Short Courses November 2009 - May 2010 - West Dean College

WonderfulWest DeanStudents love West Dean.I am able to declare this withgreat conviction because avery high percentage returnand many suggest that this specialplace is an important part of theirlife. What people learn heremakes a difference in many ways.Sometimes the exquisite locationprovides an escape from theincreasing everyday pressure people have to manage.Others come to hone or learn a skill to be utilised inprofessional practice and this is reflected in thenumber of our full-time postgraduate students whocontinuously dip into the short course programme.No other single postgraduate centre in Britain offersa similar range of courses where techniques relatedto making in the arts are taught by such a large numberof practitioners.Some students have already taken advantage of thefact that we have reduced the minimum age to sixteen.This allows a parent or guardian to share their love ofWest Dean and it also opens up the opportunity formore young people to learn new skills in making, musicand writing. Students who select ten starred weekendshort courses are eligible to sign up for our newFoundation Diploma in Art and Design.Tutors on these courses are highly experiencedpractitioners dedicated to teaching skills andto encouraging young artists and artisans creativeways of thinking.Our focus upon innovative making gives all studentsthe opportunity to explore the physical worldand expand their understanding of materials andprocesses. With the help and generosity of more than270 tutors, West Dean preserves and promotes theskills of making, music and writing that are instrumentalin helping individuals imagine and realise creativeideas. Many students have benefited from being partof the everyday life of the College and have alsocontributed to our culture of learning and sharing.We are able to promote integration and inclusion asa result of the courage and commitment of our tutorsand students. Edward James maintained that he did notbecome a surrealist but was born a surrealist, living alife situated somewhere between his dream worldand reality. I would encourage everyone who feelsthat balancing the imagination and the senses throughmaking fulfils a basic human need to join us at thiswonderful and unique place. You will be very welllooked after and you will get to know other peoplewho share the values that Edward James activelypromoted throughout his extraordinary life.Robert Pulley PrincipalAbout Edward JamesWest Dean TodayWest Dean College today enjoys aninternational reputation as a renownedstudy centre offering a rich and variedcurriculum. The College provides fulltimeMA degrees, diplomas and shortcourses for students, from beginner tothe advanced professional. West Dean isa small, specialist college where leadingprofessionals come to share theirexpertise in art, craft, music, writing,gardening and conserving, enablingyou to learn new skills in an inspiring,environment.Edward James was a lifelongcollector of art and a poetwho inherited the West DeanEstate and 19 th Century flintfacedmanor house in 1912from his father. When hecame of age Edward Jamesbegan investing his moneyand time in supportingartists, craftspeople, dancersand poets and his passionfor the arts brought him intocontact with many leadingartists of the time includingLeonora Carrington,Remedios Varo, Salvador Dalíand René Magritte.In 1964 he created acharitable trust, the EdwardJames Foundation, to fulfilhis desire to nurture music,traditional crafts and thevisual arts. The Foundationopened West Dean College in1971 as a centre for educationand training in conservationand in the visual and appliedarts.The West Dean ExperienceWest Dean College is situated atthe heart of the 6,400-acre WestDean Estate, set amongst the stunninglandscape of the rolling South Downs.The College, with its large countryhouse style, offers a creative educationalenvironment that allows you theopportunity to escape the pressuresof daily life and to learn new skills inan informal, relaxed atmosphere withina spectacular setting.Courses normally last between oneto five days and can be either nonresidentialor residential.The award-winning West Dean Gardenswith its beautifully-restored kitchengarden, ornamental gardens andlandscaped parkland, ensure that youare surrounded by a remarkable settingand range of artefacts which many ofthe tutors use as inspiration for projectwork.Whether you come for a day or aweek, your time at West Dean willbe memorable.“West Deancontinues to providethe best in artsand crafts in themost intriguingenvironment.”Robert W, short course student2 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page xx for accommodation costs | Short Courses November 2009–May 20100844 4994408 | short.courses@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 3

Events atWest DeanGARDEN EVENTSWest Dean Gardens features a beautifulparkland walk and arboretum withviews over the surrounding SussexDowns and a carefully restored walledkitchen garden with row upon row ofperfect produce and some of the finestVictorian glasshouses in the country.Events planned this year to celebrate itsproduce and passion:CHILLI FIESTA 8 – 9 AugustTOTALLY TOMATO SHOW 5 – 6 SeptemberAPPLE AFFAIR AND ANNUAL HOUSEOPENING 3 – 4 OctoberGARDEN EVENT TICKETS £7.25(PLUS CONC.)Open 10am – 5pmWORDS AND FILMPAST & PRESENT – A CONTINUALJOURNEY. A talk by a leadingAmerican Jeweller ROBERTEBENDORF ET0758Tuesday 21 July 8.00–9.30pm, The OldLibrary, West Dean College, £10 (inc aglass of wine)Robert Ebendorf is known internationallyfor his use of unusual materials and hiswillingness to share his techniques and ideaswith students. Robert is giving this talk whilstteaching his five-day course – Design on theedge: jewellery as personal adornment,July 19–24. See Summer Brochure.SOUNDS OF THE DOWNS AC0749Sunday 18 October, 2.30 – 5pm, £10Sussex Barn AuditoriumMany composers have been inspired by theglory of the Sussex Downs and surroundingcountryside. Musicologist John Wheatley andpianist-composer Adam Swayne explore aselection of significant compositions.Although still an architect, John Wheatley’simagination has been completely captivatedby music, compelling him to develop a strongfascination for the synthesis of music withpainting, architecture and – more recently –the audible landscape of the Sussex Downs.Having teamed up with the brilliant youngpianist–composer, Adam Swayne, he hasprepared an extensive survey of music writtenby composers from the 16th Century tomodern times – from Thomas Weelkes to SirJohn Tavener, by way of John Marsh, Debussy,Elgar, Bridge, Bax, Ireland, Vaughan Williams,Bernstein and Eric Coates.A multi-coloured audio-visual environmentwill be created, as music which has beeninspired by the Downs, surrounding landscapeand coastline, is transferred into the SussexBarn Auditorium, while photographicvisions from Storrington to Eastbourne arecontinuously projected.MICHAEL BRENNAND-WOOD ET0752Tuesday 13 October 8.00–9.30pm,The Old Library, West Dean College, £8Michael Brennand-Wood, the internationallyacclaimed visual artist, curator, lecturerand arts consultant talks about his workand inspiration in the field of contemporarytextile art. Michael is giving this talk whilstteaching his four-day course – Stitch, threedimensionalline and structure, October 11–15.See Summer Brochure.GALLERY EXHIBITIONMADE TO THINK – GLASS, ENAMEL,TEXTILES, PAINTINGS AND PRINTS30 July – 6 September 2009West Dean GalleryAn exhibition of work by artists working inthese disciplines, including over 20 ShortCourse tutors. All work is for sale – please seeour website for further details.FILM NIGHT – AMBLETON DELIGHTFN0843Thursday 3 December, 8pm, Sussex BarnAuditorium, West Dean College, £4A small Sussex village called Ambleton isrocked by a government proposal for abypass, a concept rejected by the populartown mayor, but embraced by a talentedrestaurateur and chef who is battling hispast as well as the village’s concept ofchange. It ultimately leads to inspiration anddevastation, as seen through the eyes of ayoung, unemployed restaurant pianist.Resonating with themes of discrimination,youth unemployment and small town politics,this Sussex-shot feature film is getting a rarescreening at West Dean.Director: Dan Parkes Running Time: 90 minsDebra LozierDale Devereux BarkerCONCERTSINTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL – OPENDAY, MASTERCLASSES & CONCERTSCelebrity Concert Series Summer 2009Sponsored by Classical Guitar Magazine andD’AddarioCONCERT BY LOS ANGELES GUITARQUARTET GC0742Saturday 15 August, 8pm, St Paul’s Church,Churchside, Chichester, £15GUITAR OPEN DAY GC0743Sunday 16 August, 11.30am–6pm, WestDean College and St. Andrew’s Church,West Dean, £10Exhibition – lecture – recitals – masterclassesMASTERCLASS 1 WITH LEO BROUWERGC0744Sunday 16 August, 8pm, Sussex BarnAuditorium, West Dean College, £12MASTERCLASS 2 WITH LEO BROUWERGC0745Monday 17 August, 8pm, Sussex BarnAuditorium, West Dean College, £12MASTERCLASS 3 WITH LEO BROUWERGC0746Tuesday 18 August, 2.15pm, Sussex BarnAuditorium, West Dean College, £10These three events provide a rare opportunityto observe the legendary Cuban guitaristand composer working with advanced levelstudents.LEO BROUWER CELEBRATION CONCERTWITH GRAHAM DEVINE GC0747Tuesday 18 August, 8pm, Sussex BarnAuditorium, West Dean College, £12CONCERT BY DUO MONTES-KIRCHERGC0748Wednesday 19 August, 8pm, Sussex BarnAuditorium, West Dean College, £12NAKED FOOTPRINTS – improvisedmusic inspired by Los Pozas EC0982Saturday 27 February 2010, 8pm, SussexBarn Auditorium, West Dean College, £15A remarkable creative, musical and visualcollaboration, linked and influenced byEdward James, presented in concert by theDave Hassell-Andy Scott Duo as part of anextensive UK Tour.The group presents improvisations based onprojected images of Las Pozas, the gardenEdward James created in Mexico. EvaristoAguilar, percussionist, joins the duo to talkabout life as a professional Mexican musician,his love of the music of his region, Huasteca,and also gives an insight into Las Pozas.The highly respected Dave Hassell-AndyScott Duo embarked upon an amazingcollaboration with Evaristo Aguilar and UKphotographer William Ellis in March 2009,travelling deep into the jungle of Mexico,to the surrealist home of Edward James.After experiencing the sights and sounds ofLas Pozas and staying at El Castillo, homeof Edward James in the nearby town ofXilitia, the group returned to a recordingstudio in Tampico to record a CD. Eachtrack on the CD is influenced by a sculpture,building or another aspect of Las Pozas, from‘Naked Footprints’ to ‘Stairway to the Sky’,percussionists Evaristo & Dave, along withsaxophonist Andy improvise melodies, sounds,shapes and colours that are at times haunting,beautiful, bold and intimate.SATURDAY GARDEN LECTURESHERBS – MORE THAN JUST A GARNISH12 September 2009, 10.30am –3.30pm£53 Jekka McVicarTHE WILDER WICKET – A STUDY OF ACHANGING GARDEN19 September 2009, 10.30am –3.30pm£53 Pam LewisCONTEMPORARY COUNTRY GARDENS –NOT MERELY LAVENDER AND ROSES10 October 2009, 10.30am –3.30pm£53 James Alexander-Sinclair andGraham GoughTHE FURRY DICE OF HORTICULTURE –DESIGNING WITH ANNUALS7 November 2009, 10.00am –3.00pm£56 Brita von SchoenaichVERTICAL GARDENING – GETTING TOGRIPS WITH CLIMBERS14 November 2009, 10.00am –3.00pm£56 Marcus DancerWILDLIFE AND WEEDS – FORGETALL YOUR FEARS ABOUT WILDLIFEGARDENING1 May 2010, 10.00am –3.00pm£56 Ken Thompson6 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 71 for accommodation costs | Short Courses November 2009–May 2010 0844 4994408 | short.courses@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 7

