Short Course Brochure November 15 April 16

November 2015 – April 2016SHORT COURSESMAKE CREATE DISCOVERArt • Craft • Gardening • Music • Textiles • Photography • Wood • Metalwork • Ceramics

A CENTRE OF CREATIVITYWe were taught ata high level in a shortspace of time – intense,fun and inspiring.Joanna McCormack, Calligraphy with patternWith the right teacher your passion or interest can be transformed intoa deep and creative learning experience. Be inspired by our expert tutors,practising professionals with impressive reputations.Learn in our fully-equipped studios and workshops, witha pottery, forge, fine-metals workshop, light and airy art studios,a sculpture courtyard and a stone carving workshop. Surroundedby the historic West Dean House and award-winning West DeanGardens, join a community of tutors and fellow students, eachdriven to enrich their lives through creating.As part of an educational charity, the future of West DeanCollege rests both on our own fundraising ability and theincome we generate across our activities.Every penny you spend at West Dean, whether on a shortcourse, in our shop or entry to the gardens, and every donationyou make, for example, joining our Friends scheme, helps usto open up West Dean for more people and preserve it forfuture generations.I’ve known about West Deanfor a few years, but I wish nowI’d come earlier. The teaching,food and surroundings areamazing which makes thewhole experience a must do.Sophie Preteseille, Silversmithing – cut, bend and flexWinter is the perfect season for making and creating, whether you prefer to headfor the warmth of a studio or go outside and let the cool, brisk air invigorate yourimagination. Take inspiration from the winter light and landscape surrounding WestDean College and Gardens and let the colours, shapes and textures influence yourwork. Check out Drawing in the garden – pattern and place with Rosie MaCurrachand Drawing interiors – light, space and atmosphere with Katie Sollohub.You can join a one day taster course for the chance to learn a new skill, get to gripswith basic techniques and create something to be proud of. Many offer the chanceto make unique Christmas gifts or decorations to adorn your home, and would makean ideal gift for a creative loved one (don’t forget to book a place for you too!).In the Chalk and Clay themed week in February artists and makers can experimentwith these two natural materials capable of intriguing textures and mark-making.You’ll find new tutors and courses including renowned textile designer Sarah Campbell;Jessica Turrell who joins our team of jewellery and enamelling tutors; BernadetteHehenbeger who shares her knowledge of moccasin making; and David Cranswickteaching Renaissance oil painting methods.Enjoy for yourself the magic of West Dean College. We look forward to welcoming you.Alison Baxter, Head of Creative EnterpriseTHE EDWARD JAMES LEGACYEdward James, a lifelong artcollector and poet, inherited theWest Dean Estate and House in1912. When he came of age, Edwardbegan investing his time and moneyin supporting artists, craftspeople,dancers and poets. His passion forthe arts brought him into contactwith many leading artists of thetime including Leonora Carrington,Remedios Varo, Salvador Dalí andRené Magritte. In 1964 he created acharitable trust, The Edward JamesFoundation, to fulfil his desire tonurture music, traditional craftsand the visual arts. The Foundationopened West Dean College in1971 as a centre for education andtraining in conservation and in thevisual and applied arts.2BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 3

A GUIDE TO YOUR BROCHURECONTENTSA Guide to Your Brochure 4Stay With Us 6PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM AND ANIMATION 38–39Photography and Digital Image Manipulation 38–39Film and Animation 39Bursaries 7POTTERY AND CERAMICS 40–42Events 8–9PRINTMAKING 43–44To help you choose, we’ve listed our courses in three ways:By subject area, see the contents page opposite.By specific area, each subject area has specific categories within it, to flick straightto your area of interest.By date, if you’re looking for a course on a particular date, see the Chronological Liston pages 65–66.Each course has a brief description, price, date and recommended level of experience.You’ll find details of all the tutors at the end of each section. For more information onany course visit www.westdean.org.uk/shortcoursesPlease note the fees next to courses do not include accommodation.See page 71 for accommodation prices.Brilliant studio space.Cathy Griffiths, Textile basketryWHAT LEVEL AM I?Beginners – starting pointsIf you have little or no experience,these structured introductionswill help you learn the basics.Intermediate – skills developmentIf you have taken a related courseor have existing skills, chooseintermediate level and we willhelp you develop and worktowards independent practice.Advanced – creative developmentTry these if you want to expandyour skills, develop your practiceand work intensively to achieveyour maximum potential.Suitable for allThese are subject focusedcourses that embrace all levels,from beginner to advanced.A structured start is followed byguided independent practice.BASKETMAKING, CHAIR SEATINGAND WILLOW WORK 10BOOKS, PAPER AND LETTERING 11–12Bookbinding and Paper 11Calligraphy and Lettercutting 12Creative Development 13Chalk and Clay Week 14Foundation Diploma in Art and Design 15DRAWING 16–18GARDENING 19–20Garden Lectures 19Garden Courses 19–20GLASS AND MOSAICS 21–22Glass 21–22Mosaics 22JEWELLERY AND ENAMELLING 23–26Enamelling 23Jewellery 24–26Make Your Own Wedding Rings 26METALWORKING 27–29Blacksmithing and Metalworking 27–28Silversmithing 28–29MUSIC 30PAINTING 31–37Botanical Art 31Mixed Media 31–32Painting – General 32–34Painting – Oils 34–35Painting – Water Based 35–36GIFT VOUCHERSTreat a friend or loved one to the West Dean experience.You can buy vouchers for £10, £25, £50 or £100, which canbe used for full or part payment towards a short course.Email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.ukor call 01243 818300.SCULPTURE 45–47Automata, Puppets and Clocks 45Carving in Stone and Wood 45Modelling, Casting and Other Techniques 46–47TEXTILES 48–55Sewing, Embroidery and Accessories 48–49Leatherwork 50Art Textiles 50–53Constructed and Woven Textiles 53–54WOODWORKING AND FURNITURE MAKING 56–59Furniture 56Wood, Carving and Turning 56–57Picture Framing, Gilding and Upholstery 58Musical Instrument Making 58–59WRITING 60Taster Courses 61–63Continuing Professional Development in Conservation 64Full-Time Study 64Chronological List of Courses and Events 65–66Useful Information 67–68Booking Form 69West Dean College Terms and Conditions 70–71Accommodation Fees 71HOW DO I BOOK?Make a note of the course code shown at the end of the coursedescription and go to our website www.westdean.org.uk,email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk or call 01243 818300.Alternatively fill in the booking form at the back of this brochure.If you are using the digital brochure simply click on thecourse code to book.Images (left to right): student work, Alistair McCallum, Joanna Veevers, student work, Andrew Fitchett4BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 5

STAY WITH USBURSARIESPart of the joy of a West Dean course is staying in West DeanHouse, with its unique Edwardian character and setting in acresof parkland. The bedrooms are largely traditional but in a morecontemporary vein is a wing of rooms styled for modern andfunctional comfort. The Vicarage, within the gardens, houses10 additional rooms and further annexes in the grounds areused in the summer.Explore our award-winning gardens featuring a restored WalledKitchen Garden and Edwardian Pergola. Walk through acres ofparkland and be inspired by the changing of the seasons. At theend of each day relax in the historic Oak Hall in a deep sofa, orin the bar with a drink, book, or a new friend from your course.Escape to West Dean and embrace the relaxed, creativeatmosphere. Bring your partner with you so they too can enjoyall we have to offer, even if they don’t want to book on a course.DINE WITH USDinner and breakfast are included in your stay (lunch is includedwith your course). Start the day with a traditional English orcontinental style breakfast in our bright and airy dining room.For lunch and dinner you will find a tempting new menu each daywith two seasonal hot dishes, a delicious salad bar and enticing hotand cold puddings, using locally sourced ingredients where possible.ENJOY A BREAK AT WEST DEANYou don’t have to do a short course to stay with us. Come for ashort break to enjoy our gardens, parkland and discover the localarea. Bookings from £75 per night per room subject to availability,including breakfast and entry to our gardens. We regret we cannotcurrently accommodate children under 16 or dogs.To book a room email reception@westdean.org.ukor call 01243 811301.BURSARIES AND FUNDINGWest Dean has a commitment to provide access to educationin the creative arts. From our own funds and with the supportof generous donations from a number of trusts and individuals,we offer bursaries to people who cannot afford to study ona West Dean short course. We also offer 50% bursaries toart teachers and lecturers at schools, FE and HE institutions.To apply for a bursary or find out more about any ofthe bursaries listed, please either download a formfrom our website www.westdean.org.uk/college, emailalison.baxter@westdean.org.uk or call 01243 818262.West Dean is a magical place and I’mso thankful a bursary has helped meto come back. It’s a great opportunityto work with a tutor who is generouswith skills and knowledge.Bursaries available:• Creative bursaries for undergraduates and recent graduatesof arts related subjects, made possible with funding fromThe Edward James Foundation.• Joyce Mary Harding Textile Bursary Fund for people withan interest in developing their skills in textiles, who wouldbenefit from assistance with funding. Funding generouslyprovided by two individual donors.• Music bursaries to help music students and young professionalsattend the Chilingirian Quartet Summer School and theInternational Classical Guitar Festival and Summer School.Funding has been provided by several donors and a groupof West Dean Friends.• Bursaries for the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design(FDAD). Bursaries are available for talented young students(aged 18–30) to study the FDAD but are unable to find the fullfees. Funding has been made available through the generoussupport of an individual donor.Liz Smith, Bursary student6BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 7

EVENTSOUTDOOR EVENTS 2015West Dean GardensChilli Fiesta – 20th AnniversaryJoin us for an exciting line up ofentertainment, fireworks (Saturday)and three days camping. Chilli Fiesta isan annual event in which West Deandedicates itself to three days of chillimadness. We lay on the entertainment,food and lots for you to do and discover,while you provide the enthusiasm forall things hot!You can watch food demos and samplesome delicious delights from food stallsand bars. The real party atmosphere willbe helped by live music each day frommidday into the evening. With over 140stalls, there will be a great variety ofquirky gifts on offer as well as chilli foods,chilli plants, seeds and produce. Visit theglasshouses in the walled gardens whichwill be brimming with over 250 varietiesof chilli.August 7–9To book your tickets, go towww.westdean.org.uk/eventsApple AffairDue to popular demand the Apple Affairreturns with apple displays, orchard tours,and cookery demonstrations.October 3–4Keep an eye on our website forother events throughout the year.www.westdean.org.ukFor a fraction of thecost of Glastonburyor Glyndebourne,spice-loving punterscan stay for three daysof capsicum carnage.Daily TelegraphPERFORMANCE 2015The Auditorium,West Dean GardensMonkey!A new show for the whole family devisedby Puppetcraft, one of Britain’s mostacclaimed touring puppet troupes. Inspiredby the classic Chinese story Journey to theWest, brilliant Children’s Laureate poet(2007–2009), Michael Rosen’s wonderfulnew script explores the birth and comicadventures of a fantastical superhero.See stunning string puppets, antiqueshadow puppets and live music.CONCERTS 2016The Old Library,West Dean CollegeRecital with Roy Stratford (piano)and Oliver Nelson (violin)An evening recital of Mozart’s music.Saturday January 23, 8pmEC5879 £10GARDEN TALK 2016The Old Library,West Dean CollegeDelight in dahliasAndy Vernon, author of the awardwinningbook The Plant Lover’s Guide toDahlias, shares his passion and knowledge.Andy will illustrate the best dahlias fordifferent garden situations, pots, patios,balconies, mixed borders, as well ascutting garden cultivars, unusual heritageand rare varieties. He’ll inspire with ideasfor container planting combinations andborder planting plans. A talk full of funtips and techniques to help you get thevery best from your tubers.ANDY VERNONMarch 26, Garden Talk 2–3.30pmSuitable for all GT6096BECOME A FRIEND OF WEST DEAN COLLEGEWest Dean College is an oasis of peaceand beauty, full of creative energy.It is part of the Edward James Foundation,a charitable trust set up to promoteeducation in the arts and crafts and inhistoric object conservation. When youbecome a Friend of West Dean Collegeyou invest in the preservation of thisworld-class establishment enjoyed by youand thousands of other students each year.If you are passionate about the creative artsand conservation, become a College Friendand enjoy exclusive member benefits.• Free entry to the Gardens and use ofthe College facilities including, the bar,restaurant * and craft shop.• Free entry to West Dean events includingthe Chilli Fiesta and Design and Craft Fair.• Exclusive Friends’ events during the year. **• E-newsletters and annual magazine to helpyou get the most from your membership.To find out more, please visitwww.westdean.org.uk/friends andbegin your journey of creativediscovery with us today!For everyone 4 years old and up.Sunday December 13, 3pm EV6055Adults £9 Children (under 16) £6*pre-booking essential **some charges may apply8BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 9

Please see page 61–63 for Taster CoursesBASKETMAKING,CHAIR SEATING ANDWILLOW WORKTUTORSBASKETMAKING,CHAIR SEATING ANDWILLOW WORKBOOKS, PAPERAND LETTERINGBookbinding and Paper 11Calligraphy and Lettercutting 12The revival of basketmaking, chair seating and willow work has been inspired bya desire to use sustainable materials. Join us to learn new skills and use tactile andsweet scented willow, rush or cane and other weaving materials, to make usefulor sculptural items for your home or garden. Inspirational tutors explore age-oldtechniques drawn from around the world.Textile basketry – exploring twinedpod forms NEWCreate woven pod forms while weavingtextile-based basketry, inspired by gourds andseedpods from West Dean Gardens. Usinga variety of materials from rope to threads,the pods can be woven in a range of sizesand with texture, colour and pattern.MARY CRABBNovember 27–29 Weekend £230Beginners/Intermediate WE5795Chair seating with cane, rush, willowor cordLearn traditional chair seating techniques includinghandling materials, weaving and the finishing process.You may bring a chair or stool to re-seat in oneof the materials listed or pre-order a stool framefrom the College Craft Shop.MARY BUTCHERJanuary 8–11 Long Weekend £343Suitable for all LW5849Sculptural animal forms in willowMake a full-sized indigenous animal, such asa deer, fox, sheep or pig using willow. Studydrawings and photographs to observe howstructure and tension in the animal form canexpress meaning and animation.DOMINIC PARRETTEJanuary 18–21 Three Days £372Beginners/Intermediate 3D5868Willow basketmaking – organicasymmetric baskets NEWWeave functional or sculptural asymmetricshaped baskets from willow. The tight weave usedproduces beautiful baskets with a textile-based,organic appearance. Learn to make precise shapesand accurate weaves which can be applied inother forms of basketmaking.ANE LYNGSGAARDJanuary 25–29 Four Days £445Intermediate 4D5883Rush weaving – hats, mats, bags and basketsLearn how to make hats, bags, baskets, table matsor floor matting in English bulrush. Explore theversatility of this material, with techniques suchas plaiting, knotting, stringing, pairing and stitching.FELICITY IRONSFebruary 5–8 Long Weekend £325Suitable for all LW5905Willow work for the gardenIntroduce structure into your garden by makinga spiral or domed plant support, willow hurdle,large sphere or fan trellis. Discover weavingtechniques and preparation of materials.DOMINIC PARRETTEMarch 7–9 Two Days £232Beginners/Intermediate 2D5968Willow basketmaking for beginners NEWLearn and master the basic weaves for makingwillow baskets. Gain practical experience of allprocesses as you make two simple round baskets.MARY BUTCHERMarch 11–13 Weekend £232Beginners WE5979Basketry – exploring weft twining NEWWorking with soft materials like rushes, grassesand handmade cordage, explore a variety of wefttwining techniques from worldwide basketrytraditions. These include alternate pair twining,openwork and diagonal lattice twining tomake baskets.TIM JOHNSONApril 8–10 Weekend £234Suitable for all WE6034The sustainable container – basketsfrom willowMake baskets for everyday life from sustainablewillow. Complete two or three projects ofyour choice from shopping or laundry baskets,to storage boxes and letter racks. Learn aboutwillow harvesting construction and weavingtechniques, and handle making.MARY BUTCHERApril 21–24 Long Weekend £337Suitable for all LW6066MARY BUTCHER is a basketmaker, exhibitioncurator, writer and teacher. She held a craftsresidency at the V&A in 2009, received anMBE for services to basketmaking in 2012 andtwo Crafts Skills Champions Awards in 2013.MARY CRABB is an award-winning,contemporary basketmaker. She uses a rangeof natural and man-made materials to makeher colourful ‘pods’ and other basket forms.FELICITY IRONS has been a full-time rushweaver since 1992. She harvests her ownbulrush and has had commissions fromthe National Trust and the MetropolitanMuseum of Modern Art, New YorkTIM JOHNSON is an artist and basketmakerwho combines traditional techniques with hisown innovations, and enjoys using materialsgleaned from research and travels. He hastaken part in international residencies andbeen recipient of several prestigious awards.ANE LYNGSGAARD is a Danish basketmakerwith an international profile for innovativework. She has taught in Europe and Africa andhas been making baskets for over 20 years.Her work is exhibited in Europe and is inseveral public collections.DOMINIC PARRETTE is a coppicecraftsman and experienced basketmaker.He trained in Countryside Recreation,teaches many rural crafts and works withThe Truggery, Herstmonceux.Tim JohnsonAs the rise of digital media takes over in many areas of our lives, more and more of us are enjoying the hands-on processesand artistic possibilities found in binding our own books, learning calligraphy, lettering and using paper creatively. Enjoy learningtraditional skills in a contemporary context using a wide variety of materials and techniques.Andy MooreBookbinding and PaperAn introduction to creativepapermaking NEWExplore traditional papermaking techniquesto create paper artworks inspired by thelandscape. Make pulps using cotton rag, castingand couching, laminating and embossing, usinga Hollander beater and sample other processesthat can be used at home.JANE PONSFORDOctober 30–November 1 Weekend £230Suitable for all WE5743Bookbinding repair techniquesLearn how to repair your own cherishedbooks from simple joint repairs to takingthe whole book apart and reconstructing.Processes covered include cleaning, applyingleather dressing, staining, sewing and repairingcorners and torn or fragile pages.JOHN ROBINSONNovember 23–26 Three Days £329Intermediate 3D5787Designing a self-published book NEWPlease see page 38 for further information.ALISON MILNERJanuary 18–21 Three Days £340Intermediate 3D6085Experimental papermaking: materialjourneys NEWDiscover creative papermaking using cotton andlinen pulps. Incorporate structure using thread,wires and paper pulps. Develop your skills anduse traditional and experimental western stylepapermaking techniques to make beautiful andunique artworks.JANE PONSFORDJanuary 31–February 4 Four Days £432Intermediate/Advanced 4D5892Making marbled papers NEWLearn to produce beautiful hand marbled papers.Start with simple Suminagashi, using Chinese inksto produce delicate papers. Then progress totraditional marbling techniques, using gouachepaints to produce papers in a set of standardpatterns and others of your own design.LOUISE BROCKMANFebruary 12–14 Weekend £250Beginners/Intermediate WE5917Art bound – creating artists’ books NEWCombine text and image to create anartist’s book. You will explore a range ofsimple book formats, book structures andhand binding techniques, such as case-binding.Ideal if you have imagery on paper (drawings,writing, prints, patterns, photographs etc.)to transform into book form.TRACEY BUSHFebruary 25–28 Long Weekend £336Suitable for all LW5942Experimental paper bindings NEWPaper bindings are extremely versatileand can be made at home with very littleequipment. Learn to make two differentnon-adhesive paper bindings as blank books,which are great starting points to developinto more complex binding structures.KATHY ABBOTTApril 8–10 Weekend £222Suitable for all WE6035Bookbinding for allDiscover the fascinating craft of bookbinding.Beginners learn every stage of making anotebook, from folding the paper into sectionsto gluing and case-making. Progress to a projectsuch as the repair of a personal book. Moreexperienced binders can renovate their owncloth or leather-bound books.JOHN ROBINSONApril 10–15 Five Days £526Suitable for all 5D604410BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 11

BOOKS, PAPERAND LETTERINGBookbinding and Paper 11Calligraphy and Lettercutting 12Calligraphy and LettercuttingCalligraphy – copperplate and italic NEWLearn or improve italic or copperplatecalligraphy through individual tuition and groupdemonstrations. Your chosen script will beapplied in the layout and design of short texts.GAYNOR GOFFENovember 20–22 Weekend £222Suitable for all WE5778Creative calligraphyExplore creative calligraphy using a broad-edgednib and colour. Beginners learn how to inscribea traditional script, whilst those with someexperience can improve their skills and broadentheir lettering repertoire.CHERRELL AVERYJanuary 15–17 Weekend £222Suitable for all WE5858Lettercutting in stone and slateExpand your skills in carving letters with a malletand chisel. Beginners are introduced to thetechniques of ‘V’ cutting to gain confidence.More experienced carvers refine and improvecarving techniques whilst studying letter forms.TOM PERKINSFebruary 29–March 4 Four Days £421Suitable for all 4D5951Calligraphy – creative interpretationsNEWDevelop variety and imagination in yourcalligraphy, as you explore a different themeeach day, collectively then individually, to discovernew approaches to apply to future projects.ANDY MOOREMarch 10–13 Long Weekend £325Intermediate LW5972Gilding on paper for calligraphersand artistsUse gold and metal leaf, inks and oil pastels tocreate stunning backgrounds or subtle highlightsfor your work. Produce unusual effects bylayering, distressing and creating textures and tintsusing modern techniques and materials. Gatherideas for combining text or image with gold.CHERRELL AVERYApril 4–7 Three Days £325Suitable for all 3D6023Italics – basic, flourished and experimentalExplore calligraphy through projects tailoredto your experience. Beginners will learn italicletterforms, letter spacing in pencil and with theedged-pen, and will apply this script in the designand layout of short texts. The more experiencedcan develop and use italic variations and flourishes.GAYNOR GOFFEApril 10–12 Two Days £222Suitable for all 2D6040Letter carving in woodDevelop your own approach to carving ‘V’lettering in wood through group and individualtuition. You will learn how to plan an inscriptionappropriate to the material, then build yourcraft skills and gain a sound understanding ofgood letterforms for a range of end uses.GARY BREEZEApril 14–17 Long Weekend £325Suitable for all LW6084TUTORSBOOKS, PAPERAND LETTERINGKATHY ABBOTT studied at the LondonCollege of Printing and at RoehamptonUniversity. She has her own practice and is theauthor of Bookbinding: A step-by-step guide.CHERRELL AVERY is a Fellow of The Societyof Scribes and Illuminators and the Calligraphy& Lettering Arts Society. She held a craftsresidency in calligraphy at the V&A in 2012.GARY BREEZE trained at Norwich Schoolof Art, before working as assistant to carverRichard Kindersley. He set up his own practiceas a letter carver in wood and stone in 1993.LOUISE BROCKMAN began paper marblingin 2001 and works for family-run bookbindingbusiness, James and Stuart Brockman Ltd.She produces a range of papers for bindersand craftspeople.TRACEY BUSH is an artist who works withpaper. Her work features in many collectionsincluding the Tate Gallery Library and theYale Centre for British Art.GAYNOR GOFFE studied calligraphy atReigate School of Art and combines teachingwith exhibiting. Commissions include a friezefor Norwich Castle Museum and a panel forthe Crafts Council.ANDY MOORE trained with the OpenCollege of the Arts and University of Surrey.He originally studied Art History and has beena calligrapher since 2007. He is also secretaryof the Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen.TOM PERKINS is a designer-craftsman instone and slate. Commissions include a plaquefor the Crafts Study Centre, Farnham. He isauthor of The Art of Letter Carving in Stone.JANE PONSFORD is an artist andpapermaker who exhibits and teachesthroughout the UK. In 2007 she wasawarded an Arts Council grant for herpapermaking project ‘Papertrails’.JOHN ROBINSON is a self-employedbookbinder and a winner of the Society ofBookbinders’ competition for a restoredor conserved binding.CREATIVE DEVELOPMENTInvest in developing a focused and personal approach to your creative practice. Select a course that challenges you to exploreyour ideas through material processes, creating independent and innovative responses. You can define the voice behind yourchoices on Veronique Maria’s one day course.The authentic creative self:finding your voice NEWExplore the breadth of your creativityand uncover your passion and purpose.Work with image, text and form guidedby your senses, dreams and imagination.VERONIQUE MARIAApril 22 One Day £120Suitable for all 1D6069Memory, emotion and the geniusloci – landscape painting NEWPlease see page 31 for further information.MARK CAZALETDecember 4–7 Long Weekend £325Intermediate/Advanced LW5812Ideas and techniques in oil painting NEWPlease see page 34 for further information.CHRISTOPHER BAKERJanuary 10–15 Five Days £519Advanced 5D5851Conceptual jewellery – castingcharms NEWPlease see page 24 for further information.ZOE ARNOLDJanuary 10–15 Five Days £549Intermediate/Advanced 5D5853Intuitive painting – processand imaginationPlease see page 33 for further information.CHRISTOPHER GILVAN-CARTWRIGHTJanuary 31–February 4 Four Days £421Intermediate/Advanced 4D5891Psycho-geography drawingworkshop NEWPlease see page 17 for further information.GEORGE CHARMANFebruary 5–7 Weekend £228Intermediate WE5901Experimental drawing through physicalengagement with materials NEWPlease see page 17 for further information.VERONIQUE MARIAFebruary 14–19 Five Days £559Advanced 5D5920Carving in wood – creative developmentfor artists and makers NEWPlease see page 57 for further information.MALCOLM MARTINFebruary 21–24 Three Days £335Suitable for all 3D5934Veronique MariaWalking the line – through drawingand threadPlease see page 52 for further information.MATTHEW HARRISFebruary 29–March 4 Four Days £423Advanced 4D5952Transforming painting processPlease see page 32 for further information.ROSALIND DAVISMarch 6–11 Five Days £529Intermediate/Advanced 5D5966Fusion and transformation– experimental textilesPlease see page 52 for further information.MICHAEL BRENNAND-WOODAND PHILIP SANDERSONMarch 17–20 Long Weekend £335Intermediate/Advanced LW5989Hand sewn images – developing yourown voice NEWPlease see page 53 for further information.JANET BOLTONMarch 18–21 Long Weekend £325Intermediate/Advanced LW5996Conversations between linoblocks:advanced printmaking NEWPlease see page 44 for further information.DALE DEVEREUX BARKERApril 24–28 Four Days £457Intermediate/Advanced 4D607612BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 13

