchingand texturing processes. The focus is on makingsamples with time to complete some finishedpieces too.TIM CARSONSTUDY DAYSRegular study days in silversmithing with JohnNorgate and jewellery with Sarah Macrae takeplace throughout the year. These one-daycourses are suitable for makers of all levels.Please check our website or contact theBookings Office for dates and further details(0844 4994408).34Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 67 for accommodation costs | Short Courses May–October 2013

Book onlineand receive a5% discounton coursesFirst timebookers receive10% discountwhen bookingby phoneJapanese WeekOctober 20–25For more information please see page 32TutorsJEWELLERY AND ENAMELLINGMake hair and bridal accessoriesOctober 4–6WE4117 | £222 | NEW |Learn how to make original headdresses,tiaras and combs for your hair using vintageand recycled materials – antique brooches, silkflowers, vintage lace, old bead and chains. Arange of techniques to create individual piecesare demonstrated giving you the skillsto continue making work at home.SARAH DREWRing-linking with stones and beadsfor jewelleryOctober 10–13LW4130 | £302 |Create an individual piece of jewellery as youmaster the techniques of chain mail or ringlinking,using semi-precious stones or beads inyour design to add colour, pattern and detail.ALISON EVANSJewellery – create rhythm andmovement with simple elementsOctober 20–244D4162 | £390 | NEW | /Learn how to transform shapes and forms intoa jewellery design using repeated components.The focus is on composition, rhythm andmovement in design as you explore ideasthrough experimentation. Be inspired by WestDean Gardens – full of interesting seeds andpods at this time of year.KAYO SAITOA large selection of glass bead making and fusedglass jewellery courses can be found in theGlass section on page 30.CAROL BLACKBURN is a designer who workswith polymer clay, beads and tassels. She is an activemember of the British and American Polymer ClayGuilds and studied textiles at Manchester and theRoyal College of Art.TIM CARSON trained at the University for theCreative Arts and has taught jewellery at LondonMetropolitan University until recently. His humorous,kinetic jewellery is exhibited in Europe and the USA.PENNY DAVIS trained at Sheffield HallamUniversity and works for the trade as well asproducing her own work. She is an experiencedmaker who constructs, enamels and threads beads.SARAH DREW runs a business in Cornwall makingjewellery and fashion accessories from recycledantique brooches and beads and reclaimed flotsamand jetsam from the beach. She has had twobooks published recently – Wild Jewellery and HairAccessories.ROBERT EBENDORF is known internationallyfor his use of unusual materials and his willingnessto share his techniques and ideas with students.His work is widely held in museum and gallerycollections.ALISON EVANS is well known for her exquisitejewellery based around the techniques of chain mail.She trained at Portsmouth and exhibits her work inLondon and internationally.NORA FOK studied at Brighton Universityspecialising in plastics. She is known internationallyfor her innovative sculptural jewellery made formnylon mono-filament with work in many nationalcollections.HELYNE JENNINGS studied art at Loughboroughand the Royal College of Art. She works with paperand other materials, layering and painting to producejewellery and art which is exhibited widely.PAT JOHNSON is an artist-enameller and a writeron enamelling. She undertakes large-scale work,bowls and pictures. Commissions include murals forthe Peabody Trust.DAPHNE KRINOS trained at Middlesex in theeighties, since then she has been designing andmaking her distinctive jewellery featured in manypublications and exhibitions in the UK and abroad.Her work is in several public collections.JOAN MACKARELL is an enameller and maker ofsmallwork and jewellery. Until recently she taughtat London Metropolitan University and is a foundermember of the British Society of Enamellers.SARAH MACRAE, a studio jeweller and teacher,trained at the University of Brighton. She is theauthor of Designing and Making Jewellery and exhibitsregularly with the Designer Jewellers Group.SHEILA R MCDONALD is a graduate of GlasgowSchool of Art and the Royal College of Art. Sheworks as a freelance jeweller and enameller,undertakes commissions and exhibits widely.KAYO SAITO trained in Japan and at the RoyalCollege of Art and has won several jewellery prizes.Her work is shown in mayor European galleries andis in the Goldsmiths Company collection.JANE SHORT trained at Central and the RoyalCollege of Art and specialises in individual piecesthat combine engraving with enamel. She worksto commission and has work in many collections,including The Goldsmiths’ Company, the CraftsCouncil and the V&A Museum.MARY ANN SIMMONS was made a Freeman ofthe Goldsmiths Company in 2008 and has workin the British Museum and Goldsmiths’ Companycollections. She is a leading expert on photo-etchingin this country.CLARA VICHI makes jewellery in mixed metalsusing calligraphy and typography as her inspiration,and etching as a process. She trained at the RoyalCollege of Art.KEYSuitable for AllIntermediateBeginnersAdvancedMAKE YOUR OWN WEDDING RINGSWith this ring, I thee wed… what could bemore romantic than giving and receiving a ringthat you have made for each other. The goldrings that you’ll make on this one day course willremain with you as a symbol of your love andcommitment to one another. You can eitherre-use jewellery or metal that you may alreadyhave from a sentimental and meaningful sourceor use metal you have purchased. You are guidedby the tutor step-by-step in the processes ofcasting, wire drawing, forming, soldering, filing,finishing and polishing to produce wedding ringsthat are individual and eternally yours. Pleaseemail bookingsoffice@westdean.org.ukHallmarking and engraving on request.Kayo Saito0844 4994408 | bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 35

METALWORKINGBlacksmithing and metalworking 36SILVERSMITHING 36–37MELISSA COLEBlacksmithing andmetalworkingBlacksmithing – an introduction totechniqueMay 31–June 2WE3868 | £244 |Gain a feel for the nature and rhythm of theblacksmith’s craft as you work on small projectsor samples and become familiar with the hotforging process.PETER PARKINSONMetalwork for the gardenJune 16–215D3911 | £559 | NEW |Explore the delights and possibilities of thecraft of blacksmithing to make an object thatis functional, sculptural, decorative or all threeto enhance your garden. You learn basictechniques and processes to develop your ownproject that could be a gate, a plant support ora piece of sculpture. Bring photographs of yourgarden and any measurements you may need.PETER PARKINSONGarden sculpture in metalsAugust 3–9SS3994 | £683 (incl all dinners)SUMMER SCHOOL |Experience the complete process of making athree-dimensional object in metal incorporatingenamel. You’ll learn metalworking techniquessuch as cutting, drilling, raising and welding asyou develop ideas through sketches, modelmaking and metal choice – copper, steel oraluminium. The second day is spent with JOANMACKARELL making enamel samples using nontraditionaltechniques to explore colour, textureand pattern. After you have chosen your finaldesign you will be able to spend time in eitherarea to complete at least one finished piece.MIKE SAVAGETaster days: See page 8Basic blacksmithingAugust 30–September 1WE4035 | £244 |Become familiar with the basic skills of theblacksmith using mild steel as you develop andrealise successful objects and designs using thesetechniques.ANDREW SMITHMaking garden vessels or sculpturesin metalSeptember 27–29WE4103 | £244 |Develop your own design to make a simplevessel or sculpture in copper, steel oraluminium. A range of techniques are coveredincluding spot and mig welding, riveting, formingand colouring.MIKE SAVAGESculpture from scrap usingblacksmithing techniquesOctober 7–114D4129 | £428 |Take on your own ‘scrapheap challenge’ asyou create a satisfying sculpture from foundmetal objects assembled with blacksmithingtechniques. At the start learn basic forging andjoining processes and visit a local scrapyard.Time is then spent considering and respondingto the design possibilities of your chosen recycledpieces before you embark on a projectfor your house or garden.PETER PARKINSONCreative blacksmithing – gardensculpture projectsJuly 27–August 2SS3985 | £725 (incl all dinners) | NEWSUMMER SCHOOL |Develop ideas to make sculptural forms forthe garden, combining both traditional andcontemporary blacksmithing and joiningtechniques. You start with some simpleexercises that will allow you to experimentbefore starting your own project. Processesexplored include bending, splitting, hot cuttingand welding that can be used to produce a lightand fluid design.MELISSA COLEHammer and stake making forjewellers and silversmithsSeptember 19–22LW4081 | £339 |Learn how to form and fabricate mild steel tomake hammers and stakes to your own design.Hand techniques are taught as is the use of thepower hammer to great effect on larger crosssections of steel.ANDREW SMITHPage 8Taster DaysSummer 2013For more informationplease see pages 8–10Sculpting with forged steelOctober 24–27LW4167 | £339 |Please see page 47 for further information.ANDREW SMITHBlacksmithing BursariesThanks to support from a local trust,blacksmithing bursaries may be available forindividuals from the Chichester District, whocould not otherwise afford to join us.SilversmithingSilversmithing – developing techniquesMay 6–104D3823 | £390 | /If you have good technical and craft skills insilversmithing, jewellery or associated fieldssuch as engineering, this course providesan exceptional opportunity to extend yourrange of skills whilst working on a personalproject. Practical teaching is given in advancedconstructional techniques and decorativetreatments to assist the development of yourskills.BRIAN MARSHALLBrian ClarkeCoppersmithing – traditional FrenchdinanderieMay 24–27LW3857 | £302 | NEW |Gain a thorough understanding of thisparticularly French method of coppersmithing.You learn the techniques for forming the sheetmetal into bowls and are shown how to achievethe wonderful surface patterns and colours thatare typical of this process.BRIAN CLARKE36Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 67 for accommodation costs | Short Courses May–October 2013

TutorsMETALWORKINGGeneral silversmithing – constructingand raisingJune 9–145D3891 | £480 |Explore your ideas for making silver objectsand advance your skills on this in-depth course.Learn methods for creating and finishing formsin sheet metal using techniques such as pressforming, casting and hand forging. The coursecombines contemporary and traditionalapproaches and you are encouraged to workon individual projects.JOHN NORGATEGeneral silversmithing, with anemphasis on boxmakingJuly 19–21WE3960 | £205 |Explore the traditional silversmithing techniquesof raising, forging, sinking, box making, solderingand finishing. Advanced makers can concentrateon making hinges and joints.JOHN NORGATECreative silversmithing for vesselsand sculptural jewelleryJuly 27–August 2SS3978 | £631 (incl all dinners)SUMMER SCHOOL |On this exciting, ideas-led course, have a go atexpressing yourself as you work on individualprojects ranging from a small bowl or vaseto large, experimental jewellery. If you area beginner, learn basic techniques includingforming, soldering and annealing. For the moreexperienced, develop your skills in creating andfinishing forms in sheet metal using techniquessuch as raising, planishing, soldering and pressforming.ABIGAIL BROWNSilversmithing Summer SchoolAugust 23–307D4019 | £605 |Immerse yourself in silversmithing for a weekas you extend your skills and develop new andchallenging ideas in your work. Each silversmithworks on their own personal projects suchas bowls, boxes and spoons, receiving tuitionas required on a one-to-one basis. The tutorcovers a vast range of metalworking techniquesfor forming, fabricating, assembling, joining andfinishing – including making joints and hinges.JOHN NORGATEHand engraving on metalAugust 30–September 1WE4030 | £205 |Take the opportunity to explore the specialistfield of hand engraving. You will be introducedto a range of tools and practise variousdecorative techniques, including monograms,scrollwork, heraldic devices, piercing andcarving, as you work on individual projects.WAYNE PARROTTSilversmithing for beginners – spoonsand bowlsSeptember 6–8WE4050 | £264 |A magical journey awaits those new tosilversmithing. Learn from the tutor’sdemonstrations as you get to grips withthe basic craftsmanship of forging, blocking,planishing, soldering and annealing. Expect tocomplete a silver spoon and a small bowl.HOWARD FENNSilversmithing – developing techniquesSeptember 8–135D4058 | £480 | /Please see 4D3823 on page 36 for furtherinformation.BRIAN MARSHALLSilversmithing for beginners andintermediatesOctober 13–185D4140 | £480 | /Develop your silversmithing skills andconfidence in designing and making an object,whether you are a beginner or have someexperience. After a review of your ideas andobjectives, embark on an individual projectdesigned to embrace specific skills, includingsome machine processes, to create your piece.BRIAN MARSHALLSTUDY DAYSRegular study days in silversmithing with JohnNorgate and jewellery with Sarah Macrae takeplace throughout the year. These one-daycourses are suitable for makers of all levels.Please check our website or contact theBookings Office for dates and further details(0844 4994408).ABIGAIL BROWN studied Silversmithing andJewellery at Loughborough, graduating in 2001.She is now based in Cornwall where she teachespart-time and sells her work internationally.BRIAN CLARKE has run his own workshop inIreland since 1972, working on commissions forprivate, corporate and ecclesiastical clients. He haswon many awards and holds workshops worldwide.MELISSA COLE is an artist blacksmith with 17 years’teaching experience and has work in public andprivate collections. She creates forged metal piecesthat flow with distinct rhythm drawn from sharplyobserved natural form and works to commission,exhibiting regularly.HOWARD FENN, an award-winning silversmith,trained at London Metropolitan University. Showsinclude ‘Collect’ at the V&A, Goldsmiths’ Fair, and‘A Field of Silver’ at London’s Flow Gallery.BRIAN MARSHALL trained at the Royal College ofArt and was Principal Lecturer in Silversmithing andJewellery at London Metropolitan University. Now afreelance designer-maker working to commission.JOHN NORGATE trained at Aspreys and Sir JohnCass where he also taught for many years. In 2010he was a gold and silver award winner at Goldsmithsfor craftsmanship and design.PETER PARKINSON is an artist-blacksmith withextensive teaching experience. He studied at theRoyal College of Art and has published severalbooks including Forged Architectural Metalwork.WAYNE PARROTT, a Fellow of the Institute ofProfessional Goldsmiths, is an experienced teacherand runs an engraving workshop specialising inheraldic work.MIKE SAVAGE trained at Camberwell College ofArts and the Royal College of Art. His large-scalemetal sculptures are commissioned by architects andexhibited internationally.ANDREW SMITH, an experienced artist, craftsmanand tutor, trained at the Royal College of Art. Hehas a large portfolio of architectural commissions,from sculpture to functional metalwork.KEYSuitable for AllIntermediateBeginnersAdvanced0844 4994408 | bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk37