LEARN A SKILLMake agift daysOn these new one-day courseseveryone learns a new skill andcomes away with at least onefinished item, making ideal giftsfor Christmas.Shelia McDonaldThe days start at 9.15am andfinish at 3.45pm with mostmaterials, lunch, tea andcoffee included in the price.Foundation Diplomain Art and Designawarded by West Dean CollegeBuild up your portfolio and art and design skills at weekendson West Dean’s new Foundation Diploma in Art and Design.Jo MabbuttGilded gifts – decorate a frameNovember 10MG0792 | £82BeginnersLearn basic gilding techniques and createdramatic effects with metal leaf as youdecorate a frame.JO MABBUTTChristmas cards and other printsNovember 10MG0793 | £84BeginnersLearn lino cutting and hand-printing skillsand then produce several individual prints.DALE DEVEREUX BARKEREnamelled copper pendant orChristmas decorationNovember 10MG0794 | £85BeginnersLearn basic enamelling skills and producea large pendant or decoration to hang withribbon or suede.SHEILA R MCDONALDSarah CooperCrochet wire necklace with beadsNovember 10MG0795 | £89BeginnersFollow the tutor’s step-by-step instructionsfrom casting on to giving your piece aprofessional finish.TERI HOWESEnamelled silver earringsNovember 11MG0797 | £87BeginnersLearn basic enamelling techniques andmake a pair of simple drop earrings in a day.SHEILA R MCDONALDCeramic decorations – on a seasonalthemeNovember 11MG0798 | £86BeginnersUsing fine, coloured clays learn techniquesfor designing and making seasonal hangingdecorations.JOANNA VEEVERSHand-knitted mittens, Swedish styleNovember 11MG0799 | £88IntermediateLearn the essentials of the beautifulSwedish ‘two-ended’ or twinned knittingtechnique and start on mittens to completeat home.LUCINDA GUYA contemporary silver circle broochNovember 12MG0800 | £92BeginnersLearn rolling and cutting techniques andmake an original version of this ancientform of fastening.SARAH MACRAEMake a heart-shaped ragworkcushionNovember 12MG0801 | £80BeginnersLearn ragwork techniques and turn scrapsof fabric into a decorative keepsake to fillwith lavender.DEBBIE SINISKAChristmas decorations from recycledmaterialsNovember 12MG1028 | £83BeginnersTransform reclaimed materials usinga variety of techniques to createcontemporary baubles.SARAH COOPERMerlyn ChestermanOn completion of the West DeanFoundation Diploma you will have acquireda rich and varied portfolio of work whichwill enable you to make a direct applicationto a full honours degree programme in awide variety of Art and Design disciplines.Following this programme offers you theopportunity to apply for an Art and Designdegree immediately following your‘A’ levels.This diploma is awarded in recognitionof the successful completion of ten shortcourses from those marked with (inthe brochure and the submission of a final2,000 word essay). The essay consists ofa statement that demonstrates the linkbetween your experience gained from theshort courses and your intended studies.From this pool of short course attendance,it is compulsory to attend a minimum offive from the Art section of our programme.Two tutorials will be given by a senior tutoras part of the Diploma and students willalso have the opportunity to attend lecturesthat are held throughout the year at WestDean. A small number of dedicated eventsfor Foundation students will be organisedoutside the published programme.The ten short courses can be taken in anyorder but must normally be completedwithin a period of two years, includingthe submission of a final essay. Detailedspecifications relating to the presentationof this written work can be obtained fromthe Head of Short Courses.The courses forming part of the FoundationDiploma in Art and Design have beenselected to give all those who wish to gaina broad knowledge base of traditional andcontemporary art and design practices theopportunity to study at West Dean withtutors at the top of their profession.Jane StobartFees: £1500 non-residential.Accommodation for a weekend, includingdinner & breakfast, is available from £91.For more information contactAlison Baxter, Programme Tutorand Head of Short Courses, WestDean College on alison.baxter@westdean.org.uk or 01243 811301.8 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 71 for accommodation costs | Short Courses November 2009–May 20100844 4994408 | short.courses@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk9

ARTBotanical art and illustration 10Drawing 10-11Painting 11-17Printmaking 17-18Key to course codesWE Weekend Fri eve to Sun pmLW long weekend (Thu/Fri eve to Sun/Mon pm)2D 2 day course 5D 5 day course3D 3 day course 6D 6 day course4D 4 day course 9D 9 day courseSpecialist courses eg. PW, WF, SS, CG, IGas describedSandrine MaugyHoward ColesARTJohn MeakerBotanical art andillustrationFabulous fungi and the forest floor –botanical paintingNovember 13–15WE0807 | £182Suitable for allDevelop your observational and drawingtechniques, then practise mixingwatercolours and applying them, beforeembarking on a final painting of thisintriguing autumnal subject. You alsoproduce a comprehensive study sheet toallow you to continue on your own after thecourse.MARIELLA BALDWINFresh spring flowers – botanicalpaintingMarch 28–April 14D1036 | £343 | NEWSuitable for allCapture the special freshness of the springgarden as you learn to mix ‘clean’ coloursand to apply shadows to pale flowers (suchas daffodils) without losing their originalintensity. Focus on colour, colour mixingand tone, and on the use of light and shadeto shape your subject. Gain confidencein your watercolour painting skills andproduce several paintings.SANDRINE MAUGYAuriculas in watercoloursApril 9–12LW1062 | £265Suitable for allLearn how to draw and paint thesebeautiful flowers so as to enjoy them allyear! The course begins with a discussionand detailed look at auriculas and theirwonderful range of colours. You thensketch, make notes and work throughexercises, before drawing individual plantsready for watercolour painting.MARIELLA BALDWINPainting parrot tulips in watercoloursApril 23–25WE1089 | £184Intermediate/AdvancedStudy the anatomy of these magnificenttulips and learn how to reproduce theirvivid colours and typical shapes whileyou develop your skills in the essentialwatercolour techniques which are coveredin the course.SANDRINE MAUGYDrawingPictures and prose – the artof illustrationNovember 30–December 44D0841 | £339 | NEWSuitable for allPlease see page 27 for further information.CLIFF WRIGHTDrawing for beginnersJanuary 15–17WE0892 | £178BeginnersLearn to draw in a weekend! This coursecovers the basics, including measuring forperspective, scale, tone and compositionas you create several pencil sketches in theinspiring environment of West Dean.JOHN FREEMANDrawing the still-life – life, line,tone and formJanuary 18–213D0900 | £265 | NEWSuitable for allGain confidence and experience a rangeof drawing techniques using still-lifesubjects as inspiration. You work throughexercises using line and tone to definequalities such as light and shade, positiveand negative shapes, depth and weight.One-to-one guidance encourages individualdevelopment.ADELE WAGSTAFFDrawing the headJanuary 29–31WE0908 | £195Suitable for allBecome confident about drawing featuresand capturing character and expression.Celebrate the sculptural qualities of thesubject using charcoal, rubbers and softpencils to produce powerful and expressiveA1 size drawings.EMILY BALLPortrait drawingFebruary 12–14WE0935 | £195Suitable for allDevelop your drawing skills as the tutorguides you to achieving a likeness andimproving techniques in ways tailored toyour own experience. There is opportunityto experiment with different media, stylesand approaches if desired.JOHN FREEMANLife drawing – an intensive courseFebruary 19–21WE0952 | £198Suitable for allProgress your drawing skills on this coursewith sound technical advice from the tutor,capturing a range of different pose lengthsin an individual style, working in a variety ofdrawing media.VALERIE WIFFENFree drawing using rollers andalternative materialsFebruary 22–253D0964 | £262Suitable for allDraw and paint freely with printing rollers,card and scrapers using mixed media,acrylics and oils on this experimentalcourse. Based on studio and outdoorprojects, you learn techniques to free upyour work and increase its impact. Workingwith various approaches, you create severalfinished pieces.HOWARD COLESProportion, geometry and pattern –a drawing courseMarch 12–14WE0996 | £178 | NEWSuitable for allProportion is something we refer to almostevery day but what do we mean and how isit done? Learn the important principles andpractical application of proportion, as wellas the related use of pattern and geometry.ANDREW SMITHIf you pay in full online you willreceive a 5% discount for coursesin this brochure.Life drawing in charcoal – observingand responding to volumeMarch 19–22LW1018 | £298Intermediate/AdvancedDraw the life model with a dynamic, threedimensionalapproach. Using charcoaldrawing techniques in short and longposes, you work on form from the insideout so that the masses dictate the boundarylines. Inspired by the ideas and practice ofDavid Bomberg, you produce a portfolio ofdrawings.JOHN MEAKERLife drawingMarch 28–313D1035 | £288Beginners/IntermediateIdeal for absolute beginners and thosewishing to improve their life drawing, thiscourse also stimulates visual awareness.You begin by considering the overallproportions and dynamics of a poseand are then helped to achieve accurateproportions and learn to express formthrough tone and colour.BRIDGET WOODSA drawing workshopApril 1–4LW1043 | £262BeginnersGain confidence as you learn to draw withpencil and charcoal. This course coversdrawing and composition, measuring andcreating perspective, proportion, scale andtone. Working in the stunning grounds ofWest Dean, you create several sketchesleading to developed studies.JOHN FREEMANSketching the city – develop skills indrawing figures and architectureApril 16–18WE1078 | £178 | NEWSuitable for allSpend a day on location making referencedrawings, then in the studio develop allyour material to complete images thatcapture the city’s atmosphere usingwatercolours, line and wash or pen and ink.PAUL COXBody language – life drawingand yogaMay 2–53D1111 | £288 | NEWSuitable for allFocus on posture as you explore therelationship between the human form inspace and mark making on paper by makingconnections through your own body. Youdraw the model in long and short poses andin dynamic sequences, and focus on yourown posture in the gentle yoga sessionswhich are integral but not obligatory.FRANCES HATCHAn introduction to observationaldrawingMay 21–23WE1144 | £178BeginnersThis step-by-step course guides youthrough the key techniques used to createaccurate drawings from observation.Working with pencils on paper, youinvestigate composition, measurement,tone and line.ANDREW FITCHETTPaintingPainting the figure – a focus onmovement and expressionNovember 6–9LW0786 | £293 | NEWSuitable for allLearn to create a painterly equivalentof the subject rather than copyingexactly what you see. You make studiesworking directly from the model, thendevelop your paintings from the studiesand from memory. Illustrated talks anddemonstrations on handling both oil andacrylic paint are included.EMILY BALL10 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 71 for accommodation costs | Short Courses November 2009–May 20100844 4994408 | short.courses@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 11

ARTBotanical art and illustration 10Drawing 10-11Painting 11-17Printmaking 17-18Christopher CorrIf you pay in full online you willreceive a 5% discount for coursesin this brochure.ARTAza AdlamSelf portraits in mixed media –seeking characterFebruary 5–8LW0925 | £263Intermediate/AdvancedDevelop observational skills, drawingand painting techniques as you focuson self-portraiture. You investigatethrough sketchbook and large-scale (A1,A2) drawings, then complete a finishedpainting. Drawing – in ink, pencil, charcoaland pastel – is demonstrated, as is paintingin oils.JASON BOWYERExciting surfaces and textures forpaintersFebruary 12–15LW0941 | £272Suitable for allSurface and texture can give a painting anintense physical presence. On this courseyou explore ways of creating excitinggrounds on which to paint and experimentwith inventive ways of applying acrylics. Arange of samples is produced which servefor a handy reference in future.JANE ARKWRIGHTPainting miniature portraits –people and petsFebruary 15–183D0945 | £262 | NEWSuitable for allBecome familiar with the watercolourtechniques used for painting a miniature onivorine or smooth paper, including layingdown colours with stippling and hatching topaint hair, fur, skin and other textures. Youlearn how to choose subjects and to reduceto miniature size. You are also shown howto paint a traditional silhouette.AZA ADLAMDeveloping your own work –for advanced paintersFebruary 15–216D0947 | £484AdvancedAll artists need the occasional opportunityto develop their ideas in an environmentthat is stimulating and structured withoutbeing prescriptive. This masterclass offersindividual tutorials, discussions, talks andthe experience of working together. Yougive a short presentation on your work,attend a formal lecture on painting by thetutor and take part in the final workingexhibition. You may bring work in progressor ideas to develop, or use the West Deanenvironment as subject matter. Please noteyou are required to supply details of yourprevious experience as part of a selectionprocess.CHRISTOPHER BAKERPortrait painting and drawing – allmediaFebruary 21–265D0963 | £452Suitable for allDevelop a personal response to portraitpainting and learn skills in the painting ordrawing media of your choice. You explorevarious methods for creating a likeness,choosing a conventional or adventurousapproach. Practical and technical advice isgiven in all media, to enable you to developa basis of sound practice, whatever yourlevel of experience. A model is providedthroughout and you may produce sustainedpieces of work or make drawings andpaintings to varied time spans.VALERIE WIFFENChinese brush painting – springflowersFebruary 26–March 1LW0972 | £262Beginners/IntermediateChinese brush painting has a vibrancy allof its own and is drenched in symbolismand history. Students are introduced tobasic brush strokes while developingquick sketches of spring flowers into freepaintings.MAGGIE CROSSTowards abstraction – paintingstill-lifesMarch 5–8LW0985 | £262Intermediate/AdvancedMany artists reach a stage in theirdevelopment when mere representation isnot sufficient for personal expression. Learnto respond directly to the subject of still lifeusing mixed media to explore line, form,colour and texture. Through a series ofexercises you get to ‘know’ the objects anddevelop confidence in stripping away thesuperfluous and capturing the essence.JANE ARKWRIGHTPainting with colour – the winter seaas inspirationMarch 7–114D0990 | £339 | NEWSuitable for allDiscover the language of colour and thepower of paint on this course. Usingacrylics, you work by the sea sketching whatyou see and also the sensations you feel.In the studio you create paintings frommemory, inspired also by music and textswith sea themes.CHRISTOPHER CORRLandscape painting through awindowMarch 12–14WE0998 | £178Beginners/IntermediateLearn ways of developing compositionand demonstrating distance as you paintlandscapes from inside, in oils or acrylics,exploring the ‘inside/outside’ concept andlooking at the works of Matisse and DavidJones.JENNY TYSONExploring colourMarch 14–195D1005 | £422Suitable for allIf you are a painter or practitioner in othermedia and wish to develop your colourawareness and mixing skills, this courseis for you. Through creative play and aseries of technical projects, you explore theapplication of colour and its significance –historical, symbolic, emotional and cultural.MAXINE RELTONSpring flowers and still-life inwatercoloursMarch 15–183D1008 | £265 | NEWSuitable for allExplore various approaches to paintingstill-lifes and flowers as you study ways ofhandling paint, including wet into wet, pluslooser and more controlled approaches.Composition of a painting, backgrounds,fabrics and colour mixing are also coveredand you should complete several finishedpaintings.LESLEY HOLLANDSBeginners’ pastelsMarch 26-28WE0967 | £178BeginnersGain confidence in working with the fullrange of dry pastels, and competence incolour-mixing techniques. You producereference sheets of sample techniques andseveral small pastel paintings.FELICITY HOUSEPainting with gouache – a forgivingmediumMarch 26–28WE1027 | £178Beginners/IntermediateExperiment with and enjoy the medium ofgouache. Painting still-life and views fromthe studio, play with colour and take risks tomake vibrant works while discovering theease with which gouache can be controlled.WENDY JACOBMaking an artist’s bookApril 1–4LW1042 | £270Suitable for allDiscover the magic of making a uniqueartist’s book using favourite lines frompoetry or prose, plus photographs,drawings or small objects for inspiration.Design techniques taught include stampmaking, creating textured surfaces, layeredpaper lamination and expressive lettering.ELEANOR GLOVERWatercolour painting for beginnersApril 9–11WE1057 | £178 | NEWBeginnersPlease see WE0910 on page 13 for furtherinformation.CHRISTINE FORBESExperiencing colour with paint andmixed mediaApril 11–165D1065 | £416Intermediate/AdvancedUsing paint, pastels or collage in thisfast-moving course, students developconfidence in seeing and using colour.Using personal exploration alongsideexamples of past artists, the way colourbecomes the subject itself and the pictorialfunctions of colour, is practised in a varietyof exercises.MARK CAZALETPortrait painting in oilsApril 15–18LW1073 | £282Intermediate/AdvancedThis opportunity for intensive work ona long pose is aimed at those with someexperience of drawing from the figure whowish to develop their oil painting skills.After a number of drawn studies, individualguidance is given on composition,proportion, tone and colour mixing.ADELE WAGSTAFFDeveloping self-expression inpainting watercolour landscapesApril 18–235D1084 | £416Intermediate/AdvancedWatercolour is an ideal medium forcapturing the mood and feel of a landscape.As an experienced artist, you extend yourown watercolour painting ‘language’ whileworking on personal projects reflectingyour individual response to this subject.You make in-depth studies – of brush stroketechniques, colour, mood and personalexpression, and composition and rhythm– to enable you to select your preferredmethods and comfortably express yourresponses in a unique way.BRIDGET WOODSA West Dean sketchbook in pen andwashApril 23–26LW1092 | £262BeginnersCapture the essence of the West Deanenvironment in pen, ink, wash andwatercolour. Through a series of quickstudies and sustained drawings, vistas andclose-ups are used to develop techniquesfor depicting the buildings and landscapewith light, shadow and texture.VALERIE WIFFENPastelsApril 26–304D1100 | £339Beginners/IntermediateExplore the potential of hard and softpastels as attractive painting media in theirown right and as portable alternatives topaints for location work. Learn to applythe various pastels on suitable papers, tomix colour on the picture surface and tofix your work to take home. Working withlandscape and still-life subjects you exploitthe brilliance of pastels to achieve painterlyeffects.VALERIE WIFFENKey to course codesWE Weekend Fri eve to Sun pmLW long weekend (Thu/Fri eve to Sun/Mon pm)2D 2 day course 5D 5 day course3D 3 day course 6D 6 day course4D 4 day course 9D 9 day courseSpecialist courses eg. PW, WF, SS, CG, IGas described14 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 71 for accommodation costs | Short Courses November 2009–May 20100844 4994408 | short.courses@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 15