CHALK AND CLAY WEEKFOUNDATION DIPLOMAIN ART AND DESIGNInvestigate the diversity of these two earth materials and seek inspiration from the West Dean College Estate through exploring,drawing and mark-making. A short cross-over session working with a different tutor brings new ideas and perspectives and eachtutor will give a short illustrated talk.Develop your portfolio of art and design skills. This extended course is designed to prepare students with an existing A-levelor National Diploma to apply for entry onto an Art and Design related degree programme. If you have a first degree in anysubject, completing the Foundation Diploma will enable you to apply to study on the Graduate Diploma in Visual Arts atWest Dean College.Joanna VeeversIt has been the catalystfor re-awakening mycreativity and openingup new and excitingpossibilities in my lifeand work. Enrolling onthe FDAD course wasone of the best decisionsI have ever made!Experimental drawing through physicalengagement with materials NEWPlease see page 17 for further information.VERONIQUE MARIAFebruary 14–19 Five Days £559Advanced 5D5920Creative drawing with pastels andmixed media NEWPlease see page 17 for further information.FREYA POCKLINGTONFebruary 14–19 Five Days £559Intermediate/Advanced 5D5921Experimenting with metal clay– silver, copper and bronze NEWPlease see page 24 for further information.SARAH MACRAEFebruary 14–19 Five Days £524Suitable for all 5D5922Draw, print, scratch and cast– exploring surface qualities NEWPlease see page 41 for further information.JOANNA VEEVERSFebruary 14–19 Five Days £563Suitable for all 5D5924Animal sculpting in paper clayPlease see page 41 for further information.SUSAN HALLSFebruary 14–19 Five Days £594Suitable for all 5D5929Under the guidance and instruction of highlyqualified, specialist tutors, you will develop a richand varied portfolio of work, ensure that yourportfolio reflects your areas of interest and talents,and focus on your future career aspirations.The West Dean Foundation Diploma is awardedwhen you successfully complete 10 short coursesand submit a final 2,000 word essay. The essayconsists of a statement that demonstrates thelink between your experiences on the courseand your intended next steps.The first short course is mandatory andestablishes the ethos of the Diploma with aprogramme of drawing and exploration. Thecourse is programmed three times a year. Thecost of the first course is included in the FDAD£150 Diploma fee which includes two tutorials.For the remaining nine courses it is compulsoryto attend a minimum of three courses fromDrawing, Painting and Printmaking. You willreceive two tutorials by a senior tutor and willhave the opportunity to attend drawing days (ata cost of £35 per day) that are held every month.Your selected courses can be taken in any orderbut must normally be completed within a periodof two years, including submitting the final essay.FEESThe £150 Diploma fee, payable on acceptance,includes the introductory weekend course andthe two tutorials. The minimum cost of ninenon-residential weekend courses (excludingmaterials and/or model charges) is £1,998.Accommodation for a weekend, includingdinner and breakfast, is available from £112.Thanks to the support of anindividual donor a FDAD bursaryis available. Please apply if youare aged between 18 and 30 andyou would like to complete theFoundation Diploma in Art andDesign, but can’t afford the full fee.For further information on theDiploma and bursary contactAlison Baxter, Head of CreativeEnterprise, West Dean College.Email alison.baxter@westdean.org.ukor call 01243 818262.Slab built ceramics: responding toplace NEWPlease see page 41 for further information.ANNA LAMBERTFebruary 14–19 Five Days £582Suitable for all 5D5923Veronique Maria14BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 15

DRAWINGInside or outside, still life or abstract, be inspired to learn new techniques and push your creative boundaries. Explore line,form and tone to bring your work to life. With an emphasis on personal development we offer clear pathways for beginnersto progress to advanced courses. For those seeking a pathway leading to a qualification, see our Foundation Diploma in Artand Design on page 15.Momentum in drawingBe inspired by the expressive aspects ofdrawing as you develop an understanding ofthe physical application of various mediums andtheir potential. Devise methods to release andcontrol your energy and momentum into thedrawn line, and become aware of your innatesense of rhythm and fluency when drawing.JOHN T FREEMANNovember 1–4 Three Days £357Suitable for all 3D5746Drawing for beginnersLearn to draw in a weekend as you cover thebasics – measuring for perspective, scale, toneand composition. Create several pencil sketches inthe inspiring environment of West Dean College.JOHN T FREEMANNovember 6–8 Weekend £237Beginners WE5753Drawing winter trees in penciland charcoalInvestigate the structure and form of treesin their skeletal winter state using pencil andcharcoal. Through a series of short workshops,explore compositional choices and improveyour ability to capture the movement andgrace of trees.ANDREW FITCHETTNovember 13–15 Weekend £225Suitable for all WE5761Katie SollohubI feel so enlightenedand have learned newtechniques and ideasI would never haveentertained takingon board.Philippa Gibbon, Transformation sketchbooksDrawing interiors – light, space andatmosphere NEWUse charcoal to express qualities of light, spaceand atmosphere. Be inspired by the rich andvaried interiors at West Dean College. Enjoydrawing as a physical process, making a seriesof large drawings.KATIE SOLLOHUBNovember 13–15 Weekend £222Suitable for all WE5762Dynamic life drawingThis playful and dynamic approach to lifedrawing uses a series of set themes and poses.You are encouraged to explore the dynamicsof the imagination, as well as drawing from life,and work in both colour and black and white.CHRISTOPHER GILVAN-CARTWRIGHTNovember 15–18 Three Days £354Intermediate/Advanced 3D5770Drawing in the garden – pattern andplace NEWExplore a pattern-based interpretation ofthe gardens through drawing from observation.Consider how patterns, rhythms and texturescan represent a sense of place, movement,feeling, light and atmosphere.ROSIE MACCURRACHNovember 20–22 Weekend £222Suitable for all WE5777Sensory landscape – walking anddrawing NEWTranslate the sensory experience of walkingthrough the landscape into artwork. Observeand study the changes in the landscape andwithin you on a daily basis, then record yourphysical experiences back in the studio throughmemory drawings and experimentations.CAROLINE WENDLINGDecember 11–14 Long Weekend £335Suitable for all LW5827Life drawing – line, tone and formExplore a variety of drawing techniques throughexercises using line and tone to define shade,positive and negative shapes, depth, weight andform to gain confidence drawing the human figure.ADELE WAGSTAFFDecember 14–17 Three Days £357Suitable for all 3D5833Drawing for beginnersImprove your powers of observation anddraw with confidence. Through a step-by-stepguide of key techniques learn how to recordproportion and use light and shade to giveyour drawings form.ANDREW FITCHETTJanuary 8–10 Weekend £225Beginners WE5844Constructing comics and graphicnovels NEWPlease see page 60 for further information.WOODROW PHOENIXJanuary 15–17 Weekend £222Beginners WE5860Drawing form, tone and shadeExamine how you look at form in the figure, stilllife and landscape. Develop a comprehensiveunderstanding of tone and shade, the differencesbetween the two, and how to work with themeffectively using different drawing materials.JOHN T FREEMANJanuary 22–25 Long Weekend £340Suitable for all LW5872Psycho-geography drawingworkshop NEWUse different approaches to psycho-geography,including performance, collaboration, instructionaltext and mapping, to investigate how time, spaceand movement can be translated and recordedthrough drawing.GEORGE CHARMANFebruary 5–7 Weekend £228Intermediate WE5901Creative drawing with pastels andmixed media NEWExplore the exciting possibilities of soft and hardpastels and use experimental techniques to makea series of drawings. Combine different materialswith pastel to create mixed media pieces. Applypastel in new and interesting ways using fabric,fingers and other exploratory methods. Learnto think more laterally about image making,about what you want to communicate, and findinnovative and personal approaches to drawing.FREYA POCKLINGTONFebruary 14–19 Five Days £559Intermediate/Advanced 5D5921Experimental drawing through physicalengagement with materials NEWConsider ‘drawing’ in the broadest sensethrough experimental use of clay, chalk, charcoaland more. Strengthen your creative ground,build new relationships with materials andexpand your visual vocabulary. Each day youwill be led through a series of exercises designedto help you look at yourself, materials andprocesses from different perspectives. Diveinto the unknown, be experimental, take risks.VERONIQUE MARIAFebruary 14–19 Five Days £559Advanced 5D5920Life drawing – an intensive courseLearn how to capture dynamic poses, createdepth, proportion and form. Enjoy adviceon all drawing media and the developmentalpossibilities of various pose lengths, givingyou a confident and inventive approach tofigure drawing.VALERIE WIFFENFebruary 26–28 Weekend £248Suitable for all WE5946A drawing workshopGain confidence as you learn to draw withpencil and charcoal. Learn about drawing andcomposition, measuring and creating perspective,proportion, scale and tone. Working in thestunning West Dean Gardens create severalsketches leading to developed studies.JOHN T FREEMANMarch 3–6 Long Weekend £340Beginners LW5954Drawing with mindfulness NEWUse all your senses, mindfulness, playfulness andspontaneity to re-discover your ability to trulysee. Cliff and Katz combine two complementaryapproaches using unique drawing exerciseswhich will allow you to delve deeper into yourintuitive response to uncover your highestlevels of creativity.CLIFF WRIGHT AND KATZ COWLEYMarch 13–17 Four Days £421Suitable for all 4D5982From the observed to the imagined– drawing with abandon NEWFree your creativity and develop an open-mindedapproach to your work incorporating narrativeand themes. Loosen-up to create exciting piecestaking inspiration from a model in various settings.GARY GOODMANMarch 17–20 Long Weekend £341Suitable for all LW5991Pen, line and wash drawingWork with the distinctive marks made by varioustypes of pen, both traditional and improvised.Explore techniques for creating flexible andlively lines with fine brushes and then combinethem with ink or watercolour washes.VALERIE WIFFENMarch 25–27 Weekend £222Suitable for all WE6004Liminal light – pastel drawing at nightWorking in liminal light conditions meansallowing the eyes to interpret what is barelyvisible. This has the surprising result in freeingyour mark-making sensibility, producingextraordinary colour and tone combinations.This unique course is designed for adventurousartists to respond to a range of dawn, duskand candle light conditions.MARK CAZALETApril 1–4 Long Weekend £325Intermediate/Advanced LW6020Large scale expressive drawingExplore new and dynamic approaches to materialsand mark-making, allowing you to developexperimental drawings and paintings. Make initialobservations from a life model, then use differenttechniques and materials to develop exciting marks,from sketches to a large-scale piece of work.GARY GOODMANApril 4–7 Three Days £352Suitable for all 3D602216BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 17

TUTORSGARDENINGDRAWINGGarden Lectures 19Garden Courses 19–20Drawing for beginnersSee WE5844 on page 16 for further information.JOHN T FREEMANApril 8–10 Weekend £237Beginners WE6032Landscape drawingExperience 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, ideasand materials, and will develop your primarystudies further in the studio.CHRISTOPHER BAKERApril 18–21 Three Days £325Intermediate/Advanced 3D6062Imaginative drawing – an introductionto illustrationLearn how to build images from your ownimagination. Your work can evolve from a personaltheme, a written text or ideas based on your ownobservations. Gain the skills to help develop yourown ideas in the future.PAUL COXApril 21–24 Long Weekend £325Suitable for all LW6054Drawing and painting interiors – colourand light NEWPlease see page 34 for further information.KATIE SOLLOHUBApril 24–29 Five Days £519Suitable for all 5D6078MARK CAZALET please see page 37.GEORGE CHARMAN studied at theUniversity of Creative Arts and at theRoyal College of Art. He teaches and hasreceived several awards for his work.KATZ COWLEY is a best-selling children’sbook illustrator, most notably The WonkyDonkey. Winner of 2010 New ZealandPost Children’s Choice Award and NielsenBookseller’s Choice.PAUL COX studied at CamberwellCollege of Art and the Royal College of Art.His witty draughtsmanship has been seenon stamps and book illustrations includingWind in the Willows.ANDREW FITCHETT please see page 37.JOHN T FREEMAN, artist and etcher,studied at Bath Academy of Art and ChelseaCollege of Art and exhibits widely. His bookPortrait Drawing was published in 2006.CHRISTOPHER GILVAN-CARTWRIGHTplease see page 37.GARY GOODMAN is an artist, poet andexperienced teacher of drawing. He hasexhibited extensively worldwide, his artworkfeatures in several books and his poetry ispublished in the UK and USA.Rosie MacCurrachROSIE MACCURRACH studied at ChelseaCollege of Art and Royal Drawing School. She hasworked as a print designer and artist in fashion,film, illustration, and recently spent a year asArtist in Residence at Great Dixter.FREYA POCKLINGTON trained at EdinburghCollege of Art and the University of the Arts.Her work is held in the V&A, British Museumand Royal Scottish Academy collections.KATIE SOLLOHUB studied Fine Art andAnthropology. In 2014 she received an ArtsCouncil grant for a residency at Turner’s House,was selected for the Jerwood Drawing Prize,and the Lynne Painter Stainers Prize.ADELE WAGSTAFF please see page 37.CAROLINE WENDLING trained at the ÉcoleNationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs, France.She is an experienced printmaking teacher andran Gainsborough’s House Print Workshop fornine years.VALERIE WIFFEN is a graduate of the RoyalCollege of Art Painting School where she wonthe drawing prize. She has a portrait in thecollection at the National Portrait Gallery.CLIFF WRIGHT trained at the University ofBrighton and has illustrated children’s books forover 18 years. His work is best known throughtwo of the Harry Potter book covers.Whether you have a window box, a garden full of flowers or an allotment, more and more of you are choosing to experimentwith planting flowers, nurturing seeds, and growing your own food to eat. Enjoy unlimited access to our award-winning gardensand be inspired by garden design, growing, planting and more.Garden Lectures and TalksGarden Lectures include entry to thegardens and lunch. Garden Talks includeentry to the gardens.Delight in dahlias NEWAndy Vernon, author of the award-winning bookThe Plant Lover’s Guide to Dahlias, shares his passionand knowledge in a talk and demonstrationcelebrating these colourful and dramatic plants.Andy will illustrate the best dahlias for a plethoraof different garden situations, pots, patios,balconies, mixed borders, as well as cuttinggarden cultivars, unusual heritage and rarevarieties. He’ll inspire with ideas for containerplanting combinations and border planting plans.A talk full of fun tips and techniques to help youget the very best from your tubers.ANDY VERNONMarch 26 Garden Talk 2–3.30pm £25Suitable for all GT6096Grow your own cut flower patch NEWSpend a day with Georgie Newbery fromCommon Farm Flowers in Somerset, learningall about planning and growing your own cutflower patch to fill your house with flowers andfragrance all year round. The lecture includesinformation on planning, seed planting, earthand flower feeding, lists of good suppliers andposy-making tips. Georgie will end the day talkingabout the flower farming year, with tricks and tipsoffering a useful introduction to farming flowers,on however small a scale.GEORGIE NEWBURYApril 9 Garden Lecture £72Suitable for all GL6102Garden CoursesGrowing apples, pears, plums and cherriesA guide through the rewarding process ofgrowing your own fruit. All aspects of growingare included from selecting rootstocks andvarieties, to general care and management,including pests, diseases and pruning.JOHN NASHNovember 7 One Day £110Beginners/Intermediate 1D6087Floral table arrangements forspecial occasionsLearn how to create innovative floral arrangementsusing a selection of flowers and foliage. Discoversimple and complex techniques to make twobeautiful arrangements.SUE HINGSTONNovember 7 One Day £140Beginners/Intermediate 1D6088Make garden vessels or sculpturesin metalPlease see page 27 for further information.MIKE SAVAGENovember 20–22 Weekend £268Suitable for all WE5779Christmas wreaths and garlandsUsing fabulous foliage from West Dean Gardens,create a contemporary Christmas wreath toadorn your front door. Then make stunninggarlands to decorate your home. All in timefor Christmas.SUE HINGSTONDecember 12 One Day £140Beginners/Intermediate 1D6089Designing your own gardenPerfect for those who have a new garden withnothing in it, or an established garden in need ofchanges. Learn the basics of site evaluation andthe creation of a functional layout and plantingplan. This can then be used as you plan andplant your own garden.ANNIE GUILFOYLEFebruary 4–7 Long Weekend £325Suitable for all LW6090Pruning garden shrubs and climbersPruning can often strike fear into the heart of thenovice gardener, but rest assured this day coversformative, routine and renovation pruning for alltypes of shrubs and climbers. Learn why it is anessential part of garden maintenance and practicetechniques in West Dean Gardens.STEPHEN SMITHFebruary 6 One Day £120Beginners 1D6091Essential top tips for growing key fruitand vegetablesThis informative day reveals the secrets ofsuccessional sowing for continual production.It will include tips on picking crops in ways thatprolong the harvest, ways to manage crops withless watering and practical advice to save youtime in your vegetable garden.CHARLES DOWDINGFebruary 27 One Day £110Suitable for all 1D6092Understanding and practisingno-dig gardeningLearn about good soil care, through the no-digmethod of gardening and surface composting,to achieve less weeds, healthier plants and biggerharvests. Discover how to maintain a vegetableplot without digging and advice on other methodssuch as composting all your beds, whatever fruitand vegetables you plan to grow.CHARLES DOWDINGFebruary 28 One Day £110Suitable for all 1D609318BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 19

GARDENINGGarden Lectures 19Garden Courses 19–20TUTORSGARDENINGPlease see page 61–63 for Taster CoursesGLASS AND MOSAICSGlass 21–22Mosaics 22Planning a low maintenance gardenCreate a great low maintenance garden anddiscover a selection of tried and tested trees,shrubs and flowering plants that will performwell throughout the seasons.JULIET SARGEANTMarch 2 One Day £110Suitable for all 1D6097Willow work for the gardenPlease see page 10 for further information.DOMINIC PARRETTEMarch 7–9 Two Days £232Beginners/Intermediate 2D5968A garden for all seasonsPlan your garden for year-round use, interestand display. You are introduced to the principlesof planting design, including structural andseasonal planting, and how to select plants tocreate beautiful floral displays and lush foliagethroughout the year. You will also look at theuse of hard landscaping.JULIET SARGEANTMarch 9 One Day £110Suitable for all 1D6098Garden maintenance part one– understanding the basics of gardenmaintenance and care of the soilGetting the best from your garden comeswith a thorough understanding of horticulturalpractice. Learn about soil, its cultivation andimprovement and the nutritional requirementsof plants. With this understanding of the soil andhow to improve it, your garden will flourish.STEPHEN SMITHMarch 12 One Day £120Beginners 1D6094Garden maintenance part two– understanding the care of plantsLearn the basics of planting and the establishmentof new plants, lawn care and the use of a selectionof associated hand tools. You will be shown howto compile a simple outline maintenance planfor a domestic garden.STEPHEN SMITHMarch 13 One Day £120Beginners 1D6095Clever solutions to plantingproblem placesMost gardens have problem areas. A shady, dryarea under some trees, a patch of soggy soil thatnever seems to dry out, or a garden located inan exposed or coastal area. Sally will help youto find the perfect plant to suit every location.SALLY GREGSONApril 2 One Day £110Suitable for all 1D6099Creating a naturalistic planting schemefor your gardenCreating a planting scheme that seems entirely‘natural’ is a dream of gardeners. Learn how tocreate native meadows of colourful flowers,or a matrix of planting using a framework ofperennials surrounded by self-seeding annuals.SALLY GREGSONApril 3 One Day £110Suitable for all 1D6100Spring preparation in thevegetable gardenSpring is the perfect time to get your vegetablepatch ready for a fantastic summer crop. Learnmethods of raising and growing plants to harvest.Having carried out garden trials for GardenersQuestion Time and Gardeners’ World Magazine,Rosie will help you choose the right varietiesand give you tips for successful growing.ROSIE YEOMANSApril 9 One Day £120Beginners/Intermediate 1D6101Garden photography – spring vistasand close-upsPlease see page 39 for further information.JACQUI HURSTApril 15–17 Weekend £232Intermediate WE6048CHARLES DOWDING is a pioneer oforganic growing. He runs a smallholdingin Somerset and writes and lectures onall aspects of his work.SALLY GREGSON has run her nursery,Mill Cottage Plants, for 20 years. She lecturesinternationally and has written two books:Practical Propagation and OrnamentalVegetable Gardening.ANNIE GUILFOYLE has a degree inGarden Design from Middlesex Universityand combines lecturing with professionalpractice. Her work featured in the BBCseries Small Town Gardens.SUE HINGSTON is a professionalflorist who has taught at the internationalMcQueens Flower School and has led teamsof florists to produce flowers for events inLondon and internationally.JOHN NASH has grown fruit professionallyfor 45 years. He is the former Chairman of theWest Sussex Fruit Group, a member of theInstitute of Horticulture and an AgriculturalTraining Board tutor.GEORGIE NEWBURY has a backgroundin fashion and as a writer, but now leads thefloristry and marketing at Common FarmFlowers in Somerset.JULIET SARGEANT is a garden designerwith an award-winning garden at RHS Wisley.She is joint author of A New Naturalism and isChair of The Society of Garden Designers.STEPHEN SMITH is a garden historian andhorticulturalist. He headed up the Duke ofWestminster’s London estate for 10 years.His work has featured in English GardenMagazine and Homes and Gardens.ANDY VERNON studied Horticulture andEuropean Studies. He has worked at RHSWisley, the Royal Botanical Gardens Kew andas Producer/Director of Gardeners’ Worldand The Chelsea Flower Show Coverage. Hehas recently established Planet Dahlia Ltd.ROSIE YEOMANS M.HORT. is a lecturer,consultant and broadcaster. She writes forGardeners’ World Magazine, is a guest paneliston BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Timeand garden expert for Radio Solent.Join our glass experts and explore materials and processes, light and juxtaposition of colour. Create unique, original mosaicsas you develop an affinity for the colour, tone and texture achieved by working with stone, glass, marble and pebbles.Claire HallGlassDichroic glass jewellery NEWCreate beautiful glass jewellery with depth,pattern and controlled design using a variety oftechniques from Dichroic glass. Learn differentmethods of cutting, drilling, etching and layeringto complete several sets of jewellery.CLAIRE HALLNovember 20–22 Weekend £272Suitable for all WE5780Glass engraving for beginnersand improversExperiment with drawing or lettering on glassas you are introduced to the techniques of drilland hand engraving. Improvers work on theirown projects.TRACEY SHEPPARDNovember 27–29 Weekend £222Beginners/Intermediate WE5798Making coloured glass bowlsWork with kiln-formed glass to create a setof personalised coloured glass bowls. Beginwith techniques for cutting sheet glass invarious shapes, and develop your own ideasfor building coloured glass blanks throughfusing, adding decorative detail and texture.Finally, use moulds to ‘slump’ your work as theintricacies of the kiln firing process is explained.ALEX POWELLJanuary 10–14 Four Days £511Intermediate/Advanced 4D5850Making glass beads – an introductionDiscover the possibilities of glass bead design.Use a torch flame to create coloured beadsand learn how to apply decorative effects suchas frits, canes, stringers, dots and metal leaf.BARBARA MASONJanuary 22–25 Long Weekend £415Beginners LW5877Compositions in stained glass NEWUse patchwork patterns and fragmented churchwindows as inspiration to make your owndesign in stained glass. Create pieces of paintedand textured glass and learn how to lead themtogether to make a small window. This offersa different method of making stained glass.SASHA WARDFebruary 7–12 Five Days £519Suitable for all 5D5909Glass engraving: old techniques, newinsights NEWExplore the many possibilities of engraving onclear and colour overlaid glass using flexibledrive drill and sandblasting techniques. Learnthe subtleties of the craft from the lightest oftextures to the deepest of carvings as you gainconfidence to work independently.KATHARINE COLEMANFebruary 8–11 Three Days £357Suitable for all 3D5911Glass fusion techniques for beginnersLearn techniques for shaping and decoratingkiln-formed glass as you cut, assemble and fuseBull’s Eye glass to form a glass panel and coasters.Using pre-bought moulds to ‘slump’ you willexplore ways of decorating with colour andtexture on this hands-on course.KATRINA BEATTIEFebruary 25–28 Long Weekend £400Beginners LW5944Creative use of Photoshop for makersand artistsPlease see page 39 for further information.ALISON MILNERMarch 3–6 Long Weekend £365Beginners/Intermediate LW5956Glass gilding and painting – verre églomiséDiscover the art of verre églomisé – gildingand painting on the back of glass. You willexperiment with several techniques, includingpainting on glass, laying leaf and burnishing tomake beautiful creative pieces.FRANCES FEDERERMarch 7–10 Three Days £370Suitable for all 3D597020BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 21

Please see page 61–63 for Taster CoursesGLASS AND MOSAICSGlass 21–22Mosaics 22TUTORSGLASS AND MOSAICSPlease see page 61–63 for Taster CoursesJEWELLERY AND ENAMELLINGEnamelling 23Jewellery 24–26Make Your Own Wedding Rings 26Micro casting with glass powders and fritsLearn how to create exciting effects bylayering powders to cast glass. Use Gelflexto make a freeze and fuse mould and exploreusing these small components to create largerwork or jewellery.CLAIRE HALLApril 3–6 Three Days £405Suitable for all 3D6001Printing and sandblasting imagery in glassWork with coloured enamels to printphotographic or hand-drawn images througha silkscreen onto coloured glass. The image isencapsulated into the glass with fusing and thesandblaster is used to incise an image or textinto the surface. Learn the basics of imagepreparation for both techniques.ALEX POWELLApril 10–14 Four Days £491Intermediate/Advanced 4D6041Stained glass for beginnersLearn 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 GRAYApril 22–24 Weekend £232Beginners WE6071MosaicsMosaics for beginners and improversDevelop your creativity in mosaic design usingdifferent ceramic and glass tiles. You’ll learntechniques for laying, grouting and cutting tilesinto tesserae.MARTIN CHEEKDecember 11–14 Long Weekend £325Beginners/Intermediate LW5829Creative mosaics with found ceramicmaterials NEWLearn how to cut and assemble ceramic tiles andselect elements from old decorative plates andcups to make a mosaic wall piece. Consider line,pattern, colour and texture and finish by groutingyour design.JOANNA VEEVERSMarch 11–13 Weekend £227Beginners/Intermediate WE5919Mosaics and colourThis course concentrates on what it meansto work with a fixed palette of colours.Presentations are combined with practicalwork in the studio where you can undertakecolour exercises in tone, intensity and line.Individual projects are developed with anemphasis on experimentation.EMMA BIGGSMarch 20–24 Four Days £421Suitable for all 4D6002Katharine ColemanKATRINA BEATTIE trained in glass atFarnham and specialises in both kiln-formedtechniques and glass blowing. She makesjewellery, dishes, vases and paperweights.EMMA BIGGS set up London’s MosaicWorkshop in 1987. She has been workingon the project Made in England, recordingthe history of the ceramic industry.MARTIN CHEEK has been making mosaicssince 1985. Working to commission andexhibiting across the country, he is anexperienced teacher.KATHARINE COLEMAN uses wheelengraving to produce contemporary work.She has won many awards with work inmuseum collections including the V&A.FRANCES FEDERER trained at CamberwellSchool of Art and the Royal College of Art.She specialises in verre églomisé: gilding onglass to produce decorative objects.CAROLE GRAY trained in three-dimensionaldesign at Middlesex University. She is amember of the Contemporary Glass Societyand British Society of Master Glass Painters.CLAIRE HALL originally trained as a sculptorand learnt the art of bead making whilsttravelling in the USA. She is a member ofthe Contemporary Glass Society.BARBARA MASON has made lamp workglass beads since 1997, having studied withseveral American glass bead artists duringthis time.ALEX POWELL studied History of Art atthe Courtauld Institute and Glass at CentralSaint Martins. She takes commissions forarchitectural pieces and sells at exhibitions.HILARY SHAND trained as a painter atBath Academy of Art and studied marble andstone mosaics in Ravenna, Italy. She specialisesin garden work and exhibits frequently.TRACEY SHEPPARD is a fellow of the Guildof Glass Engravers. Commissions includedoors for Portsmouth Cathedral and forthe Royal Navy Dockyard.JOANNA VEEVERS studied Ceramicsand Textiles at Manchester and the RoyalCollege of Art, both disciplines reinforced herfascination with drawing, pattern and surface.SASHA WARD is a stained glass artistspecialising in enamelling on glass. Sincegraduating from the Royal College of Artshe has completed over 50 commissionsfor public buildings.Enjoy creative expression through the use of practical techniques in our jewellery and enamelling courses, suitable for completebeginners to advanced practitioners.EnamellingEnamelling on precious metalsCreate personal designs in coloured enamels onsilver. This course will enable those with someexperience of working with precious metals toenhance their work with expert tuition in thetechniques of cloisonné, champlevé, plique-à-jourand the use of foils.JOAN MACKARELLDecember 4–7 Long Weekend £325Intermediate/Advanced LW5815Enamelling on copper – art and craftThrough demonstrations of a range oftechniques, learn how designs, pictures andbeautiful enamelling effects can be achievedon copper sheet, small dishes and bowls.Information is given on kilns and materialsand you can expect to make striking piecesworking with coloured enamels.PAT JOHNSONDecember 18–21 Long Weekend £325Suitable for all LW5842Enamelling for beginnersDiscover the alchemy of enamelling bypractising on copper and progressing tosimple silver jewellery. Learn how to translatecolour and texture ideas, and the techniquesof using fine wires and metal leaf.SHEILA R MCDONALDJanuary 22–24 Weekend £248Beginners WE5871Enamelling – inspired by Matisse andKlee NEWExplore how to use enamels in a varietyof ways using the vibrant paintings of Matisseand Klee as inspiration. Learn how to createcontrolled and detailed work using wet packedenamel, experimenting on copper and workingon silver.SHEILA R MCDONALDJanuary 24–27 Three Days £360Intermediate 3D5880Creative and experimental surfacesin enamelThis workshop focuses on the development ofpersonal imagery and explores non-traditionalapproaches to vitreous enamel on copperand pre-enamelled steel. Use simple drawing,printmaking, painting and abrading methodsto produce a wide range of enamel effects.ELIZABETH TURRELLMarch 6–10 Four Days £441Intermediate/Advanced 4D5965Enamelling with small silkscreensMake silkscreen-printed images in colouredenamels. Beginning with a photocopied imageof your own, use a thermal imager to transferit to a small screen. This will be used to printviscous acrylic enamels onto small pieces ofcopper or pre-enamelled surfaces whichare then fired in a kiln.PAT JOHNSONApril 4–8 Four Days £421Suitable for all 4D6026Enamelling for beginnersSee WE5871 above for further information.SHEILA R MCDONALDApril 15–17 Weekend £248Beginners WE6052Enamelling – exploring contemporarytechniques NEWExplore in depth the application of enamelon altered metal surfaces. Working in copperwith the option of also using silver, investigatemethods of patterning and texturing and usesifting techniques that enable the enamel tointeract and be altered by the underlying surface.You are encouraged to experiment using samplesbefore making a simple piece of jewellery.JESSICA TURRELLApril 24–27 Three Days £340Intermediate/Advanced 3D6075Jessica Turrell22BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 23