PHOTOGRAPHY, FILMAND ANIMATIONphotography and digital image manipulation 40–41film and animation 41A good level of computer competence isessential for all courses in this section.Photography and digital imagemanipulationCreative digital photographyMay 17–19WE3844 | £213 |Learn to exploit the potential of your digitalcamera and produce original images, as youdownload them into Adobe Photoshop andexplore the editing and enhancement facilitiesoffered.TIM SAVAGEFreelance photography for journalismMay 24–27LW3856 | £310 | /Learn the insider-tips and knowledge youneed to take photos to sell to newspapers,magazines, websites, photo libraries, and otherniche markets. Gain the skills and confidence topitch photo ideas, meet a brief, write captionsand prepare digital images for publication. Forexperienced users of digital SLR cameras andPhotoshop.ANDREW HASSONDigitally printed textile designMay 30–June 2LW3864 | £310 | NEW |Please see page 52 for further information.EMMA BURTONAn introduction to digital imagemanipulationJune 7–9WE3886 | £213 |Gain a greater understanding of thefundamentals of retouching, montage and imagemanipulation, as you work your way through themany toolbars in Adobe Photoshop to createprofessional looking images.MARK HOWARDGaining control of your DSLR cameraJuly 18–21LW3958 | £302 | /Maximise the quality of the images you captureby investigating the multitude of features ofyour digital SLR camera. The mystifying layersof technical jargon are stripped away as yourconfidence and skills are increased.TIM SAVAGEKEYSuitable for AllIntermediateBeginnersAdvancedDigital black-and-white photographytechniquesJuly 21–243D3971 | £312 | NEW | /Enthusiasts for the black and white image willlearn how to identify what makes a good subjectfor this medium and how to convert digitalimages to black and white using PhotoshopElements. Covering the basic principles forportrait and still life photography, you willlearn how to set up your digital SLR camera foroptimum results and striking images.STEPHEN WALBYPhotographing people and placesAugust 10–16SS4002 | £648 (incl all dinners)SUMMER SCHOOL |Get the most out of your camera, composingpictures through the lens rather than usingimage manipulation. Explore differenttechniques to reveal the ‘individual’ in yourportraits and to capture the essential essenceof locations. Gather insights into working with amodel and how to make the most of windowsand reflected light in your work. Investigateyour camera’s settings and understand howto produce a digital portfolio of colour and/orblack and white prints.JACQUI HURSTVisual photographyAugust 23–25WE4014 | £209 |A picture is worth a thousand words. Studywhat makes a visually striking image andinvestigate what your digital SLR and compactcamera can do to help you produce memorablepictures. Framing of images, consideration oflight, subject matter and background will beexplored both on location and in the studio.RICHARD CANNONCreative digital imaging – beyond thebasicsAugust 30–September 1WE4036 | £213 |Expand your existing knowledge of digitalphotography further and learn to use AdobePhotoshop software creatively as you study thedevelopment of images from their conceptionthrough to completion.TIM SAVAGETaster days: See page 8Creative digital coastal and landscapephotographySeptember 5–8LW4048 | £310 | NEW | /Learn how to enhance the artistic quality ofyour coastal and landscape photography as youshoot on location. Back in the studio use AdobePhotoshop software as both a correctionand creative tool. Learn about equipment,composition, lighting, settings and digital printingfor the best effects as you unlock the dynamicpotential of the technology.NEIL CRIGHTONAn introduction to digital imagemanipulationSeptember 20–22WE4086 | £213 |Please see WE3886 above for furtherinformation.MARK HOWARDPage 8Taster DaysSummer 2013For more informationplease see pages 8–1040 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 67 for accommodation costs | Short Courses May–October 2013Neil Crighton

First timebookers receive10% discountwhen bookingby phoneTutorsPHOTOGRAPHY, FILM AND ANIMATIONGardens photography – close-upsand vistasSeptember 26–29LW4098 | £310 | NEW |Learn and practice the art of producing highquality, well-composed garden images using adigital SLR or advanced compact camera. Learnabout the aesthetics of how to compose imagesin-camera and become aware of how differentlighting conditions can influence and enhanceyour images. The aim is to achieve stunningvistas and close-up images of gardens and plantswithout the need for post-image manipulation.JACQUI HURSTGaining control of your DSLR cameraOctober 17–20LW4149 | £302 | /Please see LW3958 on page 40 for furtherinformation.TIM SAVAGEAn introduction to Adobe LightroomOctober 25–27WE4172 | £205 | NEW |The creative image-editing power and imagemanagement of Adobe Lightroom is introducedin this course. Beginning with the differences offile types, the course will follow the workflow ofLightroom itself from importing photographs todetailed manipulation, enhancement and output.TIM SAVAGEUsing Photoshop creatively in surfacedecoration and designOctober 28–313D4181 | £314 |Create surface decoration or designs basedon drawings, photographs and scans oftextures and found or made objects in AdobePhotoshop. Build on your skills as you exploretechniques such as brushing, cutting, colouring,making repeat patterns and the use of filters.Your designs can then be transferred later ontofabrics, etc.ALISON MILNERFilm and animationStop-motion animationMay 31–June 2WE3865 | £217 | /Make your own animated short film usingthe frame-by-frame techniques employed bystop-motion animators such as Tim Burton andAardvark Animations. You’ll need to bring a stillsdigital camera with you.WILL BISHOP-STEPHENSFilming techniques and production– an introductionOctober 4–6WE4122 | £205 | /Learn the principles behind making a film. Thisweekend course will cover writing a treatment,making a shot list, preparing a storyboard,filming and post-production editing and sound.ANITA MAKRISWILL BISHOP-STEPHENS studied sculpture atWinchester and animation at the Royal College ofArt. He writes, directs and animates his films. Clientsinclude the NHS, CBBC and Sunday Best Records.Will is also a published author and illustrator.RICHARD CANNON is Features Photographer forThe Times. His images are noted for their originality.He is a past winner of the British Press Awards‘Feature Photographer of the Year’.NEIL CRIGHTON has over 30 years of professionalexperience in wide-ranging industrial and advertisingphotography, across 36 countries. He now combineshis passion for photography with teaching in the UK,France and Sweden.ANDREW HASSON is a professional freelancephotographer with over 25 years experience. Hisimages are used in a diverse range of nationalnewspapers and magazines including The Times andCountry Life.MARK HOWARD is a photographer working incorporate, social and commercial fields. He alsoworks in video and as a computer-generated threedimensionalmodeller and animator.JACQUI HURST specialises in photographinggardens, applied art and regional food producers.Her work has appeared in many magazines, booksand national newspapers.ANITA MAKRIS is a film director, video artistand photographer. She studied at the State FilmAcademy in Vienna, Austria. Her work is shown atinternational film festivals and galleries in London.ALISON MILNER trained in furniture design atthe Royal College of Art. She now designs a rangeof products in textiles, ceramics, book coversand furniture using photographic and computermanipulated imagery for a range of clients.TIM SAVAGE studied for a BA and MA inphotography. He manages the lens-based resourcesand technical tutors at the University for CreativeArts, Farnham. Tim runs his own photographybusiness and writes for photography magazines.STEPHEN WALBY runs a digital photography studiocovering portrait, business and event photography.He enjoys sharing his passion for photographythrough his teaching.Key to course codesAlison MilnerWE Weekend Fri eve to Sun pmLW Long weekend (Thu/Fri eve to Sun/Mon pm)CG Guitar Festival and Summer SchoolCQ Chilingirian Quartet CourseSS Visual Art & Craft Summer Schools2D 2 day course 5D 5 day course3D 3 day course 7D 7 day course4D 4 day course1D, 1F, 1W, FL, GL and TD1 day courses – times vary0844 4994408 | bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk41

POTTERY AND CERAMICSChris KeenanPOTTERY AND CERAMICSThrowing and turning for beginnersMay 24–26WE3853 | £221 |Experience throwing pots on the wheel andenjoy having one-to-one tuition on your ownwheel throughout the course as you learnthe important techniques and processes forcompleting pots.ALISON SANDEMANTall pots with surface texturesMay 27–314D3862 | £413 |Create tall elegant monolithic forms instoneware clays using slab constructionwith stoneware clays. Surfaces are enhancedwith textural detail and coloured slips to givea finish without the use of glazes. Coiling,press-moulding and other techniques are alsodemonstrated.GORDON COOKEWheel thrown lidded forms inporcelainJune 6–9LW3878 | £354 | NEW | /Explore the making of a variety of liddedforms – for a butter dish, teapot, ginger jar etc.Working with Limoges porcelain you will deviseand work on individual projects to make a groupof pots incorporating different types of lids.There may be time to develop handles, knobsand spouts too.CHRIS KEENANFigurative animal sculptures in clayJune 9–145D3890 | £544 |Please see page 46 for further information.BRENDAN HESMONDHALGHSmoke and fire – Raku making andfiring techniquesJune 16–215D3909 | £530 |Cover basic hand building techniques andthrowing on the potter’s wheel using a range ofRaku and stoneware clays. Develop your skillsand ideas with one-to-one tuition and advice.Raku pieces will be made in the first two daysthen biscuit fired ready for glazing and firingusing the exciting outdoor Raku firing methods.ALISON SANDEMANImprovisation – large clay sculptures– a personal responseJune 27–30LW3925 | £328 |Please see page 46 for further informationJON EDGARParts and pieces – throwing sculpturalforms on the wheelJuly 1–54D3938 | £413 | NEW | /Learn new ways of using the wheel by throwingclosed forms and geometric shapes. You usethe wheel as a tool for the creative investigationof shapes joining them together using slip andscoring techniques. Small parts and pieces instoneware clay can then be assembled intosculptural objects.VIRGINIA SCOTCHIEThrowing and turningJuly 5–7WE3941 | £221 |Explore working on the potter’s wheel and,whatever your level of experience, develop yourskills in making (throwing) and finishing (turning)pots. You have exclusive use of a potter’s wheelfor the course.ALISON SANDEMANA practical glazing dayJuly 211D3969 | £102 |Glaze pots you have made on an earlier potterycourse at the College, and left behind for firing.ALISON SANDEMANSculptural ceramics and painterlysurfacesJuly 27–August 2SS3980 | £683 (incl all dinners) | NEWSUMMER SCHOOL |Explore your personal responses to thelandscape of West Dean to develop sculpturalforms working with white earthenware. You usedrawings, photographs, small models and testpieces to evolve ideas for both shapes, surfacedecoration and texture. Oxide slips and colourwashes are used to create painterly surfacesthat add depth and textures to compliment thepieces created.CAROLYN GENDERSTaster days: See page 8Exploring porcelain – form and surfaceAugust 3–9SS3990 | £693 (incl all dinners)SUMMER SCHOOL | /Explore the intrinsic plastic nature of porcelainclay and develop an understanding of surfacequality and pattern as you create forms inspiredby manmade and natural surfaces. Techniquesdemonstrated include simple moulding andusing wooden formers, throwing and inventivecombinations. Impressing, piercing, mark making,using found objects, drawing in clay, stretchingand manipulation can all be incorporated intoyour own dynamic pieces of work.JACK DOHERTYPortrait heads in terracotta – a visualapproachAugust 26–293D4021 | £340 |Please see page 46 for further information.JON EDGARPage 8Taster DaysSummer 2013For more informationplease see pages 8–1042 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 67 for accommodation costs | Short Courses May–October 2013

Japanese WeekOctober 20–25TutorsPOTTERY AND CERAMICSFor more information please see page 32Louisa TaylorThrowing and turning for beginnersSeptember 20–22WE4085 | £221 | NEW |Experience working on the potter’s wheel andlearn how to prepare and work with clay. Youare shown key techniques on the first day and,with your own wheel to practice on all weekend,can then develop your own designs inspired bythe ceramic collection at West Dean.LOUISA TAYLORThrowing and turning – mugs, jugsand teapotsOctober 7–114D4128 | £422 | NEW | /Explore turned forms for mugs, jugs andteapots, as you improve your throwing skillsand learn to get the most out of the clay onyour own wheel. There will be lots of time topractise your throwing skills whilst developingforms on the wheel. You can finish your piecesby making handles and lids.ALISON SANDEMANDecorated slab vesselsOctober 11–13WE4134 | £227 | NEW |Explore a refreshing new way to make slipdecorated colourful vessels. Terracotta clayslabs are decorated flat with richly colouredslips and then turned into vessels, giving aspontaneous feel to the shapes and forms.CAROLYN GENDERSKEYSuitable for AllIntermediateBeginnersAdvancedA practical glazing and decoratingweekendOctober 18–20WE4152 | £217 | NEW |Learn to glaze and decorate pots that you haveeither made on an earlier pottery course atthe College or in your own studio. Guidance isgiven on making glazes from recipes, applicationof glazes and pigments and wax resist asdecorating mediums.ALISON SANDEMANJapanese ceramics – exploring formOctober 20–255D4165 | £518 | /Develop your own Japanese-inspired formsusing the tutor’s own methods for creatingpoetic and free-form ceramics. These includetraditional throwing and the ‘twist and cut’technique. He’ll show how he makes Oribe andShino style tea bowls, plus plates, pots and vasesusing crank and raku clays. You’ll discover the joyand freedom of expression that clay allows.SHOZO MICHIKAWARaku – making, decorating and firingtechniquesOctober 27–314D4176 | £427 |Experience the tutor’s methods for formingRaku pots – either by hand-building or bythrowing on the wheel – and try out variousways of burnishing the unfired surface usingslips, including terra sigillata. Then move on tolearning resist slip and glazing techniques onbiscuited pieces which you fire in a Raku kiln.TIM ANDREWSLife sculpting in clayOctober 27–314D4177 | £438 | NEW |Please see page 47 for further information.ANDREW BROWNAt the end of a pottery course, you may eitherleave your work to be fired and completed atthe College, book a place on a one-day glazingcourse to decorate and glaze it yourself, ortake away your pieces unfired for completionelsewhere.Key to course codesWE Weekend Fri eve to Sun pmLW Long weekend (Thu/Fri eve to Sun/Mon pm)CG Guitar Festival and Summer SchoolCQ Chilingirian Quartet CourseSS Visual Art & Craft Summer Schools2D 2 day course 5D 5 day course3D 3 day course 7D 7 day course4D 4 day course1D, 1F, 1W, FL, GL and TD1 day courses – times varyTIM ANDREWS has gained an internationalreputation for his distinctive smoke-fired andraku ceramics. He is a fellow of the Craft PottersAssociation and is a member of the Devon Guildof Craftsmen.GORDON COOKE is an experienced potter andteacher with over 30 years’ experience. His work isin many public collections worldwide. He also has aprofessional interest in landscape and planting design.JACK DOHERTY is renowned for his porcelain,thrown and slab-built with coloured clay. He is aformer chair of the Craft Potters Association and iscurrently Lead Potter at the Leach Pottery in St Ives.CAROLYN GENDERS is well known for her handbuiltsculptural forms with burnished and vitreous slipsurfaces. A fellow of the Craft Potters Associationshe is the author of Sources of Inspiration.CHRIS KEENAN learnt his skills as a potter asapprentice to Edmund de Waal, and now worksfrom his own studio in London. A member ofthe Craft Potters Association, his thrown Limogesporcelain is exhibited and sold widely.SHOZO MICHIKAWA is one of the leadingJapanese ceramicists and exhibits at Erskine, Hall& Coe, London. His inspiration comes from thenatural scenery of his country.ALISON SANDEMAN is a long-standing tutor atWest Dean. She makes functional individual piecesin stoneware, porcelain and Raku. She has a specialinterest in outdoor firing techniques and is currentlyworking with University College London on aresearch project on ancient making techniques.VIRGINIA SCOTCHIE is Head of Ceramics atthe University of South Carolina. She has receivednumerous awards for her ceramics, exhibitsworldwide and has work in many private and publiccollections.LOUISA TAYLOR studied at Bath Spa University andthe Royal College of Art. She lectures at BrightonUniversity alongside making work that sells in galleriesthroughout Europe. She is author of Ceramics: Toolsand Techniques for the Contemporary Maker.Carolyn genders0844 4994408 | bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk43