ARTBotanical art and illustration 10Drawing 10-11Painting 11-17Printmaking 17-18MAKE A GIFT DAYSFor more informationabout Make a Gift Daysthroughout the winterplease see page 8Merlyn ChestermanARTThe spring landscape – paintingoutdoors in oilsApril 26–304D1172 | £339Suitable for allDevelop techniques specific to thedemands of outdoor landscape painting inoils and create work which expresses yourown response to the subject. This courseincludes focused exercises and practicalsupport. Come prepared for all weathers!TOM BENJAMINBeginning with acrylicsApril 30–May 2WE1105 | £178 | NEWBeginnersExperience the versatility andexpressiveness of acrylic paint through aseries of directed practical exercises andthen make exploratory paintings of still-lifeobjects using a range of techniques.FRANCES HATCHChinese brush painting – water birdsin their habitatMay 3–74D1116 | £339 | NEWBeginners/IntermediateLearn to handle Chinese brushes onChinese paper and create a freestylepainting of water birds in their naturalhabitat. In preparation, you study andmake sketches of ducks, swans, egrets andmany other birds and learn about the birds’symbolic meanings. Traditional materialsare used, painting on paper or silk.MAGGIE CROSSA responsive approach towatercoloursMay 4–73D1117 | £262Intermediate/AdvancedLoosen up with watercolours usingsimple still-lifes and West Dean Gardensas inspiration and learn to handle thepaintbrush freely through exploratorysketches and exercises looking at colourand tone.FELICITY HOUSEFrom sketch to paintingMay 7–10LW1124 | £262 | NEWBeginners/IntermediateCapture and record holiday scenes andother memorable experiences as you learnhow to sketch and develop your drawingsinto finished watercolours. The coursecovers the basic skills and techniquesincluding colour mixing, composition andpointers on ways to observe your chosensubject.WENDY JELBERTPainting and drawing trees – apersonal responseMay 10–144D1132 | £339 | NEWSuitable for allLearn to create a painterly equivalentof the subject rather than copyingexactly what you see. You make studiesworking directly from the model, thendevelop your paintings from the studiesand from memory. Illustrated talks anddemonstrations on handling both oil andacrylic paint are included.EMILY BALLExploring colour in the FauvistmannerMay 17–214D1143 | £352Intermediate/AdvancedPaint colourful, vibrant and energetic worksin the Fauvist style. You are introducedto the ideas of artists such as Derain,Dufy, Matisse and Vlaminck and learn toexperiment with colour with spontaneityand freedom. Subject matters include stilllife, the nude and landscapes.JENNY TYSONStarting with watercoloursMay 21–23WE1145 | £178BeginnersExperience some of the basic techniques ofwatercolour painting, including the laying ofwashes, wet-in-wet and colour mixing andlearn composition as you produce still-lifestudies or a small painting.LESLEY HOLLANDSIntimate images of West Dean –small oil paintings from observationMay 24–284D1155 | £342Suitable for allDevelop a series of small, intimate oilpaintings of the interiors and landscapeof West Dean. On this course you learnto make sketchbook studies in oils, fromobservation, as the basis of a series offinished studies. Techniques for drawingfor design and painting in oils aredemonstrated and paintings by Bonnard,Monet and other artists are introduced forinspiration.JASON BOWYERWatercolours – experiment withcolour in West Dean GardensMay 24–284D1156 | £343Suitable for allDevelop your ability to paint and beinspired by the beautiful shapes of still-lifecompositions and West Dean Gardens. Afteryour first simple sketch response, chooseyour colours and then learn how to usethem to model form and light with a livelybrush. Set-ups change and you make severalpaintings of the same subject and also paintoutside.ANTONIA BLACKExploring gouacheMay 28–31LW1164 | £262 | NEWIntermediate/AdvancedDiscover the unique qualities of gouache,a water-based paint which is both atransparent and an opaque paintingmedium and lends itself to fast brushworkas well as the slower, finely crafted style.Learn a range of techniques in a series ofstudies and develop your own approach inyour paintings.ROS CUTHBERTTo help you choose the right course,please use the categories below:Beginners anyone new to the subject orthose who have not practised for a whileIntermediate those with some experience inthe subject, eg been on a beginners courseAdvanced established practitioners in thesubject – amateur and professionalSuitable for all courses that are delivered tosuit any level of experienceRecycle and regenerate – integratingfound materials into paintingsMay 30–June 45D1167 | £427 | NEWSuitable for allFollow in the footsteps of Picasso andcreate dynamic paintings by incorporatingthe unexpected beauty and presence ofeveryday found materials into the pictureplane. Experiment with a range of mediaand fresh approaches to deconstructingand reconstructing them, to create textureand relief. Develop your own themes andinterests in an adventurous way on thisexciting and lively course.JANE ARKWRIGHTPrintmakingThe art of the miniature linocutNovember 6–9LW0784 | £277Suitable for allEnter the exciting world of the 8 cms squareprinted image! You learn about designingyour print using wide-ranging sourcematerials, as well as acquiring skills withcutting tools and printing processes. Thecourse encourages you to develop richlycoloured, condensed works of printed art.DALE DEVEREUX BARKERRelief printmaking –a workshop forall levelsDecember 13–185D0865 | £442Suitable for allGet to grips with the technical processesof cutting a lino or wood block, inkingup using various methods and printingimages to a high standard. Develop yourown designs or use other source materialavailable and explore a variety of papers andmethods, both planned and experimental.You should create a unique body of printswith at least three finished images andsome test prints, each one with differingqualities.JANE STOBARTAn introduction to etchingDecember 16–204D0867 | £364 | NEWBeginnersExplore traditional methods of etchingand experience a variety of techniques –including aquatint and soft ground – asyou work on projects such as a portrait,a landscape and an architectural subject.The art-historical context of this subtle andexpressive printmaking medium is coveredin the tutor’s lectures and demonstrations.JOHN FREEMANWoodcut prints – exploringthe processDecember 18–20WE0869 | £191Suitable for allExperiment with this ancient art formas you learn first principles or use yourexisting skills to explore the full potentialof the technique, drawing on the natureof wood itself to create prints. You use avariety of woods and papers, experimentwith cutting techniques and print withpresses and by hand.MERLYN CHESTERMANMonoprinting – for painters of alllevelsJanuary 4–84D0876 | £352Suitable for allExpand your knowledge of thecraftsmanship of monoprinting. Explore thesimplicity and directness of the medium,and its expressive potential, as you createsingle images using inks and papers.CHRISTOPHER BAKERPrinted landscapes in linoFebruary 5–7WE0920 | £187 | NEWSuitable for allDraw inspiration from the rich Englishtradition of landscape prints as you learnthe techniques of two linocut printmakingmethods. On this fast-moving structuredcourse, using West Dean Gardens assource material, you should produce twomonochrome and a two colour print.MARK CAZALETMaz JacksonCreative use of Photoshop for makersand artistsFebruary 5–8LW0926 | £288Beginners/IntermediatePlease see page 45 for further information.ALISON MILNERRelief printmaking – anintroductionFebruary 19–21WE0949 | £191BeginnersUsing linocut with oil-based inks as yourmain printmaking method, learn thetechnical practices and skills to enable youto create well-executed and exciting colourprints on this course.JANE STOBARTDiscover darkroom printingtechniques in black and whiteFebruary 19–21WE0954 | £178 | NEWBeginners/IntermediatePlease see page 44 for further information.PETER GREENHALF16 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 71 for accommodation costs | Short Courses November 2009–May 20100844 4994408 | short.courses@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 17