Please see page 61–63 for Taster CoursesJEWELLERY AND ENAMELLINGEnamelling 23Jewellery 24–26Make Your Own Wedding Rings 26JewelleryMake jewellery from beads, buttons,wires and threads NEWLearn simple wire techniques to make jewelleryfrom beads and buttons. Techniques showninclude how to wrap a bead, thread and finishoff necklaces and how to mend or remodelbead jewellery.SARA WITHERSNovember 6–8 Weekend £239Beginners WE5756Jewellery making for beginnersMake a silver band ring as a starting point andwork towards completing an individual projecton this beginners’ course.SARAH MACRAENovember 13–15 Weekend £222Beginners WE5766Etching, layering and lettering in mixedmetals for jewellersExplore the possibilities of etching on silver,copper and brass, from lettering to patternand figurative work. You will learn intaglio andrelief etching, different ways of preparing metalswith varnishes, rubber stamps and paper, andoxidisation techniques.CLARA VICHINovember 20–22 Weekend £232Suitable for all WE5963Dichroic glass jewellery NEWPlease see page 21 for further information.CLAIRE HALLNovember 20–22 Weekend £272Suitable for all WE5780Contemporary and traditionalbead threadingLearn the art of bead jewellery to a professionalstandard. After familiarisation with toolsand threading techniques, make a range ofnecklaces which may include antique andsemi-precious beads.PENNY DAVISNovember 23–26 Three Days £337Suitable for all 3D5786Zoe ArnoldAn introduction to stone setting NEWLearn how to add stones to your jewelleryusing contemporary stone setting techniquesincluding ‘flush’, ‘bezel’ and ‘tension’ setting.Develop an understanding of the practicalconsiderations when incorporating stones andhow to use these specialist tools.PENNY DAVISJanuary 8–10 Weekend £222Intermediate/Advanced WE5848Conceptual jewellery – castingcharms NEWWork with a range of materials both found andconstructed to create a necklace. This coursetreats jewellery as art looking particularly atthe symbolism of plants with some traditionaltechniques taught – Delft clay casting, cuttlefish casting and more. Be open to using variedmaterials and experiment by combining themto create a modern take on the charm bracelet.ZOE ARNOLDJanuary 10–15 Five Days £549Intermediate/Advanced 5D5853Ring-linking with stones and beadsfor jewelleryCreate an individual piece of jewellery asyou master the techniques of chain mailor ring-linking using semi-precious stonesor beads to add colour, pattern and detail.ALISON EVANSFebruary 12–14 Weekend £222Suitable for all WE5918Experimenting with metal clay – silver,copper and bronze NEWDiscover a new way of working with silver, copperand bronze clay, a soft malleable material whichbecomes a solid metal when fired. Experimentwith the many possibilities this material offersusing the surroundings of West Dean asinspiration. Techniques are demonstrated as youexplore your own approach to these materialswhich can be used entirely on their own orcombined with metal sheet and wire.SARAH MACRAEFebruary 14–19 Five Days £519Suitable for all 5D5922Altered surfaces – metal manipulationand enamelling NEWExplore how to alter metal surfaces by etching,drilling, punching or roll mill printing. Learn howto pattern and texture metal to which you canthen apply enamel and create a series of samplesor a simple piece of jewellery.JESSICA TURRELLFebruary 19–21 Weekend £232Intermediate/Advanced WE5930Jewellery for complete beginners usingsilver and other materialsLearn the techniques of piercing, shaping,filing, hammering, soldering and finishing as youmake a simple silver ring, then explore surfacedecoration with a second piece of jewellery.DAPHNE KRINOSMarch 4–6 Weekend £222Beginners WE5959Coloured resin jewelleryUsing simple materials and methods makea mould to cast your own resin jewellery.Explore colour and light whilst consideringthe sculptural qualities of polyester resinand other resin techniques.KATHY MURPHYMarch 18–20 Weekend £257Suitable for all WE5994Textile techniques in metal for jewelleryExplore textile techniques with metal to makejewellery from a variety of fine wires and beads.Techniques covered include knitting, crochetand French-knitting. Experiment with differentcolours of wire including colour-coated copper,stainless steel, soft iron wire and fine silver.TERI HOWESApril 1–3 Weekend £240Beginners/Intermediate WE6018Developing jewellery techniques– forging and twistingIntroduce subtlety and depth to your designsby forging wire with hammers to make it flowfrom thick to thin, gradually changing shape fromone plane to the next. Look at the extensivehistorical range of twisted wires documented byHerbert Maryon and experiment with differentsections and combinations of wire to form richdecorative patterns.SARAH MACRAEApril 1–4 Long Weekend £325Intermediate LW6021Micro casting with glass powdersand fritsPlease see page 22 for further information.CLAIRE HALLApril 3–6 Three Days £405Suitable for all 3D6001Wild jewellery – re-cycle, re-craftLearn how to make jewellery from thoselittle things you love to collect – from thebeach, the woods and urban finds. The usefultechniques of threading, crocheting, wireworkand working with resin are demonstrated,allowing experimentation with these materialsto make quirky individual jewellery.SARAH DREWApril 8–10 Weekend £237Suitable for all WE6039Making chains – jewelleryDevelop designs for chains considering materialsand proportion. With a wide range of historicaland contemporary examples to inspire you,experiment making a variety of chains as testpieces. You are encouraged to produce at leastone finished piece.DAPHNE KRINOSApril 21–24 Long Weekend £325Intermediate/Advanced LW6068Making glass beads – an introductionPlease see page 21 for further information.BARBARA MASONJanuary 22–25 Long Weekend £415Beginners LW5877Beaded jewellery – insprired by Maasaibeadwork NEWPlease see page 49 for further information.MARILYN PHIPPSFebruary 15–18 Three Days £325Beginners/Intermediate 3D6080Sarah Drew24BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 25

TUTORSJEWELLERY AND ENAMELLINGPlease see page 61–63 for Taster CoursesMETALWORKINGBlacksmithing and Metalworking 27–28Silversmithing 28–29Regular one day courses insilversmithing with JOHN NORGATEand jewellery with SARAH MACRAEtake place throughout the year.These are suitable for makers of alllevels. Please check our website orcontact the Bookings Office for datesand further details (01243 818300).MAKE YOUR OWNWEDDING RINGSWith this ring, I thee wed…what could be more romanticthan giving and receiving ringsyou have made for each other.You can either re-use jewelleryor metal that you already have oruse bought metal. On this one daycourse you are guided by the tutorin the processes of casting, wiredrawing, forming, soldering, filing,finishing and polishing to producewedding rings that are individualand eternally yours. Please emailbookingsoffice@westdean.org.ukHallmarking and engraving areavailable on request.A large selection of glass beadmaking and fused glass jewellerycourses can be found in the Glasssection on pages 21–22.ZOE ARNOLD studied jewellery atCentral Saint Martins and has developeda reputation for multi-layered narrativeworks of art that can be worn as jewellery.Her jewellery can be found in the V&Aand Crafts Council collections.PENNY DAVIS trained at Sheffield HallamUniversity and works for the trade aswell as producing her own work. She isan experienced maker who constructs,enamels and threads beads.SARAH DREW runs a business makingjewellery and accessories from recycledantique beads and beach finds. In 2003 shehad two books published, Wild Jewelleryand Hair Accessories.ALISON EVANS is well known for herexquisite jewellery based around thetechniques of chain mail. She trained atPortsmouth University and exhibits herwork in London and internationally.TERI HOWES established her workshopin London in 2006 having initially trainedas a graphic designer. She specialises intextile techniques with wire and sellswork worldwide.PAT JOHNSON is an artist-enameller andwriter on enamelling. She undertakes largescalework, bowls and pictures. Commissionsinclude murals for the Peabody Trust.DAPHNE KRINOS trained at MiddlesexUniversity. Her distinctive jewellery usingprecious metals and stones is featured inmany exhibitions in the UK and abroad.JOAN MACKARELL is an enameller and makerof smallwork and jewellery. She has taught atLondon Metropolitan University and is a foundermember of the British Society of Enamellers.SARAH MACRAE, a jeweller and teacher, trainedat the University of Brighton. She is author ofDesigning 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.KATHIE MURPHY trained in jewellery atMiddlesex University and is on the CraftsCouncil’s Selected Index. In 2002 she wrote ResinJewellery, the definitive guide on the subject.ELIZABETH TURRELL has an internationalreputation as an innovative enamel artist. Shehas exhibited and taught widely, and is Directorof Studio Fusion, London.JESSICA TURRELL, a well-establishedjeweller and teacher, focuses on the useof vitreous enamel using non-traditionaltechniques. She studied at Central SaintMartins and exhibits internationally.CLARA VICHI makes jewellery in mixedmetals using calligraphy and typography asher inspiration, and etching as a process.She trained at the Royal College of Art.SARA WITHERS has been designing andmaking jewellery with beads for many years. Sheis author of many books including co-authoringThe Encyclopedia of Beading Techniques.Blacksmithing, silversmithing, metalworking, we cover it all. From the basics to the complex, our expert tutors will help youdevelop the practical skills you need to make vessels, gates, sculptures, candlesticks and much more.Ane ChristensenBlacksmithing and MetalworkingMake garden vessels or sculpturesin metalDevelop your own design to make a simplevessel or sculpture in copper, steel or aluminium.Explore a range of techniques including spot andmig welding, riveting, forming and colouring.MIKE SAVAGENovember 20–22 Weekend £268Suitable for all WE5779Basic blacksmithingUsing mild steel become familiar with the basicskills of the blacksmith to develop your designsand make successful objects.ANDREW SMITHDecember 18–20 Weekend £268Beginners WE5841Welding and joining ideasCraftsmanship is the focus of this course withtuition on various hot and cold methods ofmetal welding and other joining processes. Learnhow to make a series of samples demonstratingtechniques such as hot wrapping, torch bending,riveting and abrasion.ANDREW SMITHJanuary 24–28 Four Days £521Beginners 4D5881Basic blacksmithingPlease see WE5841 above for further information.ANDREW SMITHMarch 4–6 Weekend £268Beginners WE5960Damascus steel makingExplore the ancient technique of Damascus steelvalued by the Vikings and Samurai. Renowned forswords and gun barrels, layers of iron and steelare pattern-welded to create intricate and highlydecorative surfaces. Students can use the materialto make a small decorative object.PETER PARKINSONMarch 13–17 Four Days £483Suitable for all 4D5984Bronze casting – including wax sculptingPlease see page 47 for further information.SHANE WHITEHEADMarch 17–24 Seven Days £830Suitable for all 7D5990Teri Howes26BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 27

Please see page 61–63 for Taster CoursesMETALWORKINGBlacksmithing and Metalworking 27–28Silversmithing 28–29TUTORSMETALWORKINGFantastic course.I made tremendousprogress in five daysand leave confidentwith my abilities.Sophie Preteseille, Silversmithing– cut, bend and flexCreative blacksmithing projectsWork creatively in our forge to undertakeindividual projects whilst learning and extendingyour blacksmithing skills. In this active andenergetic course, you can develop your ownideas and work towards completing yourproject. Bring outline ideas for discussion.ANDREW SMITHMarch 30–April 3 Four Days £513Suitable for all 4D6015Metal birds and bugs – makingoutdoor sculpturesMake a sculptural insect, reptile, fish or birdfor your garden or pond from sheet metal andrecycled materials. Develop your design ideaas you explore techniques including cutting,heating and cooling, forming and shaping.MIKE SAVAGEApril 7–10 Long Weekend £376Suitable for all LW6029Sculpture from scrapTake on your own scrapheap challenge andcreate a sculpture from found metal objectsassembled with blacksmithing techniques.Following a visit to a local scrapyard learn basicforging and joining processes. Then considerthe design possibilities of your chosen recycledpieces and make a sculpture for your houseor garden.PETER PARKINSONApril 18–22 Four Days £479Suitable for all 4D6064SilversmithingGeneral silversmithing with an emphasison box makingExplore the traditional silversmithing techniquesof raising, forging, sinking, box making, solderingand finishing. Advanced makers can concentrateon making hinges and joints.JOHN NORGATEOctober 30–November 1 Weekend £222Suitable for all WE5744General silversmithing – constructingand raisingExplore your ideas for making silver objects andadvance your skills on this in-depth course. Learnmethods for creating and finishing forms in sheetmetal using techniques such as press forming,casting and hand forging. The course combinescontemporary and traditional approaches asyou work on individual projects.JOHN NORGATENovember 29–December 4 Five Days £519Suitable for all 5D5803An introduction to Mokume GaneDiscover the fundamentals of the decorativeJapanese metalworking technique known as‘wood grain metal’. Using specialist equipment,you are shown how to create laminated sheetsfrom sandwiched layers of silver, copper or gildingmetals. Then learn how to develop patterns usinga drill, punch, file, chisel or twist and finally topatinate your sample Mokume Gane sheets.ALISTAIR MCCALLUMJanuary 31–February 4 Four Days £421Intermediate/Advanced 4D5893Silversmithing – cut, bend and flexThrough exploration of negative space, opticalillusion and deconstruction, cut and manipulatesheet metal to make jewellery, tableware orpurely abstract forms. Develop ideas throughpaper models before translating them intocopper, brass or sterling silver.ANE CHRISTENSENFebruary 5–7 Weekend £222Suitable for all WE5904Tiny to mighty – hollow forms forjewellery and silverwareGain practical knowledge of a variety oftechniques for creating hollow forms fromsheet metal. With West Dean Gardens as asource of inspiration, make sculptural forms byhammering, press forming and deep drawingto create vessels, simple boxes or jewellery.You can work on copper, brass or silver.ABIGAIL BROWNFebruary 21–25 Four Days £421Suitable for all 4D5936Silversmithing – a focus on fixings NEWLearn to think creatively when joining metal.Discover the many different ways of connectingcomponents that don’t use soldering: riveting,rabbiting, screwing and rubbing over. Developnew skills through a series of exercises or on apersonal silversmithing or jewellery project.JOHN NORGATEFebruary 25–28 Long Weekend £325Intermediate/Advanced LW5945Hand engraving on metalExplore the specialist field of hand engravingthrough individual projects. Using a range oftools practise various decorative techniques,including monograms, scrollwork, heraldicdevices, piercing and carving.WAYNE PARROTTMarch 10–13 Long Weekend £325Suitable for all LW5973General silversmithing – constructingand raisingSee 5D5803 on page 28 for further information.JOHN NORGATEApril 10–15 Five Days £519Suitable for all 5D6046Regular one day courses insilversmithing with JOHN NORGATEand jewellery with SARAH MACRAEtake place throughout the year.These are suitable for makers of alllevels. Please check our website orcontact the Bookings Office for datesand further details (01243 818300).ABIGAIL BROWN studied silversmithingand jewellery at Loughborough. She sells herwork internationally and in 2015 won theBavarian State Prize for her ‘Isis’ bowl.ANE CHRISTENSEN is a Danish silversmithwith her Scandinavian style evident in theelegant forms of her work. She trained atthe Royal College of Art and exhibits atCollect and Goldsmiths’ Fair.HOWARD FENN, an award-winningsilversmith, trained at London MetropolitanUniversity. Shows include Collect, Goldsmiths’Fair, and ‘A Field of Silver’ at London’sFlow Gallery.ALISTAIR MCCALLUM trained atLoughborough and the Royal College ofArt and teaches and exhibits worldwide.He has practised the technique ofMokume Gane for over 35 years.JOHN NORGATE trained at Aspreysand Sir John Cass where he also taughtfor many years. In 2010 he was a gold andsilver award-winner at Goldsmiths forcraftsmanship and design.PETER PARKINSON is an artist-blacksmithwith extensive teaching experience. Hestudied at the Royal College of Art andhas published books including ForgedArchitectural Metalwork.WAYNE PARROTT, a Fellow of the Instituteof Professional Goldsmiths, is an experiencedteacher and runs an engraving workshopspecialising in heraldic work.JAMES PRICE is a blacksmith and designer,combining traditional forging with acontemporary aesthetic. Trained at BrightonUniversity and the Centre for Rural Crafts,Hereford, he established his forge in 2001.MIKE SAVAGE trained at Camberwell Collegeof Arts and the Royal College of Art. Hislarge-scale metal sculptures are commissionedby architects and exhibited internationally.ANDREW SMITH, an experienced artist,craftsman and tutor, trained at the RoyalCollege of Art. He has a large portfolio ofarchitectural commissions, from sculptureto functional metalwork.28BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 29

MUSICTUTORSMUSICPAINTINGBotanical Art 31Mixed Media 31–32Painting – General 32–34Painting – Oils 34–35Painting – Water Based 35–36Learn more about your instrument or find your singing voice and get togetherwith other musicians in beautiful rooms with excellent acoustics. You will shareideas, learn new techniques, develop your musical expertise and enjoy giving andlistening to performances.Ukulele workshopSuitable for both beginners and those withsome previous experience of the world’s mostpopular acoustic instrument – the ukulele. Learnbasic chords and chord inversions on your owninstrument or one borrowed on the day.CLIVE HARVEYNovember 15 One Day £110Beginners/Intermediate 1D5769Viol consort music17th Century English music forms the basis of thiscourse intended for intermediate or advancedplayers of treble, tenor or bass viols who areconfident in sight reading and playing one-to-a-part.ALISON CRUMJanuary 8–10 Weekend £222Intermediate/Advanced WE5845A Mozart weekend – musicappreciation NEWMozart’s music, on the surface simple andtranslucent, has an extraordinary ability tocapture human emotion at every level. This musicappreciation weekend examines the classicalmusical language that Mozart exploited withsuch mastery. Broaden your knowledge of theworks of this towering figure in musical history.ROY STRATFORDJanuary 22–24 Weekend £232Suitable for all WE5870English Art Song 1600–2000A course for performers – amateur orprofessional – to sing in an authentic andpersonal way, focusing on English ‘Art’ Songsfrom the Renaissance to the present. Singingtechnique, interpretation, performing philosophyand confidence are explored in daily teachingsessions, complemented by informal eveningperformances. Accompaniment by lute,guitar or piano is offered, and players ofthese instruments are also welcome.EVELYN TUBB AND MICHAEL FIELDS WITHACCOMPANIST CLIVE POLLARDFebruary 25–28 Long Weekend £330Intermediate/Advanced LW5941Recorder consort weekend NEWFor players of intermediate ability who can playconfidently on C and F recorders. The coursewill cover a wide variety of repertoire, fromthe Renaissance to the present day, with musiccarefully tailored to suit the players who attend.HELEN HOOKERMarch 11–13 Weekend £224Intermediate WE5977Ensemble! Guitar playing in a groupImprove your musicianship and sight readingthrough playing in a group with music rangingfrom orchestral transcriptions to pieces writtenfor guitar ensemble. Suggested minimum levelis Grade 6.GERALD GARCIAApril 8–10 Weekend £222Advanced WE6037Guitar ensemble workshopExperience the enjoyment of playing classicalguitar in an ensemble with a variety of stylesof music and musical periods. Everyone hasan individual lesson and there are sessions onimproving sight reading skills and techniques.ANDREW GOUGHApril 8–10 Weekend £222Intermediate WE6038ALISON CRUM is known world-wide as aplayer, teacher and writer on the viol. Shestudied music at Reading University and is nowProfessor of Viol at Trinity College of Music.MICHAEL FIELDS is a highly regardedaccompanist on lute and guitar who hasenjoyed working with singers – amateur andprofessional, famous and unknown – forover 40 years.GERALD GARCIA combines a career inperforming and recording guitar musicwith composing and arranging for films andthe stage. He is an experienced directorof educational workshops and conductsnumerous amateur guitar ensembles in Britain.ANDREW GOUGH is Head of Guitarat Birmingham Conservatoire JuniorDepartment. He performs as a soloist andensemble player and directs the CentralEngland Guitar Ensemble and the InternationalGuitar Festival at West Dean College.CLIVE HARVEY is a professional musician andteacher of the ukulele and guitar. For manyyears he played with his band Roaring Jellyand now continues to perform as a soloist.HELEN HOOKER studied at Trinity Collegeof Music, graduating in 1993. She now enjoys avaried career, including teaching, performing,conducting, writing and arranging for therecorder. She is musical adviser to theSociety of Recorder Players.ROY STRATFORD studied at ReadingUniversity and the Royal College of Music.He is Head of Piano and Chamber Musicat St Paul’s School, London, and a conductorand lecturer.EVELYN TUBB works as a singing professor atthe Schola Cantorum in Basel. She performedfor many years with The Consort of Musickeand is known for her innovative style.Paint botanical subjects, portraits, life models, still life and the stunning West Dean landscape. Develop your own paintingstyle while learning traditional methods to apply in a contemporary way. Beginners are nurtured to gain confidence under theguidance of experienced tutors. With an emphasis on personal development we offer clear pathways for beginners to progressto advanced courses. For those seeking a pathway leading to a qualification, see our Foundation Diploma in Art and Design onpage 15.Botanical ArtColours of the winter garden – botanicalpainting NEWWest Dean Gardens in winter provide freshinspiration to explore the world of neutralcolours, including the hard to mix creams andtaupes found in fallen foliage and twigs. Paint thedark and glossy hues of evergreen foliage suchas holly and camellia, and work on tone, usingwet-in-wet harmonic shadows to sculpt thesubject with watercolour washes.SANDRINE MAUGYNovember 8–12 Four Days £434Suitable for all 4D5758Seaweed: wracks and kelps– botanical paintingRe-create a sense of movement in seaweedgathered from the Sussex coastline. Throughexercises, tips and advice on techniques,you paint their subtle, harmonious tones andcolours and portray their ribboning effect.MARIELLA BALDWINDecember 7–10 Three Days £325Suitable for all 3D5817Botanical painting – narcissi flowersand bulbs NEWThese brilliant flowers herald spring andmake interesting subjects to study. The burstingbulbs and tight flower buds open to reveal agolden corona making a joyful spring entrancewhen much is still dormant. Explore techniquesto create a painting that looks as if the plantcould be plucked from the page.MARIELLA BALDWINMarch 13–18 Five Days £524Suitable for all 5D5986Painting luscious tulips in watercoloursStudy the anatomy and form of tulips andreproduce their vivid colours and distinctiveshapes while developing your skills in essentialwatercolour techniques.SANDRINE MAUGYApril 22–24 Weekend £233Suitable for all WE6070The excellent teachingpushed us beyondexpectations, individualadvice was very helpfulas was being in sucha beautiful setting.Kathy Attawell, Beginners watercoloursMixed MediaMemory, emotion and the geniusloci – landscape painting NEWThe spirit of a place, its emotional effect on usand the role of memory and association are thecore aspects of our most intense experiences.Using these sensory and cognitive responses tothe landscape of West Dean, you will paint indifferent media, locations and times of the dayto produce contrasting interpretations. Therewill be many art historic references made andexperimentation with materials.MARK CAZALETDecember 4–7 Long Weekend £325Intermediate/Advanced LW5812Creative mixed media landscape paintingExplore creative ways to combine water basedpainting, media, watercolour, acrylics, pastels andinks to produce exciting contemporary work.Inspired by landscapes, develop ideas in the studiofrom your own photographs and sketches.CHRIS FORSEYDecember 18–20 Weekend £222Intermediate WE5839For concerts and recitals linked to courses, please see the Events sectionon pages 8–9.30BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 31

PAINTINGBotanical Art 31Mixed Media 31–32Painting – General 32–34Painting – Oils 34–35Painting – Water Based 35–36Inventive mixed media – paintingwith acrylics and found materialsDiscover the potential of the painted picturesurface. Experiment with creative ways ofapplying paint and use a plethora of mixed mediatechniques, including the incorporation of recycledand found objects. Gain confidence in selectingand using these techniques as you complete aneffective and satisfying textural project.JANE ARKWRIGHTJanuary 17–22 Five Days £531Intermediate/Advanced 5D5865Mixed media images – paint, printand collageStudy colours, patterns and textures andlearn techniques for applying paints, dyes andinks to develop your ideas into samples ora finished piece.JO DIXONFebruary 19–21 Weekend £243Beginners/Intermediate WE5925Transforming painting processExperiment with imagery and mediums, surfacesand processes to develop compositions and waysto construct and represent space within painting.Using a variety of creative and imaginativeexercises you will investigate ideas and theiroutcome. This course will inspire you to thinkinnovatively about your own process of makingart and develop your image making strategies.ROSALIND DAVISMarch 6–11 Five Days £529Intermediate/Advanced 5D5966The instant sketchbook NEWReboot and re-energise your practice with aninstant sketchbook. Make one, fill one and makeanother! Learn new techniques, experimentand be inspired.ANNABEL TILLEYMarch 11 One Day £120Suitable for all 1D5974Image transfer painting – theexperimental surface NEWDiscover the potential of image transfer.Transform your photographs and layer themwith found images, experiment with texturesand different colour combinations to createunique images.ELEANOR BUFFAMMarch 25–27 Weekend £230Suitable for all WE6005Super surroundings– utterly gorgeous.A chance to totallyconcentrate on yourchosen subject.Penny Moore, Chinese brush paintingPainting – GeneralPastel paintingExamine different approaches to pastel paintingwith a focus on colour and mark-making. Usinggesso, acrylic paint and chalk pastels, work fromsketches made outside in West Dean Gardens,returning to the studio to develop compositions.SARAH BEENovember 1–5 Four Days £421Intermediate/Advanced 4D5747Painting the horse in motion NEWCapture the vitality and elegance of the horse bypainting it in motion. Working from live modelsand photos you will begin with pencil drawingsto describe the proportions, then use charcoalto study the form. With the knowledge gainedyou will compose a painting introducing colour.TRUDY REDFERNNovember 19–22 Long Weekend £334Suitable for all LW5776Crossing the bridge to abstract paintingLearn to cross the bridge between observationand abstract painting. Exercises are used tostimulate the imagination and extend the rangeof rhythmic and expressive processes in markmaking,colour, tonal balance and compositionaldynamics. Artists considered include Ruskin,Bomberg, Mondrian, de Kooning and Kandinksy.JENNY TYSONNovember 22–27 Five Days £524Intermediate/Advanced 5D5785Beginners’ pastelsWorking with still life become familiar withthis wonderful medium. Learn techniques ofmeasurement, composition, colour, surfacesand form.OLIVER JONESNovember 27–29 Weekend £231Beginners WE5794Painting the moving figureLearn to create a painterly equivalent of thesubject rather than copying exactly what yousee. Make studies working directly from themodel, then develop your paintings from thestudies and from memory. Illustrated talks anddemonstrations on handling both oil and acrylicpaint will increase your confidence.EMILY BALLJanuary 14–17 Long Weekend £342Suitable for all LW5855At the chalk face – pastel portraitsLearn to build a portrait using pastels and otherdry media. These versatile media allow us to use acontemporary approach to layer up an image takenfrom observation or photographic reference.OLIVER JONESJanuary 22–24 Weekend £246Suitable for all WE5869David CranswickIntuitive painting – process and imaginationWork with themes from your imagination in aplayful and practical approach to painting. Ledby an inspirational and enthusiastic tutor youwill be encouraged to free your creativity andexperiment with painting as a tool for expression.Learn acrylic painting techniques and processesthat help you explore your own imagined worldsand create painted realities.CHRISTOPHER GILVAN-CARTWRIGHTJanuary 31–February 4 Four Days £421Intermediate/Advanced 4D5891Painting still life – towards abstractionMany artists reach a stage when representationis not enough for personal expression. Learn torespond directly to still life using mixed media toexplore line, form, colour and texture. Througha series of exercises get to know the objectsand develop confidence in stripping away thesuperfluous to capture the essence.JANE ARKWRIGHTFebruary 21–26 Five Days £526Intermediate/Advanced 5D5938Creative colour in landscape paintingExplore ways to add dynamic colour combinationsto your landscape painting by using theories ofcolour. Working in the studio, look at ways to beinventive with your colour palettes and combinecolours to create mood, light and expressionusing acrylic and mixed media techniques.CHRIS FORSEYMarch 3–6 Long Weekend £325Intermediate LW5955Expressive portrait painting – colourand abstractionInvestigate vibrant colour, light and formthrough expressive portrait painting. Learnnew approaches to portraiture through a seriesof mixed media, mark-making and painting froma live model, and explore bold and dynamicpainting with colour and abstraction.CHRISTOPHER GILVAN-CARTWRIGHTMarch 11–13 Weekend £249Intermediate/Advanced WE5976Annabel Tilley32BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 33