SCULPTUREKINeTIC ART 44CARVING IN STONE AND WOOD 44–45Modelling, casting and other techniques 45–47Book onlineand receive a5% discounton coursesKinetic ArtNobody rides the unicorn – a puppetshowMay 19For further information please see Events onpage 7.Carving wooden puppetsMay 19–245D3850 | £517 |Design, carve and assemble a truly uniquewooden puppet. The methods used are acombination of Chinese and European puppettechniques developed by the tutor which areversatile, fast and require a minimum of toolsor equipment. You can work intensively overthe five days to make a complete puppet or ata more leisurely pace with all the knowledge tocomplete your puppet at home.JOHN ROBERTSStop-motion animationMay 31–June 2WE3865 | £217 | /Please see page 41 for further information.WILL BISHOP-STEPHENSMaking automata and moving toysAugust 3–9SS3989 | £643 (incl all dinners)SUMMER SCHOOL |Enjoy creative play with simple mechanismsand a range of materials as you learn to designand make your own moving toys and automata.Starting with a basic moving toy you explorethe materials available, including wood, string,plastic, driftwood and other reclaimed orrecycled objects. Then inspired by a displayfrom the tutor’s collection of moving toysfrom around the world experiment, developyour ideas and see at least one of your designsthrough to completion – to be admired andplayed with at the course’s grand finale.ROBERT RACEMaking moving toys and automataSeptember 5–8LW4047 | £318 |Learn how to make a simple moving toy as apractice piece, then let inspiration take holdas you create your own item. Get to gripswith different mechanical movements andlearn simple techniques for shaping woodand working with metal and other materials.Designing skills are also discussed and, forfurther inspiration, the tutor brings a largecollection of toys.IAN MCKAYCarving in stone and woodCarving nuts, seeds and fruit inSerpentine stoneMay 19–245D3851 | £480 | NEW |Be inspired by the natural forms of seeds,nuts and fruits and the beautifully mottledPyrophyllite coloured stone. We look at thework of sculptors inspired by nature and,through using observation and small studies,you start to carve your own design. Differenttechniques are demonstrated throughout thecourse including finishing and polishing.PAULA HAUGHNEYNetsuke carving in various materialsMay 31–June 2WE3866 | £205 | /Please see page 57 for further information.PETER CLOTHIERFingers, toes and noses – stone carvingJune 14–17LW3897 | £302 | NEW |Using your own hands, feet and face as models,carve a series of studies in Maltese limestone.Carving these extremities can be challengingas stone is taken away but can’t be put back!Guidance is given on using an understanding ofanatomy and what lies beneath the skin to give astrength to your carved forms.PAULA HAUGHNEY44Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 67 for accommodation costs | Short Courses May–October 2013

SCULPTUREJo SweetingCarving in colourJuly 27–August 2SS3984 | £631 (incl all dinners)SUMMER SCHOOL |Create lively sculptures using colourfulsoapstones, alabasters and serpentine stone.Gain inspiration from West Dean Gardens andthe contents of the glasshouses as you developideas focusing on the wonderful shapes foundin natural forms. Carving technique, tools, andthe geological and art historical background ofstonecarving will be fully covered.PAULA HAUGHNEYRelief carving in stone – plant formsAugust 16–18WE4005 | £205 |Experience the process of carving a relief inlimestone, from developing ideas based onplants to hand cutting your design directly ontothe stone using traditional tools such as malletsand chisels.JO SWEETINGFlights of fancy – carving birds in stoneSeptember 1–65D4043 | £480 |Birds are a fascinating subject for translationinto stone due to their form, the texture oftheir feathers and poses. The tutor gives apresentation of how artists and other culturesdepict this subject as inspiration and then youmake a model from clay or plasticine, beforecarving a small soapstone bird as a tester piece.Then choose a larger piece of stone to workon from soft to hard and in a variety of colours,aiming to complete one piece by the end of thecourse.PAULA HAUGHNEYWoodcarving for beginnersSeptember 6–8WE4051 | £214 |Please see page 58 for further information.TED VINCENTLettering layout – drawing and spacingletterformsSeptember 19–22LW4078 | £302 | NEW |Please see page 23 for further information.GARY BREEZEKEYSuitable for AllIntermediateBeginnersAdvancedStone carving inspired by the seashoreSeptember 19–22LW4080 | £302 | NEW |Create a carving in stone inspired by sea lifeor finds from the sea shore – fossils, shells,seaweed. First you make a clay model of yourform to understand it’s curves and then transferthis to stone learning how to carve form andtexture.SIMON KEELEYLettercutting in stone and slateOctober 10–13LW4131 | £302 |Please see page 23 for further information.TOM PERKINSSculptural woodcarvingOctober 25–27WE4170 | £216 |Please see page 58 for further information.PETER CLOTHIERTo help you choose the right course,please use the categories below:Beginners Starting points. For those with little orno experience who want to go back to basics andwould like a structured introduction to a subject.Intermediate Skills development. For those whohave taken a related course or have some existingskills. The focus is on further developing and buildingof skills working towards independent practise.Advanced Creative development. For the moreexperienced who want to expand skills, developtheir own practise and are open to workingintensively to achieve their maximum potential.Suitable for all Subject focused courses thatare delivered to suit any level of experience frombeginner to advanced practitioner. A structuredstart is followed by guided independent practise.Modelling, casting and othertechniquesBronze casting – including waxsculptingMay 12–197D3835 | £750 |Create your own cast bronze sculpture onthis intensive course as you experience all theprocesses involved. You first produce a small(no bigger than 150mm) wax sculpture forcasting. Learn about the qualities of waxes,gain skills with tools and look at finishingtechniques. The construction of the waxpouring system is followed by a silicone mouldmakingdemonstration. The lost wax castingprocess is explained and you will then be givena grounding in bronze-casting processes andshould achieve at least one small completedpiece. After a day spent bronze casting, youremove castings and chase, patinate, polish andfinish your work.SHANE WHITEHEADSculptural animal forms in willowMay 16–19LW3838 | £335 | /Please see page 21 for further information.JACKIE BINNS0844 4994408 | bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 45

SCULPTUREKINeTIC ART 44CARVING IN STONE AND WOOD 44–45Modelling, casting and other techniques 45–47First timebookers receive10% discountwhen bookingby phoneFigurative animal sculptures in clayJune 9–145D3890 | £544 |Make a vibrant, life-like animal sculpture: chooseyour subject from a large-scale animal head, agroup of animals or an animal in motion. Thecourse focuses predominantly on techniqueas you learn how to make maquettes, usearmatures, work with slabs to hand-build hollowclay forms and to treat the clay surface usingslips, stains and oxides. Clay and firing are alsocovered.BRENDAN HESMONDHALGHImprovisation – large clay sculptures– a personal responseJune 27–30LW3925 | £328 |Learn a little-known clay-working techniquethat allows a free approach to making largescale sculptures. Forms are developed andbuilt without using an armature to maintainthe immediacy of original work. Working in anabstract way, figurative or other compositionsmay emerge as you complete one or twosculptures.JON EDGARSculptural willow for the gardenJuly 1–32D3937 | £205 | NEW | /Please see page 21 for further information.DOMINIC PARRETTEEnamelled sculpture for the gardenAugust 3–9SS3988 | £641 (incl all dinners)SUMMER SCHOOL |Please see page 33 for further information.JOAN MACKARELLGarden sculpture in metalsAugust 3–9SS3994 | £683 (incl all dinners)SUMMER SCHOOL |Please see page 36 for further information.MIKE SAVAGESculpting the figure – exploring theboundariesAugust 10–16SS3998 | £668 | NEW |Capture the spirit of the female form in clay.Learn to hone your armature building skillsand the use of clay, tools and techniques todevelop your own interpretation of the femalefigure. Exercises and techniques in ‘un-blockingcreativity’ are part of the course. Finished workcan be left for firing at a later date.IAN EDWARDSKEYSuitable for AllIntermediateBeginnersAdvancedPortraying expressions – characterstudies in clayAugust 23–26LW4015 | £323 | NEW |Explore what happens to the face whenwe express happiness, anger, frustration orpain. Using the series of character studies byMesserschmidt as a starting point, build a headin clay looking at how each expression affectsdifferent facial features.JOHN BLAKELEYPortrait heads in terracotta – a visualapproachAugust 26–293D4021 | £340 |Create a life-sized portrait head and aimto capture the sitter’s essence. Sensitiveobservation will inform your clay modellingthrough a whole day, with two models beingused. You then hollow out your second portraithead for firing and receive advice on mountingand finishing techniques.JON EDGARShort Course BursariesBursaries are now available forundergraduates and recent graduatesof creative subjects who would nototherwise be able to join us. Pleaseeither download a form from ourwebsite or contact Alison Baxterfor further information:alison.baxter@westdean.org.uk01243 818262.‘The course has influenced the way I see TextilesDesign, a subject I am passionate about andopened my eyes to a variety of processes andtechniques… and provided a great opportunityto learn directly from a successful textile artist.’Thanks to a very generous donation West Deancan now offer a number of Textile Short Coursebursaries. These bursaries are available to helpundergraduate students.Generous scholarships are available to assistmusic students and young professionals toattend the Chilingirian Quartet Summer Schooland The International Classical Guitar Festivaland Summer School.‘The chance to learn these techniques first handfrom such a generous and skilled teacher wasinvaluable, offering insights and personal tips thatcould not be found in a book or on the internet. Thecourse has already had a direct impact on my work.’Thanks to support from a local trust,blacksmithing bursaries may be available forindividuals from the Chichester District, whocould not otherwise afford to join us.‘I learnt so much on this course and gained theconfidence to move forward with my own work.I know this course will move me in the right directionfor my final year exhibition next June.’46 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 67 for accommodation costs | Short Courses May–October 2013

Cathy MilesPage 8Taster DaysSummer 2013For more informationplease see pages 8–10TutorsSCULPTUREWire sculpture with found materialsSeptember 15–183D4070 | £314 | NEW |Create your own small metal sculpture usingiron wire and found materials. Techniquesinclude drawing in wire using pliers andsoldering. You’ll start with set projects whiletechniques are demonstrated and then progresson to your own work.CATHY MILESMaking garden vessels or sculpturesin metalSeptember 27–29WE4103 | £244 |Please see page 36 for further information.MIKE SAVAGESculpture from scrap usingblacksmithing techniquesOctober 7–114D4129 | £428 |Please see page 36 for further information.PETER PARKINSONAn introduction to sculpture – addingand taking awayOctober 18–20WE4150 | £222 |A practical introduction to sculptural formwhich explores ‘building up’ (modelling wax/clay) and ‘taking away’ (carving clay/introducingsoft stone). You create considered work withbalance and energy. Discussion is diverse andsupportive of continued exploration.JON EDGARJOHN BLAKELEY is a classically trained sculptorand has worked in the film industry for 25 years,alongside private and public commissions, includingwork for Madame Tussauds.ANDREW BROWN studied Fine Art at Edinburghspecialising in sculpture. He has won a numberof prestigious awards including sculpture prizes atthe Royal Scottish Academy and Royal GlasgowInstitute’s annual exhibitions.JON EDGAR trained at The Frink School and haswork in collections in the UK and abroad. His workincludes closely-observed terracotta portraits andorganic, abstract, direct carvings.IAN EDWARDS is a sculptor in clay and woodof figures and animals. Following a traditionalapprenticeship in woodcarving, he now runs asuccessful studio and exhibits work worldwide.PAULA HAUGHNEY is a full-time sculptor based inLondon. She recently carved four stone animals forChichester Nursery and Children’s Centre and theCompass Rose for Fairland Park in Haringey.BRENDAN HESMONDHALGH, an animal andfigurative sculptor in clay, trained at Edinburgh ArtSchool. He aims to encapsulate the real essence ofsubjects through personal experiences.SIMON KEELEY trained as a stonemason, and in2003 completed an Art in Architecture MA. He haswon many prestigious commissions and has work inWestminster Abbey.IAN MCKAY graduated in 3D design fromBuckinghamshire Chilterns University College andspecialises in mechanical toys. Recent commissionsinclude a large piece for Hove Museum.CATHY MILES is a metalsmith who uses wireand found materials to depict creatures and otherobjects from the everyday. She has written a bookon wire sculpture that was published in 2009.ROBERT RACE, an established maker of automataand simple wooden toys, is an active member of theBritish Toymakers Guild. He exhibits his work widely.JOHN ROBERTS, a master puppeteer, founded theleading touring puppet troupe ‘Puppetcraft’ in 1990.He has run woodcarving courses for over 30 yearsteaching freehand carving learnt in China.ANDREW SMITH, an experienced artist, craftsmanand tutor, trained at the Royal College of Art. Hehas a large portfolio of architectural commissions,from sculpture to functional metalwork.JO SWEETING is a sculptor and letter carver andis part of the Skelton Workshops group in Ditchling.She trained in Fine Art at Leeds and Sheffield andnow teaches, exhibits and works to commission.SHANE WHITEHEAD manages a bronze foundry inDorset whilst sculpting his own work in bronze. Heoriginally worked in graphic design where his interestin ornament was fostered.Sculpting with forged steelOctober 24–27LW4167 | £339 |Explore steel’s potential for sculptural form asyou exploit its unique qualities on this dynamicworkshop. Fabrication and forging skills –underpinned by historical references – are taughtin a way designed to enable you to capture asense of rhythm and presence in your projects.ANDREW SMITHLife sculpting in clayOctober 27–314D4177 | £438 | NEW |Learn the challenges of working from a lifemodel to produce a one third life size standingfigure in clay. You are shown how to preparea basic armature and how to carefully controlyour clay whilst looking at anatomy, form andsurface as you build your sculpture. The figure isthen hollowed out ready for firing.ANDREW BROWN0844 4994408 | bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk47

VISUAL ART & CRAFT 2013West Dean’s Summer Schools are a creativeand social highlight of the year.At the height of the summer West Dean’slocation offers the perfect location toimmerse yourself in a subject as well as theoccasion to relax with tutors and studentsexchanging ideas, insights and experiences.These longer courses offer the chance toexplore in depth a diverse range of creativeapproaches with a programmed swap-oversession in another art or craft inspiringnew ways of approaching your own area.This year there are four tutors new toour Summer School programme and 15new courses alongside popular repeats tochoose from.An inspiring place, inspiring tutors andstudents – an inspiring time!THE SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMMEThe special features of the programmeinclude:• Short illustrated talks by tutors on theirwork (open to all)• A programmed swap-over session toanother course of your choice• Displays of tutors’ work• An afternoon of organised visits to localart venues• A programmed yoga session• An optional evening at the ChichesterFestival Theatre (which must be prebooked),and a themed film show• A special party dinner on the last eveningwith entertainment and music• Workshop displays of students’ work andinformal end-of-course group reviews.THE SUMMER SCHOOL COURSES• The following pages provide an indexto all the courses offered in the SummerSchool in Visual Art and Craft this year.• The page numbers refer you to thedescription of each individual course,listed by subject.The Summer School courses begin withlunch on Saturday and end at 3pm thefollowing Friday. Full details are either senton receipt of postal bookings or shouldbe downloaded from our website. Tuition,lunch and dinner are covered in the nonresidentialcourse fee.WEEK 1 | JULY 27–AUGUST 2Monochrome mosaicsSS3976 | £641 | NEW | /SONIA KING See page 31Designing and making mosaicsSS3977 | £631 |EMMA BIGGS See page 31Creative silversmithing for vesselsand sculptural jewellerySS3978 | £631 |ABIGAIL BROWN See page 37Greenwood spoon and bowl makingSS3979 | £656 | NEW |NIC WEBB See page 58Sculptural ceramics and painterlysurfacesSS3980 | £683 | NEW |CAROLYN GENDERS See page 42ian edwards48Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 67 for accommodation costs | Short Courses May–October 2013