ARTBotanical art and illustration 10Drawing 10-11Painting 11-17Printmaking 17-18BASKETMAKING,CHAIR SEATING& WILLOW WORKTutorsBASKETMAKING, CHAIR SEATING& WILLOW WORKRos CuthbertMARGARET MERRITT is a freelance painter and ateacher with much experience. She has a specialinterest in individual creativity and seeks to fosterartistic expression in others.ALISON MILNER originally trained in furnituredesign at the RCA. She now designs a range ofusable ceramic objects using photographic andcomputer manipulated imagery and other bespokeproducts for a range of clientsROD NELSON read architecture at KingsCollege, Cambridge and has been involved indesign and woodcut printmaking for many years.MAXINE RELTON is a painter and printmakerwho trained at Camberwell and the Slade Schoolof Art. She now runs her own gallery and wasrecently appointed an Academician of the RWA.JANE SAMPSON is a master printmaker withover 20 years experience as a fine artist andcommercial printer. She jointly set up the BrightonIndependent Printmaking studio in 2000.ANDREW SMITH, an experienced artist,craftsman and tutor, trained at the RCA. He has alarge portfolio of architectural commissions, fromsculpture to functional metalwork.JANE STOBART is an artist-printmaker with workin many museum collections. She is an HonoraryFellow of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakersand the author of two books.JENNY TYSON is an artist living and working inWest Sussex. Influenced by her native Scottishlandscape and its light play, colour and texture,she trained at Central School in London.SARAH VAN NIEKERK is a wood engraverof renown, producing prints and bookillustrations. She studied at the Slade andrecently illustrated poems by GeorgeHerbert.ADELE WAGSTAFF studied painting atNewcastle and the Slade. She specialisesin portraiture, the figure and still-life. Sheworks in oils and has recently exhibited inthe National Portrait Gallery.BASKETMAKING, CHAIR SEATING &WILLOW WORKSculptural willow work – focusingon fishNovember 12–153D0802 | £295 | NEWBeginners/IntermediateConstruct a large fish or two smaller fish,entirely in willow. You begin by studyingexamples made by the tutor, alongsideimages and drawings to inspire yourdesign. Each stage of the making processis covered, from selecting and learningto ‘draw’ with the willow to creating anexpressive form.JACKIE BINNSRush weaving for accessories andfurnishingsNovember 23–263D0821 | £262Suitable for allLearn to make hats, bags, baskets,tablemats or floor matting in Englishbulrush as you explore the versatility ofthis material with techniques such asplaiting, knotting, stringing, pairing andstitching. The course includes talks on thehistorical uses of rush and on the tutor’sown workshop.FELICITY IRONSWillow basketmaking; chair seatingin cane and rushFebruary 28–March 33D0975 | £274Suitable for allExperience three classic materials on thiswide-ranging course and learn a variety ofbasketmaking and chair seating techniquesas you work on projects of your choice.Beginners are shown the basic skills whilethe more experienced are helped to buildon their existing knowledge.MARY BUTCHERMake a hazel hurdleMarch 12–14WE0999 | £199Beginners/IntermediatePlease see page 29 for further information.ALAN AND JO WATERSWillow work for the gardenApril 16–18WE1074 | £178Beginners/IntermediateIntroduce structure into your garden bylearning to make a spiral plant support,willow hurdle, large sphere, fan trellis ordomed plant support. The course coversweaving techniques and preparation ofmaterials.DOMINIC PARRETTESculptural animal forms in willowMay 7–10LW1122 | £295Beginners/IntermediateChoose to make a full-size deer, fox, sheepor pig, using varieties of willow. Studyingdrawings and photographs, studentsobserve how structure and tension in theanimal form can express meaning andanimation. Cable ties are used to constructthe skeleton.JACKIE BINNSWoven willow and bark baskets andcontainersMay 21–24LW1149 | £274Suitable for allPeel richly-coloured barks from willowrods and incorporate this material intoyour willow containers in new and nontraditionalways of working with willow.Each technique is taught, starting withbark-peeling and preparation, then movingon to the basics of a small willow basket –from weaving the base to adding a handle.MARY BUTCHERJACKIE BINNS trained at the RCA and is apractitioner and teacher of basketmaking andwillow sculpture. Her latest work is currentlytouring in the international exhibition ‘EastWeaves West’.MARY BUTCHER is a basketmaker, exhibitioncurator, writer and teacher. Solo exhibitionsinclude ‘Encircled by Lines’ and from July–December 2009, Mary takes up a crafts residencyat the V&A’s Sackler Centre.ELEANOR GLOVER, an award-winning designermaker,has taught widely, focusing on makingartists’ books and lettering. She had a nationalsolo touring exhibition in 2006.FELICITY IRONS hand crafts with traditionalrush, working from harvest to finished product.Her contemporary work sells internationally andcommissions include for The National Trust.DOMINIC PARRETTE is a coppice craftsmanand basket maker, working with the Truggery,Hestmonceux. He trained in CountrysideRecreation and teaches many rural crafts.ALAN WATERS is a full-time coppice worker,specialising in hazel and chestnut. He and his wifeJO run their business ‘WildWood Charcoal andCoppice Products’ from the West Dean Estate.VALERIE WIFFEN is a graduate of theRCA Painting School where she wonthe drawing prize. She has a portrait inthe collection of the National PortraitGallery.Making a luminous willow sculptureDecember 2–42D0842 | £194 | NEWSuitable for allPlease see page 27 for further information.ELEANOR GLOVERBRIDGET WOODS specialises inwatercolour painting and she exhibitsand teaches internationally. Herbook Life Drawing – a Journey toSelf-Expression was published in 2003.CLIFF WRIGHT trained at BrightonUniversity and has illustrated children’sbooks over the past 18 years. Hiswork is best known through two ofthe Harry Potter book covers.The sustainable container – basketsfrom willowJanuary 17–203D0899 | £274Suitable for allMake baskets for today’s lifestyles fromsustainable willow. You complete twoor three projects of your choice – fromshopping and laundry baskets to storageboxes and letter racks, while learning aboutwillow harvesting, construction techniquesand handle making.MARY BUTCHERFelicity IronsVisual storytellingFor more information about ourWinter Schools please see page 2620 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 71 for accommodation costs | Short Courses November 2009–May 2010 0844 4994408 | short.courses@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk21

BOOKS, PAPER ANDLETTERINGBookbinding papermaking and paper marbling 22Calligraphy and lettercutting 22-23Tracy RowledgeMark HinerTutorsbooks paper and letteringBookbinding, papermakingand paper marblingAn introduction to gold tooling onleather and paperNovember 27–30LW0831 | £262BeginnersGain an insight into the bookbinder’s artand learn to work with gold leaf. Followinga demonstration by the tutor, work onpaper and leather sample boards to practisetooling skills and experiment with images ingold leaf. Advice is given on finishing toolsand their effects.TRACEY ROWLEDGEPop-up paper extravaganzaNovember 30–December 22D0835 | £184 | NEWSuitable for allPlease see page 27 for further information.PAUL JOHNSONBookbinding for beginnersDecember 10–13LW0857 | £268BeginnersYou are introduced to the spectrum ofbookbinding skills and styles before youlearn to make two blank books: one boundin buckram, the other in marbled paperand buckram. Following this, you work onsimple repairs to your own books.JOHN ROBINSONHandmade books using traditionaland contemporary techniquesJanuary 3–74D0875 | £352Beginners/IntermediateMake several personal books as youexperience traditional and contemporarybookbinding methods. You can createyour own sketch or calligraphic books,albums, multi-section bindings andcontainers, as you learn about paperhandling, glueing, sewing, attachingcovers and finishing.SUSAN HUFTONJapanese-style bookbindingFebruary 12–14WE0934 | £186Suitable for allMake four Japanese-style bindings, eachsewn with a different decorative stitchpattern. Learn how to prepare the pagesand covers and sew each book withcoloured silks. You complete the projectwith a Japanese ‘wrap-around’ case tohouse your bindings.KATHY ABBOTTHand marbling on paper and fabricMarch 5–7WE0979 | £178Beginners/IntermediateExperience every stage of the handmarblingprocess, from making sizeand preparing acrylic inks to producingsamplers of standard patterns, then developprints from numerous pigment dye recipesand original ideas.CHRISTOPHER ROWLATTInforming paper – recycled paperpulp vessels and vintage papercastingMarch 22–253D1025 | £262Suitable for allLearn from the working practices of anartist who is pushing the boundaries ofthis under-rated medium. Explore waysof forming organic vessels with recycledpaper pulp and casting with handmade andvintage papers.MAGIE HOLLINGWORTHELEANORGLOVER –Artists’ booksMaking an Artist’sBook mirrors thehighly inventiveevolution of the“book” in thatstudents visit awide range of techniques, materials, textures andsculptural forms while searching for the “shape oftheir idea”. On the journey to create a completelyunique object of their own, boundaries betweenthe art forms are dissolved on the way.Making an artist’s bookApril 1–4LW1042 | £270Suitable for allPlease see page 15 for further information.ELEANOR GLOVERPaper engineering for pop-up booksand cardsApril 2–5LW1048 | £272 | NEWSuitable for allDiscover the secrets behind the magic ofpop-up books and cards. Start by makingexamples of the main types of papermechanisms such as ‘V’ folds, pull-tabs and‘dissolving’ scenes. Then develop your ideasand skills with some short creative projectsbefore progressing to a fully-functioningpop-up book or cards.MARK HINERBookbinding for allApril 18–235D1083 | £424Suitable for allExperience the fascination of thebookbinder’s craft. As a beginner, youstart by learning every stage of making acomplete notebook, from folding the paperinto sections to glueing up and case making.You then progress to a project such as therepair of one of the books you have broughtwith you. If you are a more experiencedbinder, you may renovate your own cloth orleather-bound books.JOHN ROBINSONCalligraphy and lettercuttingCreative calligraphyFeb 12–14WE0936 | £178Beginners/IntermediateGain confidence whilst using a calligraphicscript using the broad-edged pen with inkand gouache paint. Complete beginnersstart with the basics whilst those withexperience improve and broaden theirtechniques and explore creative designpossibilities in a small project.CHERRELL AVERYLettercutting in stone and slateFebruary 28–March 44D0976 | £339Suitable for allDevelop your skills in carving letters witha mallet and chisel on this course. If youare a beginner, you are introduced to thetechniques of ‘V’-incising letters and gainconfidence as you practise letter strokesand create letter forms. More experiencedcarvers refine and improve their carvingtechnique whilst studying letter forms.TOM PERKINSCalligraphic lettering with patternand paintingMarch 15–183D1007 | £264Beginners/IntermediateLearn skills in decorative pattern makingand in lettering, using Roman Capitals, andexplore mark-making techniques usingpencils, pens and brushes on paper, tissueor vellum. Then develop your design for adecorative page or block based on a singleletter, word or short poem or quotation ofyour choice.SALLY-MAE JOSEPHLettercutting in woodApril 12–164D1070 | £339Suitable for allExplore wood as a beautiful and practicalmedium for lettercutting and design whiledeveloping your carving skills and learninggood craft practice. Start with basic carvingtechniques using capital letters if you are abeginner, or bring along projects to work onif you have experience. The tutor discussesdesign and choice of materials, andemphasises safe use and care of tools.MARTIN WENHAMCalligraphy – italic and other scriptsApril 19–223D1086 | £262Beginners/IntermediateLearn Renaissance italic or anotherhistorical script of your choice, whichmay have been adapted for contemporaryuses. Beginners acquire the basics of italiccalligraphy, including the layout of shorttexts, while those with experience tune-uptheir skills with plenty of guidance from thetutor.GAYNOR GOFFEKATHY ABBOTT is a bookbinder and freelancetutor. A graduate of Roehampton University, sheis now bindery manager at Bernard Quaritch Ltd,London and runs her own studio.CHERRELL AVERY is a graduate of RoehamptonUniversity. A freelance calligrapher and teacher,she has run workshops at the Royal Academy ofArt and various London museums.ELEANOR GLOVER, an award-winning designermaker,has taught widely, focusing on makingartists’ books and on lettering. She had a nationalsolo touring exhibition in 2006.GAYNOR GOFFE studied calligraphy atReigate School of Art and combines teachingand exhibiting. Commissions include a frieze forNorwich Castle Museum and a panel for theCrafts Council.MARK HINER’s MA in Graphic Information at theRCA inspired his interest in paper engineering.His pop-ups have contributed to books on awide range of themes and he has taught manyworkshops.MAGIE HOLLINGWORTH studied fine art atWolverhampton and is an experienced teacher.She uses recycled paper pulp to create sculpturalforms and vessels which are exhibited widely.SUSAN HUFTON studied at RoehamptonUniversity. She was part of a team ofcalligraphers and artists making the St John’s Biblefor Saint John’s Abbey in Minnesota, USA.Calligraphy for beginnersMay 28–30WE1158 | £178BeginnersLearn a basic calligraphic script and gainconfidence in the use of the broad-edgedpen. Ways of using and developing your newskills and adding colour are also explored.GAYNOR GOFFEPAUL JOHNSON has an international reputationfor his pioneering work in book arts in education.His one-of-a-kind pop-up books are in majorcollections in the USA, including the Library ofCongress, Washington DC.SALLY-MAE JOSEPH trained at Reigate andRoehampton, is an experienced teacher andhas made a teaching DVD on gilding. Her manycommissions include six years working on theSt John’s Bible.TOM PERKINS is a designer-craftsman makinginscriptions in stone and slate. Recent commissionsinclude plaques for the Queen’s Gallery and theCrafts Study Centre in Farnham.JOHN ROBINSON is a self-employedbookbinder and former part-time lecturer. He is awinner of the Society of Bookbinders’ competitionfor a restored or conserved binding.CHRISTOPHER ROWLATT, a qualified teacher,runs a busy conservation bindery and marblingstudio, from which he supplies his marbled papers,books and albums all over the world.TRACEY ROWLEDGE studied Fine Art atGoldsmiths College, then Fine Bookbinding andConservation at Guildford College. She lives andworks in London.MARTIN WENHAM’s lettering work isdistinguished by its wide range of media. He is aformer lecturer at Leicester University and authorof Understanding Art: a guide for teachers.Martin Wenham22 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 71 for accommodation costs | Short Courses November 2009–May 20100844 4994408 | short.courses@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 23