PAINTINGBotanical Art 31Mixed Media 31–32Painting – General 32–34Painting – Oils 34–35Painting – Water Based 35–36Katie SollohubVision of colourColour is at the heart of painting; it is usedto create light, space, mood and movement,yet it is rarely fully understood. By taking fivecontrasting approaches and through a structuredseries of practical projects, your confidencebuilds in handling colour and understandingits role. Investigation of some of the majordevelopments in colour theory, a slide showand video presentations are all included inthis challenging week.MARK CAZALETMarch 20–25 Five Days £519Intermediate/Advanced 5D6003Sketchbook painting inspired byWest Dean NEWMake your sketching more exciting, dynamic,meaningful and useful. Sketching in and aroundWest Dean, the landscapes, gardens, architectureand communal spaces, you will select sketch ideasand produce paintings based on them. Chris willguide and support you in sketching approachesand techniques, composing a painting andproducing a finished work in water basedmedium of your choice.CHRIS FORSEYMarch 27–April 1 Five Days £519Intermediate/Advanced 5D6012Portrait painting and drawing – all mediaDevelop a personal response to portrait paintingand learn skills in the painting or drawing mediaof your choice. Discover methods for creatinga likeness, choosing either a conventional oradventurous approach. Practical and technicaladvice is given in all media to help you developa basis of sound practice, whatever your level ofexperience. A model is provided throughout andyou may produce sustained pieces of work ormake drawings and paintings to varied time spans.VALERIE WIFFENApril 4–8 Four Days £459Suitable for all 4D6025Drawing and painting interiors– colour and light NEWBe inspired by the rich and varied interiors ofWest Dean College. Make observed and sensitivedrawings about space, light and atmosphere,before exploring the subject in paint. Increaseyour awareness of details, colour and pattern.Experiment with marks and composition ina series of studies and finished paintings, usingoil or acrylics.KATIE SOLLOHUBApril 24–29 Five Days £519Suitable for all 5D6078Painting – OilsPainting trees and woods in oilsWork in the arboretum at West Dean andKingley Vale woods painting directly in thelandscape. Look at how to get a sense of formand growth in paintings and approaches tocomposition to create form, texture and light.Studies are also made in the studio of treebranches and roots, working on both quickstudies and one or more finished pieces.TOM BENJAMINNovember 8–13 Five Days £519Suitable for all 5D5759Painting still life in oils for beginners NEWA thorough introduction to painting with oilsfrom still life. Gain confidence and understandingof this wonderful medium with structuredexercises and expert guidance.GEORGE POPESCODecember 7–10 Three Days £349Beginners 3D6033Oil painting for beginnersLearn the basics of oils while making paintingsfrom direct observation. Discover how tostructure works and develop light effects,mix colours, build layers, create tone, developimpasto and finish with glazing.TOM BENJAMINDecember 18–20 Weekend £230Beginners WE5838Ideas and techniques in oil painting NEWLearn how technique can be used to expresswhat you feel about your painting. Evaluatestudio practices, systems and processes that haveinfluenced how artists work in oils, and then identifyways to develop your idea or vision through yourpainting technique. Make use of existing work orresearch and initiate a new project.CHRISTOPHER BAKERJanuary 10–15 Five Days £519Advanced 5D5851Felicity GillRenaissance oil painting methods– the portrait NEWGain knowledge and understanding of how topaint like a Renaissance artist to transform yourpainting using traditional materials and methods.This effect gives paintings an inner luminosity,translucency and depth. By constructing thepainting in glazes of tone and colour, it graduallyacquires a jewel like quality, as seen in many oldmaster paintings. This method can be appliedto any style of painting, figurative or abstract.DAVID CRANSWICKFebruary 7–12 Five Days £577Suitable for all 5D5908Winter landscapes in oilsLearn to replicate the sparse beauty of thecolours and forms of winter landscapes.We use drawing and painting techniques thatcapture the essential qualities of light and formquickly, and with a limited palette. We also lookat studio techniques for working on ideas anddeveloping them away from the subject.TOM BENJAMINFebruary 11–14 Long Weekend £325Suitable for all LW5913Portrait painting in oilsDevelop a personal style and improve your oilpainting techniques whilst achieving a likeness.Explore how to use composition to enhancethe sense of the sitter and ways of using thewonderful qualities of oil paint to representlight on skin.FELICITY GILLFebruary 12–14 Weekend £247Suitable for all WE5915Painting winter trees in oils NEWCapture the essence and grace of trees intheir stripped down winter state within theirnatural settings. Develop your understandingof structures, forms, bark textures, colourranges and composition.ANDREW FITCHETTMarch 20–23 Three Days £325Intermediate 3D5997Portrait painting in oilsDevelop your oil painting skills through intensivework on a long pose. After a number of drawnstudies, individual guidance is given on composition,proportion, tone and colour mixing.ADELE WAGSTAFFApril 15–17 Weekend £247Intermediate/Advanced WE6047The Scottish Colourists– painting methodsDiscover and experience the Scottish Colourists,using the same painting techniques and experiencingthe same conditions paint with strong emotivecolour, fluent brushwork and a keen sense ofpattern. Explore the discoveries of the PostImpressionists. Techniques and subject matterwill be studied both inside and outside.JENNY TYSONApril 24–29 Five Days £543Intermediate/Advanced 5D6077Painting – Water BasedBeginners’ acrylicsExperience the versatility and expressivenessof acrylic paint through a series of practicalexercises and make small exploratory studiesof still life objects, using a range of techniques.JANE ARKWRIGHTNovember 6–8 Weekend £229Beginners WE5752Develop your own style inwatercolour paintingExpand on ways of building a watercolourlandscape painting – glazed layering, patchworkand direct textural mark-making, as you developa personal style. For painters already familiar withcolour mixing and basic mark-making, exploreand develop methods that can be applied toquick sketching outside and to longer moredesigned work in the studio.BRIDGET WOODSNovember 15–20 Five Days £519Intermediate/Advanced 5D5772Christopher Baker34BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 35

PAINTINGBotanical Art 31Mixed Media 31–32Painting – General 32–34Painting – Oils 34–35Painting – Water Based 35–36TUTORSPAINTINGSkull and bone – drybrush watercolourpaintingInvestigate the intricate nature of animal skull andbone through fine watercolour brushwork. Learninter-textural drybrush technique, accenting andglazing to enhance and unify your painting.SUZANNE BALCHINNovember 27–29 Weekend £222Suitable for all WE5793Watercolour painting for beginnersLearn to handle brushes, use colour and studyform and composition as you paint in watercolour.CHRISTINE FORBESDecember 4–6 Weekend £228Beginners WE5810Confidence with colour – painting withacrylics and mediums NEWBecome confident mixing and arranging coloursusing your visual judgments and experimentation.Discover the versatility of acrylics when used withspecific mediums, from thin and transparent tothick and opaque.EMILY BALLDecember 11–14 Long Weekend £325Suitable for all LW5825Abstract painting in watercolourCombine visual and imaginative information in aunique and personal way. Distil what is importantto you as you create dynamic work from drawingsand other material. Christine guides you carefullythrough themes and painting techniques as youexplore your creative painting approaches.CHRISTINE FORBESFebruary 4–7 Long Weekend £325Intermediate LW5898Freedom in watercolour and inkfor beginnersLearn a fresh approach to painting watercoloursand inks through a series of set projectswith guidance on composition and materials.Demonstrations are given on various techniquesas you explore this versatile medium.JULIE COLLINSFebruary 26–28 Weekend £231Beginners WE5947Sumi-e Japanese ink paintingExperiment with Japanese brush-paintingtechniques to create striking paintings of subjectsfrom the natural world, and discover the spiritualaspects of this ancient and unique art form.TAKUMASA ONOMarch 11–13 Weekend £242Suitable for all WE5975Suzanne BalchinFeather and nest – drybrushwatercolour paintingEnjoy the fascinating details of avian form,feathers, wings, eggs and nests. Create awatercolour composition with examples fromhawk, game, garden and hedgerow birds. Learndry brush technique, weaving fine texture andachieving subtle colour and tonal combinationsto enhance and add luminosity to your painting.SUZANNE BALCHINMarch 27–April 1 Five Days £519Suitable for all 5D6011Acrylic ink painting: movement andvibrant colourWorking from both flowers and landscape createvibrant and dynamic studies with this versatilemedium. Start with observational drawing,then experiment with translucent and opaquebrushwork techniques. Explore your subjectwith practical exercises and build confidencewith acrylic ink’s tactile qualities as you learn towork intuitively. Discover how paper behavesin relation to ink flow as you develop your ideasthrough to personal conclusions.CHRISTINE FORBESApril 1–4 Long Weekend £350Suitable for all LW6019Watercolour painting for beginnersLearn to handle brushes, use colour and studyform and composition as you paint in watercolour.CHRISTINE FORBESApril 8–10 Weekend £228Beginners WE6030Chinese brush painting – riverside plantsand creaturesPaint aspects of the riverside – willows caressingthe water, small creatures searching for food,birds dipping, and the wide variety of plants– either on site or from photographs. Usingtraditional Chinese painting techniques andmaterials, paint with only a few quick strokesor a more detailed meticulous style, on Chinesepaper or silk. Maggie explains the symbolismattached to this fascinating art form.MAGGIE CROSSApril 10–15 Five Days £519Suitable for all 5D6042Christine ForbesJANE ARKWRIGHT trained at Loughborough,Brighton and Lyon Universities and was awardedthe Leverhulme Traveling Scholarship. Her worksare included in public and private collections.CHRISTOPHER BAKER artist and author,had a leading role playing himself in featurefilm Archipelago. He exhibits widely in the UKand Canada, including the Royal AcademySummer Exhibition.SUZANNE BALCHIN studied at CamberwellSchool of Art. She exhibits at the Mall Galleries,has demonstrated at The Sunday TimesWatercolour Exhibition and has had a soloshow at Pallant House Gallery.MARIELLA BALDWIN is a botanical illustratorand an experienced teacher. She exhibits herwork in England and the USA and has work inthe Chelsea Physic Garden Archive.EMILY BALL trained at Exeter and SurreyUniversities and is director of ‘Emily Ball atSeawhite Studio’. Her book Painting and DrawingPeople – A Fresh Approach was published in 2009.SARAH BEE is a member of the Pastel Societyand won the Unison Pastel Award in 2012. Sheconveys colour, texture and light in the landscapethrough layering media.TOM BENJAMIN paints landscapes, townand coastal views in oils, outside in front of thesubject, in all weathers. He is represented bySarah O’Kane Fine Art.ELEANOR BUFFAM graduated with an MFA inPainting and Drawing from West Dean Collegein 2012. She lives, paints and exhibits in London.MARK CAZALET studied at Falmouth School ofArt. Recent commissions include lino and woodcuts for Old Stile Press, copes for the Bishops ofEssex and a chancel ceiling mural.JULIE COLLINS trained at Reading Universityand is author of Painting Flowers with Impact, TheColour Mixing Index and Colour Mixing guides. Shehas received awards from the Royal WatercolourSociety and ING Discerning Eye, London.DAVID CRANSWICK RA is an artist, author,lecturer and workshop leader specialising intraditional painting methods and materials of theOld Masters. He exhibits in London and France.Sarah BeeMAGGIE CROSS grew up in Hong Kong andis an expert in Chinese painting and calligraphy.Her third book on The Art of Chinese BrushPainting was published in 2011.ROSALIND DAVIS is a mixed media artist,curator and award-winning blogger. She trainedat Chelsea and the Royal College of Art in textilesand fashion. In 2012–13 her work was displayedin ‘Material Matters’ at the Courtauld Institute.JO DIXON is a textile artist who studied atWinchester School of Art. She works in mixedmedia, drawing inspiration from the naturalworld and travels in India and Africa.ANDREW FITCHETT is a painter whoexplores our contemporary relationshipswith nature, working in oils and mixed mediafrom location drawings.CHRISTINE FORBES is a painter and teacherwho trained at Northbrook College, Sussex.She has recently exhibited at the Royal AcademySummer Exhibition.CHRIS FORSEY trained as an illustrator and haspainted mainly landscapes, for the last 20 years.His exhilarating colour and surface has won himawards at Royal Institute of Painters exhibitions.FELICITY GILL is a figurative and portrait painter.She has appeared on BBC’s Star Portraits andpainted many prestigious portraits including BorisJohnson and Sir Henry Cecil for The Jockey Club.CHRISTOPHER GILVAN-CARTWRIGHT’Swork is dictated by a fascination for ‘dreamworlds’as much as for the act of painting itself. He trainedat Central Saint Martins, in Poland and Brighton.SUSIE HUNT trained at the University ofCreative Arts and Grays School of Art. She paintsin water based media, teaches internationally andhas exhibited at the Royal Academy SummerExhibition and Royal Scottish Academy.OLIVER JONES studied at the BirminghamInstitute of Art and Design, graduating witha First Class Honours Degree in Fine Art.Specialising in pastels, he works as an artistand teacher, and exhibits in the UK and USA.VERONIQUE MARIA is an award-winningartist and artists’ mentor. She paints, sculpts,makes video, writes and is passionate aboutthe transformative power of creativity.SANDRINE MAUGY is a member of theSociety of Floral Painters and the Society ofBotanical Artists. She writes articles for Artists& Illustrators and her book Colours of Naturewas published in 2013.TAKUMASA ONO uses traditional Japanese inkpainting techniques. His book The Simple Art ofSumi-e was published in 2005 and he has workin the Millennium Centre, Cardiff.GEORGE POPESCO studied painting atFarnham School of Art and the Royal AcademySchools. He has exhibited in the National PortraitGallery, the RA Summer Show and The HydePark Gallery.TRUDY REDFERN studied Fine Art andcombines this with her passion for horsesand animals. In 2012 she was resident artistat Goodwood Racecourse and a prizewinnerat the Annual Exhibition of Equestrian Artists.KATIE SOLLOHUB please see page 18.ANNABEL TILLEY makes work that exploresEnglish art history, which is collected andexhibited internationally. She is a lecturer, authorand co-founder of Zeitgeist Arts Projects.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 at NewcastleUniversity and the Slade School of Fine Art.She has exhibited at the National PortraitGallery and her second book Painting theNude is published in 2015.BRIDGET WOODS specialises in life andwatercolour painting, and exhibits and teachesinternationally. Her most recent book ExpressiveWatercolour Painting was published in 2014.36BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 37

PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM AND ANIMATIONTUTORSPhotography and Digital Image Manipulation 38–39Film and Animation 39PHOTOGRAPHY, FILMAND ANIMATIONWith the power of a click, an image, short film or creative animation can be at your fingertips. If you want to optimise thepossibilities of your camera, choose from our wide range of courses. We have something for everyone, from beginners toadvanced, but on most courses you will need a good level of computer competence.Photography and DigitalImage ManipulationDigital landscape photography NEWDiscover the secrets and advantages ofphotographing landscapes in winter. Be inspiredand produce stunning images of West DeanGardens and the South Downs. Best useof equipment and the importance ofpre-planning are covered, alongside howto enhance your images.ROY MATTHEWSNovember 13–15 Weekend £232Intermediate/Advanced WE5765Gain control of your DSLR cameraMaximise the quality of the images you captureby investigating the multitude of features on yourDSLR camera. The mystifying layers of technicaljargon are stripped away as your confidence andskills are developed.TIM SAVAGENovember 27–29 Weekend £232Beginners/Intermediate WE5796Digital photography – light paintingtechniquesExplore photographic light painting to createpainterly images with a DSLR camera whilstworking in darkness. By utilising atmosphericbackdrops found within West Dean College andGardens, learn to light your subject and how tocombine and adjust your images post-production.ROY MATTHEWSDecember 11–13 Weekend £232Intermediate/Advanced WE5822Using Photoshop Elements – simplephoto-editing techniquesLearn how to use Photoshop Elements – a simple,jargon-free guide to editing, improving andtransforming digital photographs. Find out howto make the most of your favourite shots, how toemploy colour effects, create collages, greetingscards, panoramas, and make new photographslook old and old look new.STEPHEN WALBYJanuary 8–10 Weekend £232Beginners WE5846Neil CrightonAn introduction to Adobe LightroomDiscover the creative image-editing powerand image management of Adobe Lightroom.Beginning with the differences of file types, thiscourse follows the workflow of Lightroom – fromimporting photographs to detailed manipulation,enhancement and output.TIM SAVAGEJanuary 15–17 Weekend £232Beginners WE5856Designing a self-published book NEWGain confidence to self-publish a well designedbook using online software. Make exhibitioncatalogues, travel stories or simply recorda project or event – a useful skill for keenphotographers, artists and design students. UsingBLURB software, in combination with Photoshopfor photo editing, you will be shown how to plannarrative structure, page layout, select typefaceand sequence images to create a book.ALISON MILNERJanuary 18–21 Three Days £340Intermediate 3D6085Creative winter photographyLearn to harness the challenges of winterphotography. Expand your camera skills in longexposure, tilt and shift, unusual composition,colour effects or night photography to captureunexpected results in low or bright lightconditions. Back in the studio, further the creativepotential of your images with Adobe Lightroom.NEIL CRIGHTONJanuary 22–25 Long Weekend £340Suitable for all LW5874Digitally printed textile designPlease see page 51 for further information.EMMA BURTONFebruary 1–4 Three Days £340Suitable for all 3D5897Getting to grips with your DSLR cameraIncrease your skills and confidence in usingyour DSLR camera. Learn how to judgewhich programme to use and focus on takingsatisfying images on location. Basic computerskills are required.JACQUI HURSTFebruary 5–7 Weekend £232Beginners WE5902Creative use of Photoshop for makersand artistsCreate digital applied decoration fromphotographs and drawings using AdobePhotoshop. Then learn how to apply this surfacetreatment to artworks in various media such asglass, wood and fabric using Lazertran. Othertechniques for translating digital files into applieddecoration are also discussed.ALISON MILNERMarch 3–6 Long Weekend £365Beginners/Intermediate LW5956Explore black and white digitalphotography NEWTranslate the craft and processes of analogueblack and white photography using digital cameraswithin a digital workflow. Learn to achieve thisthrough considered exposure, identifying subjectssuited to monochrome and image processingusing Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.TIM SAVAGEMarch 11–13 Weekend £232Beginners/Intermediate WE5978An introduction to PhotoshopLearn some of Adobe Photoshop’s creativefeatures and discover how to make enhancementsto your images using many of the software’sprimary adjustment features. This will includeworking with layers, layer masks, tools and filters,while experimenting with your own images.MARK HOWARDMarch 18–20 Weekend £232Beginners WE5993Walking with a camera – photographytechniquesIf you enjoy walking and would like to develop an‘eye’ for seeing and observing the potential fora good photograph, this course is for you. Learnthe basics of composing through set tasks onwalks on the West Dean Estate. Only a simpledigital camera and a little technical know-howare necessary. Studio time will be allowed fortheory and review of your images.STEPHEN WALBYMarch 25–27 Weekend £232Beginners/Intermediate WE6006Gain control of your DSLR cameraSee WE5796 on page 38 for further information.TIM SAVAGEApril 1–3 Weekend £232Beginners/Intermediate WE6017Garden photography – spring vistasand close-upsLearn and practice the art of producing highquality, well-composed garden images focusingon the spring garden, using a DSLR or advancedcompact camera. Become aware of how differentlighting conditions can influence your images andhow to compose images in-camera without theneed for post-image manipulation.JACQUI HURSTApril 15–17 Weekend £232Intermediate WE6048Great to have theopportunity to practicenew techniques inthe grounds.Robert Mallett, Gaining control of yourDSLR cameraFilm and AnimationStop-motion animationMake your own animated short film usingthe frame-by-frame techniques employed bystop-motion animators, such as Tim Burtonand Aardman Animations. Make a simple setand character, and learn how to bring themto life. Bring a stills digital camera with you.WILL BISHOP-STEPHENSJanuary 8–10 Weekend £232Beginners/Intermediate WE6083WILL BISHOP-STEPHENS studiedsculpture at Winchester and animation atthe Royal College of Art. He writes, directsand animates his films and is a teacher, authorand illustrator.NEIL CRIGHTON has over 30 years ofprofessional experience in photography across36 countries. He now combines his passionfor photography with teaching in the UK,France and Sweden.ANDREW HASSON is a professionalfreelance photographer with over 25 yearsexperience. His images are used in nationalnewspapers and magazines including TheTimes and Country Life.MARK HOWARD is a professionalphotographer and cameraman workingin corporate, social, commercial anddocumentary fields.JACQUI HURST specialises in photographinggardens, applied art and regional foodproducers. Her work has appeared in manymagazines, books and national newspapers.ROY MATTHEWS has worked as a freelancephotographer in many areas includingadvertising, travel, tourism and editorial forsuch clients as the BBC, M&S and John Lewis.ALISON MILNER trained at the Royal Collegeof Art. She designs a broad range of productsusing photographic and computer manipulatedimagery for various clients.IKSUNG NAH, a Korean born in Seoul,has lived in England longer than in Korea.His photography focuses on landscapesand capturing light.TIM SAVAGE manages the lens-basedresources and technical tutors at theUniversity for Creative Arts, Farnham.He runs his own photography businessand writes for photography magazines.STEPHEN WALBY runs a digital photographystudio covering portrait, business and eventphotography. He enjoys sharing his passionfor photography through his teaching.38BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 39

Please see page 61–63 for Taster CoursesPOTTERY AND CERAMICSWorking with clay can be addictive, as anyone who’s tried it will know! Join a throwing course for complete beginners, then buildon your skills and learn how to coil, hand build, sculpt and use glazes, under the guidance of leading potters and ceramic artists.It’s given me a techniqueI can now take awayand develop further.Jane Reed, Pattern, colour, texture andline – decorative ceramicsThrowing and turning for beginnersExperience throwing pots on a potter’s wheelwith one-to-one tuition and on your ownwheel. Learn the techniques and processesfor completing pots.ALISON SANDEMANNovember 6–8 Weekend £251Beginners WE5755Exploring porcelain – throwingand handbuildingDevelop dynamic porcelain forms or containersby learning how to understand and exploit theintrinsic plastic quality of porcelain. Combineinventive shaping, forming and decorativetechniques to create surface quality and patternintegral to each form.JACK DOHERTYNovember 13–16 Long Weekend £380Intermediate/Advanced LW5767Textured, coloured and printed slabdishes NEWExplore a range of methods to decorate slabsadding texture and colour, then constructdishes by slumping using improvised mouldsand formers. Techniques covered includeprinting and rolling into soft surfaces, laminatingcoloured clay, stretching, and colouring withoxides and glazes.JO CONNELLNovember 26–29 Long Weekend £353Suitable for all LW5791Printing on clay – silkscreen surfacedecoration NEWInspired by West Dean Gardens in winter,design patterns for silk screen printing on clayas you develop your surface decoration skills.Apply your design to clay slabs and then constructforms that can be one off sculptural pieces ormass production tableware. Basic slab buildingskills required.KAORI TATEBAYASHIDecember 3–6 Long Weekend £375Intermediate LW6081Wheel thrown lidded forms in porcelainExplore the making of a variety of lidded forms– for example a butter dish, teapot or gingerjar. Working with Limoges porcelain devise andcreate a group of pots incorporating differenttypes of lids. There may be time to develophandles, knobs and spouts too.CHRIS KEENANDecember 7–11 Four Days £491Intermediate/Advanced 4D5819Animal sculptures – working inminiature NEWPlease see page 46 for further information.FELICITY LLOYD-COOMBESDecember 11–13 Weekend £257Suitable for all WE5824Throwing and turningExplore working on the potter’s wheel andwhatever your level of experience, developyour skills in making (throwing) and finishing(turning) pots. Enjoy exclusive use of yourown potter’s wheel during the course.ALISON SANDEMANDecember 18–21 Long Weekend £359Suitable for all LW5843Throwing and turning for beginnersWork on your own potter’s wheel as youdevelop your own designs inspired by theceramic collection at West Dean College.You are shown key techniques, includinghow to prepare and work with clay.LOUISA TAYLORJanuary 8–10 Weekend £251Beginners WE5847Hand built ceramics with inlaidcoloured clayLearn how to make and mix coloured claysto create designs and painterly effects that arerolled into slabs of clay. From these you will thencreate vessels, bowls and jugs ready for firing.JANE ABBOTTJanuary 15–17 Weekend £241Suitable for all WE5859Portrait heads in terracotta– a visual approachPlease see page 46 for further information.JON EDGARJanuary 15–18 Long Weekend £366Suitable for all LW5862Hand building and throwing textured potsUse found natural and manmade objects to createdifferent textures on clay surfaces and learn howto make plaster and clay moulds. Slab build orthrow pots, slump or press dishes and decoratesurfaces with your library of textures.ALISON SANDEMANJanuary 22–25 Long Weekend £368Suitable for all LW5878Practical glazing dayCome back to West Dean College to glaze potsyou have made on one of our pottery coursesand left behind for firing.ALISON SANDEMANJanuary 31 One Day £115Suitable for all 1D5831Throwing teapots and teawareUsing throwing and turning techniques inporcelain and stoneware, explore the form andfunction of teapots and teaware. Drawing onmore than 30 years’ experience of making, yourtutor encourages an individual approach as youcreate your own teapots and teaware witha sense of coherence and narrative.TIM ANDREWSFebruary 4–7 Long Weekend £370Intermediate LW5899Slab built ceramics: responding toplace NEWWorking from the Sussex chalk landscapesurrounding West Dean, use drawing to developdesigns for simple slab built ceramic platters andwall pieces. Discover ways to build complexand layered surfaces with tonal and colouredslips, using your own hand cut stencils, stamps,linocuts and sgraffitto designs.ANNA LAMBERTFebruary 14–19 Five Days £582Suitable for all 5D5923Draw, print, scratch and cast– exploring surface qualities NEWTake inspiration from the look and feel of winteron the South Downs and in West Dean Gardens.Collect materials as a starting point for a series ofexplorations into surface qualities using a varietyof media and techniques that include drawingwith ink and wax, casting in clay and mono andrelief printing.JOANNA VEEVERSFebruary 14–19 Five Days £563Suitable for all 5D5924Animal sculpting in paper clayLearn a fast and exciting approach to animalsculpting using a variety of pottery techniques.Working with paper clay and a simple externalarmature, the goal is not to make a realisticcopy but an interpretation that captures thespirit and energy of the animal.SUSAN HALLSFebruary 14–19 Five Days £594Suitable for all 5D5929Anna LambertLife sculpting – the reclining femalepose NEWPlease see page 46 for further information.IAN EDWARDSFebruary 21–25 Four Days £461Suitable for all 4D5935Exploring Japanese potteryExplore simple Japanese pottery techniques tomake vases, bowls, mugs and plates. Techniquescovered include spiral wedging, hand building(Tebineri), wet slab making (Katatsukuri) andleather hard slab building (Itatsukuri). Learnbrush drawing or printing techniques todecorate your pots.KAORI TATEBAYASHIFebruary 29–March 3 Three Days £353Beginners/Intermediate 3D5950Creative use of Photoshop for makersand artistsPlease see page 39 for further information.ALISON MILNERMarch 3–6 Long Weekend £365Beginners/Intermediate LW5956Throwing and turning forbeginners NEWGain confidence in making pots on the potter’swheel. With exclusive use of your own wheellearn how to prepare the clay, and then practicethe art of throwing with demonstrations andindividual guidance from the tutor.JON BARRETT-DANESMarch 4–6 Weekend £251Beginners WE5961Sculpting animals in clayImmerse yourself in the Barrett-Danes family’stradition in ceramics as you learn how to createvivid and expressive animal forms using a rangeof pottery techniques. First of all, spend timestudying the unique characteristics of each animal,then consider overall balance and proportion. Youwill complete at least two animals, wall-mountedheads or headed pots.JON BARRETT-DANESMarch 13–18 Five Days £604Suitable for all 5D5987Tall and wide – expanding yourthrowing skillsLiberate your throwing practice and taller orwider pots will become a reality. After initialpractice on cylinders, we will progress to jugs,vases, jars and bottles. The concept of makingpots that do not need turning is also introducedto those not familiar with this traditionaltechnique. An ideal course for anyone keento improve and develop their throwing.ALISON SANDEMANMarch 27–April 1 Five Days £591Intermediate 5D6013Experimenting with paper clayDiscover the exciting potential of buildingwith paper clay. Try a range of hand buildingtechniques with paper clay pulp and readymixed clay incorporating wet, leather hard, dryand fired components. Also experiment withcasting, embossing and surface printing usingunderglaze colours, oxides and slips.CLAIRE IRELANDApril 7–10 Long Weekend £370Suitable for all LW602840BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 41