TEXTILESSewing, embroidery and accessories 50–51leatherwork 51ART TEXTILES 51–53Constructed and woven textiles 54–55Sewing, embroidery andaccessoriesFurther sewing skills with yourmachineMay 3–5WE3818 | £233 | NEW |Build on basic sewing skills and learn someadditional techniques in this productive and funweekend. Whilst making a piped cushion witha buttonhole or zip closure and a fabulous frillypinny or butchers-style apron, try your handat gathering, sewing curved seams and simpleappliqué to build up your sewing repertoirewith your sewing machine.GINNY FARQUHAR AND ALICE BUTCHERDeparting from the surface– exploring three-dimensional stitchesMay 10–13LW3830 | £312 | NEW |Hand embroiderers who are interested inexploring the potential of working awayfrom fabric bases will enjoy this experimentalapproach. Working on and around stones orother hand held objects, you will investigatestitches that depart from the surface andoccupy the third-dimension, creating textureand surface interest. A range of samples and anindividual piece of work will result.JAMES HUNTINGObjects of curiosity – making,patching, stitching and darningMay 17–19WE3843 | £205 |Respond to the charm of vintage or foundfabrics, threads, trimmings or other mementosas you upcycle them imaginatively, embellishingwith simple embroidery and knitting stitches.Transform them into jewellery, decoration forclothing or quirky objects.JULIE ARKELLBeadwork for jewellery – creatingspiralsMay 24–27LW4182 | £302 | /A variety of spiralling beadwork stitches andstructures are introduced, suitable for makingpieces of jewellery. After sampling techniquesincluding spiral staircase, Dutch and peyotespirals and netting spirals, you will produce acouple of necklaces or bracelets of your owndesign, using gloriously coloured glass seedbeads.LIZ THORNTONKEYSuitable for AllIntermediateBeginnersAdvancedEmily Jo GibbsPage 8Taster DaysSummer 2013xx For more informationxx please see pages 8–10xxAppliqué and drawing with stitchJune 6–9LW3879 | £302 | NEW | /In this fun weekend you will grasp a quick andeffective method for making machine appliquédimages. Combine free machine drawing in stitchfor plenty of individuality and personality. Youwill learn all the techniques you need to extendyour sewing skills and make a simple small quilt.JANET CLAREContemporary needlelace andstumpwork embroideryJune 28–30WE3928 | £205 | /Learn how traditional hand embroidery andmachined ‘free’ embroidery can combine tocreate an original design in stumpwork. Usingyour own inspiration you will explore differentapproaches and interpretations workingtowards an end product, such as jewellery ora covered box.FLEUR OAKESDressmaking for beginnersJune 30–July 33D3935 | £302 |Make a dress or simple outfit that fits perfectly.All aspects of dressmaking, from understandingand adjusting commercial patterns to cuttingfabric and construction methods are covered.Achieve a professional finish and gain theskills and confidence to embark on otherdressmaking projects.MARIA PULLEYHandmade tailored lampshadesJuly 14–173D3953 | £302 |If you can’t find the perfect lampshade for yourroom, this course offers you the chance to learnthe traditional craft skills required to design andmake your own individual and stylish shades.Topics include how to stretch fabrics over aframe, make the cover, insert a balloon liningand add a bias trim.RUTH DE FRAGA GOMESMaking paper fabric – recycled andstitchedAugust 23–25WE4012 | £211 | NEW |Explore ways of creating an illusion of ‘fabric’from interwoven free machine stitch andcreatively recycled papers. You will learnhow to deconstruct a range of paper types toreconstruct a variety of patterns, stitched andmanipulated into three-dimensional shapes orunique brooches, and embellish with sequinsand beads.JILL FLOWERVintage-inspired trimmings formillinery and textilesAugust 27–303D4027 | £317 | NEW |Learn a variety of millinery techniques usingvintage trimmings which can be applied notonly to hats but to other items such as textiles,jewellery, dressmaking and soft furnishings. Therange of materials used include ribbons, feather,silk, felt and straw.SARAH CANTPerfect dress, perfect fit – patterncutting and dressmakingSeptember 1–65D4041 | £484 | NEW |On this course you will learn the basics ofpattern cutting to create a dress pattern thatis a perfect fit. The shape will be based on aflattering 50s style ‘fit and flare’ design, withopportunity to customise the dress to yourown taste with different sleeve, length andfabric options. You will construct the dressunder expert guidance to achieve a professionalfinish. Some previous dressmaking experienceis required.MARIA PULLEYMaking pictures in free machineembroiderySeptember 6–8WE4053 | £205 |Develop embroidery skills using the sewingmachine whilst making a picture or stitchedpiece. Working from your own referencematerial, you will explore the numeroustechniques and textures that can be createdwith colour, threads and stitch.LINDA MILLERSarah Cant50 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 67 for accommodation costs | Short Courses May–October 2013

Marilyn PhippsJapanese WeekOctober 20–25For more information please see page 32TEXTILESHand stitched fabric picturesSeptember 13–16LW4063 | £302 |Explore ways of combining ideas, materialsand techniques intuitively. Work directly withfabrics and found objects as you piece togethera composition using simple hand-sewing andshape-cutting methods.JANET BOLTONMaking silk purses with bespoke metalframesSeptember 27–30LW4105 | £333 | NEW |Discover a wealth of techniques to createunique decorative silk purses with delicate metalframes or handles. You will make your pursefrom start to finish, including basic metalworkfor the frame and various construction methodsfor making rounded shapes, ridged box shapesor soft sided bags to decorate with silk paints,layering and embroidery.EMILY JO GIBBSHand embroidery – crewelworktechniquesSeptember 30–October 44D4109 | £390 | NEW |Learn traditional crewelwork embroidery whileworking a simple naturalistic motif of your ownchoice. All aspects are covered from analysisof the design, colour and shades for selectingembroidery wools, to preparing frames,mastering stitching techniques and how totackle larger scale projects.SHELLEY COXChunky beadwork necklacesOctober 1–43D4113 | £302 |Be inspired by the tutor’s innovative and livelyapproach to beadwork as you learn to createa colourful beaded necklace. Using an Africanbead weave to make a chunky tube, you willcombine various sizes of seed and accent beadsto create texture and pattern.MARILYN PHIPPSMake hair and bridal accessoriesOctober 4–6WE4117 | £222 | NEW |Please see page 35 for further information.SARAH DREWSashiko Furoshiki – piecing andstitching a wrapping clothOctober 20–233D4159 | £302 | NEW |On this course you will focus on makingJapanese Furoshiki (square shaped pieces ofcloth used for carrying things). Inspired bythe gift-wrapping culture of Japan and thesashiko method used for stitching pieces ofcloth together, you will make hand-sewncompositions that explore a wide range ofdesigns and materials, including reused textiles.A spontaneous and individual approach will beencouraged.MICHELE WALKERTextile Bursary FundThanks to a very generous donation WestDean can now offer Textile Short Coursebursaries. These bursaries are available tohelp undergraduate students who would nototherwise be able to join us.To apply for a bursary please emailalison.baxter@westdean.org.uk with someimages of your work and an outline of what youhope to gain by attending a textile short course.LeatherworkSoft leather bags and accessoriesOctober 11–13WE4135 | £233 |Learn to sew leather by machine and hand,explore surface decoration techniques includingembroidery, appliqué, foiling and studwork formaking purses, belts or panels to incorporateinto bags or fashion garments.KATHERINE POGSONArt textilesShimmer and shine – experimentaltextile surfacesMay 19–223D3847 | £305 | NEW |Explore making experimental jewel-colouredsurfaces to create shimmering textile surfaces.Create lacy shapes with free machineembroidery into colourful recycled papersbacked by water-soluble fabrics. These willbe combined with manipulated, coloured andshaped metals (shim and aluminium cans) tomake textile art or turn into boxes.KIM THITTICHAIBlock printing patterned wallpaperMay 23–26LW3852 | £302 | NEW |Explore the tutor’s accessible methods forcreating repeat-pattern designs for printingon paper for interior uses. By following a fewsimple guidelines on what makes a successfulpattern, you will be encouraged to make anobservational plant drawing on which to baseyour original design – either naturalistic orabstract. This is worked into a repeat, beforecutting into a lino block. Patterns will be printedon short lengths of lining paper using easilysourced emulsion paints.HUGH DUNFORD WOODHugh Dunford Wood0844 4994408 | bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk51

TEXTILESSewing, embroidery and accessories 50–51leatherwork 51ART TEXTILES 51–53Constructed and woven textiles 54–55Art textiles in mixed media and freestitchMay 24–27LW3855 | £325 |Combine a range of exciting mixed mediatechniques to make textile-based images in acontemporary style. Experiment with collage,mixed media painting, experimental appliqué,print and free-style machine and hand stitchingto build up dynamic surfaces for interior orfashion textiles.ROSALIND DAVISFusion and transformation – a textileworkshopMay 27–314D3860 | £422 | NEW | /Please see page 25 for further information.MICHAEL BRENNAND-WOOD ANDPHILIP SANDERSONDigitally printed textile designMay 30–June 2LW3864 | £310 | NEW |Digitally printed textiles have become populardue to developments in technology. Gain aninsight into how to use Adobe Photoshop tocreate fabric designs based on photographs.Starting with taking suitable photographs,you will use these to work on exercises usingPhotoshop to explore the design process. Youwill leave with a CD of your design ready tosend off for printing on fabric.EMMA BURTONArchitectural textures in machinestitched textilesJune 2–53D3871 | £308 |Create stitched pictures inspired byarchitecture. Working from images of buildings,develop designs as you piece, patch andlayer fabrics and then work into them using acombination of machine embroidery, hot airtools and textured paint effects.WENDY DOLANPrint, paint and collage with fabricJuly 12–14WE3948 | £219 | NEW |Explore fabric as a surface with print, collageand layering techniques. Using dyes, paints andprinting inks you are introduced to a rangeof processes and are then encouraged toexperiment to develop your own work inspiredby West Dean Gardens.JO DIXONKEYSuitable for AllIntermediateBeginnersAdvancedThe emotion of stitch – exploring handembroideryJuly 27–August 2SS3982 | £667 (incl all dinners)SUMMER SCHOOL |Learn to use hand embroidery stitches freelyto interpret ideas using needle and thread. Asession making a dictionary of marks on paperinforms your approach, as you learn to makegestural marks and textures using a variety ofcloth surfaces and threads. Three-dimensionalstitching, attaching non-traditional materials tofabric grounds, and the use of an embellisher toblend fabrics for atmosphere can all be exploredin your work.JAMES HUNTINGTaster days: See page 8Exploring rhythm and repetitionin textilesAugust 3–9SS3987 | £631 | NEW | /Inject a new spark into your textile practice andcreative development by exploring the notionsof rhythm and repetition through working ona recurrent theme, repeat pattern multiplesor flow within your work. Whilst drawingon your own source material, you will workthrough a series of stimulating drawing, printand stitch-based exercises to develop a deeperunderstanding of your textile practice.DIONNE SWIFTPage 8Taster DaysSummer 2013For more informationplease see pages 8–10Tracing shadows and mark makingin textilesAugust 10–16SS4000 | £645 (incl all dinners) | NEWSUMMER SCHOOL |Explore transparency and the use of layereddyes and paints to create new surfaces forstitch. Develop your own visual narrativeinspired by found materials and papers, withpainting, dyeing, and sun or shadow prints fromfound and plant materials gathered aroundWest Dean. Stitch can be explored to give adrawn element, or as a method of layering orpiecing. You will be encouraged to take risksand be inventive as you progress with individualprojects, with one-to-one guidance from thetutor.CAS HOLMESTextile translations – nuno felt withstitch and mixed mediaAugust 26–304D4023 | £390 |Create an original artwork in felt inspired by thedynamic rhythms in nature and exploiting thefull repertoire of creative techniques available tothe nuno felt maker. Starting with photographicprints of abstract images or close-ups, you findyour own ways of translating these into felt.Tuition covers colour blending, use of pre-felts,laminating and cutwork, collage, print and stitchtechniques. You will be encouraged to thinkinnovatively.LIZ CLAY52 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 67 for accommodation costs | Short Courses May–October 2013Dionne Swift

First timebookers receive10% discountwhen bookingby phoneTEXTILESSilk painting and patterning – inspiredby natureSeptember 3–63D4045 | £318 | NEW |Working with steam-fixed silk dyes, you willexplore the many methods of creating textures,layers of colour and patterns on various silkfabrics of your choice. You will learn how toapply dyes and resists directly, including someShibori wrapping techniques, to reflect andinterpret surface patterns and colours found innature.MANDY SOUTHANPainted and printed art textiles– exploring ideasOctober 6–104D4124 | £422 |Explore your ideas for art textiles byexperimenting with painting and screenprintingto develop a personal vocabulary working withcloth, mark and colour. Examples of varioussurface treatments are shown and explained,including open-screen work, photo stenciland heat transfer, allowing you to choose anindividual approach.CAROLE WALLERCas HolmesRust dyeing and composition in sewntextilesSeptember 22–264D4089 | £396 | NEW |Learn how to produce a range of distinctivelypatterned fabrics through printing, tying, fabricmanipulation and the tutor’s innovative rustdyeing techniques, on a range of fabrics. Whileresponding to the fabrics produced, you willcreate intuitive compositions from the fabricsto combine with hand stitch and free machineembroidery.JO BUDDPersonal journals – sourcing directinspiration for textilesSeptember 26–29LW4097 | £308 |Explore ways of creating and exploiting yourjournals and sketchbooks as a starting point formixed-media, textile-based projects or threedimensionaldesigns. Using unconventionaldrawing techniques, collage and photography,capture and develop ideas from your immediateenvironment.CAS HOLMESJapanese-style batikOctober 7–103D4083 | £314 | /This course offers a unique opportunity toexplore Japanese batik and learn techniquesincluding brushed colour, shading and stencilwaxing. You will work on a Japanese theme witha well-travelled tutor with technical expertiseand a deep understanding of this art form fromfirst-hand experience.NOEL DYRENFORTHStitch, three-dimensional lineand structureOctober 13–174D4139 | £422 | /Using a personal collection of materials withlinear quality, develop an individual vocabularyof three-dimensional line. This provides theessential components of this challengingworkshop to be used in an exploration of stitch,depth, translucency, illusion and structure.Critique and discussion of your ideas andpersonal research play a key role, leading tooriginal solutions and generation of ideas forindividual work.MICHAEL BRENNAND-WOODIndigo dyed shibori textilesOctober 20–244D4160 | £401 | NEW |Indigo is a magical colour. When it is combinedwith Japanese Shibori techniques the resultingfabrics can be spectacular. After setting up anindigo dye vat, techniques for making stitched,tied, clamped and wrapped Shibori are covered.Once these techniques are grasped, you willwork individually to create your own uniquepieces of hand-dyed fabrics or textile art withthese methods.JANICE GUNNERJapanese WeekOctober 20–25For more information please see page 32Connecting design to stitch – ideassketchbookOctober 25–28LW4173 | £310 | NEW |Working to a personal theme, the principles ofdesign – line, shape, pattern, texture, colour andvalue – will be combined in collage compositionsto create a chunky, handmade sketchbook ofideas. Exciting new exercises with painted paperand fabric will fill this book and include stitchedpages and heat transferred images, to becomean essential personal reference. One mixedmedia composition will be developed into alarger fabric and stitch sample.SANDRA MEECHFelt making – techniques and ideasOctober 27–314D4175 | £390 |Develop your technical skills and explorethe unique qualities of felt making in acontemporary context. Work creatively withthese techniques to translate your own ideasand designs for textile art, interior or fashionbasedwork with guidance from the tutor. Skillsdemonstrated include making flat felt, shapedfelt and seamless hollow structures, balls andcords.HEATHER BELCHERUsing Photoshop creatively in surfacedecoration and designOctober 28–313D4181 | £314 |Please see page 41 for further information.ALISON MILNEREmma Burton0844 4994408 | bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 53