CONTINUING PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT COURSES INCONSERVATIONCREATIVEWRITINGIf you pay in full online you willreceive a 5% discount for coursesin this brochure.TutorsCREATIVE WRITINGThe Building Conservation Masterclasses(BCMs) at West Dean provide training intechnical and practical skills in the repairand maintenance of historic structures.These courses which were originally set upby English Heritage have been designed,and are delivered, by leading practitionersin the field of building conservation. Theunique ruinette at West Dean – on whichstudents can practise conservation andrepair techniques – is a purpose-builtstructure exhibiting many of the problemsfound on historic buildings.The Professional Conservators inPractice courses (PCIPs) are designedfor professional conservators to refreshtheir skills and update their knowledge ofdevelopments in materials and techniques.Collaboration with relevant organisationsand specialists has resulted in anoutstanding range of expertise on eachcourse.For a brochure or further information on allthe courses in the CPD programme, pleasecontact Liz Campbell atWest Dean College,West Dean, Chichester,West Sussex PO18 0QZtel: 01243 818219/811301fax: 01243 811343email: bcm@westdean.org.ukwww.westdean.org.ukCREATIVE WRITINGPoetry – appreciation, compositionand performanceNovember 6–8WE0783 | £178 | NEWSuitable for allA new course for all levels of experience,it is designed to provide a supportive andfulfilling environment for participants todeepen their understanding and enjoymentof many different poetic forms. This coursefeatures sessions on speaking or readingpoetry aloud. As Auden said: ‘No poemwhich is not better read aloud is goodpoetry.’ Greg Mosse will be assisted byPhilip Wells (the Fire Poet) and ElizabethHealey.LED BY GREG MOSSEDigital video productionNovember 30–December 33D0837 | £262 | NEWBeginnersPlease see page 46 for further information.ANITA MAKRISOn-line publication – text, image,audio and videoDecember 11–13WE0861 | £178 | NEWIntermediate/AdvancedThis is a new course, suitable forparticipants with experience of theonline world. It touches on major socialnetworking sites, such as MySpace andFacebook, and other online forums likeBlogger. It is ideal for those seeking to buildan online profile using their own content –text, images or other media such as audioand video. During the weekend you willcreate digital web pages as well as pen-andpaperdesigns to help visualise the process.LED BY GREG MOSSEMAKE A GIFT DAYSFor more informationabout Make a Gift Daysthroughout the winterplease see page 8Compelling story writing, 1 – plotand characterJanuary 15–17WE0893 | £178Beginners/IntermediateDesigned for beginners to moreexperienced writers who want to developa clear sense of plot and character andhow they interrelate. It stimulates andunblocks participants’ creativity with avariety of teacher-led classes, individualstudy and collaborative writing. Participantswill make objective, writerly judgmentsaround planning and developing plot andcharacter, exploiting the ‘sequence ofimaginary events’ for maximum dramaticimpact.LED BY GREG MOSSEJane Austen – from page to screen –film appreciationFebruary 5–7WE0921 | £178 | NEWSuitable for allWho’s your favourite Darcy? LaurenceOlivier or Colin Firth? Which Americanactress has best captured the spirit of anAusten heroine? Gwyneth Paltrow, AliciaSilverstone or Renée Zellweger? Spend theweekend watching and discussing howdifferent filmmakers have adapted JaneAusten’s novels to the big and small screen.Discover new ways of looking at films whilstexploring many of the film and televisionadaptations that have entranced andinfuriated us over the years. Under scrutinywill be traditional visions of the novelsalongside some quirky re-interpretations.ELLEN CHESHIRECompelling story writing, 2 –location, dialogue and revisionFebruary 12–14WE0938 | £178Beginners/IntermediateThis enjoyable and varied weekend courseis designed for beginner to intermediateparticipants, studying location, dialogueand revision. You are invited to submitphotographs of dramatic locations orfavourite places prior to the course. Workon dialogue is led by a set of gradedexamples from a range of successfulpublished sources, leading to independentwriting work from participants. Thisleads into work on revision, includingcollaborative writing and editing.LED BY GREG MOSSEANITA MAKRIS – Creating videosWhere novels and plays are focussed on thelanguage, film tells a story mainly with the image.The word is only important in the speech. Filmuses its own language – symbols, actions, momentsbetween people, things, nature. We createimages, scenes, actions in order to describefeelings and thoughts.Digital video editingMarch 5–7WE0981 | £178 | NEWBeginners/IntermediatePlease see page 46 for further information.ANITA MAKRISCompelling story writing, 3 –suspense, style and synopsisMarch 26–28WE1001 | £178Beginners/IntermediateDesigned for beginner to intermediate, thiscourse focuses on three technical aspectsof novel writing – suspense, style andsynopsis. It requires you to think in termsof the overall structure of a novel, not justof individual sentences and paragraphs,helping participants to make editorialdecisions touching on the overall shape oftheir work, rather than close analysis. Youwill write and share work during the course.LED BY GREG MOSSECreating a novel – collaborativewriting weekendMay 7–9WE1134 | £178 | NEWIntermediate/AdvancedA new course requiring some creativewriting experience which is also anintensely collaborative course, limited to 12participants, of plotting and story-crafting.It will provide participants with deep andclear insights into the challenges involved inbringing a novel to completion. At the endof the weekend, all the materials used willbe made available, including the full text ofall drafted sections, plus scans of artwork orother images.LED BY GREG MOSSEELLEN CHESHIRE is an experienced film lecturerand writer. Since gaining a BA (Hons) in Film andEnglish she has written four books for the PocketEssentials film series and is currently writing abook on Bio-Pics for Wallflower Press. She is alsoHead of Communications at West Dean.ANITA MAKRIS film, director, video artistand photographer, studied at the State FilmAcademy in Vienna, Austria. Her work is shown atinternational film festivals and galleries in London.GREG MOSSE is co-director of the ChichesterWriting Festival and the leader of the creativewriting programme at West Dean College. Hehas worked in the UK, France and the US and hasextremely wide experience of the writing worldas an author, editor, teacher and translator.In the courses led by Greg Mosse, he is oftenjoined by visiting lecturers which may includeJason Goodwin (author of the internationallyacclaimed series of thrillers set in 1830s Istanbul)and Kate Mosse (internationally best-sellingauthor of Labyrinth and Sepulchre).24 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 71 for accommodation costs | Short Courses November 2009–May 2010 0844 4994408 | short.courses@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk25

WINTER SCHOOLVisual storytellingRobert RaceIsobel SmithNew for our winter 2009/10 programme is an exciting group ofcourses that explore storytelling through different arts and crafts:automata, puppet making, illustration, puzzles, pop-up art andcrocheted/knitted toys.Included over the four days arecourses of two, three and four days inlength. Each course is stand alone butwith the opportunity to share ideasand experiences with those on othercourses and with extra activities asfollows:A short illustrated talk by alltutors is organised on twoevenings which includes twopuppet shows.Greg Mosse, our principal writingtutor, will hold a short session oncreating structure to your story.To help you choose the right course,please use the categories below:Beginners anyone new to the subject orthose who have not practised for a whileIntermediate those with some experience inthe subject, eg been on a beginners courseAdvanced established practitioners in thesubject – amateur and professionalSuitable for all courses that are delivered tosuit any level of experienceWorkshop displays of students’work at the end of each course.Do come and take part in this excitingnew venture with both established andnew tutors to West Dean.Shadow puppet theatreNovember 30–December 22D0834 | £184 | NEWSuitable for allExplore the magic of shadow theatre andpuppetry – an ancient but ever evolvingtradition – as you create your own story,miniature theatre, sets and puppets usingmainly recycled materials.ELEANOR GLOVERPop-up paper extravaganzaNovember 30–December 22D0835 | £184 | NEWSuitable for allReview pop-up paper engineeringtechniques and forms, work through arange of fundamental tasks to understandthe genre’s underlying concepts andproduce a pop-up book of your own designand invention.PAUL JOHNSONMaking hand-knitted and crochetedtoysNovember 30–December 33D0836 | £262 | NEWIntermediateBe inspired to create your own characterfultoy using pure Shetland wool 4-ply yarn.You develop a clear understanding of theconstruction and design of knitted orcrocheted toys as you adapt a basic pattern,then learn sewing up and finishing skillsand stuff your doll with organic wool fleece.LUCINDA GUYDigital video productionNovember 30–December 33D0837 | £262 | NEWBeginnersGain an understanding of how to produce adigital video from start to finish. Beginningwith an initial idea, move through all theproduction stages of making a video as youcreate a short script then continue withcamera work and basic editing, includingsound editing.ANITA MAKRISKey to course codesWE Weekend Fri eve to Sun pmLW long weekend (Thu/Fri eve to Sun/Mon pm)2D 2 day course 5D 5 day course3D 3 day course 6D 6 day course4D 4 day course 9D 9 day courseSpecialist courses eg. PW, WF, SS, CG, IGas describedSculptural jigsaw puzzles inhardwoodNovember 30–December 44D0838 | £339 | NEWSuitable for allExplore, design and make non-traditionaljigsaw puzzles in British hardwood. Usingan electric fretsaw and hand tools, youproduce a single-layered puzzle beforeprogressing to a more complex one whichmight incorporate multiple layers, usea variety of woods or have a textured orpolished surface to enhance the beauty ofthe wood.PHILIPPINE SOWERBYSimple automataNovember 30–December 44D0839 | £350Suitable for allMake a balancing toy as an introductionto materials and tools, and then developdesigns for an automaton, to be madeprincipally in wood using basic skills. Youlearn about simple ways of producingmechanical movement and are encouragedto use reclaimed, recycled, interestingmaterials. The tutor’s own work and hiscollection of automata and books providefurther inspiration.ROBERT RACEMake a puppet and bring it to lifeNovember 30–December 44D0840 | £356 | NEWBeginners/IntermediateMeet Pinkle’s Puppet Circus, then embarkon your own journey of devising, makingand performing with small hand androd puppets on the Gravy Boat PuppetTheatre stage in the end-of-course show.Inspired by research gathered fromsource materials and eclectic music, youthen start modelling, create an armature,assemble, sew, paint and attach hair to yourpuppet. Basic puppetry techniques are alsoexplored.ISOBEL SMITHPictures and prose – the art ofillustrationNovember 30–December 44D0841 | £339 | NEWSuitable for allExperience the complete process ofillustrating a text of your choice – afavourite poem, piece of prose or children’sbook, for example. This course takesyou on a journey from rough drawingsto storyboarding, gathering references,character development, making a dummybook and looking for and working with apublisher. Depending on your progress youmay also begin final artwork.CLIFF WRIGHTMaking a luminous willow sculptureDecember 2–42D0842 | £194 | NEWSuitable for allWorking with willow and tissue paper,learn simple and efficient methods forconstructing your own sculptures forparties after dark and explore variousmethods for illuminating and decoratingthem.ELEANOR GLOVERPaul Johnson26 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 71 for accommodation costs | Short Courses November 2009–May 20100844 4994408 | short.courses@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk27