TUTORSPOTTERY AND CERAMICSPlease see page 61–63 for Taster CoursesPRINTMAKINGJANE ABBOTT trained at Brighton Universityand Goldsmiths College and has taughtceramics for over 30 years. She makes handbuilt vessels and forms using coloured clays,slips and oxides.Delve into printmaking and explore colour and shape through monoprint, woodcut, wood engraving and screenprinting.Produce unique, colourful artworks either with a press or by hand. With an emphasis on personal development we offerclear pathways for beginners to progress to advanced courses. For those seeking a pathway leading to a qualification, see ourFoundation Diploma in Art and Design on page 15.Jo ConnellPractical glazing daySee 1D5831 on page 41 for further information.ALISON SANDEMANApril 17 One Day £115Suitable for all 1D6056Understanding colour in glazesGain an understanding of making and using glazesfocusing on how using colouring oxides affectsdifferent fluxes in a glaze. All practical aspects ofmaking, testing and firing glazes will be covered.Bring your own biscuit-fired white earthenware,stoneware, porcelain pieces or test tiles.LINDA BLOOMFIELDApril 17–21 Four Days £466Intermediate/Advanced 4D6059Throwing and turning for beginnersSee WE5847 on page 40 for further information.LOUISA TAYLORApril 22–24 Weekend £251Beginners WE6072At the end of your pottery course,you may either leave your workto be fired and completed at thecollege, book a place on a one-dayglazing course to decorate andglaze it yourself, or takeyour pieces away unfired forcompletion elsewhere.TIM ANDREWS has an internationalreputation for his smoke-fired and rakuceramics. He is a Fellow of the CraftPotters Association and is a memberof the Devon Guild of Craftsmen.JON BARRETT-DANES specialises inmodelling animals and thrown work. He trainedat Bristol and has followed a family tradition ofworking with clay, spanning six generations.LINDA BLOOMFIELD has made potssince 1973. She trained as a materials scientistand set up her studio in 2001. Linda had twobooks published in 2011 – Advanced Potteryand Colour in glazes.JO CONNELL is an accomplished hand-builderusing coloured clays as structural decorationand texture. She is author of The Potters Guideto Ceramic Surfaces and Colouring Clay.JACK DOHERTY is renowned for hisporcelain, thrown and slab built withcoloured clay. He is a former Chair of theCraft Potters Association, exhibits widelyand runs his own studio.SUSAN HALLS studied ceramics at theUniversity of Creative Arts and the RoyalCollege of Art. She exhibits widely, has taughtat universities and has work represented incollections including the V&A.CLAIRE IRELAND produces hand-builtsculptural ceramics. She is a member of theSociety of Designer Craftsmen and theCraft Potters Association.CHRIS KEENAN learnt his skills as a potteras apprentice to Edmund de Waal. A Fellowof the Craft Potters Association, his thrownLimoges porcelain is exhibited and sold widely.ANNA LAMBERT studied ceramics atBath Academy of Art and works in herstudio making relief decorated earthenware.Her work is exhibited throughout the UKand abroad.ALISON SANDEMAN is a long-standingtutor at West Dean. She makes functionalindividual pieces in stoneware, porcelain andRaku. She has a special interest in outdoorfiring techniques.KAORI TATEBAYASHI studied at Kyoto CityUniversity of Art, the Royal College of Art andKilding Design School of Art, Denmark. Herceramics are regularly exhibited worldwide.LOUISA TAYLOR studied at Bath Spa Universityand the Royal College of Art. She teaches atBrighton University, exhibits throughout Europeand is author of Ceramics: Tools and Techniquesfor the Contemporary Maker.JOANNA VEEVERS studied Ceramics andTextiles at Manchester and the Royal College ofArt, both disciplines reinforced her fascinationwith drawing, pattern and surface.Making an impression with monoprint– the painterly printMonoprinting is a versatile technique that addsintrigue and surprise to creative mark-making. It isthe painters print and is different to printmaking,it can be a finished piece or the beginning of anaddition to your paintings and art works. Explorethe possibilities of reproducing and reinventingyour sketches or photographic material.SUSIE HUNTNovember 8–11 Three Days £330Beginners 3D5757Woodcut prints – exploring the processExperiment with this ancient art form as youexplore woodcut printing techniques using thewood itself as a starting point. Use a variety ofwoods and papers, experiment with cuttingtechniques and print with presses or by hand.MERLYN CHESTERMANNovember 13–15 Weekend £242Suitable for all WE5760Exploring colour in lino printExplore the world of printed colour as thetutor demonstrates linocutting techniquesand ways of applying and printing an array ofcoloured inks, including the use of presses.You are encouraged to develop a personalapproach to build up a body of work.DALE DEVEREUX BARKERNovember 26–29 Long Weekend £350Suitable for all LW5790Creating layered printsCreate multi-layered images using a variety ofprintmaking techniques. You will experiment withsilk screen printing, relief printing, monoprintingand linocuts in order to build up layers of colours,lines, tones and textures working instinctively tocreate compositions rich in depth and detail.RACHEL SIMDecember 11–14 Long Weekend £341Suitable for all LW5826Making screenprints – an introductionCreate simple stencils using cut paper or vinylbefore progressing to more sophisticatedtechniques capable of producing painterly marks.Use opaque and transparent water based inksto produce several experimental prints andat least one multi-layered image of stunningcolour and vibrancy.JANE SAMPSONFebruary 5–7 Weekend £255Beginners WE5900Wood engravingExperience the art of wood engraving whichis executed on the end grain of a closelygrained hardwood. Practise engraving thenlearn how to transfer a design to a block,print and correct proofs.CHRIS DAUNTFebruary 11–14 Long Weekend £325Suitable for all LW5912Three-dimensional printmaking– making printed sculptureInvestigate the flat world of printmaking andmake dynamic and expressive sculptures.Begin by learning various aspects andapproaches to relief printmaking and thenthrough experimentation, make severalthree-dimensional works that exploit thecolour, mark-making and image developmentthat printmaking can offer.DALE DEVEREUX BARKERFebruary 21–26 Five Days £536Intermediate/Advanced 5D5937Art bound – creating artists’ books NEWPlease see page 11 for further information.TRACEY BUSHFebruary 25–28 Long Weekend £336Suitable for all LW594242BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 43

Please see page 61–63 for Taster CoursesPRINTMAKINGTUTORSPRINTMAKINGSCULPTUREAutomata, Puppets and Clocks 45Carving in Stone and Wood 45Modelling, Casting and Other Techniques 46–47Block printed patterned wallpaperPlease see page 52 for further information.HUGH DUNFORD-WOODFebruary 25–28 Long Weekend £347Suitable for all LW5943Monoprinting using the threecolour processMonoprinting acts as a bridge between paintingand the graphic arts; this course introducesessential concepts to printmaking in an accessibleway. Explore the painterly, mark-makingpossibilities of monoprint, learn the concept ofcolour layering using the three process colours(yellow, cyan and magenta) and find out how tooverlay colours to produce beautiful, colourfuloverprints. This fast and straightforward processleaves room for plenty of experimentation.JANE SAMPSONMarch 4–6 Weekend £238Suitable for all WE5957Woodcut prints – pattern in nature NEWTrees, textures, flowers, fractals, moss and water,West Dean Gardens in spring offer a myriad ofopportunities to look closely at nature. Combinethe natural grain in wood with spirited cuttingto create lively woodcuts.MERLYN CHESTERMAN AND ROD NELSONMarch 13–18 Five Days £559Suitable for all 5D5985Printed landscapes in lino and monotypeDraw inspiration from the rich English traditionof landscape prints as you learn two contrastingprintmaking methods. Using West Dean Gardensas a stimulus you should produce at least twounique monotypes and one finished, reproduciblelinocut on this structured and fast-moving course.MARK CAZALETApril 4–8 Four Days £431Suitable for all 4D6024Wood engraving – exploring the processExplore 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 anendgrain wood block, engrave and then print it.HARRY BROCKWAYApril 8–10 Weekend £222Suitable for all WE6031Colourful woodcutLearn all you need to know to make colourful,exciting and artistic woodblock prints. Developskills in design, cutting, sharpening, inking andeditioning from both black and white and multicolourblocks. Enjoy the journey into tools, papers,opaque and translucent inks, pigments and printingmethods – both by hand and with a press.MERLYN CHESTERMAN AND ROD NELSONApril 10–15 Five Days £560Suitable for all 5D6043Conversations between linoblocks:advanced printmaking NEWTake risks and get confident over-printing withseparate cut blocks of lino that merge togetherto create surprising new images. Whilst there isan element of control over the structure of theoutcomes, the beauty is not knowing exactly whatmay happen. Exploit the myriad of possibilities ofusing two or more blocks that talk to each otherin different ways and be prepared to be surprised.DALE DEVEREUX BARKERApril 24–28 Four Days £457Intermediate/Advanced 4D6076Harry Brockway and The Folio SocietyMerlyn ChestermanHARRY BROCKWAY trained at KingstonUniversity and the Royal Academy. He hasworked as a stone carver and illustratorsince 1989 and is a member of The Societyof Wood Engravers.MARK CAZALET please see page 37.MERLYN CHESTERMAN, a woodblockprintmaker, graduated from Bath Academyof Art, Corsham. She is a member of theRoyal Society of Painter-Printmakers.CHRIS DAUNT studied Fine Art atNewcastle and is an illustrator, specialising inwood engraving, wood and linocut. He is amember of the Society of Wood Engravers,teaches and makes traditional endgrain woodengraving blocks.DALE DEVEREUX BARKER studiedprintmaking at the Slade School of Fine Art.His colourful work is exhibited internationallyand he has undertaken large scale publicart commissions.SUZIE HUNT please see page 37.ROD NELSON read architecture atKing’s College, Cambridge, and has beeninvolved in design and woodcut printmakingfor many years.JANE SAMPSON is a master printmakerwith over 20 years’ experience as a fineartist and commercial printer. She set upInkspot Press, an open access printmakingstudio in Brighton.RACHEL SIM trained at Edinburgh School ofArt and the Royal College of Art. She worksas an image maker through illustration andprintmaking and exhibits and sells her ownwork in the UK.Let your imagination soar as you learn to use different techniques and materials to create figures, animals, puppets and toys.Carve in stone and wood, model in clay and explore the sculptural possibilities of paper, bronze, polystyrene and wire.Automata, Puppets and ClocksCarve a wooden string puppetDesign, carve and assemble a unique woodenstring puppet. Use fast, versatile methods,which require minimum tools or equipment– a combination of Chinese and Europeantechniques developed by the tutor. You may notfinish your puppet, but will gain the knowledgeto complete one at home.JOHN ROBERTSDecember 14–18 Four Days £476Suitable for all 4D5835Simple automataCreate designs for an automaton made principallyin wood. Discover simple ways of producingmechanical movement while being encouragedto use reclaimed and other interesting materials.The tutor’s own work and his collection ofautomata will provide inspiration.ROBERT RACEJanuary 10–15 Five Days £562Suitable for all 5D5852An introduction to clock makingDelve into the processes used in clock making.Starting with the design and calculation ofindividual components of the clock, you use handtools and participate in practical demonstrationsof machine tools. This course can be seen as aprecursor to the full-time Diploma programme.JONATHAN BUTT AND MATTHEW READMarch 28–April 1 Four Days £496Beginners 4D6014Carving in Stone and WoodWoodcarving – a creative explorationPlease see page 57 for further information.MALCOLM MARTINDecember 3–6 Long Weekend £335Suitable for all LW5809Carving colourful stone – alabasterand soapstoneExperiment with mark-making and textureas you learn stone carving techniques withthese easy to carve stones. The whole processis covered from developing designs with modelsthrough to finishing and polishing.PAULA HAUGHNEYDecember 11–14 Long Weekend £340Suitable for all LW5828Carving in wood – creative developmentfor artists and makers NEWPlease see page 57 for further information.MALCOLM MARTINFebruary 21–24 Three Days £335Intermediate/Advanced 3D5934Relief carving in stone – plant formsExperience the process of carving a relief inlimestone. Taking inspiration from the shapesand texture of plants you will hand cut yourdesign directly onto stone using traditionaltools, including chisels and mallets.JO SWEETINGMarch 11–13 Weekend £232Suitable for all WE5980Carving in stone – texture and formin nature NEWCarve a sculpture using inspiration from thetextures and forms found in nature. Firstcarve a panel of soft limestone using differenttools, techniques and surface finishes creatinga patchwork of textures for reference. Thenembark on an individual carving project.PAULA HAUGHNEYMarch 13–18 Five Days £519Suitable for all 5D5988An introduction to stonecarvingProduce a simple stone sculpture and developa good understanding of the processes involved.First, model your idea in clay and then transferit to stone. The tutor will demonstrate thetechniques and skills, as well as the appropriateuse of chisels at each stage, as you develop andrefine your piece.SIMON KEELEYApril 15–17 Weekend £222Beginners WE6053Jo Sweeting44BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 45

SCULPTUREAutomata, Puppets and Clocks 45Carving in Stone and Wood 45Modelling, Casting and Other Techniques 46–47TUTORSSCULPTUREModelling, Casting andOther TechniquesPaper sculptures – story bookgarments NEWMake paper sculptures based on small garmentsusing recycled paper. Create surfaces by waxing,trapping, layering and embedding into plastics,papers and fabrics, then embellish using handand machine stitching techniques.JENNIFER COLLIERNovember 27–30 Long Weekend £325Suitable for all LW5799Animal sculptures – working inminiature NEWBuild miniature animal sculptures using a range ofmaterials – including scrim, wire and paper clay.Learn how to approach sculpting animals in clayand the detail that can be captured in somethingsmaller than the palm of your hand, while gainingconfidence in your sculpting skills.FELICITY LLOYD-COOMBESDecember 11–13 Weekend £257Suitable for all WE5824Portrait heads in terracotta– a visual approachCreate 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 will then hollow out your secondportrait head for firing and receive adviceon mounting and finishing techniques.JON EDGARJanuary 15–18 Long Weekend £366Suitable for all LW5862Sculptural animal forms in willowPlease see page 10 for further information.DOMINIC PARRETTEJanuary 18–21 Three Days £372Beginners/Intermediate 3D5868Experimental papermaking: materialjourneys NEWPlease see page 11 for further information.JANE PONSFORDJanuary 31–February 4 Four Days £432Intermediate/Advanced 4D5892Jennifer CollierAnimal sculpting in paper clayPlease see page 41 for further information.SUSAN HALLSFebruary 14–19 Five Days £594Suitable for all 5D5929Life sculpting – the reclining femalepose NEWCreate a clay sculpture of the reclining femaleform. Start with the fundamentals of anatomyand then learn how to use different modellingtools, finishing techniques and textures. Capturethe essence of the figure as you develop yourown response to the model and come awaywith a piece that can be fired or cast.IAN EDWARDSFebruary 21–25 Four Days £461Suitable for all 4D5935Three-dimensional printmaking– making printed sculpturePlease see page 43 for further information.DALE DEVEREUX BARKERFebruary 21–26 Five Days £536Intermediate/Advanced 5D5937Sculpture using paper and wireTake an exciting journey through the amazingpossibilities of wire and papier-mâché as youcreate your own individual sculpture. Workingdirectly with these low-cost media, you createa three-dimensional armature with wire, thenweave and mould the form with papier-mâché.Choose colours and textures from recycledpapers and other materials to create thefinal surface.DAVID FARRERMarch 13–17 Four Days £433Suitable for all 4D5983Sculpting animals in clayPlease see page 41 for further information.JON BARRETT-DANESMarch 13–18 Five Days £604Suitable for all 5D5987Bronze casting – including wax sculptingCreate your own cast bronze sculpture on thisintensive course. You will first produce a small(no bigger than 150mm) wax sculpture for castingas you learn about the qualities of waxes, gainskills with tools and look at finishing techniques.Discover wax pouring, silicone mould making, lostwax casting and bronze casting processes, whileproducing at least one small completed piece.SHANE WHITEHEADMarch 17–24 Seven Days £830Suitable for all 7D5990Wire sculptures with found objectsCreate your own small metal sculpture using ironwire and found materials. Techniques includedrawing in wire using pliers and soldering. You’llstart with set projects while techniques aredemonstrated and then progress on to yourown work.CATHY MILESMarch 20–23 Three Days £340Suitable for all 3D6000Carving large-scale sculpturesin polystyreneExplore the way in which polystyrene can havea valuable place in sculpture making. Learn howto translate your source material into a threedimensionalmaquette, to reduce or enlarge thescale of a piece, to use various tools and carvingtechniques and how to apply coatings, finishesand colours to protect its surface.JOHN BLAKELEYMarch 31–April 3 Long Weekend £373Suitable for all LW6016Metal birds and bugs – makingoutdoor sculpturesPlease see page 28 for further information.MIKE SAVAGEApril 7–10 Long Weekend £376Suitable for all LW6029Sculpture from scrapPlease see page 28 for further information.PETER PARKINSONApril 18–22 Four Days £479Suitable for all 4D6064JOHN BLAKELEY is a classically trainedsculptor and has worked in the film industry for25 years. His private and public commissionsinclude work for Madame Tussauds.JONATHAN BUTT graduated with distinctionfrom the West Dean College ProfessionalDevelopment Diploma in the Conservation ofClocks in 2012. He has since established his ownclock restoration business and is a part-timephysics lecturer.JENNIFER COLLIER studied textiles atManchester Metropolitan University. Usingpaper, vintage and recycled materials withstitch she creates narrative work andexhibits internationally.JON EDGAR trained at The Frink School andhas work in collections in the UK and abroad.His work includes terracotta portraits andorganic, abstract, direct carvings.IAN EDWARDS sculpts figures and animalsin clay and wood. Following a traditionalapprenticeship in woodcarving, he nowruns a studio and exhibits work worldwide.DAVID FARRER studied printmaking beforebecoming a sculptor specialising in trophy headsmade from papier-mâché. He has appeared onTV and radio, exhibits in London annually andhas work in public and private collections.PAULA HAUGHNEY is an experienced stonecarver and sculptor. In 2015 she carved a largelimestone sculpture at Hooks Marsh Lee ValleyPark and embarked on the first two heads ofeight for a London Park.SIMON KEELEY trained as a stonemason and in2003 completed an Art in Architecture MA. Hehas won many prestigious commissions and haswork in Westminster Abbey.FELICITY LLOYD-COOMBES works in her studiosculpting animals for exhibitions, galleries andcommissions alongside running ceramic courses.She trained at Loughborough University.CATHY MILES is a metalsmith who uses wireand found materials to depict creatures and otherobjects from the everyday. She has written a bookSculpting in wire, 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.MATTHEW READ is Programme Leader forConservation of Clocks at West Dean College. Heis an experienced horologist in both conservingand making.JOHN ROBERTS, a master puppeteer, foundedthe leading touring puppet troupe ‘Puppetcraft’ in1990. He has run woodcarving courses for over30 years teaching freehand carving learnt in China.JO SWEETING is a sculptor and letter carverand part of Skelton Workshops in Ditchling. Shetrained at Leeds and Sheffield and now teaches,exhibits and works to commission.SHANE WHITEHEAD manages a bronze foundryin Somerset whilst sculpting his own work inbronze. He originally worked in graphic designwhere his interest in ornament was fostered.46BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 47

TEXTILESSewing, Embroidery and Accessories 48–49Leatherwork 50Art Textiles 50–53Constructed and Woven Textiles 53–54If you enjoy creating fine art textiles, or something beautiful to wear or use, find the perfect course at West Dean College.Discover many versatile and absorbing techniques including screen printing, embroidery, sewing and quilting, crochet, silkpainting, tapestry weaving and more.Sewing, Embroideryand AccessoriesA kick start to sewing NEWIn this introduction to the basics of sewing, gainconfidence setting up and using your machine inthis productive and fun weekend. Learn essentialskills, fabric preparation and use a variety oftechniques through making a useful projectto put your skills into practice.ALICE BUTCHER AND GINNY FARQUHARNovember 6–8 Weekend £247Beginners WE5754Machine embroidered laceLearn to use freehand machine embroideryon water-soluble fabrics to create delicate laceeffects. Combine with sheer organza, chiffon orother fabrics, to make lace for simple garments,scarves or three-dimensional bowls.WENDY DOLANNovember 13–15 Weekend £228Suitable for all WE5763Atarashii Japanese hand stitchedpatchwork NEWTry this delightful hand stitched Japanesepatchwork technique and make clever, versatilelittle quilt-as-you-go patchwork units, whichcan be turned into a variety of useful items.To complete your Japanese experience, yourwork will include vintage kimono fabrics.JANICE GUNNERDecember 4–6 Weekend £237Suitable for all WE5816Precious purses and reticules – in silk,silver and stitchDiscover a wealth of techniques to create uniquedecorative silk bags or reticules with delicatemetal frames or handles. You will make your bagfrom 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 GIBBSDecember 7–10 Three Days £355Suitable for all 3D5818Fleur OakesContemporary needleworkembroidery NEWGain a broad foundation in needlepoint andhand embroidery, exploring how traditionalmethods can be used in a modern context. Stitchtwo contrasting projects; a bee in goldworkembroidery; and a cross-stitch alphabet letterin your own design, working in crewel woolon canvas. Both give opportunity for personalexpression and will make stunning cushion panels.EMILY PEACOCKJanuary 8–10 Weekend £236Suitable for all WE6049Sculptural millinery in straw braidand crin NEWAcquire practical skills to realise your ideasand make wildly imaginative head pieces andsculptural millinery. You will learn techniques forhand building structures using different gaugesof millinery wire to create dramatic yetlightweight forms and to shape a variety ofmaterials including straw braid and crin.JANE CORBETTJanuary 25–28 Three Days £360Intermediate 3D5882Pattern cutting and dressmaking– a shift dress NEWLearn pattern construction and adaptation toproduce a pattern for a classic shift dress whichfits you perfectly. After making a toile based onyour own measurements, construct and sewa dress in your chosen fabric that has a greatfit and a professional finish. Some sewingexperience is essential.MARIA PULLEYJanuary 26–29 Three Days £340Intermediate 3D5886Traditional upholstery techniquesPlease see page 58 for further information.RICHARD RICARDOJanuary 31–February 5 Five Days £544Beginners/Intermediate 5D5895Quilt making with simple patchworkand appliquéCreate a quilt from beginning to end. All theessential patchwork and quilting techniques areintroduced – from how to cut the fabric, machinepiecing and quilting, to hand sewing the binding.You’ll leave with a small quilt to be proud of.JANET CLAREFebruary 1–4 Three Days £365Beginners 3D5896Janice GunnerWendy DolanHand embroidery – a garden instumpwork NEWAn introduction to stumpwork, a traditionalthree-dimensional hand embroidery technique,and how to adapt it to contemporary practice.Learn the basic techniques of needlelace andstitches to make leaves, flowers and insects fora raised garden of your choice. Advice will begiven on artistic interpretation and how toplan your project.FLEUR OAKESFebruary 8–11 Three Days £325Suitable for all 3D5910Handmade lampshades – advancedtechniques NEWOn this course, those who have made tailoredlampshades before can experience a series ofpopular advanced techniques. Working on threedifferent shaped frames, you will produce sampleswhich include sectional techniques, pleating andruching using silk chiffon and dupion fabrics. Youwill also experiment with fabric manipulation,colour and design.RUTH DE FRAGA GOMESFebruary 12–14 Weekend £232Advanced WE5916Beaded jewellery – inspired byMaasai beadwork NEWTaking inspiration from Marilyn’s recent travelsand work with the Maasai beaders, explorenew and exciting ways to ‘stitch one bead toanother’ to make innovative beadwork jewelleryand pieces which you will be proud of. All willbe enthused with her trademark use of joyouscolour combinations.MARILYN PHIPPSFebruary 15–18 Three Days £325Beginners/Intermediate 3D6080Machine embroidery – places andjourneys NEWInspired by places and journeys personal toyou, combine a range of mixed media techniquesto create a unique textile image. Use mapswith transfer printing techniques and combinewith freehand machine embroidery, layeringfabrics and three-dimensional textural effectsto express your ideas.WENDY DOLANFebruary 26–29 Long Weekend £335Suitable for all LW5948JOYCE MARY HARDING TEXTILE BURSARY FUNDFor people with an interest in developing their skills in textiles, who wouldbenefit from assistance with funding. Generously provided by two individualdonors. Please see page 7 for more information.Canvaswork with bead embellishmentThis versatile hand embroidery techniquecombines canvaswork with the beauty of beads.Work with a variety of threads, stitch patternsand beads, including petite seed beads andbugles, to make into a cushion, bag or box-top.SHELLEY COXMarch 29–April 1 Three Days £325Suitable for all 3D5971Pictures in free machine embroideryDevelop machine embroidery skills and makea picture or stitched piece. Working from yourown reference material, explore the numeroustechniques and textures that can be createdwith colour, threads and stitch.LINDA MILLERApril 8–10 Weekend £222Suitable for all WE6036Dressmaking – sew a bespoke blouse NEWA next step for those with basic dressmaking skillsto master techniques and construct your ownmade to measure blouse. Learn how to read andadapt a commercial blouse pattern, take accuratemeasurements and cover essential construction,including setting in sleeves, applying interfacing,creating collars, cuffs, plackets, button bandsand buttonholes.ALICE BUTCHER AND GINNY FARQUHARApril 24–27 Three Days £340Intermediate 3D607448BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 49