TEXTILESSewing, embroidery and accessories 50–51leatherwork 51ART TEXTILES 51–53Constructed and woven textiles 54–55Alison EllenFelt making – for beginnersJuly 19–21WE3959 | £205 | NEW |Explore the magical and ancient process ofmaking your own felted cloth from merinowool fibres. By learning how to blend beautifulcolours, create textures and make patterns in acollection of felt samples, you will be inspired toexplore the medium fully.HEATHER BELCHERTaster days: See page 8Crochet – beyond the basics exploringstitches and techniquesJuly 21–243D3970 | £302 |Tackle more complicated crochet stitches andstructures including shaping, changing colours,simple lace stitches and working in the roundto create ‘granny’ squares. You will learn allabout finishing and sewing up and have theopportunity to try out hairpin crochet.CLAIRE MONTGOMERIELiz ClayConstructed and woventextilesHand spinning and plying techniquesMay 10–12WE3827 | £205 |Spin various types of fleece, mohair and silkfilament in small quantities, learning aboutfibre preparation, the characteristics of variousfleeces and the use of a spinning wheel. Fancy ormultiple plying techniques using pre-colouredfleece or natural colours are also explored.PENNY WALSHPage 8Taster DaysSummer 2013For more informationplease see pages 8–10To help you choose the right course,please use the categories below:Beginners Starting points. For those with little orno experience who want to go back to basics andwould like a structured introduction to a subject.Intermediate Skills development. For those whohave taken a related course or have some existingskills. The focus is on further developing and buildingof skills working towards independent practise.Advanced Creative development. For the moreexperienced who want to expand skills, developtheir own practise and are open to workingintensively to achieve their maximum potential.Suitable for all Subject focused courses thatare delivered to suit any level of experience frombeginner to advanced practitioner. A structuredstart is followed by guided independent practise.Natural dyeing using common plantsJune 21–23WE3914 | £222 |Learn about dyeing with ecologically sound, lowimpact sources of colour from plants and simplehousehold ingredients. Historic recipes will beused to obtain brilliant colours, using techniquesthat ensure they are light and wash fast. Woad,Madder, Feverfew and Saffron are among thedye plants used to colour samples of wool, silkand linen, and there will be an opportunityto gather suitable plants from West DeanGardens.PENNY WALSHTapestry weaving – the basicsJune 21–23WE3918 | £215 |Learn about the process of flat woven tapestry,while taking inspiration from a favourite image.After warping up a small frame loom, you willgrasp the basic principles of weaving usingdifferent yarns, blending and combining colourto create shapes and lines.PHILIP SANDERSONTraditional upholstery techniquesJuly 14–195D3955 | £480 | /Please see page 58 for further information.RICHARD RICARDOKEYSuitable for AllIntermediateBeginnersAdvancedAn exploration of tapestry weavingAugust 3–9SS3992 | £631 (incl all dinners)SUMMER SCHOOL | /Develop a clear understanding of the basicstructure and materials used in the complexart of woven tapestry. The course coversthe introductory techniques as well as morecomplex structures including circles, the use ofsupplementary warps and textured tapestry.You will make a selection of finished wovensamples and are also encouraged to findindividual ways of producing woven tapestry.CARON PENNEYExperimental tapestry weavingAugust 30–September 1WE4033 | £215 | NEW | /The basic principles of tapestry weaving on asmall frame are introduced before progressingto techniques such as knotting, tufting,supplementary-warps and wrapping to give anextra dimension to the surface of the work.PHILIP SANDERSONCreative knitting – building shapes forwearables and throwsSeptember 19–22LW4079 | £302 | NEW |If you have acquired basic hand knitting skillsand would like to gain confidence to exploreand experiment to design your own pieces,this course will show you the way. Throughknitting creatively and learning new stitchesand methods, you will discover how to playwith stitches and shaping to alter the resultingknitted fabric.ALISON ELLEN54 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 67 for accommodation costs | Short Courses May–October 2013

TutorsTEXTILESHugh Dunford WoodROSALIND DAVIS is a mixed media artist usingpaint, print and stitch, alongside her work as acurator and award-winning blogger. She trained atChelsea and the RCA in textiles and fashion. In2012-13 her work was displayed in ‘Material Matters’at the Courtauld Institute.RUTH DE FRAGA GOMES has developed herbusiness making unique tailored lampshades overthe past 10 years. Influenced by current interior orfashion trends, her striking lampshades have featuredin many publications.JO DIXON is a textile artist who studied atWinchester School of Art. She works in mixedmedia, drawing inspiration from travels in India andAfrica and the natural world.WENDY DOLAN is an experienced textile artist,tutor and lecturer specialising in freehand machineembroidery. She has made commissions for AshridgeCollege and the Royal Caribbean International.HUGH DUNFORD WOOD trained at RuskinSchool of Fine Art. He is an artist and printerextraordinaire – on fabric, paper and as wallpaper.He learnt his wallpaper technique following the Artsand Crafts tradition as an apprentice of Peggy Angusin the 1970s.NOEL DYRENFORTH pioneered batik in theUK. He is in demand as an exhibitor and teacherworldwide. He is author of Batik – Modern Conceptsand Techniques.ALISON ELLEN has run her own business designingand making innovative hand-knitted items for over20 years. She has a special interest in structure andusing stitches to shape knitted fabric. She is also anexperienced teacher and author of three books.JILL FLOWER is a stitched textile artist. Herexperimental embroideries are formed from salvagedpapers. Jill is a member of the Society of Designer-Craftsman and author of articles on stitch.After completing her BA at Wolverhampton,EMILY JO GIBBS set up her handbag businessin 1993 and quickly established an internationalreputation. Her work is held in many permanentcollections including the V&A and Crafts Council.JANICE GUNNER is a stitched textile artist,international teacher and author of Shibori for TextileArtists. Her work explores the marks made on clothusing dye, print and stitch in piecing, collage andquilting.LUCINDA GUY is a knitwear designer maker andauthor of seven knitting and crochet books. Shecombines her love of folk art and traditional knittingand crochet techniques with sustainable wool andcontributes to various knitting magazines in the UKand America.CAS HOLMES trained in Fine Art at University forCreative Arts before specialising in her innovativework with found materials. Her book The FoundObject in Textile Art (2010) reflects her work andteaching. In 2012 she was a guest exhibitor atKnitting and Stitching Show.JAMES HUNTING studied textiles at GoldsmithsCollege before working as a freelance embroidererfor the couture fashion industry. In 2006 he was anominated Embroiderers’ Guild Scholar and nowworks as an artist and tutor in embroidery.SANDRA MEECH trained as a graphic designer andnow works as a stitched textile artist, internationalteacher and author of several books including,Contemporary Quilts and Connecting Art to Stitch.LINDA MILLER is a textile artist and machineembroiderer who trained at Winchester School ofArt. She teaches and exhibits regularly throughoutthe UK. Her book Creative Machine Embroidery waspublished in 2011.CLAIRE MONTGOMERIE studied at MiddlesexUniversity and the Royal College of Art. She usesher innovative knitting skills to sample for knitwearcompanies, and make her own accessories collection.FLEUR OAKES is a graduate in Fashion Textilesfrom Middlesex University. She now runs her ownbusiness making bespoke corsetry and textiles usingmany old embroidery techniques. She sells much ofher work via her Etsy shop ‘The Glass Pingle’.CARON PENNEY, a tapestry weaver and lecturer,studied at Middlesex University. She is Directorof West Dean’s Tapestry Studio, where she hasworked since 1993.MARILYN PHIPPS worked in graphics with her owndesign company before studying fine art in 1993 andshe continues to paint in watercolours. She came tobeading through her love of colour.KATHERINE POGSON creates hand-made leatheraccessories in limited editions and to commission,combining traditional techniques with surfacemanipulation. In 2011 she was awarded a QueenElizabeth Scholarship to study digital print to enrichher handmade work.MARIA PULLEY trained at Kingston University. Anexperienced teacher of fashion and related skills,she works as a fashion artist and designer-maker ofbespoke clothes.PHILIP SANDERSON is Creative Director ofthe West Dean Tapestry Studio and Associatetutor across West Dean’s Visual Arts Programme.Commissions include designs for two tapestries forthe Palace of Westminster.MANDY SOUTHAN is a textile artist and authorof several books on silk painting and shibori textiles.She has expertise as a colourist and in resisttechniques.DIONNE SWIFT dyes, stitches and manipulates toexplore the potential of cloth for site-specific textilepieces. She studied at Goldsmiths College and theUniversity of Central England. Her solo exhibition‘New Grounds’ has recently toured the UK.KIM THITTICHAI studied at the University ofBrighton. She specialises in teaching experimentaltextiles and delivers workshops internationally. Herthird book Layered Textiles was published in 2011.LIZ THORNTON specialises in intricate, oftenthree-dimensional beadwork shapes. She enjoyssharing her skills in her teaching and her latest bookis The Beader’s Floral.JAN TREGIDGO is an experienced lace maker andteacher of traditional and contemporary bobbin lacemaking. Her book Torchon Lace Making – A Step- by-Step Guide was published in 2010.MICHELE WALKER recently curated an exhibitionof Japanese Sashiko Textiles as part of an Arts andHumanities Research Board Fellowship. She is authorof two books on quilting, a curator and writer andher quilts have featured in major exhibitions.With an MA in Fine Art Fibres, CAROLE WALLERis a maker of painted clothes and large-scale wallpieces on fabric. Her work is represented in theV&A and is exhibited internationally.PENNY WALSH trained at Winchester School ofArt and the Royal College of Art in textiles andweaving. She now runs a company specialisingin natural dyeing and is author of Yarn, a textilehandbook.56Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 67 for accommodation costs | Short Courses May–October 2013

WOODWORKING AND FURNITURE MAKINGFURNITURE 57WOOD, CARVING AND TURNING 57–58PICTURE FRAMING, GILDING AND UPHOLSTERY 58–59Musical instrument making 59FurnitureSuccess with hand planesMay 10–12WE3826 | £217 | NEW | /This intensive hands-on course will showwoodworkers how to get the best from handplanes, old or new. Learn how to achieve a trulysharp plane sole and a razor sharp curved edgeon your blade, before practising techniques forplaning and accurate use of the shooting board.The tutor can provide fine quality old planes forpractice, if required.DAVID BARRONShaker chair makingMay 26–315D3858 | £480 |This is an opportunity for anyone with a love ofwood to make an individual Shaker ladderbackchair. You will work with seasoned ash usingrotary planes to shape the legs and rails,steam-bending the back legs and slats and handshaping other timber parts, before seating withShaker tape or twisted paper rush. You willbe encouraged to have input into the possiblevariations in the design of your chair – armchairor side chair, shape of slats and back height.PHIL SHIPLEYMaking simple furniture – forcomplete beginnersJune 28–July 1LW3931 | £302 |Learn basic woodworking techniques and gainpractical insights into making furniture as youmake a small bench. Suitable timber is suppliedat cost. All essential tools, hand planes andchisels will be provided.TOM KEALYTaster days: See page 8Repairing and caring for furniture,using traditional and contemporarymethodsSeptember 1–54D4039 | £390 | /Gain a practical understanding of the methodsand skills to care for your favourite pieces offurniture. You will follow a systematic approachthrough object identification, conditionassessment, treatment proposals and handsonwork. Typical projects include correctingglue failures, consolidating unstable materialsand making losses good by patching, colouringand finishing. The tutor will give talks anddemonstrations with one-to-one and groupteaching suited to need.NORBERT GUTOWSKIPage 8Taster DaysSummer 2013For more informationplease see pages 8–10Furniture making skills – for beginnersSeptember 15–205D4072 | £488 |Learn hand skills which are sustainable in ahome workshop, as you work through eachstage in the construction of a specially designedside table. You are shown the principles behindsharpening and maintaining tools (using yourown or the College’s). Other topics includeunderstanding wood grain, setting out andcutting mortise and tenon joints and oil finishing.This course is aimed at anyone wishing toacquire the skills to work with hardwoods, as astepping-stone to making your own furniture.TOM KEALYRustic furniture from coppiced woodSeptember 22–264D4088 | £419 |On this practical course all students make agarden or conservatory chair from freshly cutgreenwood using simple tools. A solid groundingis given in techniques needed for jointing theframe and making the seat, back and arms.You will leave with enough knowledge andconfidence to make more items at home.JON WARNESBasic woodworking skills – step-upstool projectOctober 11–13WE4133 | £222 |Guided by the tutor, learn the techniques andskills needed for each stage of the project. Youwill gain confidence in using workshop tools andequipment as you measure, cut out, assembleand finish a practical and attractive stool.MARK CASSFine furniture techniques – a steambent and inlaid trayOctober 25–27WE4169 | £238 |Learn key furniture making techniques –including steam bending, moulding, grooving,veneering and marquetry – as you make a stylishoval serving tray with steam-bent sides and abase inlaid with simple marquetry.TOBY WINTERINGHAMWood, carving and turningNetsuke carving in various materialsMay 31–June 2WE3866 | £205 | /Learn how to create detail, form and texture insmall Netsuke-style decorative objects in wood,stag antler, artificial ivory, perspex or hard wax.After modelling small sketches in wax, you carveusing versatile, small, flexible drive pendantdrills, with a variety of burrs.PETER CLOTHIERStarting out in woodturningJune 11–143D3893 | £315 |Discover spindle and bowl turning techniquesas you make a bowl, goblet shape and liddedbox. Learn essential woodworking tips suchas the properties of wood, sharpening tools,chucks and chucking methods.COLIN SIMPSON0844 4994408 | bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 57KEYSuitable for AllIntermediateBeginnersAdvanced

WOODWORKING AND FURNITURE MAKINGFURNITURE 57WOOD, CARVING AND TURNING 57–58PICTURE FRAMING, GILDING AND UPHOLSTERY 58–59Musical instrument making 59Greenwood spoon and bowl makingJuly 27–August 2SS3979 | £656 (incl all dinners) | NEWSUMMER SCHOOL |This course offers a complete guide to themaking process of carving spoons and smallbowls from greenwood. A range of traditionalwood carving tools will be used and plenty ofone-to-one teaching will allow you to learnthe skills at your own pace. Having graspedthe basics of spoon carving, you can go on tomake further spoons, exploring different woods(some sourced from West Dean Gardens!)or carve a bowl depending on your interests.The overall aim is that you gain sufficientunderstanding of greenwood carving tocontinue confidently.NIC WEBBMaking automata and moving toysAugust 3–9SS3989 | £643 (incl all dinners)SUMMER SCHOOL |Please see page 44 for further information.ROBERT RACEMaking moving toys and automataSeptember 5–8LW4047 | £318 |Please see page 44 for further information.IAN MCKAYWoodcarving for beginnersSeptember 6–8WE4051 | £214 |After learning about timber and the use ofhand tools, practise some carving exercises todevelop your hand skills before you embark on arelief-carving project based on natural forms.TED VINCENTLettering layout – drawing and spacingletterformsSeptember 19–22LW4078 | £302 | NEW |Please see page 23 for further information.GARY BREEZEWoodturning – bowls from wet andseasoned woodOctober 1–43D4112 | £313 |Learn techniques for turning bowls of variousshapes and sizes, which are both functional andnon-functional. You will explore bowl designand, inspired by the tutor, are encouragedto tackle new forms and ideas. The aim is tocomplete a salad bowl, a textured platter, anincurved bowl and a wet-turned bowl withnatural edge.DAVE REGESTERTaster days: See page 8Fine-turned boxes in woodOctober 17–20LW4148 | £302 | /Learn how to turn small, finely decoratedwooden boxes on a lathe, including the handchasing of threads. Techniques to adorn theseexquisite boxes with hand and lathe carving arealso covered. Previous woodturning experienceis essential.JOHN BERKELEYKEYSuitable for AllIntermediatePage 8BeginnersAdvancedTaster DaysSummer 2013For more informationplease see pages 8–10Sculptural woodcarvingOctober 25–27WE4170 | £216 |Design and make a small sculpture in woodfrom scratch using an initial sketch model inPlasticine, producing templates then carving afinished piece. Learn how to use chisels, rifflersand abrasive materials appropriately for varioussurface effects.PETER CLOTHIERPicture framing, gilding andupholsteryAn introduction to picture framingJune 30–July 33D3934 | £302 |Learn the basic skills necessary to mount andframe works of art to a high standard. Usinggood quality materials and a minimum ofequipment at each stage, you leave with enoughknowledge to be able to work independently inthe future.JOHN HILLTraditional upholstery techniquesJuly 14–195D3955 | £480 | /Acquire a grounding in upholstery skills orbuild on your knowledge of basic techniques.Beginners bring a dining chair or similar to workon and learn the different methods of springingand stuffing-up a seat, preparing a tacked edgeand stitching the edges in a traditional style.More experienced upholsterers work on achair or other project of their own choice, withappropriate guidance. Suitability of these projectsmust be discussed beforehand with the tutor.RICHARD RICARDO58Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 67 for accommodation costs | Short Courses May–October 2013