GARDENING ANDGARDEN DESIGNGARDEN LECTURES 28GARDEN COURSES 28-29GARDENING ANDGARDEN DESIGNGARDEN LECTURESThe furry dice of horticulture –designing with annuals andfollowing fashion in planting designNovember 7GL0790 | £56 | NEWSuitable for allIn this two-part day, in the morning Britaexplores how continental Europe hasinfluenced planting design in the UK andasks the question whether we really needmore borders with so many grasses? Theafternoon starts with a brief review ofhistoric planting and then focuses on whyannual bedding schemes seem to be frozenin time.BRITA VON SCHOENAICHVertical gardening – getting to gripswith climbersNovember 14GL0812 | £56 | NEWSuitable for allClimbers and wall shrubs can be used tocover fences and walls both in the shadeor sun. Discover the best plants to suityour garden conditions and learn how tomaintain them. In the afternoon Marcusdiscusses various propagation techniquesand the different methods for supportingclimbers.MARCUS DANCERWildlife and weeds – forget all yourfears about wildlife gardeningMay 1GL1110 | £56 | NEWSuitable for allSuccessful wildlife gardening is more abouthow you garden than what you grow. Basedon his book No Nettles Required Ken looksat the evidence from ‘Biodiversity in UrbanGardens’, a research project carried outin Sheffield. In the afternoon he asks if allweeds are as bad as we think and whetherwe can learn to tolerate or even love someof them.KEN THOMPSONIf you pay in full online you willreceive a 5% discount for coursesin this brochure.Jacqui HurstGARDEN COURSESGrowing apples, pears, plums andcherriesNovember 71D0789 | £89Beginners/IntermediateThis course is designed to guide youthrough the problems and solutions thatmake growing your own fruit so rewarding.All aspects of growing are included fromselecting rootstocks and varieties, togeneral care and management, includingpests, diseases and pruning.JOHN NASHGarden organicNovember 211D0816 | £89 | NEWBeginners/IntermediateThere has never been a better time tolearn all about growing your own produceorganically. Discover how compostingtechniques can enrich your soil and enableyou to grow healthier crops. Create amonthly programme for your garden thatwill include early and year-round croppingto make the most of your kitchen garden.WENDY ELLICOCKFestive flowers and floraldecorationsDecember 51D0852 | £110Beginners/IntermediateFill your house with wonderful festivearrangements in time for Christmasand complete two different festive floraldecorations, one in the morning and one inthe afternoon. These include door wreaths,garlands, and mantelpiece and tablearrangements.SUE HINGSTON AND SASHA CRABBDesigning and growing a cuttinggardenFebruary 61D0927 | £89Beginners/IntermediateLearn the theory and design principlesbehind establishing a plot for flowergrowing, however small. The courseincludes advice on plot development andpractical tips on growing cut flowers forthe house.JASMINE HARTPruning and training plantsFebruary 61D0928 | £89Suitable for allThis course sets out to de-mystify thesubject of pruning and training plants.Covering a wide range of plants includingfruit, Paul talks about and demonstratesthese techniques and, weather permitting,there is a short practical session in thegarden.PAUL TEMPLETONA garden for all seasonsFebruary 111D0932 | £89Suitable for allPlan your garden for year-round use! Youare introduced to the principles of plantingdesign, including structural and seasonalplanting, and how to choose and combineplants to create a good effect throughoutthe year. You also look at the use of hardlandscaping.JULIET SARGEANTPlanting difficult sitesFebruary 17–192D0948 | £178 | NEWBeginners/IntermediateEvery garden has a problem area and onthis course you discover how to overcomethese difficulties and create a successfulplanting scheme by applying the principlesof ‘right plant–right place’. You design anddraw your own planting plan under theguidance of the tutor.DEBBIE JOLLEYPruning and training plantsFebruary 201D0958 | £89Suitable for allPlease see 1D0928 on page 28 for furtherinformation.PAUL TEMPLETONPlanting the shade gardenMarch 61D0986 | £89 | NEWSuitable for allShade-lovers are some of the most beautifulsubjects in the plant world. Learn howto identify what type of shade and soilconditions you have in your own gardenand discover the best plants to grow there.You will have the opportunity to draw upyour own personal planting plan under thetutor’s guidance.SALLY GREGSONThe indoor garden – success withtender plantsMarch 71D0988 | £89 | NEWBeginners/IntermediateWhether all you have is a simple windowsillor you have a large glasshouse orconservatory, this course will teach youhow to care for a wide range of houseplantsfrom basic foliage plants to cacti, orchidsand tropical plants. The day includes a visitto the splendid glasshouses in the vegetablegarden at West Dean.OWEN SPAREY ANDSTEPHANIE HURMANMake a hazel hurdleMarch 12–14WE0999 | £199Beginners/IntermediateA rare opportunity to make your ownhurdle using green hazel coppiced on theWest Dean Estate. Students learn how tocleave, weave and twist the wood usingtraditional hand tools such as billhooks andside adzes. No previous experience needed.ALAN AND JO WATERSThe organic kitchen gardenMarch 12–14WE1000 | £178Beginners/IntermediateInspired by the tutor’s organic gardenin Hampshire, learn ways of growingvegetables and fruit in your own garden orallotment. This year-round guide coverschoosing and sowing seeds, compostmaking, pest and disease control and use ofpolytunnels and the greenhouse.WENDY ELLICOCKBridal flowers – create a posy,buttonhole, corsage and headdressMarch 201D1021 | £110 | NEWBeginners/IntermediateMake your wedding day even more specialby designing and creating your ownwedding flowers. Learn what to considerwhen purchasing flowers including how tohandle, condition and store them. Duringthe day you have the opportunity to makeand take home a buttonhole, corsage,headdress and hand-tied posy.SUE HINGSTONTrees – their care and managementMarch 201D1022 | £89Suitable for allWest Dean Gardens and St Roche’sArboretum hold an extensive collectionof trees from newly planted to centuriesold – it is their management that form thecore of this course. With a combination ofclassroom and garden-based theory youlearn about selection, use, managementand cultivation, giving you the confidenceto manage your own trees.JIM BUCKLANDDesigning your own gardenMarch 26–29LW1034 | £262Suitable for allThis course is for those who have a newgarden with nothing in it, or an establishedgarden in which they would like tomake changes. It covers the basics of siteevaluation and the creation of a functionallayout and planting plan, to aid students inplanning their own gardens.ANNIE GUILFOYLEWillow work for the gardenApril 16–18WE1074 | £178Beginners/IntermediatePlease see page 21 for further information.DOMINIC PARRETTEPhotographing gardens in WestSussexApril 23–26LW1094 | £267Beginners/IntermediatePlease see page 44 for further information.JACQUI HURSTThe scented gardenMay 81D1125 | £89Beginners/IntermediateFragrance is an essential ingredient in thegarden. On this one-day course studentsexplore the use of fragrance, learninghow to incorporate new and novel plants.Assistance is given to create a planting planfor an area of deliciously scented plants.JASMINE HART28 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 71 for accommodation costs | Short Courses November 2009–May 20100844 4994408 | short.courses@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 29

TutorsGARDENING ANDGARDEN DESIGNGLASS ANDMOSAICSGlass 30-32Mosaics 32Kate Baden FullerGLASS ANDMOSAICSJIM BUCKLAND is the Gardens Manager atWest Dean. An honours graduate from Kew, hehas managed public and private gardens and is aregular contributor to magazines.SASHA CRABB is an experienced florist whoarranges seasonal displays throughout the year inWest Dean College. Her work has been featuredin Gardeners’ World.MARCUS DANCER began his career at Hillier’sNurseries and has over 30 years’ experience inhorticulture. For the past 18 years he has owned aspecialist Clematis nursery in Hampshire.WENDY ELLICOCK, a passionate organicgardener, was chair of the Hampshire branch ofGarden Organic for eight years. Her showcasegarden has featured in books and on television.SALLY GREGSON has run her own nursery, MillCottage Plants, for nearly 20 years. She lecturesinternationally and has written two books –Practical Propagation and Ornamental VegetableGardening.ANNIE GUILFOYLE has a degree in GardenDesign from Middlesex University and combineslecturing with professional practice. Her work wasfeatured in BBC TV’s Small Town Gardens.JASMINE HART is an experienced gardeningtutor who regularly runs short courses. She trainedoriginally as a teacher and won the RHS ‘GardenPhoto of the Year’ award in 2002.SUE HINGSTON trained in floristry in Londonand has had a long career both teaching atMcQueens Flower School, London, and workingcommercially within the trade.STEPHANIE HURMAN has a BSc from theUniversity of Toronto. She worked for sevenyears as Senior Gardener at the RHS GardensWisley and now co-runs a garden consultancy inWest Sussex.JACQUI HURST specialises in photographinggardens, applied art and regional food producers.Her work has appeared in many magazines, booksand national newspapers.DEBBIE JOLLEY is a member of the Society ofGarden Designers and has run her garden designpractice for 17 years. Her book Planting andDesign for Sea and Shelter will be published soon.JOHN NASH has grown fruit professionallyfor 45 years. He is the former Chairman of theWest Sussex Fruit Group and a member of theInstitute of Horticulture and an AgriculturalTraining Board tutor.DOMINIC PARRETTE is a coppice craftsmanand basket maker, working with the Truggery,Hestmonceux. He trained in CountrysideRecreation and teaches many rural crafts.JULIET SARGEANT is a garden designer basednear Brighton with an award-winning garden onpermanent display at the RHS gardens, Wisley.She is joint author of A New Naturalism.OWEN SPAREY is a graduate of the RHS WisleyDiploma in Practical Horticulture. Having workedin both Europe and the USA he now runs a gardenconsultancy with his partner in West Sussex.PAUL TEMPLETON has an MSc from ReadingUniversity in plant and cropping science. He isan avid practical gardener, and has worked inprofessional horticulture for over 35 years.KEN THOMPSON has a PhD in Ecology and is aSenior Lecturer at Sheffield University. He lecturesinternationally and has published on every aspectof plant ecology.BRITA VON SCHOENAICH Dip.Hort.KewDipLA MLI is Director of Schoenaich LandscapeArchitects Ltd. She works and lecturesinternationally and writes for professionaljournals.ALAN WATERS is a full-time coppice worker,specialising in hazel and chestnut. He and his wifeJO run their business WildWood Charcoal andCoppice Products from the West Dean Estate.GlassCreate glass beads – create anecklaceNovember 2–64D0779 | £445 | NEWIntermediateDevelop your skills in lampworking with afocus on effective colour schemes and makea set of glass beads to string into a necklace.Bring ideas and stringing materials sothat the tutor can help you to completeyour project, through demonstrations,discussions and one-to-one tuition.DORA SCHUBERTAn introduction to making glassbeadsNovember 6–8WE0781 | £231BeginnersWork hot glass and discover the possibilitiesof glass bead design. You use a torch flameto create coloured beads and learn to applydecorative effects such as frits, canes,stringers, dots and metal leaf.BARBARA MASONGlass engraving for beginnersDecember 4–6WE0845 | £178BeginnersExperiment with drawing or lettering onglass – you choose your own subject matter– as you are introduced to the techniques ofdrill engraving and hand engraving throughdemonstrations and one-to-one teaching.TRACEY SHEPPARDMagical transformations – kilnformingand decorating glassDecember 11–13WE0858 | £212 | NEWBeginnersInvestigate techniques for shaping sheetglass by fusing and slumping it in mouldsand adding decoration in the form ofinclusions, surface texture and stencilling asyou also learn about kiln processes.BRETT MANLEYVisual storytellingFor more information about ourWinter Schools please see page 26Intricate surfaces – colour andtexture with kiln-formed glassJanuary 8–10WE0877 | £212BeginnersExplore the magic of creating texture andlow relief designs in glass. On this courseyou become acquainted with the glass kilnand make a range of colourful glass nuggetsas you are introduced to glass cutting,slumping, kiln processes and fusing withconfetti, frits and glass inclusions.ALEX ROBINSONAn introduction to making glassbeadsJanuary 15–17WE0890 | £231BeginnersPlease see WE0781 on page 30 for furtherinformation.BARBARA MASONStained glass for beginners andimproversJanuary 15–18LW0894 | £262Beginners/IntermediateMake a small stained glass panel to yourown design, with inspiration provided bythe tutor’s slideshow. Beginners gain a goodgrounding in basic skills including cutting,leading and finishing, whilst improverswork to a more advanced standard.Demonstrations are given throughout thecourse.KATE BADEN FULLEREngraving on coloured glassMarch 5–8LW0984 | £262 | NEWIntermediate/AdvancedExamine the manypossibilities ofengraving on solidcoloured glass orglass with colouredoverlay as youlearn, or developskills in, a rangeof flexible drivedrill techniques.Working on flat orthree-dimensionalforms, you considerdesign options planningcarefully from the outset.KATHARINE COLEMANTracey SheppardMaking fused glass jewelleryMarch 12–14WE0995 | £215Suitable for allDiscover how to cut and assemble Bullseyeand dichroic glass for fusing in a kiln tocreate round, uncut gems or cabochons.Mount them onto silver findings to makeindividual and unusual jewellery.KATRINA BEATTIEMaking coloured glass bowlsMarch 14–184D1004 | £407Suitable for allLearn to work with kiln-formed glass andcome away with a set of coloured glassbowls on this exciting course. Beginningwith techniques for cutting sheet glassin various shapes, you then learn how tocreate coloured glass blanks through fusingand to add decorative detail and texture.Finally, you use moulds to‘slump’ your work as theintricacies of the kilnfiring processes areexplained.ALEX ROBINSONStained glass with glass painting forall levelsMarch 26–29LW1030 | £262Suitable for allSample each technique involved in makinga stained glass panel – from cutting glass toleading and cleaning up the finished work– then study past examples in preparationfor developing your own original design.Each stage of the process is explainedand demonstrated as you work at yourown pace. Sandblasting and traditionalglass painting (which needs firing) can beincluded in your design.SASHA WARDAn introduction to making glassbeadsApril 6–93D1052 | £340BeginnersWork hot glass and discover the endlesspossibilities of glass bead design. Use atorch flame to create coloured beads ofincreasingly complex shapes and learn toapply decorative effects such as frits, canes,stringers, dots, gold stone and metal leaf.BARBARA MASONKiln forming glass with inventivethree-dimensional mouldsApril 19–223D1085 | £312 | NEWIntermediateCreate original glass vessels and smallsculptural pieces as you explore the kilnformingprocess. You focus on unusual waysof making three-dimensional moulds fromeveryday, throw-away packaging and, withtutor support, learn to slump sheet glass inor over them to produce your own uniquepieces.BRETT MANLEYMaking and decorating glass beadsMay 3–63D1115 | £340IntermediateUsing coloured glass rods and the torchflame, learn to make and decorate glassbeads with colourful twisted glass canes,WINTERribbonsSCHOOLand latticini or apply dots to creategeometric patterns and flowers.BARBARA MASONKatharine Coleman30Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 71 for accommodation costs | Short Courses November 2009–May 20100844 4994408 | short.courses@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 31