Please see page 61–63 for Taster CoursesTEXTILESSewing, Embroidery and Accessories 48–49Leatherwork 50Art Textiles 50–53Constructed and Woven Textiles 53–54Louise MiddletonLeatherworkTraditional English leatherwork– basic skillsLearn about leather, leather working hand tools andtechniques while working on introductory projectsin naturally tanned leather. Projects include makinga braided wristband, a hand stitched belt anda small belt pouch or shoulder bag.JOHN HAGGERJanuary 25–29 Four Days £471Beginners 4D5884The art of surface pattern onleather NEWThe basics of leather crafting are introducedas you sample a range of surface decorationmethods. How to emboss, stamp, tap, scribe,cut, hand paint, gild in silver, gold and copper leaf,and decoratively rivet are explored, before youcreate an individual belt from quality leather.LOUISE MIDDLETONFebruary 19–21 Weekend £262Suitable for all WE5927Glove making in fine leatherDiscover the secrets of couture glove making,delving into fashion archives and museumcollections for inspiration. Learn key techniquesin both machine and hand stitching to make upyour bespoke pattern.KATHERINE POGSONFebruary 28–March 2 Three Days £340Suitable for all 3D5949The course, inparticular the tutor’sadvice and insightsinto her own ways ofworking, was exactlywhat I had beenhoping for.Emma Jones, Digitally printed textile designLeather shoe making – summermoccasins NEWExperience the satisfaction of producingyour own pair of coloured soft leather orsuede moccasins, as you learn the basics ofhandmade shoe making. Decide on colourcombinations, sole materials and detailing,as you cut and assemble with hand stitching.Then personalise with emblems, punchdetails, fringes and other fun elements.BERNADETTE HEHENBERGERMarch 20–23 Three Days £340Suitable for all 3D5998Art TextilesSilk painting using Japaneseinspired techniquesAchieve luminous effects on silk fabric usingfascinating Japanese textile art techniques. Usinga variety of methods for applying hot wax resistsand controlled brush dyeing, paint silk scarves andpanels as you learn to shade and layer colours.MANDY SOUTHANOctober 30–November 2 Long Weekend £339Suitable for all LW5745Felt making – experimenting withcoloured marks NEWDevelop an awareness of coloured textures andsurfaces both on paper and in the structure ofhandmade felt. Layer colour by mark-making withartists’ materials and collage to inform your feltmaking process. Experiment with different fibres,threads and fabric to reinterpret these studiesin your felt making and transform your ideas forcomposition and form.JEANETTE APPLETONNovember 15–20 Five Days £519Intermediate/Advanced 5D5773Using the found: stitch, cloth andmemory – experimental textilesExplore the character and qualities of oldtextiles, considering them as a surface to workon and to stimulate ideas from their history.Experimental techniques are introduced focusingon stitching as mark-making, surface intervention,deconstruction and re-joining fabrics.CAS HOLMESNovember 20–23 Long Weekend £331Suitable for all LW5782Felt making for interiors NEWHandmade felt has fabulous potential to makebeautiful contemporary textiles for the home,from table runners to three-dimensional basketsand throws. Develop ideas for personal projectsin flat felt, blending coloured wool fibres to createyour own colour palette and learn to createpattern and texture.HEATHER BELCHERNovember 25–27 Two Days £222Suitable for all 2D5788Paper sculptures – story bookgarments NEWPlease see page 46 for further information.JENNIFER COLLIERNovember 27–30 Long Weekend £325Suitable for all LW5799Art textiles in mixed media andfree stitchCombine a range of exciting mixed mediatechniques to make textile-based images in acontemporary style. Experiment with collage,mixed media painting, experimental appliqué,print, free-style machine and hand stitching tobuild up dynamic surfaces for art textiles.ROSALIND DAVISDecember 7–10 Three Days £348Suitable for all 3D5797Exploring pattern in textiles NEWDelve into pattern in textiles, drawing onSarah’s rich experience designing printedtextiles. You’ll consider types of pattern,what pattern does and the part colour plays,as you work on paper with the aim of makingstructured marks and gain an understandingof how to construct a repeating pattern.SARAH CAMPBELLJanuary 11–14 Three Days £325Intermediate 3D5854Tales in papier-mâché, knitting and stitchStories, lists and poems all conjure up imageswith narrative. Explore ways of working withreadily accessible materials to make creaturesand their surroundings that illustrate a tale. Usepapier-mâché, fabric, wool, broken toys andfound objects to develop quirky characterswith a tale to tell.JULIE ARKELLJanuary 17–22 Five Days £519Suitable for all 5D5866Sarah CampbellScreenprinted textiles with stitchand appliquéMerge print, stitch and appliqué by layeringcolour and texture as you develop skills in basicstencil screen-printing on fabric, combined withtraditional needlework techniques. Experimentwith scale, line, form and composition, workingfrom imagery of your choice, to make uniquepanels or functional textiles.MAXINE SUTTONJanuary 18–21 Three Days £347Beginners/Intermediate 3D5867Hand sewn narrative textilesCreate unique fabric pictures by combiningideas, materials and techniques intuitively.Work directly with fabrics and found objects topiece together your composition using simplehand-sewing and shape cutting methods.JANET BOLTONJanuary 22–25 Long Weekend £325Suitable for all LW5873Dyeing to unwrap – Shibori inspirationfor nuno feltCreate stunning hand-felted cloth as youexplore the design potential of using Shiboriand resist-dyeing techniques. Build up a rangeof samples using modern dyes with naturalmaterials. Explore texture, colour and patternby combining prepared fabrics with hand-feltingto create wearable pieces or use in interiors.LIZ CLAYJanuary 22–25 Long Weekend £325Suitable for all LW5875Digitally printed textile designGain an insight into the use of Adobe Photoshopto create unique patterned fabric designs basedon photographs. Learn how to take the right sortof photographs, and explore the design processthrough a series of exercises using Photoshop.Leave with a CD of your design ready to sendoff for printing on fabric.EMMA BURTONFebruary 1–4 Three Days £340Suitable for all 3D5897Shibori dyeing for textiles NEWExplore the fascinating art of stitched, tied,wrapped and clamped resist-dyeing techniqueson a range of fabrics. Experiment with dyeingand over-dyeing using modern fibre reactivedyes to achieve stunning effects on fabric,which you can incorporate into your quilting,embroidery or textile projects.JANICE GUNNERFebruary 11–14 Long Weekend £332Suitable for all LW5914Personal journals – sourcing inspirationfor textilesDiscover 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 yourimmediate environment.CAS HOLMESFebruary 19–22 Long Weekend £331Suitable for all LW593250BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 51

Please see page 61–63 for Taster CoursesTEXTILESSewing, Embroidery and Accessories 48–49Leatherwork 50Art Textiles 50–53Constructed and Woven Textiles 53–54Drawing and images in felt makingExplore the process of translating images witha drawn quality into handmade felt. Simpleobservational drawing exercises will help youto achieve detail in your composition ideas.You then make a series of felt samples exploringcolour blending, line, texture and use of pre-felts,working towards a final felt artwork.HEATHER BELCHERFebruary 22–25 Three Days £325Suitable for all 3D5939Block printed patterned wallpaperExperience accessible methods for creatingrepeat pattern designs to print on paper.By following a few simple guidelines oncreating a successful pattern, you will makean observational plant drawing to base yourdesign on – either naturalistic or abstract.This is worked into a repeat, before cuttinginto a lino block, then printing a short lengthof paper using emulsion paints.HUGH DUNFORD-WOODFebruary 25–28 Long Weekend £347Suitable for all LW5943Walking the line – through drawingand threadExplore a sense of place through drawing andthread. Working initially with a variety of drawingtechniques, you will look at ways of mappingand recording using the dynamic potential ofline. These drawings will then form the startingpoint for a three-dimensional piece constructedin paper, cloth and thread, with an emphasis onexperimentation and an open exploration ofthe potential of materials.MATTHEW HARRISFebruary 29–March 4 Four Days £423Advanced 4D5952Screenprinted and painted cloth– luminosity and colourUse the wonderful characteristics of dyes andsilks to create beautiful colour and marks oncloth for art pieces, clothes or interior fabrics.Screenprinting and painting on cloth gives youa unique vocabulary of colour and visual depth.CAROLE WALLERFebruary 29–March 4 Four Days £439Suitable for all 4D5953Creative use of Photoshop for makersand artistsPlease see page 39 for further information.ALISON MILNERMarch 3–6 Long Weekend £365Beginners/Intermediate LW5956Silk scarves – developing pattern NEWWe all love pattern, whether mathematicallyordered or liberated and unstructured. Learnhow to plan scarf designs, to source and developpatterns, and to transfer working designs to silkscarves and fabric. Wax, paste resist and someshibori techniques such as folding, clamping, tyingand direct application of dyes can be explored.ISABELLA WHITWORTHMarch 4–7 Long Weekend £345Beginners/Intermediate LW5963Dionne SwiftTextural layers – fabric collage andmachine stitch NEWExplore a variety of ways to join and collagefabric textures, marks and surfaces togetherusing an embellisher and a sewing machine, tomake a series of tactile collages. Inspired by thespectacular landscape at West Dean Collegeplay with layout, scale and image to considerdesign implications as your work develops intoa collection of samples, notes and sketches.DIONNE SWIFTMarch 6–10 Four Days £421Beginners/Intermediate 4D6079Fusion and transformation– experimental textilesThis workshop will integrate aspects of bothtutors’ work – with technical and conceptualconsiderations. Taking ‘warp’ threads or elementsunder tension as a starting point, you willcreate structures on which to build. Techniquesincluding weaving, knotting, wrapping, collage andsupplementary warps to define space, can beused within your primary structure. Emphasis ison development of personal imagery and groupdiscussions play an important part.MICHAEL BRENNAND-WOODAND PHILIP SANDERSONMarch 17–20 Long Weekend £335Intermediate/Advanced LW5989Heather BelcherHand sewn images – developing yourown voice NEWA chance for textile artists to concentrate onfollowing and developing personal inspirations andto gain confidence to trust in the value of theirown ideas. Janet will illustrate how diverse ideascan be linked to create a unique and personalpiece of work. Throughout the course, thefreedom of stitching by hand and directly withthe materials available will be explored.JANET BOLTONMarch 18–21 Long Weekend £325Intermediate/Advanced LW5996Experimental batik on paperInspired by contemporary examples, create artworks and designs in resists of hot wax, dyesand bleach. As you experiment, you will makespontaneous images in batik and collage onvarious papers.HETTY VAN BOEKHOUTApril 15–17 Weekend £230Beginners/Intermediate WE6051Paper lamination with cloth and stitchPaper can add unique qualities to embroideredtextiles. Find out ways to laminate papers tofabric and produce smooth or textured surfacesto stitch on. A wide range of paper types canbe combined with thermofax printing, you canalso experiment with montage, use gesso tomake mixed media fabrics and stitch by handor machine.CHRISTINE CHESTERApril 18–21 Three Days £331Suitable for all 3D6063Constructed Woven TextilesTapestry weaving and dyeing techniquesLearn the essentials of tapestry weaving, fromsetting up a simple frame loom to weaving andfinishing. Explore how to use colour, blend andshade, and consider the technical aspects ofwarp setting, weft, cartoon production andfactors which affect the woven surface. Youwill spend some time in the dye-lab to extendyour knowledge of creating a colour palette.PHILIP SANDERSONNovember 1–5 Four Days £441Beginners 4D6086Folk knitting techniques from theBaltics NEWLearn some of the beautiful decorative andcolourful techniques frequently used in Baltichand knits, using authentic Baltic pure woolyarn. Explore the history and construction oftraditional knitted mittens, stockings and sockswith specific emphasis on folk knitting fromEstonia. A range of cast-on methods, decorativeknitted knot rounds, braids, unique shapingmethods and patterned colour work aresampled as you knit ‘mini’ mittens and socks.LUCINDA GUYNovember 15–18 Three Days £325Intermediate 3D5771Textile basketry – exploring twinedpod forms NEWPlease see page 10 for further information.MARY CRABBNovember 27–29 Weekend £230Beginners/Intermediate WE5795Colour in woven tapestryHave you ever wanted to move beyond your‘taste’ in colour? Extend your understandingof the relativity of colour and learn how to useharmonic and dissonant colour, examine polarcontrasts, the stimulus of one colour and colouras passion. Using hue, tint, shade and tone youwill make simple tapestry samples.PAT TAYLORNovember 30–December 4 Four Days £447Intermediate 4D5804Tapestry weaving – the art of translationExamine the process of translating an artwork into woven tapestry and the criteriafor selecting or designing an image, as youconsider scale, technical aspects and blendingand shading techniques.PHILIP SANDERSONDecember 11–13 Weekend £226Intermediate/Advanced WE5823Hand knitting – lace and texturedstitches for accessoriesFind out the top tips and tricks to knit decorativewraps and other accessories, including the bestways to cast on, how to keep repeat patterns incheck, tackle lace and twisted stitches and nupps.Gain new skills and improve your confidence inpractical knitting.JUJU VAILJanuary 17–20 Three Days £325Intermediate 3D5864Tapestry weaving for beginnersLearn woven tapestry techniques for shaping,shading and weaving diagonals while you gainexperience and understanding of this mediumto make a sample panel.CARON PENNEYFebruary 5–7 Weekend £226Beginners WE5903Passementerie – Corducopia, bespokecord makingLearn to make special twisted cords for a myriadof uses from high quality yarns in rich and subtlecolour combinations. Make a series of multistrandedcords from traditional cord-spinningtechniques and simple tassels which are suitablefor furnishings for clothing or jewellery.ANNA CRUTCHLEYFebruary 19–21 Weekend £222Beginners/Intermediate WE592852BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 53

Please see page 61–63 for Taster CoursesTEXTILESTUTORSTEXTILESLucinda GuySwedish crochet Nålbindning andSmygmask Virkning NEWLearn two ancient Scandinavian crochettechniques for creating woollen textiles: therecently discovered Swedish crochet Nålbindningtechnique, used traditionally to make mittensand socks; and Smygmask Virkning (also knownas Shepherds or Tapestry Crochet), a slip stitchcrochet technique used to give colourful anddecorative edging. You’ll learn how to plan, crochetand decorate your own traditional mittens.LUCINDA GUYFebruary 21–23 Two Days £222Intermediate 2D5933Creating tapestry – furtherweaving techniquesTake your knowledge of tapestry weaving a stepfurther as you learn to interpret an image in anindividual way. Explore making shapes, blendingand hatching as one technique, dovetailing anedge, creating lines and cartoon making.CARON PENNEYMarch 6–9 Three Days £333Intermediate 3D5964Kumihimo – Japanese braidmakingDevelop skills in Japanese Kumihimo braidingand learn techniques to combine it with beads.Cover the basics of equipment, warp threads,braiding sequences and pattern design, thenmove on to consider bead types, design ideasand finishing. You’ll produce a range of samplesand a finished item.JACQUI CAREYMarch 7–10 Three Days £340Suitable for all 3D5969Hand knitting with colour, textureand patternWorking from source material, use simpleexercises to translate colour into designs for handknitting, then explore stitches which create richcolour and texture. Try out several methods,starting with slip stitch patterns and progressto multi-coloured knitting, such as Fairisle andIntarsia, or working in different directions, asyou develop techniques.ALISON ELLENMarch 13–16 Three Days £325Suitable for all 3D5981Textile techniques in metal for jewelleryPlease see page 25 for further information.TERI HOWESApril 1–3 Weekend £240Beginners/Intermediate WE6018Bobbin lacemakingTry lacemaking without buying any equipment if youare a beginner, or work on your chosen patterns– including Bucks Point, Torchon or Bedfordshirelace – to develop your lacemaking skills.JAN TREGIDGOApril 13–15 Two Days £222Suitable for all 2D6082Shaped tapestry weavingWeave tapestries that shape themselves. Explorestrong form in tapestry, recognising how materialbefriends the weaver and make a silhouettedfigure suspended in warp. Learn to considersurface quality and make sensitive choices toreflect your own vision.PAT TAYLORApril 21–24 Long Weekend £353Intermediate LW6065JEANETTE APPLETON works with feltand participates in international exchanges toexplore cultural differences. Recently exhibitedin ‘Cloth and Memory’ at Salts Mill, Saltaireand at the Norwegian Felt Symposium.JULIE ARKELL works with papier-mâché andmixed media to create narrative pieces in herdistinct style. She trained in textiles at CentralSaint Martins and exhibits widely.HEATHER BELCHER is a textile artist andexperienced tutor in felt making. She exhibitsinternationally and is a member of the 62Group of Textile Artists and ContemporaryApplied Arts, London.JANET BOLTON exhibits and teachesworldwide. She has work in public collections,including the Crafts Council and the BritishCouncil, and has published several books.MICHAEL BRENNAND-WOOD, visualartist, lecturer and arts consultant, is a leadingpractitioner and advocate of contemporaryinternational textile art. His work is exhibitedin major galleries.EMMA BURTON trained at the Royal Collegeof Art. She sells her digitally printed textiledesigns to fashion designers and producesher own range of clothes and accessories.ALICE BUTCHER trained in surface patterndesign at Somerset College, while GINNYFARQUHAR trained in theatrical costumeat Wimbledon. They teach sewing and haveco-written two books Sew Fabulous Fabricand Homes Sweet Sewn.SARAH CAMPBELL was co-founder ofrenowned design partnership Collier Campbell.Alongside continuing her commercial designpractice, she is a speaker and tutor in design.Her designs appear on textiles, stationeryand decorative objects.JACQUI CAREY studied woven textiles, andnow specialises in making Japanese Kumihimobraids. She is the author of several books andwon a QEST Craft Scholarship in 2005.CHRISTINE CHESTER is a textile artist,working in mixed media. She is a regularexhibitor and prize winner at the BirminghamFestival of Quilts. She is a teacher and authorin embroidery and quilt making.JANET CLARE is a freelance textile designer,teacher, author and quilter. She has writtenfour books on appliqué and designed threefabric collections with Moda.LIZ CLAY specialises in couture handmade feltaccessories and research development of fine feltfabrics. She is author of Nuno Felt and exhibitsher work worldwide.JANE CORBETT trained with milliner Rose Cory,after a degree in Fine Art. She started her ownmillinery business in 1999 and is known for herexquisitely detailed hand-crafted hats.SHELLEY COX is a specialist embroiderer,teacher, designer and needlework restorer. Shetrained at the Royal School of Needlework.ANNA CRUTCHLEY trained in woven textilesand is a designer-maker of bespoke furnishingtrimmings. She is author of a number of bookson passementerie.ROSALIND DAVIS please see page 37 .RUTH DE FRAGA GOMES has a thriving businessmaking unique tailored lampshades. Influenced byinterior or fashion trends, her striking lampshadeshave featured in many publications.WENDY DOLAN is an experienced textileartist, tutor and lecturer, specialising in freehandmachine embroidery. She is a Fellow of the Societyof Designer Craftsmen and author of Layer, Paintand Stitch.HUGH DUNFORD-WOOD trained at RuskinSchool of Fine Art. He is an artist and printer– on fabric, paper and wallpaper. His wallpaperdesigns follow the Arts and Crafts tradition,learnt from Peggy Angus in the 1970s.ALISON ELLEN has run her own businessdesigning and making innovative hand knitteditems for over 20 years. She is also an experiencedteacher and the author of several books.EMILY JO GIBBS completed her BA atWolverhampton and then established aninternational handbag business. Her work is inmany collections including the V&A and theCrafts Council.JANICE GUNNER is a stitched textile artist,international teacher and author of Shibori forTextile Artists. Her work explores the marksmade on cloth using dye, print and stitch inpiecing, collage and quilting.LUCINDA GUY is a knitwear designer-makerand author of eight knitting and crochet books.She currently specialises in traditional Northernand Scandinavia hand knits to create clothes,accessories and toys for adults and children.JOHN HAGGER trained in traditional leatherworkat Walsall Technical College and has been makingbelts and bags since 1996. He also teaches whilstcontinuing to research tanning methods fromdifferent indigenous cultures.MATTHEW HARRIS studied textiles atGoldsmiths College. He has an internationalprofile and has shown work in a number ofexhibitions throughout the UK, Ireland and Japan.BERNADETTE HEHENBERGER worked forfootwear brand, Clarks Originals, before returningto her native Austria to set up her own shoelabel Craftwerk in 2009. She enjoys teachingwith a sustainable and fun approach.CAS HOLMES trained in Fine Art at theUniversity for Creative Arts. Interested insustainable practice, her innovative work isreflected in her book The Found Object inTextile Art. (2010) and Stitch Stories (2015).LOUISE MIDDLETON trained in Ceramics atCamberwell School of Art and worked in thefashion industry for over 15 years. She set upGolden Bear Belts in 2009 and sells her collectionsat Liberty, London and worldwide boutiques.LINDA MILLER trained at Winchester Schoolof Art. She makes rich, colourful and humorousembroideries. Author of Creative MachineEmbroidery, she teaches and exhibits regularly.FLEUR OAKES is a graduate in Fashion Textilesfrom Middlesex University. She makes bespokecorsetry and textiles using old embroiderytechniques to sell in her Etsy shop ‘The Glass Pingle’.EMILY PEACOCK is a contemporary needleworkdesigner, specialising in needlepoint kits which aresold worldwide and in Liberty, London and theTate Gallery.CARON PENNEY, a weaver with the WestDean Tapestry Studio 1993–2013, lately asStudio Director. She has worked on commissions,is an experienced teacher and is co-author ofTapestry – a woven narrative.MARILYN PHIPPS worked in graphics with herown company before studying Fine Art in 1993.She continues to paint in watercolours and cameto beading through her love of colour.KATHERINE POGSON is a QEST scholar andauthor of Complete Leatherwork. She specialisesin leather techniques, creating sculptural andlimited edition fashion accessories.MARIA PULLEY trained at Kingston University.She runs her own made-to-measure businessspecialising in dresses for special occasions, tailoringand bridal wear.PHILIP SANDERSON is a Master Weaver at theWest Dean Tapestry Studio and Associate Tutoracross West Dean’s Visual Arts programme.Commissions include designs for two tapestriesfor the Palace of Westminster.MANDY SOUTHAN is a textile artist andauthor of several books including Shibori – Designsand Techniques. She has an interest in Japaneseresist techniques and is president of The Guildof Silk Painters.MAXINE SUTTON makes contemporaryembroidered and printed textiles which moveacross the boundaries of craft, art and design. Shetrained in Fine Art at Kent and in ConstructedTextiles at the RCA.DIONNE SWIFT is an award-winning contemporarytextile artist and tutor. A graduate of Goldsmith’sCollege, she has over 20 years of creative practice.She exhibits and teaches internationally.PAT TAYLOR is a renowned tapestry artist andhas worked on many commissions, including forthe Palace of Westminster. She is a formerDirector of the West Dean Tapestry Studio.JAN TREGIDGO is an experienced lace makerand teaches traditional and contemporary bobbinlacemaking. She is author of Torchon Lace Making– A Step-by-Step Guide.JUJU VAIL studied fashion design in Canada andran a knitwear business across North America,before studying textile design at Central SaintMartins, London. Teacher of a variety of textilecrafts, she recently co-published Juju’s Loops.HETTY VAN BOEKHOUT has worked as a batikartist for over 40 years. She studied art and designin Maastricht and textile art in Antwerp. She givesmasterclasses in batik, in Europe and the USA.CAROLE WALLER makes painted clothes andlarge-scale fabric wall pieces. With an MA in FineArt Fibres, her work is represented in the V&Aand is exhibited internationally.ISABELLA WHITWORTH trained as an illustratorbefore being inspired to make wax-resist paintedtextiles after living in Indonesia. She teaches andexhibits regularly as a member of the Devon Guildof Craftsmen.54 BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 55