David BarronBook onlineand receive a5% discounton coursesTutorsWOODWORKING AND FURNITURE MAKINGPicture framing – all levelsSeptember 16–204D4075 | £390 |Experience and practise all aspects of thepicture framer’s craft to a high standard in thisfocused course. Using basic equipment, you willlearn techniques for creative mount cutting,mitre cutting and joining mouldings, choosingcolour, proportion and glass cutting.JOHN HILLDecorative painting – exotic finishesfor furniture and framesSeptember 20–22WE4082 | £205 | NEW | /Learn how to recreate paint finishes suitablefor the decoration of furniture, frames andartefacts. Using both oil and water-based media,you explore painting the surface textures ofshagreen, mother of pearl, granite, porphyry,malachite, tortoiseshell, lapis lazuli, jasper andothers.JO MABBUTTTraditional upholstery for beginnersOctober 3–6LW4115 | £302 |Working on your own furniture, learn howto fix webbing, make the seat stuffing, andcover it in calico. The tutor will demonstrateupholstering a small drop-in chair seat and hisinsights into the trade will be invaluable. Fabriccoverings will be worked on during the final day.RICHARD RICARDOGILDING COURSES – please refer to theWinter 2012/13 programme for currentlypublished courses.Traditional water gilding techniquesMarch 15–18JUDY WETHERALLFurther courses will feature in the Winter2013/14 programme published in June 2013.DAVID BARRON is a member of the SussexGuild and makes furniture to commission. He alsocontributes articles to Furniture and Cabinet Makingmagazine, alongside selling his specialist hand tools.JOHN BERKELEY is a wood turner and puzzlemaker who previously worked as a restorer of metalantiques. His speciality boxes are featured in hisbook All Screwed Up, published in 2004.MARK CASS has worked with wood for over25 years as an antique furniture restorer, and acarpenter, manufacturing high-end kitchens andnumerous commissions. He also teaches regularlyand writes for magazines.PETER CLOTHIER works as a woodturner, woodcarver and sculptor, having studied sculpture at theCity and Guilds of London Art School. His bookSculpting in Wood, was published in 2007.MATHEW DART trained at London MetropolitanUniversity and since 1985 has been a professionalwoodwind instrument maker. Professional playersand academies use his instruments worldwide.JAMES MURSELL changed career in the 1990sto pursue his passion for Windsor chair making.He makes chairs to commission, and writes on thesubject, in addition he makes specialist chair makingtools.DAVE REGESTER began turning as a full-timeprofessional in 1974. He supplies his work tokitchenware shops and galleries. He teaches andwrites on his craft and demonstrates worldwide.RICHARD RICARDO runs a fine art upholsterybusiness in Oxfordshire. He works in both modernand antique styles, advising on and organisingspecialist repair work.PHIL SHIPLEY is a designer and maker of avariety of country chair styles. He has exhibitedat Westonbirt’s ‘Festival of the Tree’, and is anexperienced tutor in chair making for all abilities.COLIN SIMPSON is a professional woodturnerand regularly writes articles on the subject forWoodturning magazine. His turned bowls have oftenbeen sold in The National Trust’s shops.Nic WebbMusical instrument makingMaking woodwind instruments– recorders and folk flutesAugust 16–215D4006 | £507 | /Make either a cylindrical-bore descant recorderor a three-piece tapered-bore folk flutewith brass ferrules (both at modern pitch:A=440Hz). Learn techniques to bore and turnwooden billets to accurate size and shape, stainand polish. Then add skills to voice and tuneinto a working recorder or flute for playing earlymusic or contemporary folk.MATHEW DARTNORBERT GUTOWSKI is a specialist intraditional woodworking and decorative finishes,and is a furniture tutor for West Dean’s full-timeprogrammes in Furniture Conservation and Making.JOHN HILL is a picture framer and experiencedteacher. He has worked as a framer in the UK andBermuda, and has a keen interest in conservation.TOM KEALY studied at Parnham College. He makescommissioned furniture to his own designs and forother eminent designers, as well as teaching in theUK and USA.JO MABBUTT specialises in experimental surfacedecoration. She works on a variety of surfaces suchas paper, textiles and glass, and is developing rangesof gilded jewellery and interior accessories.TED VINCENT trained at the Royal College ofArt and for many years was a senior lecturer inthe School of Design at Kingston University. Hissculptural woodcarvings are regularly exhibited bothhere and in the USA.JON WARNES makes rustic furniture and livingwillow sculptures and regularly leads workshops infurniture making and willow work. He is the authorof Living Willow Sculpture.NIC WEBB graduated in fine art at the Universityof Brighton in 1994. Since then he has worked as apainter and maker and is passionate about workingwith wood. Nic’s work is exhibited worldwide.TOBY WINTERINGHAM designs and makescontemporary furniture from his own Norfolkbasedcompany, specialising in marquetry and finecabinetwork for public and private clients.0844 4994408 | bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk59

The Loyal Lobsterwest dean college’sloyalty cardSign up for West Dean’s Lobster Loyalty Card.For every full £100 spent on a short course at West Dean you’ll get a stamp. Once you’vecollected ten stamps, you’re entitled to £100 off your next course. Full details on thescheme, including terms and conditions, will be sent to you with your enrolment pack.Will you join us in makingsure West Dean has a future?If you share our passion for West Dean please become a Friend.Friends of West Dean enjoy the opportunity to be amember of a unique and friendly group of supporters.Events:• Free express entry to outdoor events• Special interest events led andorganised by groups of Friends*• End of Year tour of College studiosand workshopsFree Entry:• Free entry to the gardens andarboretum, February to December• Invitations to gallery private views* There will be a charge for some specialFriends events.“We have spent somany happy hours atWest Dean that wethought it was time tobecome Friends, welook forward to manymore happy times.”To become a Friend …visit www.westdean.org.uk/friendsemail friends@westdean.org.uk orcall 01243 818256Individual (one named adult) at £29Individual and Guest (one named adult,one transferable guest) at £55Joint (two named adults) at £55Family (named family to include 2 adultsand 4 children) at £60Our Friends help secure thefuture of West Dean – Thank you60Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 67 for accommodation costs | Short Courses May–October 2013

Chronological list of courses and eventsLevel of experience needed for each course Beg: Beginners Int: Intermediate Adv: Advanced All: Suitable for allMAY 3What to eat NOW – an evening foodtalk with tastings ALL 6MAY 3–5 Further machine sewing skills INT 50MAY 3–6 Stained glass for beginners BEG 30Enamelling on precious metals INT/ADV 33A Sussex sketchbook – drawing course ALL 12Play jazz INT 38MAY 6–10 Silversmithing INT/ADV 36Making coloured glass bowls INT/ADV 30The spring landscape in oils ALL 14MAY 10–12 Success with hand planes BEG/INT 57Hand spinning and plying techniques All 59Glass engraving BEG/INT 30Watercolour painting BEG 14MAY 10–13 Exploring three-dimensional stitches ALL 50MAY 11 Enamelled earrings – a taster day BEG 8MAY 12 Throwing pots – a taster day BEG 8MAY 12–15 Miniature painting ALL 14MAY 12–19 Bronze casting and wax sculpting ALL 45MAY 13–16 Monoprint and monotype ALL 18MAY 16 Machine embroidered bowls – a taster day BEG 8MAY 16–19 Animal forms in willow BEG/INT 21Landscape drawing INT/ADV 12MAY 17 Fabulous food for parties ALL 27Wines for summer drinking – an eveningof tutored wine tasting ALL 6MAY 17–19 Etching and lettering for jewellers ALL 33Portrait painting – all media ALL 15Making, patching, stitching and darning INT 50Creative digital photography BEG 40MAY 18 Finishing touches – food ALL 27MAY 19 Ukulele workshop BEG/INT 38nobody rides the unicorn – a puppet show ALL 7MAY 19–22 Experimental textile surfaces INT 51Observational drawing ALL 12MAY 19–23 Photographic screenprints INT/ADV 18MAY 19–24 Carving wooden puppets ALL 44Stone carving – nuts, seeds and fruit ALL 44MAY 23–26 Block printing patterned wallpaper ALL 51MAY 24–26 Pottery – throwing and turning BEG 42Life drawing ALL 12MAY 24–27 Art textiles: mixed media and free stitch ALL 52Photography for journalism INT/ADV 40Coppersmithing – French dinanderie ALL 36Jewellery – beadwork spirals BEG/INT 50MAY 26–31 Shaker chair making ALL 57Life painting – classic techniques ALL 15MAY 27–31 Textile fusion and transformation INT/ADV 25Making jewellery in silver ALL 33Ceramics – tall pots ALL 42Sketching with paint ALL 15MAY 30–JUNE 2 Digitally printed textile design ALL 52MAY 31–JUNE 2 Stop-motion animation BEG/INT 41netsuke carving BEG/INT 57Blacksmithing – an introduction BEG 36Crime writing ALL 26JUNE 1 Garden ceramics – taster day BEG 8JUNE 2–5 Architectural textures – stitched textiles ALL 52Jewellery – using nylon thread ALL 33JUNE 3 Botanical painting – a taster day BEG 8JUNE 3–7 Painting – Fauvist colour INT/ADV 15JUNE 5 Polymer clay jewellery – taster day BEG 8JUNE 6 Silver jewellery – a taster day BEG 8JUNE 6–9 Pottery – porcelain lidded forms INT/ADV 42Appliqué and drawing with stitch BEG/INT 50JUNE 7 Basketry – a taster day BEG 8JUNE 7–9 Printmaking – exploring mark making ALL 18Basketmaking and chair seating ALL 21Jewellery – recycle, re-craft ALL 33Drawing – comics and graphic novels ALL 13Drawing and mark making ALL 13Digital image manipulation BEG 40JUNE 8 Cooking from your own vegetable garden ALL 28The Drawing Theatre – life drawing INT/ADV 25JUNE 9–13 Botanical illustration – wild flowers ALL 12JUNE 9–14 Animal sculptures in clay ALL 46Silversmithing – constructing and raising ALL 37JUNE 11 Woodturning – a taster day BEG 8JUNE 11–14 Woodturning BEG 57JUNE 14 Food day: The culture of food ALL 27JUNE 14–16 Landscape painting in oils BEG 15JUNE 14–17 Hand-decorated paper bindings ALL 22Fingers, toes and noses – stone carving ALL 44JUNE 15 A country-style stool – a taster day BEG 8Woodcarving – a taster day BEG 8Watercolour painting – a taster day BEG 9Crochet – a taster day BEG 9Metalwork sculpture – a taster day BEG 9Floristry growing for success– RHS afternoon garden lecture ALL 6JUNE 16 Painting with acrylics – a taster day BEG 9Hand knitting – a taster day BEG 9Macro photography – a taster day BEG 9Glass engraving – a taster day BEG 9JUNE 16–20 Abstraction – a painting course ALL 15JUNE 16–21 Colour woodcuts ALL 18Pottery – Raku making and firing ALL 42Exploring drawing INT/ADV 13Metalwork for the garden ALL 36JUNE 19 Stained glass – a taster day BEG 9JUNE 20 Stained glass – a taster day BEG 9JUNE 21–23 Natural dyeing ALL 54Hand marbling BEG/INT 22Jewellery for beginners BEG 34Summer colours – botanical painting ALL 12Tapestry weaving – the basics BEG 54JUNE 22 Oil painting – a taster day BEG 9Storytelling workshop BEG 26JUNE 22–23 Fusion – Outdoor Event 6JUNE 23–28 Jewellery – design and make INT/ADV 34Painting West Dean INT/ADV 15JUNE 27–30 Large clay sculptures ALL 46Fused glass – coasters and tiles BEG 30Mosaics for the garden ALL 31JUNE 28–30 Contemporary stumpworkembroidery BEG/INT 50Drawing – working with colour INT/ADV 13Freelance writing BEG 26JUNE 28–JULY 1 Making simple furniture BEG 57Stone setting INT/ADV 34JUNE 29 Blacksmithing – a taster day BEG 9JUNE 30 Blacksmithing – a taster day BEG 9JUNE 30–JULY 3 Picture framing BEG 58Dressmaking for beginners BEG 50Watercolour painting – loosening up INT/ADV 15JULY 1–3 Sculptural willow for the garden BEG/INT 21JULY 1–5Pottery – wheel thrownsculptural forms INT/ADV 42JULY 3 Precious metal clay – a taster day BEG 9JULY 5 Enamelling bowls – a taster day BEG 9JULY 5–7 Pottery – throwing and turning ALL 42Drawing for beginners BEG 13JULY 6 Enamelling bowls – a taster day BEG 9Botanical painting – a taster day BEG 9Stone carving – a taster day BEG 9JULY 7 Dynamic life drawing – a taster day BEG 10JULY 7–10 Photo-etching for jewellers ALL 34JULY 12–14 Print and collage with fabric BEG 52Calligraphy for beginners BEG 22Contemporary watercolours BEG 15JULY 12–18 The Chilingirian Quartet Courseand concerts INT/ADV 38JULY 14–17 Handmade tailored lampshades ALL 50JULY 14–18 Pastels BEG/INT 15JULY 14–19 Traditional upholstery techniques BEG/INT 58JULY 15–19 Cross material practice ADV 25JULY 18 Food course: fish – knife and cooking skills ALL 27JULY 18–21 Control your DSLR camera BEG/INT 40JULY 19What to eat NOW – an evening foodtalk with tastings ALL 6JULY 19–21 Felt making BEG 54General silversmithing ALL 37Making glass beads BEG 30Life drawing ALL 13Illustrated children’s book BEG/INT 13JULY 19–23 An etching workshop ALL 18JULY 20 Throwing pots – a taster day BEG 10Propagation – plants for free ALL 28Vocal workshop BEG/INT 38JULY 21 Pottery – a practical glazing day ALL 42JULY 21–24 Crochet – beyond the basics INT 54Digital photography techniques BEG/INT 40JULY 21–26 Mosaics – the principles of making INT/ADV 31Mosaic intensive INT/ADV 31JULY 22–25 A West Dean pop-up book ALL 22Drawing animals – capturing movement ALL 13JULY 27–AUG 2 The Summer School inVisual Art & Craft Week 1JULY 31– Monochrome mosaics INT/ADV 31– Designing and making mosaics ALL 31– Creative silversmithing ALL 37– Greenwood spoon and bowl making ALL 58– Sculptural ceramics ALL 42– Painting – human to abstract INT/ADV 15– Exploring hand embroidery ALL 52– Painting as poetry ALL 16– Carving in colour ALL 45– Blacksmithing – garden sculpture ALL 36An evening talk by Matthew Collingsand Emma Biggs ALL 60844 4994408 | bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk61