GLASS ANDMOSAICSGlass 30-32Mosaics 32TutorsGlass and MosaicsDavid TuckerMetalworkingBlacksmithing and metalworking 33Enamelling 34Jewellery 34-37Silversmithing 37-39Glass engraving – focusing onthree-dimensional illusionMay 7–10LW1173 | £262Intermediate/AdvancedLearn how to create three-dimensionalillusion working with a flexible drive,various engraving tools and polishers.Starting with a slide show of designs on arange of glass objects, from panels to bowls,you practise technique, receiving individualtuition when required.TRACEY SHEPPARDFusing and slumping with pate deverre glassMay 21–24LW1151 | £356 | NEWSuitable for allWhat is pate de verre? Explore the potentialof this ancient French technique of fusingcrushed glass in the kiln. Experiment withcolouring methods, make a glossy, fullyfused,low-relief pate de verre tile and apanel with a crystalline surface to slumpinto a bowl-shaped mould. Learn aboutkiln-firing and annealing processes on thisintensive course.KATRINA BEATTIEMosaicsMosaics for beginners andimproversNovember 6–8WE0780 | £178Beginners/IntermediateDevelop your creativity in mosaic designusing different tiles in ceramics and glass.You’ll learn direct and indirect techniquesof laying and grouting and the technique ofcutting tiles into tesserae.MARTIN CHEEKCreative mosaics with foundmaterialsNovember 10–133D0796 | £264Suitable for allDevelop a mosaic design using brokenchina, found objects, shells, pebbles andconventional tesserae, and apply it usingthe direct method to a ceramic or cementgarden urn or a picture/mirror frame.Advice and technical instruction are givenat every stage including the finishing of yourmosaic urn.CANDACE BAHOUTHKATE BADEN FULLER trained at the RCA and hasworked as a glass artist for 25 years. Commissionsinclude churches, hospitals and private housesboth in the UK and abroad.CANDACE BAHOUTH is an experienceddesigner of mosaics and textiles, with work invarious museum collections including the V & A.Recent work includes 3D shoes.KATRINA BEATTIE trained in glass at Farnhamand specialises in both kiln formed techniques andglass blowing. She makes ranges of jewellery,dishes, vases and paperweights.EMMA BIGGS set up London’s Mosaic Workshopin 1987. She has been working on a public artproject Made in England, recording the history ofthe ceramic industry.MARTIN CHEEK trained in animation and hasbeen making mosaics since 1985. Working tocommission and exhibiting across the country, he isalso an experienced teacher.KATHARINE COLEMAN uses the traditionaltechnique of wheel engraving to producecontemporary work. She has won many awardswith work in museum collections including theV & A.Mosaics – stone and smalti using thehammer and hardyMarch 8–124D1009 | £339 | NEWSuitable for allMake a small mosaic panel from the twomost beautiful materials available – stonewith its natural subtlety and the brilliantlycoloured, enamelled glass known as smalti.Learn to shape these on the bench usingthe mosaic hammer and hardie (chisel)and develop the design and constructionof your project with one-to-one guidance.Inspiring talks on the work of other artistsare included.EMMA BIGGSBRETT MANLEY works as a glass artist andceramic and glass restorer. She also teaches inLondon part-time, works to commission and sellswork through exhibitions.BARBARA MASON has been making glass beadsat the torch since 1977. She studied with severalleading American glass bead artists and is a skilledand patient teacher.ALEX ROBINSON studied History of Art at theCourtauld Institute and glass at Central St Martins.She takes commissions for architectural pieces andsells through exhibitions.DORA SCHUBERT began flameworking in 2003and learned with several well-established glassbead artists. She is now a full-time glass beadmaker and a member selling beads worldwide.TRACEY SHEPPARD is a fellow of the Guild ofGlass Engravers who exhibits widely. Recentnotable commissions include a pair of engravedglass panels in Winchester Cathedral.SASHA WARD is a stained glass artist specialisingin enamelling on glass. Since graduating from theRCA she has completed over 50 commissions forpublic buildings.Mosaics for beginners and improversApril 23–26LW1090 | £262Beginners/IntermediatePlease see WE0780 for further information.MARTIN CHEEKCandice BahouthBlacksmithing andmetalworkingSculpture from scrap usingblacksmithing techniquesNovember 22–264D0817 | £377Suitable for allTake on your own ‘scrapheap challenge’ asyou create a satisfying sculpture from foundmetal objects assembled with blacksmithingtechniques! At the start learn basic forgingand joining processes and visit a localscrapyard. Time is then spent consideringand responding to the design possibilitiesof your chosen recycled pieces before youembark on a project for your house orgarden.PETER PARKINSONBasic blacksmithingDecember 4–6WE0847 | £216BeginnersBecome familiar with the basic skills of theblacksmith using mild steel and learn todevelop and realise successful designs usingthese techniques, with individual supportfrom the tutor.ANDREW SMITHAn introduction to modernblacksmithingJanuary 29–31WE0911 | £216BeginnersAbsorb the basics of making hot metal movewith the hammer, anvil and other tools asyou are guided through various techniques,both traditional and modern, to create aunique piece of work.DAVID TUCKERDamascus steel makingFebruary 21–254D0961 | £382Suitable for allExplore the ancient technique of Damascussteel valued by the Vikings and Samurai.Prized for swords and, later, gun barrels,layers of iron and steel are pattern-weldedto create intricate and highly decorativesurfaces. Students can use the material tomake a small decorative object.PETER PARKINSONMaking garden vessels or sculpturein metalFebruary 26–28WE0968 | £216Suitable for allDevelop your own design to make asimple vessel or sculpture in copper, steelor aluminium. A range of techniques arecovered including spot and mig welding,riveting, forming and colouring.MIKE SAVAGEBasic blacksmithingMarch 19–21WE1016 | £216BeginnersPlease see WE0847 for further information.ANDREW SMITHCreative blacksmithing projectsApril 5–94D1051 | £434Suitable for allWork creatively in the Forge in a way thatenables you to develop individual projectswhile also learning and extending yourblacksmithing skills. Whether you area beginner or have some experience ofthis active and energetic craft, you arehelped to develop your ideas and to worktowards completing your project, withone-to-one tuition from the tutor. You areencouraged to bring outline ideas with youfor discussion, bearing in mind suitability tothe medium and the time available.ANDREW SMITHWelding and joining ideasApril 23–26LW1093 | £325BeginnersCraftsmanship is the focus of this course,with tuition on various hot and coldmethods of metal welding and other joiningprocesses. You learn to make a series ofsamples demonstrating techniques such ashot wrapping, torch bending, riveting andabrasion.ANDREW SMITHIf you pay in full online you willreceive a 5% discount for coursesin this brochure.Blacksmithing – an introduction totechniqueMay 7–9WE1121 | £216BeginnersGain a feel for the nature and rhythm of theblacksmith’s craft, and an insight into thevocabulary of forms which derive from thehot forging process, as you work on smallprojects or samples.PETER PARKINSONMetal bugs – making outdoorsculpturesMay 17–203D1141 | £304 | NEWSuitable for allMake a sculptural insect, reptile or fish foryour garden or pond from sheet metal andrecycled materials. Develop your designidea as you explore techniques includingcutting, annealing, forming and shaping,using a range of tools. Finally, produceinventive and decorative fixings.MIKE SAVAGEVisual storytellingFor more information about ourWinter Schools please see page 26Mike Savage32 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 71 for accommodation costs | Short Courses November 2009–May 20100844 4994408 | short.courses@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 33

MetalworkingBlacksmithing and metalworking 33Enamelling 34Jewellery 34-37Silversmithing 37-39Elizabeth TurrellRobert DancikMetalworkingEnamellingEnamelling on copper – art and craftDecember 11–14LW0862 | £262Suitable for allAchieve effective results in a short timeworking with coloured enamels. Techniquesare demonstrated for making simpledesigns and pictures, both on flat coppersheet and as small dishes and bowls.Information is given on kilns and materials,enabling you to continue work at home.PAT JOHNSONMaking contemporary enamel beadsJanuary 8–124D0882 | £339Intermediate/AdvancedExplore the jewel-like qualities ofenamelling onto beads and experimentwith diverse ways of putting them togetherinto necklaces. You learn techniques forenamelling onto pre-formed beads and ontometal beads that you have fabricated. Withinstruction from two tutors, the course alsocovers the history of the beaded necklace,catch construction, stringing and threadingtechniques.JOAN MACKARELL AND PENNY DAVISCreative and experimental surfacesin enamelFebruary 8–113D0931 | £274Intermediate/AdvancedThis workshop focuses on the developmentof personal imagery and explores nontraditionalapproaches to vitreous enamelon copper and pre-enamelled steel. You usesimple drawing, printmaking, painting andabrading methods to produce a wide rangeof enamel effects.ELIZABETH TURRELLEnamelling – colour and pattern onsilver or copperFebruary 19–21WE0951 | £188Beginners/IntermediateSee how to translate colour and flat patterninto designs for enamelling. You start withtextile samples as inspiration for small tests,then move on to design at least one smallpiece of jewellery.SHEILA R MCDONALDCreativity in enamelling on copperApril 1–54D1044 | £339 | NEWSuitable for allEnjoy producing inspiring enamel coloursand other unique effects as you exploretechniques for melting glass onto copper.You learn how to make exciting lowtechjewellery or intriguing small-scalesculptures or diptychs. If you have alreadydeveloped enamelling skills, individualprojects can be pursued includingenamelling bowls.PAT JOHNSONEnamelling on precious metalsMay 7–10LW1123 | £262Intermediate/AdvancedCreate personal designs in colouredenamels on silver. Designed for those withsome experience of working with preciousmetals, you will enhance your work withthe expert tuition in the techniques ofcloisonné, champlevé, plique-à-jour and theuse of foils.JOAN MACKARELLEnamelling copper bowlsMay 31–June 33D1169 | £262Suitable for allExplore the beauty of fired enamels.Beginners learn the basic techniquesand create simple, attractive bowls whileexperienced enamellers develop moreelaborate designs by carving throughlayers of enamel to reveal the coloursbelow. Design and technical advice andexplanatory sheets are available.PAT JOHNSONJewelleryCreate glass beads – create anecklaceNovember 2–64D0779 | £445 | NEWIntermediatePlease see page 30 for further information.DORA SCHUBERTAn introduction to making glassbeadsNovember 6–8WE0781 | £231BeginnersPlease see page 30 for further information.BARBARA MASONMaking jewellery with polymer clayNovember 9–123D0791 | £280Beginners/IntermediateLearn how to make and finish colourful,patterned polymer clay jewellery. Thecourse covers the basic techniques, frompreparing the clay (Fimo) for use to rollingsnakes and logs, adding colour mixes,building a complex cane for decorating yourbeads and incorporating them into strungbead necklaces and pendants.CAROL BLACKBURNTraditional and contemporary beadthreading and knottingNovember 13–15WE0806 | £178Suitable for allLearn the art of bead jewellery to aprofessional standard. After familiarisationwith tools and threading techniques, youmake a range of necklaces which mayinclude antique and semi-precious beads.PENNY DAVISMAKE A GIFT DAYSFor more informationabout Make a Gift Daysthroughout the winterplease see page 8Sarah MacraeMaking jewellery in silverNovember 22–275D0820 | £416Suitable for allExplore your ideas for a piece of jewelleryin silver and be guided by the tutor throughthe designing and making process. Youbegin by communicating your concept insimple drawings. You then learn a range oftechniques in general fabrication, surfacedecoration (including roller-printing andetching) and finishing and polishing, mostlyon a one-to-one basis. The course beginswith an inspirational lecture on jewelleryincluding the diverse work of contemporarystudio jewellers.SARAH MACRAEBeadwork braids for jewellery,accessories and trimsNovember 24–273D0823 | £262 | NEWSuitable for allPlease see page 54 for further information.LIZ THORNTONIntroducing coloured resins in metaljewelleryNovember 27–29WE0825 | £197Intermediate/AdvancedExplore techniques for mixing syntheticresins and for incorporating colour andother materials into jewellery. You explorethe versatility of this material and produceat least one finished piece of silver jewellery,for which basic making skills are essential.ALISON BAXTERBarbara ChristieAn introduction to jewellerymakingDecember 4–6WE0844 | £178BeginnersMake a silver band ring as a starting pointand work towards completing an individualproject on this beginners’ course.SARAH MACRAEAn introduction to making glassbeadsJanuary 15–17WE0890 | £231BeginnersPlease see page 30 for further information.BARBARA MASONComputer aided design for jewellerydesign and castingJanuary 19–212D0902 | £178 | NEWBeginnersAn introduction to Rhino CAD – an intuitivedesign programme to complement andextend traditional craft skills. You learn howto use this programme to create a finishedmodel that can then be cast in metal.LUCIAN TAYLORThree-dimensional jewellery –etched and pressed metalsJanuary 31–February 55D0915 | £416Suitable for allExperiment in precious and semi-preciousmetals learning various surface etchingtechniques. You develop designs using thehydraulic press to create three-dimensionalhollow forms, completing at least one piece.Photo etching and sensitive photo etchingusing the dark room are part of the course .BARBARA CHRISTIEFastenings and findings for jewelleryFebruary 12–15LW0939 | £262 | NEWIntermediate/AdvancedInvestigate a wide range of fastenings andfindings, then learn how to integrate theminto your designs to make them part ofyour work, rather than adding them as afunctional afterthought. Individual adviceis given on your ideas and projects and youshould make at least two items in silver.SARAH MACRAE‘A bead like no other’ – exploringlow-tech materialsFebruary 15–194D0946 | £366 | NEWSuitable for allPerspex, concrete, papier-mâché, bicyclereflectors – just some of the unconventionalmaterials you encounter on this handsonworkshop for jewellers, sculptors andother makers. Start by making hollowbeads, cut openings in them to revealhidden images and join them with unusual‘cold’ connections. Develop an expandedrepertoire of materials, techniques andprocesses to enhance your future work.ROBERT DANCIKTraditional and contemporary beadthreading and knottingFebruary 19–21WE0953 | £178Suitable for allPlease see WE0806 on page 34 for furtherinformation.PENNY DAVISJewellery from wire and beadsFebruary 19–21WE0955 | £191BeginnersEnjoy using the simplest techniques andno special equipment as you learn how tocombine wire and beads imaginatively andthen make chains of beads with wire towrap or space them.SARA WITHERSIf you pay in full online you willreceive a 5% discount for coursesin this brochure.34 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 71 for accommodation costs | Short Courses November 2009–May 2010 0844 4994408 | short.courses@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 35