Please see page 61–63 for Taster CoursesWOODWORKING ANDFURNITURE MAKINGFurniture 56Wood, Carving and Turning 56–57Picture Framing, Gilding and Upholstery 58Musical Instrument Making 58–59The cornucopia of techniques you can learn at West Dean include traditional cabinet making, woodworking, repairing furniture,chair making, upholstery, furniture making and woodturning, to name just a few.FurnitureAdvanced furniture making– individual projectsIf you have a sound understanding of furnitureconstruction and good practical skills, extendyour practice by working on a piece of furnitureof your own design. Plans for a suitable projectare drawn with the tutor in advance, to maximisemaking time during the course. Ideally suitedto those who have attended several furnituremaking courses at West Dean College.BERNARD ALLENNovember 29–December 4 Five Days £617Advanced 5D5802Furniture making – the apprentice’sdovetailed box NEWMake a handsome box in American cherrywood as you learn to cut through-dovetails,the strongest right-angle joint for solid timber.Every process is demonstrated and practiced inboth soft and hardwood, alongside essential toolsharpening, before you make and finish your box.PETER KUHDecember 4–7 Long Weekend £372Beginners/Intermediate LW5814Make simple furniture – forcomplete beginnersLearn basic woodworking techniques as you makea small bench. Timber is supplied and all essentialtools, hand planes and chisels will be provided.TOM KEALYJanuary 15–18 Long Weekend £340Beginners LW5861Ladderback chair makingMake a chair you want to sit in, whatever yourlevel of woodworking experience. Work withseasoned ash using rotary planes to shape thelegs and rails, then use steam-bending to form theback legs and slats. You are encouraged to designyour own slats, but Gimson, Clisset and Shakerstyle patterns are available.PHIL SHIPLEYJanuary 31–February 5 Five Days £544Suitable for all 5D5894Basic woodworking skills – step-upstool projectGuided 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 CASSFebruary 19–21 Weekend £267Beginners WE5926Furniture making skills – for beginnersLearn hand skills which can be used in a homeworkshop, as you construct a side table. Youare shown the principles behind sharpeningand maintaining tools (using your own or theCollege’s), understanding wood grain, settingout and cutting mortise and tenon joints, andoil finishing. Acquire the skills to work withhardwoods as a stepping-stone to makingyour own furniture.TOM KEALYMarch 6–11 Five Days £551Beginners 5D5967Windsor chair making – an Americandouble-bowMake a double-bow chair from start to finish.You begin with a greenwood log and a dried plankand shape them using traditional hand tools andprocesses. This includes steam bending the twobows, making the spindles with a drawknife andspokeshave and shaping the seat with an adze andother tools before drilling, assembling and finishingyour chair. No previous chair making experienceis required, but woodworking skills are helpful.JAMES MURSELLApril 10–15 Five Days £544Suitable for all 5D6045Wood, Carving and TurningIntricate woodturning – tree ornaments,spheres and boxes NEWLearn a series of intricate woodturning techniquesto make Christmas tree decorations and smallgifts. Techniques for inside-out turned ornaments,pierced or hollow spheres, miniature trees, bellsand assorted small boxes containing spinning topsare demonstrated and practised.DAVE REGESTERNovember 22–25 Three Days £355Intermediate/Advanced 3D5784James MursellWoodcarving – a creative explorationExplore carving with hand tools creatively, as youare encouraged to expand and challenge yourideas of carving and find a new direction of yourown. Discussion and demonstration on differentcarving techniques, traditions from around theworld and the tools they use are consideredas you develop a personal project.MALCOLM MARTINDecember 3–6 Long Weekend £335Suitable for all LW5809Carve a wooden string puppetPlease see page 45 for further information.JOHN ROBERTSDecember 14–18 Four Days £476Suitable for all 4D5835Woodturning – bowls with textureDevelop bowl turning skills as you explore theversatility of the bowl gouge. Emphasis is onlearning good technique and bowl design, withmethods for texturing, colouring and finishing.COLIN SIMPSONDecember 18–20 Weekend £248Beginners/Intermediate WE5840Greenwood spoon carving withtraditional toolsMake a wooden spoon from the branch ofa tree using traditional woodcarving tools. Eachstep of the process is demonstrated from theselection and cleaving of greenwood, usinga hand axe, chip knives, gouges and cabinetscrapers to final finishing.NIC WEBBJanuary 15–17 Weekend £247Suitable for all WE5857Woodturning bowls from wet andseasoned woodMaster techniques for turning bowls of variousshapes and sizes. Explore bowl design and beencouraged to tackle new forms and ideas.Complete a salad bowl, a textured platter, anincurved bowl and a wet-turned bowl witha natural edge.DAVE REGESTERJanuary 22–25 Long Weekend £351Suitable for all LW5876Martin Malcolm and Gaynor DowlingCarving in wood – creative developmentfor artists and makers NEWFor artists and makers looking to develop orextend an existing art practice, through acquiringor refining carving skills, or to devise an originalproject through which to develop these skillsfurther. This can include carving to create athree-dimensional support for a painting, carvingtextures for printmaking, carving small woodelements for jewellery, or elements to use inassemblage or carving in unusual materials.You are invited to discuss projects in advance.MALCOLM MARTINFebruary 21–24 Three Days £335Suitable for all 3D5934Woodcarving for beginnersAfter learning about timber and the use of handtools, practise carving exercises to develop yourhand skills before you embark on a relief-carvingproject based on natural forms.TED VINCENTMarch 4–6 Weekend £232Beginners WE5958Woodturning – introduction to bowlturning NEWLearn all the skills necessary for turning bowlsfrom conversion of a log to finished piece. Anunderstanding of timber and grain orientationon the lathe, tool selection and sharpening, safeworking practices, design and finishing are coveredand adapted according to individual needs.MARK HANCOCKMarch 18–20 Weekend £232Beginners/Intermediate WE5992Woodturning for beginners NEWBegin your journey into woodturning and learnsafe use of tools and working practices, woodgrain orientation on the lathe, use of chucksand what leads to good design and finishing.MARK HANCOCKMarch 20–23 Three Days £340Beginners 3D5999Letter carving in woodPlease see page 12 for further information.GARY BREEZEApril 14–17 Long Weekend £325Suitable for all LW6084Turning greenwoodDiscover how to convert greenwood tousable timber as you make several vesselsin wet wood, including a thin walled side-grainand an endgrain vessel. Wood preparationand drying are also covered.COLIN SIMPSONApril 15–17 Weekend £234Intermediate/Advanced WE6050An introduction to reliefwoodcarving NEWThe tutor will lead you step-by-step throughthe process of building a richly textured carving,alongside the basics of sharpening carving chiselsand consideration of wood carving and its placein art. In this fun and supportive environment,experiment with making textures and marks inwood, before carving a shallow relief of yourown design.ALEX JONESApril 21–24 Long Weekend £334Suitable for all LW606756BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 57

Please see page 61–63 for Taster CoursesWOODWORKING ANDFURNITURE MAKINGFurniture 56Wood, Carving and Turning 56–57Picture Framing, Gilding and Upholstery 58Musical Instrument Making 58–59TUTORSWOODWORKING AND FURNITURE MAKINGPicture Framing, Gildingand UpholsteryAn introduction to picture framingLearn basic skills to mount and frame works ofart to a high standard. Using quality materials andminimum equipment at each stage, you will leavewith the knowledge to work independently.JOHN HILLDecember 4–7 Long Weekend £325Beginners LW5813Traditional upholstery techniquesAcquire a grounding in upholstery skills or buildon your knowledge of basic techniques. Beginnersbring a dining chair or similar and learn thedifferent methods of springing and stuffing-up aseat, preparing a tacked edge and stitching theedges in a traditional style. More experiencedupholsterers work on a chair or other projectof their own choice, with appropriate guidance.Suitability of projects will be discussedbeforehand with the tutor.RICHARD RICARDOJanuary 31–February 5 Five Days £544Beginners/Intermediate 5D5895Picture framingExperience and practise all aspects of thepicture framer’s craft. Using basic equipment,you will learn techniques for creative mountcutting, mitre cutting, joining mouldings,choosing colour, proportion and glass cutting.JOHN HILLApril 17–21 Four Days £421Suitable for all 4D6057Beaten gold – the art of loose-leafoil and water gilding NEWLearn traditional techniques of water and oilgilding for new surfaces. Water gilding, suitablefor wooden objects, is practised as you gilda small mirror or frame by applying layers ofgesso and coloured bole, before laying the goldleaf, burnishing and pattern tooling. Oil gilding,suitable for both interior and exterior uses, isalso introduced and practised as you learn howto prepare small objects in a wide range of basematerials to gild.JUDY WETHERALLApril 17–21 Four Days £501Beginners/Intermediate 4D6058Musical Instrument MakingMusical instrument making – startingor continuing projectsAn exciting opportunity to either start makinga new instrument in preparation to join our nineday course or to continue one you have alreadybegun. If you are starting a new instrument orare new to these courses, please contact usbefore booking. Instruments should be selectedaccording to your woodworking experience andinterests. The tutor will contact you to discussyour choice and the materials required.November 3–8 Five Days £544Guitars – starting or finishing instrumentsPETER BARTONSuitable for all 5D5748Violins, violas or cellos – startingor finishing instrumentsGEOFF BOWERSIntermediate/Advanced 5D5749Traditional stringed and keyboardinstruments – starting or finishingANDY BUTTERWORTHSuitable for all 5D5750Renaissance and baroque viols – startingor finishingRENATE FINKSuitable for all 5D5751Musical instrument makingOn our annual nine day course you will work insmall groups, with an experienced maker as yourtutor, selecting an instrument from the rangeoffered according to your interests and previouswoodworking experience. Instrument optionsinclude some which are suitable for completebeginners. Instruction is given in the principles ofmaking, assembling and finishing the instrument,allowing you to start a new project or completeone already in progress. The tutor will contactyou prior to the course to discuss your choiceand the materials required. Please note thatmany instruments take more than nine daysto complete.March 25–April 3 Nine Days £970(including all dinners)Musical instrument making – classicalor steel strung acoustic guitarsPETER BARTONSuitable for all MI6007Musical instrument making – traditionalstringed and keyboard instrumentsGEOFF BOWERS AND ANDY BUTTERWORTHSuitable for all MI6008Musical instrument making – Renaissanceor Baroque violsRENATE FINKSuitable for all MI6009Musical instrument making – violins,violas and cellosTUTOR TO BE CONFIRMEDIntermediate/Advanced MI6010The best aspects werethe knowledgeabletutor, interaction withother students and thequality of the food!Hany Genena, Furniture making skills– a dovetailed cabinet and drawerBERNARD ALLEN, designer-craftsman,produces traditional and modern furniture,screens, architectural and ecclesiasticalcommissions and small turned items.PETER BARTON is a graduate of theWest Dean College Making Stringed MusicalInstruments Diploma. In 1986 he set uphis own workshop as a professional luthier,making classical and acoustic guitars.GEOFF BOWERS is an experienced teacherwho studied at the Newark School of ViolinMaking. He is now a maker and repairer ofviolins, violas and cellos.ANDY BUTTERWORTH is a restorer ofantique horological and musical instruments.He also specialises in making percussion,plucked instruments and hurdy-gurdies.MARK CASS has worked as an antiquefurniture restorer and carpenter for over25 years. He teaches regularly and is Editorof The Woodworker Magazine.RENATE FINK is a graduate in InstrumentTechnology from Guildhall University. Shehas been a full-time viol maker and violinrestorer since 1996.MARK HANCOCK is a professionalwoodturner, known for his fluted hollowforms with cut away and carved rims. Heteaches in the UK, USA and Norway.JOHN HILL is a picture framer andexperienced teacher. He has worked asa framer in the UK and Bermuda, and hasa keen interest in conservation.ALEX JONES trained at City & Guilds ArtCollege and then worked as a carver atPeter Turing’s studio before concentrating oncommissions for public and private collections.TOM KEALY studied at Parnham College.He makes commissioned furniture to hisown designs and for other eminent designers,as well as teaching in the UK and USA.PETER KUH a designer-craftsman, is widelyexhibited, featured in books on cabinetmakingand is a member of the Art Workers Guild.Mark HancockMALCOLM MARTIN makes sculpture in wood,and has collaborated with Gaynor Dowling since1997, producing domestic pieces and public art forthe landscape. Hand tools and carving is centralto their work which is exhibited internationally.JAMES MURSELL specialises in Windsor chairmaking. He makes chairs to commission, writes onthe subject and makes specialist chair making tools.DAVE REGESTER, a professional turner since 1974,supplies his work to kitchenware shops and galleries.He teaches, writes and demonstrates worldwide.RICHARD RICARDO runs a fine art upholsterybusiness in Oxfordshire. He works in both modernand antique styles.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 writes for Woodturning Magazine. His turnedbowls often retail in the National Trust’s shops.TED VINCENT trained at the Royal College of Artand was a senior lecturer at Kingston University.His sculptural woodcarvings are regularly exhibited.NIC WEBB graduated in Fine Art at BrightonUniversity. He has worked as a painter and makerand is passionate about working with wood.JUDY WETHERALL trained at Brighton Universityand the City and Guilds of London Art School. Sheis a lecturer, practitioner and conservator in gildingand decorative arts.58BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 59

WRITINGTUTORSWRITINGTASTER COURSESFor first time writers it is never too late to release your imagination and free thewriter within. If you already write, you will know that getting together with otherwriters can uncover a new story or reignite a love for words.Writing and illustrating children’sbooks NEWAre you curious and passionate about combiningwords and pictures? Explore a wide variety ofchildren’s books and learn how to plan one ofyour own.SALLY KINDBERGNovember 14 One Day £110Beginners 1D5768Freelance writingHave you ever read a newspaper, magazine oronline article and wondered if you could write likethat? If so, this inspiring course is for you. Coveringthe basics of how to pitch and write articles fornewspapers, magazines and websites, learn how tohone ideas, judge whether a piece is ‘right’ for anoutlet, and techniques for writing for the currentnewspaper, magazine and online market.JOANNA MOORHEADNovember 20–22 Weekend £222Beginners WE5781Writing radio drama NEWConsider the specific demands of radio drama asyou study and analyse examples of existing work.Through group discussion, guided independentwriting time and by reading work aloud, yougain an understanding of what it takes to writea successful radio play.HANNAH VINCENTDecember 4–6 Weekend £222Beginners WE5811Constructing comics and graphicnovels NEWGain an understanding of how comics arestructured and how a comic strip works usingexisting drawing skills. You learn how to makeeffective comics by looking at techniques, tools,characters and structure.WOODROW PHOENIXJanuary 15–17 Weekend £222Beginners WE5860Sally KindbergWriting short stories for women’smagazinesDiscover how to write stories targeted at specificmagazines and how great ideas, well-drawncharacters and attention to plot, structure andtheme can make a sale more likely. Designed forthose interested in writing short stories for thecompetitive women’s magazine market.HELEN M WALTERSFebruary 19–21 Weekend £222Suitable for all WE5931Children’s poetry writing NEWWhat is poetry and how do we write it witha younger audience in mind? Examine the style,form and techniques used when writing poetryfor children and develop your own writing ina supportive, constructive environment.RACHEL ROONEYMarch 18–20 Weekend £222Suitable for all WE5995Writing a short story NEWExplore the entire process of creating a shortpiece of fiction, develop ideas into coherent,satisfying narratives and re-work into a finishedform. Time is spent on analysis of classic shortstories, structure, character and tone.MICK JACKSONApril 22–24 Weekend £222Beginners WE6073MICK JACKSON is a prize-winning fictionwriter and screenwriter. His first novel TheUnderground Man was shortlisted for theMan Booker Prize and won the Royal Societyof Authors’ First Novel Award. His short story,The Pearce Sisters, was adapted by AardmanAnimation and won a BAFTA.SALLY KINDBERG is a published authorand illustrator of children’s books including aseries of comic strip history books. She runsworkshops as far afield as China and Shetlandand is currently working on her seventh Drawit! book for Bloomsbury.JOANNA MOORHEAD is an award-winningfreelance journalist who writes regularly forThe Guardian, The Times, YOU magazine, GoodHousekeeping, Easy Living, Mumsnet and BBCwebsites. She has been part of the BBC newsteam covering Papal elections and has editedThe Guardian’s women and health pages.WOODROW PHOENIX is a comics artistknown for his experimentation with illustrativeand graphic styles. Rumble Strip published in2008 explores the complicated psychologyof the relationship between people and carsand in 2014 Phoenix completed a new graphicnovel, She Lives, a single-copy, handmade,handbound book that is one metre square.RACHEL ROONEY’S first collection of poemsfor older children The Language of Cat, wasthe 2011 Poetry Book Society children’s choice,won the 2012 CLPE Award and was long listedfor the Carnegie Medal. waspublished in 2014 and Rachel now conductsschool workshops as a visiting poet.HANNAH VINCENT writes plays and prose,is an experienced teacher and has workedas a script editor for BBC Television. Herradio play Come to Grief, an adaptation ofa stage play she wrote for the Royal NationalTheatre Studio, won the 2015 BBC AudioAward for Best Adaptation.HELEN M WALTERS writes short storiesand features for magazines, and teaches shortstory writing. Her stories have appeared inWoman’s Weekly, My Weekly, The WeeklyNews, People’s Friend and Take a Break. Herarticles about writing have appeared in WritingMagazine, Writer’s Forum and The New Writer.Colin SimpsonDiscover our wide variety of one day art and craft courses. Many are suitable for complete beginners and offer the chanceto try out new subjects. What could be better than learning a new skill and the prospect of a day spent absorbed in creativity?Each one day course would also make an ideal gift. Our one day courses (1D) start at 9.15am and finish at 5pm.BASKETMAKING,CHAIR SEATING ANDWILLOW WORKFestive willow decorationsWeave Christmas decorations to treasure inwillow. Learn how to make fish, trees and starswhich will last from year to year.DOMINIC PARRETTEDecember 3 One Day £120Beginners 1D5808GLASS AND MOSAICSMake coloured glass Christmasdecorations NEWMake a set of three Christmas decorations– an angel, a bell and a tree, as you learnhow to cut and prepare glass, copperfoiling,soldering and finishing.CAROLE GRAYNovember 18 One Day £137Beginners 1D5774Make coloured glass Christmasdecorations NEWPlease see 1D5774 above for further information.CAROLE GRAYNovember 19 One Day £137Beginners 1D5775Gold gilded glass baubles NEWExperience historic gilding techniques as you usepure gold leaf to decorate luscious glass baublesfor Christmas, each one unique to you.JUDY WETHERALLDecember 1 One Day £138Suitable for all 1D5805Make a stained glass valentine heart NEWMake a patchwork stained glass heart as youlearn how to cut and prepare glass, copperfoiling,soldering and finishing.CAROLE GRAYJanuary 30 One Day £160Beginners 1D5888Make a stained glass valentineheart NEWPlease see 1D5888 above for further information.CAROLE GRAYJanuary 31 One Day £160Beginners 1D5890Jan TregidgoCarole GrayPebble mosaic makingLearn how to set pebbles into mortar and createtwo sample panels which you could develop intoyour own garden path design.HILARY SHANDApril 7 One Day £125Beginners 1D602760BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 61

TASTER COURSESAbigail BrownJEWELLERY ANDENAMELLINGSilver leaf earrings or pendant NEWMake either a stylish pair of leaf earrings ora pendant by piercing, forming and texturingthe metal with reticulation.ABIGAIL BROWNNovember 28 One Day £125Suitable for all 1D5800Make a ring-linked silver braceletMake a beautiful tactile bracelet fromsilver. Constructed by linking silver rings,this technique requires good eyesight.ALISON EVANSNovember 29 One Day £140Beginners 1D5801Silver jewelleryDiscover basic jewellery making techniquesas you make and decorate a simple silver ring.SARAH MACRAEJanuary 16 One Day £125Beginners 1D5863Enamel silver earringsLearn basic enamelling techniques and makea pair of simple drop earrings.SHEILA R MCDONALDApril 18 One Day £126Suitable for all 1D6061METALWORKINGCopper and brass handmadeChristmas decorationsCreate Christmas decorations from copperand brass by cutting, folding, hammering andmanipulating sheet metal and wire. You willcreate a unique and stylish Christmas treeor window decoration.ABIGAIL BROWNNovember 27 One Day £117Suitable for all 1D5792Make a silver spoonExperience hand forging sterling silver usinghammers to make a silver spoon as a specialgift or a family heirloom.HOWARD FENNDecember 11 One Day £140Suitable for all 1D5821Make a silver spoonPlease see 1D5821 above for further information.HOWARD FENNDecember 12 One Day £140Suitable for all 1D5830Make a silver spoonPlease see 1D5821 above for further information.HOWARD FENNDecember 13 One Day £140Suitable for all 1D5832Blacksmithing NEWLearn to forge hot metal using fire, hammerand hand. You will bend, twist, shape and punchto make both practical pieces and sculpture.JAMES PRICEFebruary 6 One Day £131Beginners 1D5906Blacksmithing NEWPlease see 1D5906 above for further information.JAMES PRICEFebruary 7 One Day £131Beginners 1D5907POTTERY AND CERAMICSMake ceramic love spoons NEWLearn how to make ceramic spoons using handbuilding and surface decoration techniques. Youare shown a range of inventive and lively waysto create spoons of all shapes and sizes.CLAIRE IRELANDJanuary 30 One Day £126Suitable for all 1D5889PRINTMAKINGLino printmaking NEWCreate a variety of exciting and unique artworks,cut designs into printing blocks, overlay imagesand use printing inks and stencils.DALE DEVEREUX BARKERNovember 26 One Day £119Suitable for all 1D5789Printmaking for cards and small giftsLearn simple and creative printmaking techniques.Make cards, gift tags and prints using polystyreneblocks, colourful inks and a variety of paper.RACHEL SIMDecember 11 One Day £117Suitable for all 1D5820Lucinda GuyWOODWORKING ANDFURNITURE MAKINGGreenwood spoon carvingCarve a wooden spoon from the branch ofa tree. Each step is demonstrated from cleavingof greenwood to final finishing.NIC WEBBDecember 2 One Day £125Suitable for all 1D5806Woodturning – making a small bowlLearn all about woodturning techniques andcomplete a basic bowl.COLIN SIMPSONDecember 17 One Day £125Beginners 1D5836Woodturning – making a small bowlPlease see 1D5836 above for further information.COLIN SIMPSONDecember 18 One Day £125Beginners 1D5837Woodturning – make a small bowlCreate a small bowl as you try your handat woodturning and make objects from ashor sycamore.DAVE REGESTERJanuary 26 One Day £129Beginners 1D5885Woodcarving – a hand bowlGrasp the use of woodcarving tools and shallowrelief carving techniques as you create a smallbowl based on your own upturned hand.ALEX JONESJanuary 30 One Day £121Beginners 1D5887Woodturning – making a small bowlPlease see 1D5836 above for further information.COLIN SIMPSONApril 18 One Day £125Beginners 1D6060TEXTILESBobbin lace – make a Christmasdecoration NEWJoin this taster of traditional bobbin lacemakingto make a delightful Christmas decoration usinglace making pillow and bobbins provided.JAN TREGIDGONovember 22 One Day £111Beginners 1D5783Make a beaded needlelace treedecoration NEWLearn the basics of this 17th century needlelacetechnique to produce a seasonal beaded lacedecoration for your tree or as a small present.FLEUR OAKESDecember 2 One Day £113Suitable for all 1D5807Swedish Nålbindning for woollen textilesGet to grips with the basics of Nålbindning, anancient Scandinavian technique which uses a singleneedle to create woollen textiles using authenticNordic wool yarns.LUCINDA GUYFebruary 24 One Day £125Beginnners 1D5940Nic Webb62BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 63