Level of experience needed for each course Beg: Beginners Int: Intermediate Adv: Advanced All: Suitable for allAUG 3–9 The Summer School in Visual Art & Craft Week 2SEPT 1–6 Enamelling on copper ALL 33OCT 1–4 Woodturning – bowls ALL 10– Letterpress printing ALL 19Pattern cutting and dressmaking INT 50Chunky beadwork necklaces BEG 50– Textiles – rhythm and repetition INT/ADV 52Mixed media, collage and process ALL 16OCT 2 Garden design – a taster day BEG/INT 10– Sculptural enamel work ALL 33Carving birds in stone ALL 45OCT 3–6 Traditional upholstery BEG 59– Making automata ALL 44SEPT 3 Painting a silk scarf – a taster day BEG 10OCT 4–6 Relief printmaking BEG 19– Porcelain – form and surface INT/ADV 42SEPT 3–6 Silk painting and patterning ALL 53Jewellery – hair and bridal accessories ALL 35– Creative drawing ALL 13SEPT 5 Autumn seasonal food flavours ALL 27Kiln-formed glass BEG 30Colin Simpson– Tapestry weaving BEG/INT 54– Painting seascapes in oil INT/ADV 16– Garden sculpture in metals All 36AUG 9–11 Chilli Fiesta – Outdoor Event 6AUG 10–16 The Summer School in Visual Art & Craft Week 3– Printmaking with lino ALL 19– Stained glass ALL 30– Making jewellery ALL 34– Sculpting the female form in clay ALL 46– Painting the human figure INT/ADV 16– Textiles: shadows and mark making ALL 52– Painting – water-based media ALL 16– Photographing people and places INT 40AUG 16–18 Screenprints – an introduction BEG 19Enamelling for beginners BEG 33Stone carving in relief BEG 45AUG 16–21 Making recorders and folk flutes BEG/INT 59AUG 17 Indian home cooking ALL 27Flower arranging – a taster day BEG 10AUG 17–23 Classical Guitar Summer Schooland concerts ALL 39AUG 19 Enamelled silver earrings – a taster day BEG 10AUG 19–22 Mixed media images ALL 16AUG 23–25 Paper fabric, recycled and stitched ALL 50Experimental gilding on paper ALL 22Visual photography INT 40AUG 23–26 Character studies in clay ALL 46Paper embellishment ALL 34Dynamic life drawing INT/ADV 13Beginner’s watercolour painting BEG 16AUG 23–30 Silversmithing Summer School ALL 37AUG 24 Late summer pizzazz – garden lecture ALL 28AUG 26–29 Portrait heads in terracotta ALL 46Polymer clay jewellery ALL 34AUG 26–30 Nuno felt with stitch ALL 52Life drawing INT/ADV 13Collage INT/ADV 16AUG 27 Recraft an old hat – a taster day ALL 10AUG 27–30 Vintage-inspired trimmings ALL 50AUG 30–SEPT 1 Woodcut printmaking ALL 19Hand engraving on metal ALL 37Bead threading and knotting ALL 34Portrait drawing ALL 13Experimental tapestry weaving BEG/INT 54Chillies – watercolour painting ALL 12Basic blacksmithing BEG 36Creative digital imaging INT 40Life writing BEG/INT 26AUG 31 Throwing pots – a taster day BEG 10SEPT 1–5 Repairing and caring for furniture BEG/INT 57SEPT 5–8 Making automata ALL 44SEPT 6Digital photography– coastal and landscape BEG/INT 40What to eat NOW – an evening food talkwith tastings ALL 6SEPT 6–8 Calligraphy – painted lettering ALL 22Silversmithing for beginners BEG 37Woodcarving BEG 58Painting – creating imagined worlds INT/ADV 16Pictures in machine embroidery ALL 50Drawing perspective BEG/INT 13SEPT 8–12 Willow basketmaking ALL 21Contemporary bookbinding – Eastern styles ALL 22Draw and paint self-portraits INT/ADV 17SEPT 8–13 Silversmithing INT/ADV 37SEPT 9–12 Drawing the horse ALL 14SEPT 12–15 The black-and-white sketchbook ALL 14Drawing and seeing BEG/INT 14SEPT 13–15 Mosaics BEG/INT 31SEPT 13–16 Making fabric pictures ALL 51SEPT 14 Stone carving – a taster day BEG 10Blacksmithing – a taster day BEG 10new Mexican cookery ALL 27Front gardens – make the most of them ALL 28SEPT 15 Blacksmithing – a taster day BEG 10Re-vamping a tired border ALL 28SEPT 15–18 Wire sculpture ALL 47SEPT 15–19 Towards abstraction –painting still-lifes INT/ADV 17SEPT 15–20 Making a side table BEG 57SEPT 16–19 Glass – fusing and slumping ALL 30Talkative colour ALL 17SEPT 16–20 Picture framing – all levels ALL 59SEPT 17 Pictures with fabrics – a taster day BEG 10SEPT 19–22 Painting and drawing the figure INT/ADV 17Calligraphy – drawing and spacingletterforms ALL 23Creative knitting INT 54Stone carving – the sea shore ALL 45Making hammers and stakes ALL 36SEPT 20–22 Exotic painted finishes for furniture BEG/INT 59Making jewellery BEG 34Pottery – throwing and turning BEG 43Digital image manipulation BEG 40SEPT 21 Rabbit’s eye view – garden lecture ALL 28SEPT 22–26 Rustic furniture from coppiced wood ALL 57Sewn textiles – rust dyeing and composition ALL 53Botanical painting – orchard fruits ALL 12Chinese brush painting – animals in landscape ALL 17SEPT 22–27 Jewellery – etching and texturing ALL 34Land and sea – acrylic painting INT/ADV 17SEPT 23–26 Making and decorating glass beads INT 30SEPT 23–27 An etching workshop ALL 19SEPT 26–29 Stained glass with glass painting ALL 30Inspiration for textiles ALL 53Photography – close-ups and vistas INT 41SEPT 27 Sewing skills – a taster day BEG 10SEPT 27–29 Glass engraving – lettering INT/ADV 30Oil painting for beginners BEG 17Beginning with acrylics BEG 17Making garden vessels in metal ALL 36Poetry writing ALL 26SEPT 27–30 Silk purses with bespoke metal frames ALL 51SEPT 28 Poetry Performance ALL 7SEPT 29–OCT 3 Landscape painting INT/ADV 17SEPT 30 Woodturning – a taster day BEG 10SEPT 30–OCT 3 Willow work for the garden BEG/INT 21SEPT 30–OCT 4 Hand embroidery – crewelwork INT 51OCT 1 Woodturning – a taster day BEG 10OCT 1 Stitched fabric bracelets – a taster day BEG 10Portrait painting and drawing BEG/INT 17Tapestry weaving for beginners BEG 55Drawing for beginners BEG 14Filming techniques and production BEG/INT 41OCT 5 Guitar playing in a group BEG/INT 39OCT 5–6 Grow! Cook! Eat! – Outdoor Event 6OCT 6–10 Painted and printed art textiles ADV 53Watercolours – texture and pattern INT 17OCT 6–11 Bookbinding ALL 22Byzantine icon painting BEG/INT 17OCT 7–10 Japanese-style batik INT/ADV 53OCT 7–11 Pottery – mugs, jugs and teapots INT/ADV 43Blacksmithing – sculpture from scrap ALL 36OCT 10–13 Jewellery – chain-making ALL 35Lettercutting in stone and slate ALL 23Exciting surfaces for painters ALL 17OCT 11–13 Basic woodworking BEG 57Decorated slab vessels ALL 43Leather fashion accessories ALL 51Music appreciation – Purcell to Britten ALL 39OCT 11–14 Portrait painting in oils INT/ADV 18OCT 12 Digital portrait photography – a taster day BEG 10An evening recital of music for violinand piano ALL 7OCT 13–17 Exploring stitch and structure INT/ADV 53OCT 13–18 Silversmithing BEG/INT 37Watercolours – autumn light INT 18Singing for performers INT/ADV 39OCT 14 Gardening – trees in the garden ALL 29OCT 14–17 Monoprinting in watercolour ALL 19Bobbin lacemaking ALL 55OCT 14–18 Anatomical drawing INT/ADV 14OCT 15 Kitchen classics – food course ADV 27OCT 17–20 Fine-turned boxes in wood INT/ADV 58Control your DSLR camera BEG/INT 41OCT 18–20 Sculpture – adding and taking away BEG 47Wood engraving ALL 19Pottery – glazing and decorating ALL 43Fabulous fungi – botanical painting ALL 12Starting with watercolours BEG 18OCT 19 Gardening – allotments BEG/INT 29Gardening – the small garden ALL 29OCT 20 Growing plants to sell ALL 29OCT 20–23 Sumi-e – Japanese ink painting ALL 18Piecing and stitching a wrapping cloth ALL 51OCT 20–24 Indigo dyed shibori textiles ALL 53Kumihimo Japanese braid making BEG/INT 55Jewellery – rhythm and movement INT/ADV 35OCT 20–25 Japanese basketmaking ALL 21Japanese woodblock printing BEG 19Japanese ceramics INT/ADV 43OCT 24–27 Collage – multi-layered ideas ALL 18Sculpting with forged steel ALL 47OCT 25–27 Landscape painting – mixed media INT 18Fine furniture – an inlaid tray ALL 57Sculptural woodcarving ALL 58Experimental pastels BEG/INT 14Photography – using Adobe Lightroom BEG 41OCT 25–28 Connecting design to stitch ALL 53OCT 26 Food course: pumpkins and squashes ALL 27OCT 27–31 Felt making – developing ideas ALL 53Raku techniques ALL 43Life sculpting in clay ALL 47OCT 27–NOV 1 Enamel – exploring process INT/ADV 33Oil painting – fundamentals INT 18OCT 28–31 Calligraphy – italic ALL 23OCT 31Creative use of Photoshop INT 41The Drawing Theatre – Night of theUncanny (evening) ALL 762Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 67 for accommodation costs | Short Courses May–October 2013

Book onlineand receive a5% discounton coursesFirst timebookers receive10% discountwhen bookingby phoneBooking informationThe course fees listed by each course arenon-residential and include course tuition,dinner on the first evening (as most coursesstart early evening), lunch, tea and coffeeand the use of all the College facilities,including the computer suite and library aswell as access to West Dean’s award winninggardens.If booking accommodation please refer tothe table on page 67 which outlines the fees.These include dinner and breakfast.Overseas StudentsNew UK immigration rules state thatif you plan to engage in any study while youare in this country you should now enter theUK as a student not as a tourist. You mayapply for a Student Visitor Visa in advance, orapply for entry clearance as a Student Visitorwhen you arrive at a UK airport. Please checkbefore you travel which applies. Find outmore at ukba.homeoffice.gov.ukAccommodation and accessibilityAll bedrooms are equipped with tea andcoffee making facilities. Rooms with sharedbathroom facilities (limited in number) all havewash basins. Most rooms with private bathor shower have en-suite facilities but in somecases the bathroom is adjacent to or oppositethe bedroom. Superior rooms (limited innumber), all with en-suite facilities, are locatedin the Main House and the Vicarage (a shortwalk from the Main House).The College (Main House) is a large historicbuilding with several changes in floor level.Adaptations have been made to enable thosewith disabilities to attend courses. Pleasecontact the Bookings Office to discuss anyaccess or other concerns and indicate theseon your booking form if booking by post orin ‘special requirements’ if booking online.There is one twin en-suite bedroom in theMain House adapted for wheelchair userswhich is accessible by lift.The lift also gives access to some bedroomson the second floor which are suitable forvisitors with limited mobility but not forwheelchair users.The two first-floor Art Studios in the MainHouse are reached by a single flight of stairsor a stair-lift. The Forge, the Old Dairy, theOrangery, Auditorium and the SculptureCourtyard are not in the Main House. TheOrangery is situated in the gardens, 25 metresfrom the House; the Auditorium, Forge andOutdoor Sculpture Courtyard Studio are partof the Old Dairy complex approximately eightminutes walk from the Main House.The College has two mobility scootersavailable for use by students. These must bebooked in advance.Pets, other than assistance dogs,cannot be accommodated at the College.Dogs must not be left in vehicles in theCollege car park at any time.Materials and equipmentOur workshops and studios are all wellequipped– art studios have easels, drawingboards and portable equipment. Our otherspecialist workshops – metal, pottery,woodworking – have appropriate tools andequipment for many activities.In the course details, received in your bookingconfirmation pack if booking by post, ordownloaded by you from our website ifbooking online, you are given a detailed list ofmaterials and equipment which are neededfor each course – on some courses, part, oroccasionally all, of these costs are included inthe fees.The course details also list the materials/equipment that will be stocked in our CraftShop for your course – it is often best towait and discuss requirements with the tutorbefore purchasing specific items. Any itemsthat you need to bring (e.g. jam jars) are alsolisted separately.Please remember that on practical coursesyou will often need to purchase materialsthroughout the course to complete projects –e.g. silver and jewellery courses, paints etc.All Personal Protection Equipmentappropriate for each activity is supplied by theCollege except footwear – steel toe cappedsafety boots are required for courses held inthe Forge.CateringThe Dining Room is a self-service restaurantwhich provides a vegetarian option at everyservice. If you have specific dietary concernsdue to medical reasons these should beindicated on your booking form if booking bypost or in ‘dietary requirements’ if bookingonline. If you would like to discuss yourrequirements please contact the CateringDepartment on 01243 818268. Please notewe cannot cater for strict vegans, and areunable to supply wheat free bread/biscuits.Important informationMobile phone reception for most networksis limited both in and around the College. Apayphone is situated near the reception deskin the College.Drinking water can only be taken intoworkshops and studios in sports-top bottles.Smoking is not permitted anywhere in WestDean College or its associated outbuildings.Your tutor will notify you of permittedsmoking areas on the grounds as part of theinduction process at the start of your course.Support from the Edward JamesFoundation LtdThanks to support from the Edward JamesFoundation Ltd, short course fees aresubsidised.Equality of opportunityAs part of the Edward James Foundation Ltd,West Dean College is committed to equalityof opportunity for its staff and students. Itvalues their diversity and strives to create apositive and inclusive atmosphere based onrespect for others in which people are activelyencouraged to reach their full potential.0844 4994408 | bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk63

How to make your bookingOnline at www.westdean.org.ukYou can book online by finding the coursethat you are interested in, then selecting the‘book’ button to the right of it.The full fee is payable when booking onlineand a 5% discount will be applied for coursebookings in this brochure (the 5% discounthas already been reflected in the course feesshown online).When you have booked on a course aconfirmation email will instantly be sent to you,asking you to download the full course detailsand arrival and registration information. If youhave booked accommodation, you will receivea separate email confirmation within threeworking days.In the unlikely event that the course you havebooked is already full, we will contact youwithin three working days to suggest possiblealternative courses or to arrange a full andimmediate refund of the fees paid.By phoneYou can book over the phone by calling0844 4994408.The full fee is payable when booking.Confirmation of your place will be sent eitherby email or by post and will include the fullcourse details and arrival and registrationinformation.If you are a first time booker, you will receivea 10% discount.By postYou can book by post by completing onebooking form per person. If additional formsare required, please photocopy the form ordownload one from the websitewww.westdean.org.uk.A deposit of £110 per person, per course ispayable, or the full cost of the course if £110or less (please include the cost for cancellationprotection indicated on page 67 if required).The final payment is due six weeks before thestart of the course. Full payment is thereforerequired if you make your booking within sixweeks of the start date of the course.If paying by credit or debit card, this includesauthorisation of the final payment six weeksbefore the start of the course.If there is a place on the course, a bookingconfirmation pack will be sent to you as soonas possible. This contains all the informationnecessary for your visit, including the fullcourse details and notification of any finalpayment required.If the course is fully booked you will becontacted promptly, your name will be addedto the waiting list and any monies paid will bereturned.ALL BOOKINGS ARE SUBJECT TOTHE TERMS AND CONDITIONSDETAILED ON PAGES 66–67.Bookings can be made between7.30am–8.00pm 7 days a weektel: 0844 4994408fax: +44 (0)1243 818293Phoning from abroad:+44 (0)1243 811301email: bookingsoffice@westdean.org.ukUSUAL TIMETABLEArrival Day 1From 4.00pm Arrival for residentialstudents. Non-residential students to arriveby 6.45pm6.45pm Welcome chat7.00pm Dinner8.00–9.00pm First teaching sessionDaily Timetable9.15am Morning classes10.30am Coffee11.00am Classes12.45pm Lunch2.00pm Afternoon classes3.30pm Tea5.00pm Classes finish7.00pm Dinner (Not Inc for Non-Res)8.15pm Evening working – students mayhave evening access to certain workshopsin the absence of their tutor, but only withtheir tutor’s permission and provided it issafe to do so.Some courses and lectures follow differenttimetables. Details are sent with bookingconfirmation.Departure – last day10.00am Residential students are askedto vacate rooms12.45pm Lunch3.00pm Classes finish3.30pm Tea then departureHow to get to West DeanWest Dean College is situated in South East England, on the A286, six miles north of thehistoric city of Chichester and six miles south of Midhurst. There is convenient road accessfrom London (65 miles) and from Gatwick, Southampton and Heathrow airports. It iswithin reach of Eurotunnel connections as well as cross channel ferries from Portsmouth,Dover and Newhaven. The nearest railway station is Chichester (from London Victoria)from where the College minibus collects students at certain times. Further travel detailsare sent with our booking confirmation letter.BERKSHIREHAMPSHIREWinchesterM4A272A31M3A32SouthamptonInternationalA3(M)Southampton M27HavantISLE OFWIGHTBasingstokeCowesPortsmouthReadingM3FarnhamA3HaslemereA275A283HorshamHaywardsA24HeathPetersfieldA272PetworthMidhurstA23A285 PulboroughA286A29 WESTSUSSEXA27A259SURREYSelseyWest Dean CollegeChichesterM25London(Heathrow)M25GuildfordArundelWaterlooA27WorthingLittlehamptonBognor RegisEnglish ChannelVictoriaLONDONEast CroydonLondon GatwickM23CrawleyBrightonM25A27Gift vouchers Gift Vouchers to the value of £10, £25, £50 or £100 are available.They can only be used for full or part payment of short course fees.64 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 67 for accommodation costs | Short Courses May–October 2013

CANCELLATION PROTECTIONCancellation Protection can be arranged at the time of booking. If the appropriateCancellation Supplement Fee has been paid, we will reimburse you (The Covered Person)up to £1,550 for Accommodation and Course Fee (excluding the Cancellation SupplementFee) less an amount of £10 should your participation in the Course be cancelled or curtailedbefore completion, directly as a result ofi. Death, Bodily Injury, Illness or compulsory quarantine of:-(a) a Covered Person, or(b) any person accompanying a Covered Person, or(c) any close relative (including fiancé(e)) or business associate necessitating a CoveredPerson to cancel or curtail his/her participation in the course.ii. Redundancy (provided that such redundancy qualifies for payment under RedundancyPayments Act) or marital breakdown (provided that formal legal proceedings havebeen commenced) of:-(a) a Covered Person, or(b) any person accompanying a Covered Person.iii. Summoning to jury service or witness attendance in a court of law of:-(a) a Covered Person, or(b) any person accompanying a Covered Person.iv. Major damage or burglary at the home or place of business of:-(a) a Covered Person, or(b) any person accompanying a Covered Person.v. Adverse weather conditions making it impossible for a Covered Person to travel to thepoint of departure at commencement of the outward trip.vi. Unforeseen occupational posting of a Covered Person by his/her current employer(not applicable to self employed persons).vii. Theft of a private motor vehicle up to 7 days prior to commencement of the outwardtrip, or a motoring accident occurring during travel to the point of departure of:-(a) a Covered Person, or(b) any person accompanying a Covered Person.viii. Strikes, locked out workers, industrial action, riots &/or civil commotions, hi-jack,avalanches, landslides, adverse weather or mechanical breakdown of scheduled aircraft,coach, train or sea vessel services in which a Covered Person was booked to travel toparticipate in the course.DEFINITIONS(1) “BODILY INJURY” means identifiable physical injury which:-(a) is sustained by a Covered Person, and(b) is caused by an Accident during the Period of this Protection, and(c) solely and independently of any other cause, except illness directly resulting from ormedical or surgical treatment rendered necessary by such injury, occasions the death ordisablement of a Covered Person within twelve months from the date of the Accident.WEST DEAN COLLEGE TERMS AND CONDITIONS1 Booking a Course1.1 Courses are open to anyone aged sixteen (16) andover, though those aged sixteen (16) or seventeen (17)must be accompanied by an adult.1.2 In order to book a place on a Course you mustcomplete the Booking Form and return it to theBooking Office with the appropriate Deposit, unlessbooking online.1.3 Your place on a Course will be subject to availabilityand your place on any Course will not be confirmeduntil we send you the Course joining instructions.1.4 If the College is unable to offer you a place on theCourse of your choice, it will notify You and Your namewill be added to a Course waiting list. Any sums Youhave already paid to the College in respect of thisCourse will be returned to You.2 The College’s Rights and Obligations2.1 The College reserves the right to change the venue,time, date, or Tutor of any Course where such change isnecessary to facilitate the delivery or better delivery ofsuch Course.2.2 The College reserves the right to modify the content ormethod of delivery of any Course from time to time.2.3 The College reserves the right to withdraw from anyaccreditation scheme at any time or to cancel anyCourse if in the College’s opinion it is no longer viable.3 Your Rights and obligations3.1 You should bring Your joining instructions with you tothe start of the Course.3.2 You must notify the College, in writing, if any of Yourregistration details change including but not limited to Yourname, address, telephone number and/or e-mail address.3.3 You agree to comply with all of the College’s policiesand procedures applicable to You and to act withcourtesy, consideration and integrity at all times towardsthe College, its staff and other students at the College.The College reserves the right, in its absolute discretion,to terminate this agreement and to remove You fromthe Course and/or to exclude You from the College incircumstances where Your conduct is deemed by theCollege to be unfit or unsuitable or damaging to theCollege or its reputation. If You are removed from theCourse in accordance with this clause, the College willnot refund any sums paid by You to the College.4 Payment & Charges4.1 You must pay the Deposit or the full Course Fee (ifsuch amount is less than or equal to the minimumDeposit value stated in the Brochure) at the same timeas You send the College the Booking Form. Payment ofthe balance of the Course Fee (if relevant) will be duesix (6) weeks prior to the Course start date.4.2 If you fail to pay the full Course Fee when it is due theCollege reserves the right to cancel your place on theCourse with immediate effect and to keep any Depositthat you may have paid.4.3 The Course Fee and accommodation fee are as statedin the Brochure. The Course Fee includes use of thefacilities and refreshments as further described in thefull course description.4.4 You may pay (or part-pay) the Course Fee for shortcourses (including any accommodation charges) usinggift vouchers (which are available from the College inthe values of £5, £10, £25, £50 and £100) or LoyalLobster vouchers (which are issued under the College’sloyalty scheme in the value of £100 and which aresubject to separate terms and conditions).4.5 You must pay all charges in connection with anypayments made by bank transfer.4.6 Any damage caused by You (other than fair wearand tear) to the College, its facilities, equipment orresources will be separately invoiced by the College andsuch amounts shall be payable by You on demand.5 Course Transfer / Cancellation5.1 You may transfer Your booking to an alternative publishedcourse, providing there is a place available on that course,however Your request must be received at least six (6)weeks prior to the Course start date for the originalCourse. The College will charge You an administrationfee of twenty-five pounds (£25) in order to transfercourses. If the Course Fee for the alternative Course ismore expensive than the original Course you must payany additional Course Fee immediately upon makingthe request to transfer. The College will reimburse thedifference in Course Fees to you (less the £25 admincharge) if the original Course Fee was more expensivethan the Course Fee for the alternative Course.5.2 The College reserves the right to cancel this agreementwith You if it is prevented from or delayed in thecarrying on of its business due to circumstances beyondits reasonable control.5.3 The College reserves the right to cancel the Courseat any time, in this event You will be notified as soon aspossible.5.4 If Your booking and/or Course is cancelled by theCollege You can:5.4.1 transfer to another Course (You will have to pay anyadditional Course Fee) ; or5.4.2 receive a full Refund for any Course Fee, Deposit andcancellation protection fees You have paid.5.5 Cancellation of bookings by You:5.5.1 if You wish to cancel Your booking, You must notify theBookings Office as soon as possible by telephone andthen confirm such cancellation in writing; then5.5.2 if appropriate, the College will promptly send You acancellation protection insurance claim form.6 Refund Policy6.1 If You cancel Your booking within the Cooling Off Period(as defined in clause 20.1.3), You will be entitled to a full(2) “ACCIDENT” means a sudden, unexpected, unusual, specific event which occurs atan identifiable time and place, but shall also include exposure resulting from a mishap toa conveyance in which a Covered Person is travelling.EXCLUSIONS(1) Participation in the course which is booked or commenced by a Covered Person:-(a) contrary to medical advice, or(b) to obtain medical treatment, or(c) after a terminal prognosis has been made.(2) Pregnancy and childbirth.(3) Any condition or set of circumstances known to a Covered Person at the timeof effecting this Protection, where such condition or set of circumstances couldreasonably have been expected to give rise to Cancellation or Curtailment.(4) Mountaineering (normally involving ropes &/or guides &/or special equipment) sportstours and motor competitions(5) The first £10 each claim, each Covered Person.(6) Any claim(s) in any way caused or contributed to by an act of terrorism involving theuse or release or the threat thereof of any nuclear weapon or device or chemical orbiological agent.For the purposes of this exclusion an act of terrorism means an act, including but notlimited to the use of force or violence and/or the threat thereof, of any person orgroup(s) of persons, whether acting alone or on behalf of or in connection with anyorganisation(s) or government(s), committed for political, religious, ideological orsimilar purposes or reasons including the intention to influence any government and/orto put the public, or any section of the public, in fear.(7) This Protection does not cover(a) loss or destruction of or damage to any property whatsoever or any loss or expensewhatsoever resulting or arising therefrom or any legal consequential loss(b) any legal liability of whatsoever nature, directly or indirectly caused by or contributedto by or arising from (i) ionising radiations or contamination by radioactivity from anynuclear fuel or from any nuclear waste from the combustion of nuclear fuel (ii) theradioactive, toxic, explosive or other hazardous properties of any explosive nuclearassembly or nuclear component thereof.GENERAL CONDITIONAny fraud, misstatement or concealment in the statement made by or on behalf of aCovered Person prior to or when effecting the Protection or in the submission of a claimmade hereunder shall render this Protection null and void and all claims hereunder shall beforfeited.NOTICE TO THE COVERED PERSONThe Protection referred to herein is subject to English Law.All claims for reimbursement should be addressed to Poole Martin Limited who will act asthe appointed Claims Coordinator.The address is:Poole Martin Limited – Insurance Brokers8 Elmdale Road, Bristol, BS8 1SLTel: (0117) 9276676 | Fax: (0117) 9226935 | E-mail: andrew.bollen@poolemartin.comRefund (including Refund of Your Deposit), pursuant tothe Consumer Protection Regulations.6.2 Subject to clause 6.1, provided You cancel Your bookingno less than six (6) weeks prior to the Course startdate, the College will refund any Course Fee You havepaid, save for Your Deposit.6.3 The College will refund neither the Course Fee norYour Deposit if You:6.3.1 cancelled Your booking within six (6) weeks of theCourse start date; or6.3.2 fail to attend all or any part of the Course for any reasonwhatsoever including (without limitation) ill health.6.4 Save as provided for in clauses 6.1 and 5.3, the Collegewill be under no obligation to refund Your Deposit.6.5 Subject to clause 6.1, You will not be entitled to aRefund of any Course Fee (or other fees) if the Collegeterminates this Agreement due to Your breach of any ofthese Terms.7 Accommodation7.1 Accommodation for Course study is allocated on afirst-come, first-served basis. If the College does notoffer You Your preferred choice of accommodation, thenthe College will use reasonable endeavours to allocateYou alternative accommodation and Your fees will beadjusted accordingly.7.2 The College will use reasonable endeavours to ensurethat Your room is available from 4.00pm on the day youare due to arrive and You must vacate rooms by 10.00am(both times GMT) on the last day of your Course.7.3 You must ensure that the accommodation, itsfurnishings and effects are kept as clean and tidy asis consistent with their proper use and in any eventYou shall ensure that such are in no worse a condition(fair wear and tear excepted) upon the end of Yourstay than they were when You originally entered suchaccommodation.7.4 You will notify the College immediately of any damageto the accommodation, its furnishings or effects(whether caused by You or otherwise) on vacating Yourroom. You are not permitted to share Your room withanyone else at any time unless arranged in advance withthe College and any additional fees have been paid.8 Accessibility8.1 The College’s premises comprise a large historicbuilding with several changes in floor level. The Collegehas made adaptations to its premises in an attempt toenable those with disabilities to attend Courses. Youmust indicate any concerns You may have in relation toaccess (or any other concerns) on Your booking form.You can give specific details on a separate, confidential,sheet of paper. You will then be contacted by a memberof the College’s staff who will discuss Your individualrequirements.66 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 67 for accommodation costs | Short Courses May–October 2013

Edward JamesPLANNINGAlison Baxter,Head of Creative EnterpriseRosemary Marley,Short Course OrganiserAnnie Guilfoyle,Garden ConsultantRosemary Moon,Food ConsultantGreg Mosse,Creative Writing ConsultantPHOTOGRAPHYNew images by Kenton Mee, Peter Jones,and West Dean staff and tutorsDESIGNoysterdesign.co.ukShort Course SupportersCD Metals, ChichesterEdward James was a lifelong collector of artand a poet who inherited the West DeanEstate and 19th Century flint-faced manorhouse in 1912 from his father. When he cameof age Edward James began investing his moneyand time in supporting artists, craftspeople,dancers and poets and his passion for the artsbrought him into contact with many leadingartists of the time including LeonoraCarrington, Remedios Varo, Salvador Dalí and René Magritte.In 1964 he created a charitable trust, the Edward JamesFoundation, to fulfil his desire to nurture music, traditional craftsand the visual arts. The Foundation opened West Dean Collegein 1971 as a centre for education and training in conservation andin the visual and applied arts.COVER ARTistChristopher CorrWest Dean College is part of the Edward James Foundation Ltd,a charitable trust that also includes the West Dean Gardens, WestDean Estate, West Dean House and West Dean Tapestry Studio.Charity reg no 1126084.Thislicationegetabled inksThis publication usesvegetable based inks.www.westdean.org.ukWest Dean,Chichester,West SussexPO18 0QZtel: 0844 4994408from abroad: +44 (0)1243 811301fax: +44 (0)1243 818293email: bookingsoffice@westdean.org.ukBook online or by telephoneOYS 4144 /01_13