CONTINUING PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT (CPD) IN CONSERVATIONBuilding Conservation Masterclasses (BCMs),provide training in technical and practical skills inthe repair and maintenance of historic structures.These intensive short courses, including theProfessional Development Diploma, are theresult of an ongoing collaboration with HistoricEngland (formerly English Heritage). All coursesare recognised by Historic England and adhere toits guidelines and standards aimed at improvingpractice. Relevant to conservators, conservationofficers, architects, surveyors, specifiers andspecialist contractors, courses are delivered byleading practitioners.Object and Materials Conservation courses (OMCs)are designed for professional conservators keen torefresh their skills and knowledge of developmentsin materials and techniques. Collaboration withrelevant organisations and specialists has resulted inan outstanding range of expertise on each course.Some courses are workshop-based while othersare conference-style events.West Dean always offerhigh quality courseswith excellent tutors.Staff are exceptionalhere and combined withsuch a beautiful setting,it makes for a wonderfulexperience.Claire Reed, Conservation of plasticsWe can also create bespoke conservation courses,so whether you are a contractor who wantstraining for your employees or an organisationwanting to learn the basics, we can help.For further information contact the CPD Course Organiser. Call 01243 818219 or 811301, cpd@westdean.org.uk or visitwww.westdean.org.uk/college – click on Conservation CPD.EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONSFOR ACCREDITED STUDYYou can study up to Masters level onour specialist Conservation and CreativeArts programmes:• Conservation of Clocks, Furniture, Books,Ceramics or Metalwork, from diploma to MA• Foundation Degree in Historic Craft Practicesspecialising in Clocks, Furniture or MusicalInstruments NEW• Visual Arts, with specialisms in Painting andDrawing, Sculpture, or Tapestry and TextileArt, from diploma to MA and MFA• MA Creative Writing and Publishing* (p/t)• MA Collections Care and Management*(p/t) NEWStudents are equipped with advanced levelsof practical skills and enjoy a low student tostaff ratio.The College’s flexible interdisciplinary approachunderpins all programmes of study and stimulatesopen exchange of ideas and information. Manygraduates go on to become leading practitionersin their field.Resources include large studios, dedicatedworkshops, open from 7am to 10pm sevendays a week, a specialist Art and Conservationlibrary and analytical laboratory.* subject to validationIn a 2014 student survey 89% cited reputationas the reason they chose to study here.With the support of funders who share our values,we are able to offer several generous scholarships.To find out more call 01243 818291, emaildiplomas@westdean.org.uk, or see ourprospectus at www.westdean.org.uk.CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF COURSES AND EVENTSLevel of experience needed for each courseBEG: Beginners INT: Intermediate ADV: Advanced ALL: Suitable for allOct 30–Nov 1Oct 30–Nov 1Oct 30–Nov 2Nov 1–4Nov 1–5Nov 1–5Nov 3–8Nov 3–8Nov 3–8Nov 3–8Nov 3–8Nov 6–8Nov 6–8Nov 6–8Nov 6–8Nov 6–8Nov 7Nov 7Nov 8–11Nov 8–12Nov 8–13Nov 13–15Nov 13–15Nov 13–15Nov 13–15Nov 13–15Nov 13–15Nov 13–16Nov 14Nov 15Nov 15–18Nov 15–18Nov 15–20Nov 15–20Nov 18Nov 19Nov 19–22Nov 20–22Nov 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embroidered laceDigital landscape photographyJewellery makingExploring porcelainWriting and illustrating children’s booksUkulele workshopDynamic life drawingBaltic folk knitting techniquesWatercolour paintingFelt makingGlass Christmas decorationsGlass Christmas decorationsPainting the horse in motionDrawing in the gardenCalligraphy – copperplate or italicMake garden vessels in metalDichroic glass jewelleryFreelance writingJewellery – etching, layering and letteringExperimental textilesBobbin lace for ChristmasIntricate woodturningAbstract paintingBead threadingBookbinding repair techniquesFelt making for interiorsLino printmakingExploring colour in lino printCeramics – slab dishesMetal Christmas decorationDrybrush watercolour paintingBeginners’ pastelsTextile basketryGain control of your DSLR cameraGlass engravingPaper sculpturesSilver leaf earrings or pendantMake a ring-linked silver braceletFurniture makingSilversmithing – constructing and raisingColour in woven tapestryGold gilded glass baublesGreenwood spoon carvingMake a needlelace decorationFestive willow decorationsWoodcarvingPrinting on clayWatercolour painting for beginnersWriting radio dramaJapanese patchworkMemory, emotion and locationPicture framingFurniture making – a dovetailed boxEnamelling on precious metalsBotanical painting – seaweedPrecious purses and reticulesArt textiles: mixed media and free stitchPainting still life in oilsPottery – porcelain lidded formsPrintmaking for cards and small giftsMake a silver spoonPhotography – light paintingTapestry 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automataConceptual jewelleryExploring pattern in textilesPainting the moving figureIntroduction to Adobe LightroomGreenwood spoon carvingCreative calligraphyCeramics – hand built formsConstructing comics and graphic novelsMake simple furniturePortrait heads in terracottaSilver jewelleryHand knitting – stitches for accessoriesPainting with acrylics and found materialsMake creatures to illustrate a taleTextiles – screenprinting and stitchAnimal forms in willowDesigning a self-published bookPastel portraitsA Mozart weekend (music lectures)EnamellingDrawing form, tone and shadeHand sewn narrative textilesCreative winter photographyShibori inspiration for nuno feltWoodturning bowlsMaking glass beadsPottery – textured potsPiano and violin recital: MozartEnamellingBlacksmithing – weldingSculptural millineryWillow basketmakingTraditional English leatherworkWoodturning – a small bowlDressmaking – a shift dressWoodcarving – a hand bowlStained glass valentine heartMake ceramic love spoonsStained 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CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF COURSES AND EVENTSUSEFUL INFORMATIONFeb 6Feb 6Feb 7Feb 7–12Feb 7–12Feb 8–11Feb 8–11Feb 11–14Feb 11–14Feb 11–14Feb 12–14Feb 12–14Feb 12–14Feb 12–14Feb 14–19Feb 14–19Feb 14–19Feb 14–19Feb 14–19Feb 14–19Feb 14–19Feb 15–18Feb 19–21Feb 19–21Feb 19–21Feb 19–21Feb 19–21Feb 19–21Feb 19–22Feb 21–23Feb 21–24Feb 21–25Feb 21–25Feb 21–26Feb 21–26Feb 22–25Feb 24Feb 25–28Feb 25–28Feb 25–28Feb 25–28Feb 25–28Feb 26–28Feb 26–28Feb 26–29Feb 27Feb 28Feb 28–Mar 2Feb 29–Mar 3Feb 29–Mar 4Feb 29–Mar 4Feb 29–Mar 4Mar 2Mar 3–6Mar 3–6Mar 3–6Mar 4–6Mar 4–6Mar 4–6Mar 4–6Mar 4–6Mar 4–7Mar 6–9Mar 6–10Mar 6–10Mar 6–11Mar 6–11Mar 7–9Mar 7–10Mar 7–10Mar 9Mar 10–13Mar 10–13Mar 11Mar 11–13Mar 11–13Mar 11–13Mar 11–13Mar 11–13Mar 11–13Mar 11–13Mar 12Mar 13Mar 13–16Mar 13–17Mar 13–17Mar 13–17Mar 13–18Mar 13–18Mar 13–18Mar 13–18Mar 17–20Mar 17–20Mar 17–24Blacksmithing – a taster dayPruningBlacksmithing – a taster dayRenaissance oil painting methodsCompositions in stained glassHand embroidery – stumpworkGlass engravingWood engravingWinter landscapes in oilsShibori dyeing for textilesPortrait painting in oilsHandmade lampshadesMaking marbled papersRing-linking for jewelleryChalk and Clay WeekExperimental drawing with materialsCreative drawingAnimal sculpting in paper clayExperimenting with metal claySlab built ceramicsCeramics – exploring surface qualitiesMaasai inspired beadwork jewelleryMixed media imagesBasic woodworking skillsSurface pattern on leatherBespoke cord makingMetal manipulation and enamellingWriting stories for women’s magazineInspiration for textilesSwedish crocheted NålbindningCarving in woodLife sculptingHollow forms – jewellery and silversmithingThree-dimensional printmakingPainting abstract still-lifeFelt making – drawing and imagesSwedish NålbindningEnglish Art Song 1600–2000Creating artists’ bookBlock printed patterned wallpaperFusing glassSilversmithing – a focus on fixingsLife drawingFreedom in watercolour and inkMachine embroideryTop tips for growing fruit and vegetablesNo-dig gardeningGlove makingExploring Japanese potteryLettercutting in stone and slateDrawing and threadScreenprinted and painted clothPlanning a low maintenance gardenA drawing workshopColour in landscape paintingCreative use of PhotoshopMonoprinting – three colour processWoodcarvingJewellery for beginnersBasic blacksmithingPottery – throwing and turningSilk scarves – patternDeveloping tapestry weavingTextiles – stitched fabric collageEnamelling – creative surfacesTransforming painting processFurniture making skillsWillow work for the gardenJapanese braidmakingGlass gilding and paintingA garden for all seasonsCalligraphyHand engraving on metalThe instant sketchbookJapanese ink paintingExpressive portrait paintingRecorder consort weekendBlack and white digital photographyWillow basketmakingStone carving in reliefCreative mosaicsMaintenance and care of the soilUnderstand the care of plantsHand knittingDrawing with mindfulnessSculpture using paper and wireDamascus 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watercolour paintingSketchbook paintingPottery – tall and wideClock making – an introductionCanvasworkCreative blacksmithing projectsLarge-scale sculptures in polystyreneGain control of your DSLR cameraTextile techniques in metal for jewelleryAcrylic ink paintingPastel drawing at nightDeveloping jewellery techniquesPlanting problem placesGardening – a naturalistic planting schemeGlass – micro castingLarge scale expressive drawingGilding on paperLandscapes in lino and monotypePortrait painting and drawingEnamelling with small silkscreensPebble mosaic makingExperimenting with paper clayMetalwork – outdoor sculpturesWatercolour painting for beginnersWood engravingDrawing for beginnersBasketry – weft twiningExperimental paper bindingsPictures in machine embroideryGuitar playing in a groupGuitar ensemble workshopJewellery – re-cycle, re-craftPreparing the vegetable gardenYour cut flower patch – garden lectureCalligraphy – italicsPrinting imagery on glassChinese brush paintingColourful woodcutBookbindingWindsor chair makingSilversmithing – constructing and raisingBobbin lacemakingLetter carving in woodPortrait painting in oilsGarden photographyTurning greenwoodExperimental batik on paperEnamellingStonecarvingImaginative drawing – illustrationPottery – a practical glazing dayPicture framingLoose-leaf oil and water gildingUnderstanding colour in glazesWoodturning – a small bowlEnamel silver earringsLandscape drawingPaper lamination, cloth and stitchSculpture from scrapShaped tapestry weavingWillow basketmakingRelief woodcarvingMaking chains – jewelleryFinding your creative voicePainting tulips in watercoloursStained glassPottery – throwing and turningWriting a short storyDressmaking – a blouseEnamelling – contemporary techniquesPrintmakingThe Scottish Colourists – paintingDrawing and painting interiorsBEG/INTBEGALLALLINT/ADVINTALLBEGALLALLINT/ADVALLALLBEG/INTALLALLALLINT/ADVALLALLINT/ADVINTBEGALLALLALLBEG/INTBEG/INTALLINT/ADVINTALLALLALLALLALLALLALLALLBEGALLALLBEGALLBEGALLALLALLADVINTALLBEG/INTALLALLINT/ADVALLALLALLALLALLALLALLINT/ADVINTINT/ADVBEG/INTBEGBEGALLALLALLBEG/INTINT/ADVBEGALLINT/ADVALLALLINTALLALLINT/ADVALLALLBEGBEGBEGINTINT/ADVINT/ADVINT/ADVALL573925605335505747223417323959595959591936344145492847392536172520202217124434236141283644181011493030252019122236441156295412353957532345184258584263621853285410572513312242604923443534USEFUL INFORMATION IF YOU ARE BOOKING A COURSE AT WEST DEANCourse fees listed by each course are non-residential and include course tuition. Courses lasting more than one day startearly evening. Dinner on the first evening is included along with lunch, tea and coffee throughout your stay. Students enjoyuse of all the College facilities, including the Computer Suite and Library as well as access to West Dean’s award-winninggardens. To book accommodation with evening meals and breakfast, please refer to the fees on page 71.ACCOMMODATIONAll guest rooms are provided with complimentarytea, coffee and toiletries as well as a hair dryer,clock radio, iron and ironing board. Most roomsare ensuite or with adjacent private facilities. Soapand towels are provided and we have a limitednumber of rooms with shared facilities. Tenrooms are located in the Vicarage, just behindthe college and annexes in the grounds areused in the summer.ACCESSIBILITYThe main house is a large historic building withseveral changes in floor level. It has been adaptedto help people with a disability attend courses.Please contact the Bookings Office to discussaccess or any other concerns and indicate theseon your postal booking form or in ‘specialrequirements’ if booking online. There is anensuite guest room in the house adapted forwheelchair users which is accessible by lift. Thelift also gives access to some guest rooms on thesecond floor which are suitable for visitors withlimited mobility but not for wheelchair users.The two first-floor Art Studios in the house arereached by a single flight of stairs or a stair-lift. TheForge, the Old Dairy, the Orangery, Auditoriumand the Sculpture Courtyard are not in the house.The Orangery Studio is situated in the gardens, 25metres from the house; the Auditorium, the Forge,the Old Dairy and Sculpture Courtyard are partof The Edward James Studios approximately eightminutes walk from the house.The college has two mobility scooters; please bookthese in advance. If you are deaf or hard of hearingwe can supply a Deafgard vibrating pad to placeunder your pillow to alert you if the fire alarm issounded. If you require this facility please indicatethis on your postal booking form or in ‘specialrequirements’ if booking online. Pets, other thanassistance dogs, cannot be accommodated at thecollege. Please don’t leave dogs in vehicles in thecollege car park at any time.DININGThe dining room is a self-service restaurant whichprovides an extensive range of salads, hot dishes,and a vegetarian option at every service. If youhave specific dietary requirements please indicatethese on your postal booking form or in ‘dietaryrequirements’ if booking online. If you wouldlike to discuss your needs please contactthe Head Chef on 01243 818268.IMPORTANT INFORMATIONMobile phone reception for most networks islimited both in and around the college. Free Wi-Fiis available in most public areas of the college.A payphone is situated near the reception deskin the college. Drinking water can only be takeninto workshops and studios in sports-top bottles.Bottled water is available from the bar. Smokingis not permitted anywhere in West Dean Collegeor its associated outbuildings.MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENTOur workshops and studios are all well-equippedwith relevant tools and equipment. You will receivecourse details when booking which include a list ofmaterials and equipment you need for each course.On some courses, material costs, or part ofthese costs, are included in the fees. The coursedetails also list the materials and equipmentthat will be stocked in our Craft Shop for yourcourse. However, it is best to wait and discussrequirements with the tutor before purchasingspecific items. Any items that you need to bringare listed separately. Please remember that onpractical courses you will often need to purchasematerials throughout the course to completeprojects – e.g. jewellery materials and paints etc.All personal protection equipment is supplied bythe college except footwear – steel toe cappedsafety boots are required for coursesheld in the Forge.OVERSEAS STUDENTSNew UK immigration rules state that if you planto study while you are in this country you shouldenter the UK as a student, not as a tourist. Youmay apply for a Student Visitor Visa in advance,or apply for entry clearance as a Student Visitorwhen you arrive at a UK airport. Please checkwhich applies before you travel. Find out moreat ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk66BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 67

USEFUL INFORMATIONFOR OFFICE USERoom: ID: Promotional code:PLEASE RETURN TOBookings Office, West Dean College,West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0QZYOUR DETAILSTitleFirst nameUSUAL TIMETABLEFor courses more than one day in lengthArrival Day 1From 4pmArrival for residential students.Non-residential students to arriveby 6.45pm6.45pmWelcome chat7pmDinnerPAYMENTDeposit required: £125 per person per courseFull payment required: if booking less than six weeks in advance of thecourse, or if the course is £125 or less.CARD DETAILSPlease charge my card below with:Full fee orDeposit (then final balance six weeks before course start date)Card numberSurnameAddressMaleFemalePostcode Country Date of birthEmailTelephone homeWork/mobile8–9pmFirst teaching sessionDaily TimetableMorning and afternoon tea/coffee breaksare taken to suit the flow of teaching.9.15amMorning classes12.45pmLunch2pmAfternoon classes5pmClasses finish7pmDinner (for residential students only)8pmEvening working – students may haveevening access to certain workshops in theabsence of their tutor, but only with theirtutor’s permission and provided it is safeto do so. Some courses and lectures followdifferent timetables. Details are sent withyour booking confirmation.Departure – last dayMorning and afternoon tea/coffee breaksare taken to suit the flow of teaching.9.15amMorning classes10amResidential students are asked tovacate rooms12.45pmLunch3pmClasses finish3.30pmTea then departureHOW TO MAKEYOUR BOOKINGOnline at www.westdean.org.ukFind the course that you are interested in, thenselect the ‘book’ button. You will need to paythe full fee when booking online.A confirmation email will be sent with coursedetails and arrival information. If you have bookedaccommodation, you will receive a separateemail confirmation within three working days. Inthe unlikely event that the course is full, we willcontact you within three working days to suggestalternative courses or to arrange a full refund.Call 01243 818300Between 7.30am to 8pm, seven days a week.The full fee is payable when booking. We willsend you confirmation, course details and arrivalinformation. If this is your first course you willreceive a 10% discount.By post, fax or emailSimply complete one booking form per person.If you need additional forms please photocopythe form or download one from our website,www.westdean.org.uk. A deposit of £125 perperson, per course is payable, or the full cost ofthe course if £125 or less. The final payment isdue six weeks before the start of the course.Full payment is therefore required if you makeyour booking within six weeks of the course.If paying by credit or debit card final paymentwill be taken six weeks before the course starts.After booking we will send you a confirmationpack with course details, arrival information andnotice of any outstanding payment. If the courseis fully booked we will contact you promptly todiscuss alternative courses or arrange a refund.Post to Bookings Office, West Dean College,West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0QZFax +44 (0)1243 818293Email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.ukWe are always happy to help with any queriesyou have when making your course selection.Call us on 01243 818300.HOW TO GET TO WEST DEANWest Dean College is in the South East ofEngland, on the A286, six miles north of thehistoric city of Chichester and 60 miles southof London.Road: The College postcode is PO18 0QZ.There is convenient road access from London(65 miles) and from Gatwick, Southamptonand Heathrow airports.Rail: The nearest railway station is Chichester(from London Victoria) from where the collegeminibus collects students at certain times. It iswithin reach of Eurotunnel connections as wellas cross channel ferries from Portsmouth, Doverand Newhaven. Further travel details will be sentwith your booking confirmation letter.EQUAL OPPORTUNITYAs part of The Edward James Foundation,West Dean College is committed to equalityof opportunity for its staff and students. It valuesdiversity and strives to create a positive andinclusive atmosphere based on respect for othersin which people are actively encouraged to reachtheir full potential.Security codeValid fromIssue number(if applicable)Name (as it appears on the card)(three digit code on the reverse of the card)Expiry dateCHEQUEPlease make cheques payable to ‘The Edward James Foundation Ltd’Full fee orSignatureDepositDateNationality (Please check your VISA requirements)Special needs (Please provide brief details or supply a letter with your booking form)Dietary needs/mobility needs/otherIf this is your first course at West Dean, how did you hear about it?I’d like to receive the email newsletter Yes NoI’d like an email notification when the new brochure is online Yes NoI’d like to receive a postal copy of the new brochure Yes NoI’d like my confirmation Emailed PostedCOURSE DETAILS Please refer to each course listing in brochure feesCourses Course code Course/lecture title Dates Cost (£)1st course2nd course3rd courseACCOMMODATION Accommodation required? Yes No (please indicate your preferred room type and enter costs in the table below)Single room with shared bathroom facilities (limited in number)Single room with ensuite shower (limited in number)Standard room with ensuite or adjacent private bath or shower (Main house/Vicarage)Superior room with ensuite bathroomPlease select oneIs twin occupancy required? Yes NoIf yes, please state the name of the person you will be sharing withMain houseAnnexeSingle occupancyTwin occupancy (see below)Single occupancyTwin occupancy (see below)Main house (bath or bath/shower)Vicarage (bath/shower)If they are attending a course, please state the code (a separate booking form must be completed if they’re attending a course)1st course 2nd course 3rd courseSub-total 1st course(incl. accommodation)Sub-total 2nd course(incl. accommodation)Sub-total 3rd course(incl. accommodation)68BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 818300If they are attending on a resident only basis (non-student) please add £75 PER NIGHT (full board).TOTAL10% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 69

WEST DEAN COLLEGE TERMS ANDCONDITIONS AND ACCOMMODATION FEESWEST DEAN COLLEGE TERMS AND CONDITIONS1 Booking a Course1.1 Courses are open to anyone aged sixteen (16)and over.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,unless booking online.1.3 Your place on a Course will be subject toavailability and your place on any Course willnot be confirmed until we send you the Coursejoining instructions.1.4 If the College is unable to offer you a place onthe Course of your choice, it will notify You andYour name will be added to a Course waiting list.Any sums You have already paid to the College inrespect of this Course will be returned to You.2 The College’s Rights and Obligations2.1 The College reserves the right to change thevenue, time, date, or Tutor of any Course wheresuch change is necessary to facilitate the deliveryor better delivery of such Course.2.2 The College reserves the right to modify thecontent or method of delivery of any Course fromtime to time.2.3 The College reserves the right to withdraw fromany accreditation scheme at any time or to cancelany Course if in the College’s opinion it is nolonger viable.2.4 The College reserves the right to give yourcontact details to your Course Tutors unless youcontact our Bookings Office to opt out.3 Your Rights and Obligations3.1 You should bring Your joining instructions withYou to the start of the Course.3.2 You must notify the College, in writing, if any ofYour registration details change including but notlimited to Your name, address, telephone numberand/or e-mail address.3.3 You agree to comply with all of the College’spolicies and procedures applicable to You and toact with courtesy, consideration and integrity atall times towards the College, its staff and otherstudents at the College. The College reservesthe right, in its absolute discretion, to terminatethis agreement and to remove You from theCourse and/or to exclude You from the College incircumstances where Your conduct is deemed bythe College to be unfit or unsuitable or damagingto the College or its reputation. If You areremoved from the Course in accordance with thisclause, the College will not refund any sums paidby You to the College.3.4 The College may take and use images of Youand/or Your work (including any videos orphotographs or sound recordings) (“Images”)for any purpose in connection with promotingthe College and its activities. You must notify theCollege in writing prior to the Course start date ifYou do not agree to any such Images being used.4 Payment and Charges4.1 You must pay the Deposit at the same time as Yousend the College the Booking Form. Payment ofthe Course Fee (less any Deposit paid) will be duesix (6) weeks prior to the Course start date. If theCourse Fee is less than or equal to the Depositvalue stated in the Brochure, or if booking onlineor by telephone, You must pay the full Course Feeat the time of booking.4.2 If you fail to pay the full Course Fee when it is duethe College reserves the right to cancel your placeon the Course with immediate effect and to keepany Deposit that you may have paid.4.3 The Course Fee and Accommodation Fee are asstated in the Brochure. The Course Fee includesuse of the facilities and refreshments as furtherdescribed in the full course description.4.4 You may pay (or part-pay) the Course Fee forshort courses (including any accommodationcharges) using gift vouchers (which are availablefrom the College in the values of £5, £10, £25,£50 and £100).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, equipmentor resources will be separately invoiced by theCollege and such amounts shall be payable byYou on demand.5 Course Transfer/Cancellation5.1 You may transfer Your booking to an alternativepublished course, providing there is a placeavailable on that course, however Your requestmust be received at least six (6) weeks prior tothe Course start date for the original Course.The College will charge You an administration feeof twenty-five pounds (£25) in order to transfercourses. If the Course Fee for the alternativeCourse is more expensive than the originalCourse you must pay any additional Course Feeimmediately upon making the request to transfer.The College will reimburse the difference inCourse Fees to you (less the £25 admin charge) ifthe original Course Fee was more expensive thanthe Course Fee for the alternative Course.5.2 The College reserves the right to cancel thisagreement with You if it is prevented from ordelayed in the carrying on of its business due tocircumstances beyond its reasonable control.5.3 The College reserves the right to cancel theCourse at any time, in this event You will benotified as soon as possible.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 payany additional Course Fee); or5.4.2 receive a full Refund for any Course Fee orDeposit you have paid.5.5 Cancellation of bookings by You5.5.1 if You wish to cancel Your booking, You mustnotify the Bookings Office as soon as possibleby telephone and then confirm such cancellationin writing;6 Refund Policy6.1 If You cancel Your booking within the CoolingOff Period (as defined in clause 19.1.4), You willbe entitled to a full Refund (including Refundof Your Deposit), pursuant to the ConsumerProtection Regulations.6.2 Subject to clause 6.1, provided You cancelYour booking no later than six (6) weeks prior tothe Course start date, the College will refund allsums paid by You in respect of the booking savefor the Deposit value stated in the Brochure.6.3 The College will refund neither the Course Feenor Your Deposit if You:6.3.1 cancelled Your booking within six (6) weeksof the Course start date; or6.3.2 fail to attend all or any part of the Coursefor any reason whatsoever including (withoutlimitation) ill health.6.4 Save as provided for in clauses 6.1 and 5.3, theCollege will be under no obligation to refundYour Deposit.6.5 Subject to clause 6.1, You will not be entitled toa Refund of any Course Fee (or other fees) if theCollege terminates this Agreement due to Yourbreach of any of these 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,then the College will use reasonable endeavours toallocate You alternative accommodation and Yourfees will be adjusted accordingly.7.2 The College will use reasonable endeavours toensure that Your room is available from 4.00pm onthe day you are due to arrive and You must vacaterooms by 10.00am (both times GMT) on the lastday of your Course.7.3 You must ensure that the accommodation, itsfurnishings and effects are kept as clean and tidyas is consistent with their proper use and in anyevent You shall ensure that such are in no worsea condition (fair wear and tear excepted) uponthe end of Your stay than they were when Youoriginally entered such accommodation.7.4 You will notify the College immediately of anydamage to the accommodation, its furnishings oreffects (whether caused by You or otherwise)on vacating Your room. You are not permittedto share Your room with anyone else at any timeunless arranged in advance with the College andany additional fees have been paid.8 Accessibility8.1 The College’s premises comprise a large historicbuilding with several changes in floor level. TheCollege has made adaptations to its premises inan attempt to enable those with disabilities toattend Courses. You must indicate any concernsYou may have in relation to access (or any otherconcerns) on Your booking form. You can givespecific details on a separate, confidential, sheetof paper. You will then be contacted by a memberof the College’s staff who will discuss Yourindividual requirements.9 Materials and Equipment9.1 Prior to the start of your Course You will be givena detailed list of materials and/or equipment whichare needed for the Course. The cost of suchmaterials and/or equipment is not always includedin the Course Fee, thus You may have to pay forsuch materials and/or equipment in addition tothe Course Fee.10 Limitation of liability10.1 This clause 10 sets out the entire liability ofthe College in respect of any breach of theseTerms; and any tortious act or omission includingnegligence arising under or in connection withthese Terms.10.2 Notwithstanding any other provision in theseTerms, neither party’s liability to the other fordeath or personal injury resulting from its ownnegligence shall be limited.10.3 The College shall not be liable to You for anyof the following losses or damage (whether ornot losses or damage were foreseen, direct,foreseeable, known or otherwise): loss of revenue;loss of actual or anticipated profits (includingwithout limitation loss of profits on contracts);loss of the use of money; loss of business; loss ofopportunity; loss of goodwill; loss of reputation;loss of, damage to or corruption of data; or anyindirect, special or consequential loss or damagehowsoever.10.4 Subject to clauses 10.2 and 10.3 above, the totalaggregate liability of the College arising out of,or in connection with these Terms whether fornegligence or breach of contract or any casewhatsoever shall be capped at the total amountof sums paid to the College by You.10.5 The terms of this clause 10 shall survive thetermination of these Terms.11 Changes to Published Information11.1 While the College has made reasonableendeavours to ensure the accuracy of theBrochure, the College reserves the right to makechanges to any Courses (or other information)as may be necessary. You will be notified of anyproposed changes to the Course in advance,wherever this is reasonably possible.12 Notices12.1 Any notice or other communication requiredto be given by You to the College under theseTerms, shall be in writing and shall be deliveredpersonally, or sent by pre-paid first-class post orrecorded delivery or by courier, to the Director ofFinance and Enterprise at the address set out onthe back cover of this Brochure or as otherwisespecified by the College in writing to You.13 Waiver13.1 A waiver of any term, provision or conditionof these Terms shall be effective only if given inwriting and signed by both parties and then onlyin the instance and for the purpose for which itis given.13.2 No failure or delay on the part of the Collegein exercising any right, power or privilege underthese Terms shall operate as a waiver of suchright, power or privilege, nor shall any single orpartial exercise of any right, power or privilegepreclude any other or further exercise of it or theexercise of any other right, power or privilege.ACCOMMODATION FEES WINTER 2015/16Price per person. Accommodation includes dinner and breakfast(see course entries for course fees).WE Weekend (Fri eve to Sun pm)2D 2 day courseLW Long weekend (Thu/Fri eve to Sun/Mon pm)3D 3 day course4D 4 day course5D 5 day course7D 7 day courseMI 9 days Musical Instrument making14 Invalidity14.1 If any provision of these Terms (or part of anyprovision) is found by any court or other authorityof competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal orunenforceable, that provision or part-provisionshall, to the extent required, be deemed not toform part of these Terms, and the validity andenforceability of the other provisions of theseTerms shall not be affected.14.2 If a provision of these Terms (or part of anyprovision) is found illegal, invalid or unenforceable,the provision shall apply with the minimummodification necessary to make it legal, validand enforceable.15 Entire Agreement15.1 These Terms and its Schedule constitute theentire agreement and understanding between theparties and supersedes any previous agreementbetween the parties relating to the subject matterof this Agreement.15.2 You acknowledge and agree that in acceptingthese Terms You do not rely on, and shallhave no remedy in respect of, any statement,representation, warranty, or understanding(whether negligently or innocently made) of anyperson (whether party to these Terms or not)other than as expressly set out in these Terms.Nothing in this clause shall operate to limit orexclude any liability for fraud.15.3 Unless otherwise expressly provided elsewhere inthese Terms, the Agreement may be varied onlyby a document signed by both parties.16 Exclusion of third party rights16.1 The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999shall not apply to these Terms and no personother than the parties to the Agreement shallhave any rights under it, nor shall it be enforceableunder that Act by any person other than theparties to it.17 Governing law and jurisdiction17.1 These Terms, and any dispute, controversy,proceedings or claim of whatever nature arisingout of or in any way relating to them or theirformation, shall be governed by and construedin accordance with the laws of England and theparties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of theEnglish Courts.ROOMSwith shared bathroom(Main House) withensuite shower (Annexe)£112£112£172£172£232£292£412*£468RESIDENT ONLY (NON-STUDENTS)A rate of £75 per night full board is payable by a partner sharing a room with a paying student.COURSE DEPOSITS (POSTAL BOOKINGS ONLY)Per person per course: More than six weeks prior to the course, a deposit of £125 secures a place (or the full course fee if £125 or less).Any balance is payable six weeks prior to the start of the course.18 Enquiries and other important information18.1 The following are not permitted on the College’spremises (or in the courtyard eating area):18.1.1 Smoking; or18.1.2 pets, other than assistance dogs (and such mustnot be left in vehicles in the College’s car park atany time).18.2 The College will endeavour to cater for specialdiets required for medical reasons. You mustprovide details on Your booking form if You haveany special dietary requirements. If You wish todiscuss Your requirements in detail, contact theHead Chef on telephone number 01243 818268.19 Definitions19.1 In these Terms the following words shall have thefollowing meanings:19.1.1 “Brochure” means the current Course brochurein which the Course was advertised;19.1.2 “Booking Form” means the form containedwithin the Brochure;19.1.3 “College” means Weat Dean College, part ofThe Edward James Foundation Ltd (charitynumber 1126084, company number 6689362);19.1.4 “Cooling Off Period” means the period afterYou send Your completed Booking Form tothe College and ending upon the expiry ofthe following fourteen (14) day period;19.1.5 “Consumer Protection Regulations” means theConsumer Contracts (Information, Cancellationand Additional Charges) Regulations 2013;19.1.6 “Course” means the course of study run bythe College;19.1.7 “Course Fee” means all the fees to be paid byYou or on Your behalf to the College underthese Terms, as stipulated in the Brochure;19.1.8 “Deposit” means the deposit to be paid to theCollege to reserve Your place on the Course(as set out in the Brochure);19.1.9 “Refund” means a refund of the Course Feefollowing cancellation under clause 5 of theseTerms such refund to be made within fourteen(14) days beginning with the date on whichnotice of cancellation was sent;19.1.10 “Terms” means these standard termsand conditions.STANDARD ROOMSwith private bath/shower, ensuiteor adjacent (Main House/Vicarage)£152£152£232£232£312£392£552*£648£102£102£157£157£212£267£377*£423SUPERIOR ROOMSwith ensuite bath/shower(Main House/Vicarage)Single occupancy Twin occupancy Single occupancy Twin occupancy* The course fees shown against the course entries for MI include all dinners as evening sessions are planned – the room rates have therefore been reduced accordingly.£192£192£292£292£392£492£692*£828£122£122£187£187£252£317£447*£51370BOOKING IS EASY…online www.westdean.org.uk | email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | call 01243 81830010% DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS 71

It has the ambience of anamazing place, first rate artistteachers, variety of coursesand great bed and breakfastservice – one step from heaven(in heaven it will be free).Ute Lye, Wood engravingBOOK ONLINE OR BY TELEPHONETel 01243 818300Tel from abroad +44 (0)1243 818300Fax +44 (0)1243 818293Email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.ukOnline www.westdean.org.ukWest Dean CollegeChichesterWest SussexPO18 0QZFOLLOW USWest Dean College is part of the Edward James Foundation Ltd, a charitable trust that also includes the West DeanGardens, West Dean Estate, West Dean House and West Dean Tapestry Studio. Charity registered No. 1126084.Front cover images (left to right): Top – Ane Lyngsgaard, student work, Sarah Bee. Middle left: student work.Bottom – Anna Lambert, Bernadette Hehenberger. Back cover images (top to bottom): Harry Brockway, Alex Powell.Brochure design: oysterdesign.co.uk