MetalworkingBlacksmithing and metalworking 33Enamelling 34Jewellery 34-37Silversmithing 37-39Brian ClarkeTo help you choose the right course, please use the categories below:Beginners anyone new to the subject or those who have not practised for a whileIntermediate those with some experience in the subject, eg been on a beginner’s courseAdvanced established practitioners in the subject – amateur and professionalSuitable for all courses that are delivered to suit any level of experienceMetalworkingJewellery for complete beginnersusing silver and other materialsFebruary 26–28WE0965 | £178BeginnersMake a simple silver ring which coversthe techniques of piercing, shaping, filing,hammering, soldering and finishing, andthen explore surface decoration with asecond piece of jewellery.DAPHNE KRINOSRing-linking with stones and beadsfor jewelleryMarch 12–14WE0994 | £178Suitable for allCreate an individual piece of jewellery asyou master the techniques of chain mail orring-linking. Learn to include semi-preciousstones or beads in your design to addcolour, pattern and detail.ALISON EVANSMaking fused glass jewelleryMarch 12–14WE0995 | £215Suitable for allPlease see page 31 for further information.KATRINA BEATTIEUsing resin in jewelleryMarch 26–29LW1032 | £295Suitable for allUsing simple materials and methods makea mould to cast your own resin jewellery.Explore colour and light while consideringthe sculptural qualities of polyester resinand gaining an understanding of thetechniques in other resins.KATHIE MURPHYAn introduction to making glassbeadsApril 6–93D1052 | £340BeginnersPlease see page 30 for further information.BARBARA MASONTraditional and contemporary beadthreading and knottingApril 7–92D1053 | £178Suitable for allPlease see WE0806 on page 34 for furtherinformation.PENNY DAVISStone setting for jewellers andsilversmithsApril 23–25WE1088 | £178Intermediate/AdvancedEngage with one or two methods of stonesetting, a highly skilled activity suitablefor those with some previous experience.Techniques offered are ‘Roman’, ‘crown’,and ‘grain’ settings.BRIAN MARSHALLMaking felt jewelleryApril 30–May 3LW1107 | £262 | NEWSuitable for allPlease see page 57 for further information.HEATHER BELCHERMaking jewellery with polymer clayApril 30–May 3LW1108 | £280Beginners/IntermediatePlease see 3D0791 on page 34 for furtherinformation.CAROL BLACKBURNMaking jewellery in silverMay 2–75D1113 | £416Suitable for allPlease see 5D0820 on page 35 forfurther information.SARAH MACRAEMaking and decorating glass beadsMay 3–63D1115 | £314IntermediatePlease see page 31 for further information.BARBARA MASONJewellery from wire and beadsMay 7–9WE1119 | £191BeginnersPlease see WE0955 on page 35 for furtherinformation.SARA WITHERSMaking jewellery using mixedmetals and stonesMay 14–17LW1136 | £262IntermediateExplore the effects created by combiningdifferent metals in one piece of jewelleryand learn the basic techniques of stonesetting. Those with some previousexperience develop awareness of designissues arising from combining materials andlearn how to plan their work to overcomethese.DAPHNE KRINOSMalleable to tangible – jewelleryusing the medium of wireMay 21–24LW1150 | £272 | NEWSuitable for allWork with silver wire, coloured copperwire and beads exploring a number ofapproaches including chain making,linking, coiling, looping, wrapping andsoldering. Ideas will be developed throughexperimentation and the immediacy of ahands on approach with demonstrations bythe tutor.DOROTHY HOGGExperimental and photosensitiveetching for jewellersMay 28–31LW1162 | £262Intermediate/AdvancedExplore these absorbing and creativetechniques which include softgroundetching and low-tech darkroom photoetching.Silver, gold and base metals areused to make jewellery and there is anemphasis on creating beautiful backplatesfor brooches.BARBARA CHRISTIESilversmithingThrough the plasticity of metal –raising and sinking hollow formsNovember 6–9LW0785 | £262 | NEWIntermediate/AdvancedGain a thorough understanding of theserelated techniques and learn how to makecircular and bowl-shaped forms quickly andaccurately with a minimum of tools. Exploitthe plasticity of metal as you develop yourhammering skills and create personalprojects in copper, gilding metal or silver.BRIAN CLARKEBeginners’ silversmithingNovember 13–15WE0804 | £178 | NEWBeginnersLearn a range of basic silversmithing skillsand complete at least one project – a teacaddy spoon or paper knife – in silver.Develop your own creative approach indiscussion with the tutor beforehand.ADRIAN HOPESilversmithing – developingtechniquesNovember 15–205D0814 | £416Intermediate/AdvancedIf you have good technical and craft skills insilversmithing, jewellery or associated fieldssuch as engineering, this course providesan exceptional opportunity to extend yourrange whilst working on a personal project.Following a review of your proposedproject, practical teaching is given inadvanced constructional techniques anddecorative treatments as appropriate toyour interests and work. The tutor offersindividual practical assistance throughoutto assist your personal development.BRIAN MARSHALLContemporary silversmithingDecember 6–115D0854 | £416Suitable for allExplore your ideas for making silver objectsand advance your skills on this in-depthworkshop. You learn methods for creatingand finishing forms in sheet metal usingtechniques such as press forming, castingand hand forging. Your design ideas arediscussed on a one-to-one basis anddemonstrations and individual practicalassistance enable you to progress yourproject successfully. The course combinescontemporary and traditional approachesand caters for all comers.JOHN NORGATEDecorative chasing and repoussé,including gold inlayJanuary 15–18LW0895 | £262AdvancedDecorate a small piece of silver using thefascinating techniques of chasing andrepoussé. You learn about the preparationof silver, making steel tools for chasing, howto use tools and forming three-dimensionalshapes. You may also experiment with goldand copper inlay.ROD KELLYSilversmithing – making boxes andopen forms with precisionJanuary 18–224D0901 | £339Intermediate/AdvancedCreate innovative three-dimensionalgeometric forms from flat-sheet silverusing scoring and folding. You learn how toscore and fold metal into different angles,understanding the correlation between thecutter and the fold. A simple form such as abox or napkin ring should be completed.MARY ANN SIMMONSSilversmithing – incorporatingcoloured metals with silverJanuary 28–31LW0898 | £262Suitable for allLearn methods for creating and finishingforms in sheet metal using techniques suchas raising, press forming and hand forging.The tutor demonstrates techniques forworking with a variety of metals – silver,brass, copper and gilding metal, and thecolouring of metals is also covered.JOHN NORGATESilversmithing for beginnersFebruary 5–8LW0922 | £262BeginnersA magical journey awaits those new tosilversmithing. Students learn from thetutor’s demonstrations as they get to gripswith the basic craftsmanship of forging,blocking, planishing, soldering andannealing. Students should complete asilver spoon and small bowl.HOWARD FENNContemporary silversmithingMarch 7–125D0993 | £416Suitable for allPlease see 5D0854 for further information.JOHN NORGATEDorothy HoggIf you pay in full online you willreceive a 5% discount for coursesin this brochure.36 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 71 for accommodation costs | Short Courses November 2009–May 2010 0844 4994408 | short.courses@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 37

MetalworkingBlacksmithing and metalworking 33Enamelling 34Jewellery 34-37Silversmithing 37-39Howard FennTutorsMETALWORKINGAn introduction to Mokume GaneMarch 15–194D1010 | £339Intermediate/AdvancedDiscover the fundamentals of the decorativeJapanese metalworking technique knownas ‘wood grain metal’. Using specialistequipment, you are shown how to createlaminated sheets from sandwiched layersof silver, copper or gilding metals. Youthen learn to develop patterns using a drill,punch, file, chisel or twist and finally topatinate your sample Mokume Gane sheets.ALISTAIR MCCALLUMForging and wrought forms – forsilversmiths and jewellersMarch 19–21WE1013 | £178Suitable for allLearn to use hammers to shape metal,either from solid sections or sheet. Youshape metal by these exciting techniques,producing subtle shapes, contours andtextures not easily replicated by othermeans.BRIAN MARSHALLSilversmithing – developingtechniquesMarch 21–265D1024 | £416Intermediate/AdvancedPlease see 5D0814 on page 37 for furtherinformation.BRIAN MARSHALLGeneral silversmithing, with anemphasis on boxmakingApril 9–11WE1055 | £178Suitable for allExplore the traditional silversmithingtechniques of raising, forging, sinking, boxmaking, soldering and finishing. Advancedmakers can concentrate on making hingesand joints.JOHN NORGATEAn introduction to anti-clastic raisingApril 12–164D1069 | £373Intermediate/AdvancedExplore the potential of this fascinatingsilversmithing and jewellery technique forcreating three-dimensional forms in metal.Using sheet gilding metals for practicalexercises, you develop an understandingof the possibilities of the forms which canbe created from the convex and concaveshaping of metals. The emphasis is onexperimentation as you create test piecesfor future reference.BEAULAGH CHAPMANBeginners’ silversmithing – exploringraising and formingApril 16–18WE1075 | £178 | NEWBeginners/IntermediateExplore a range of silversmithingtechniques on this introductory course,also suitable for those with some previousexperience. We look at conventional raisingand sinking methods and then go on toanticlastic raising and fold forming, with achance to make a finished piece or severalsamples.LUCIAN TAYLORDesign and make your own cutlery –a silversmithing courseApril 18–224D1081 | £339Intermediate/AdvancedProduce a knife, fork and spoon on thiscourse. You first engage with the designprocess as you create your own shapes andthen learn a range of hand skills relevantto making cutlery. These include forging,pressing, soldering and mechanical joining,using base metals, silver or steel, and aredemonstrated by the tutor who also givesindividual tuition on each person’s project.HOWARD FENNStone setting for jewellers andsilversmithsApril 23–25WE1088 | £178Intermediate/AdvancedPlease see page 36 for further information.BRIAN MARSHALLSilversmithing for beginners andintermediatesApril 25–305D1097 | £416Beginners/IntermediateDevelop your silversmithing skills andconfidence in designing and making anobject in this craft medium, whether abeginner or with some experience. Youbegin with a discussion and review of yourideas and objectives and then embark onan individual project which is designedto enable you to practise specific skillsand achieve your aims. Basic and morecomplicated techniques and some machineprocesses are demonstrated as appropriate.Advice and support from the tutor areavailable throughout.BRIAN MARSHALLTo help you choose the right course,please use the categories below:Beginners anyone new to the subject orthose who have not practised for a whileIntermediate those with some experience inthe subject, eg been on a beginners courseAdvanced established practitioners in thesubject – amateur and professionalSuitable for all courses that are delivered tosuit any level of experienceHand engraving on metalApril 30–May 2WE1102 | £178Suitable for allTake the opportunity to explore thespecialist field of hand-engraving as you areintroduced to a range of tools and practisevarious decorative techniques. Theseinclude monograms, scrollwork, heraldicdevices, piercing and carving, and then youcan work on individual projects.WAYNE PARROTTBoxmaking in silverMay 17–214D1142 | £339Intermediate/AdvancedStudents explore box forms and developskills to make a simple box with a fitted lidin silver or base metal. Creating a hollowwrap-around or folded form, students canwork on a set project or discuss their ownideas with the tutor, and may have time tomake a hinge.ADRIAN HOPESTUDY DAYSRegular study days in silversmithing withJohn Norgate and jewellery with SarahMacrae take place throughout the year.These one-day courses are suitable formakers of all levels. Please contact theAdmissions Office for dates and furtherdetails (0844 4994408).ALISON BAXTER trained at Middlesex andspecialises in making jewellery from resin andsilver. She is also Head of Short Courses andConferences at West Dean College.KATRINA BEATTIE trained in glass at Farnhamand specialises in both kiln formed techniques andglass blowing. She makes ranges of jewellery,dishes, vases and paperweights.HEATHER BELCHER is a textile artist working infelt. In 2008 she took part in the British Council’s‘New Silk Route’ cultural exchange project inKazakhstan, Central Asia.CAROL BLACKBURN is a designer who works withpolymer clay, beads, and tassels. She is an activemember of the British and American Polymer ClayGuilds and studied textiles at Manchester Collegeof Art and the RCA.BEAULAGH CHAPMAN trained at the RCA andspecialised in anticlastic raising. She is a part-timelecturer at London Metropolitan and makes bothsilverware and jewellery.BARBARA CHRISTIE works as a designer-makerof jewellery. She trained at London GuildhallUniversity and recently retired as head of thejewellery department at Morley College, London.BRIAN CLARKE has run his own workshop inIreland since 1972 working on commissions forprivate, corporate and religious clients. Hehas won many awards and holds workshopsworldwide.ROBERT DANCIK has a MA in sculpture anda BA in fine art. He has taught for over thirtyyears whilst exhibiting jewellery and sculptureworldwide and is the originator of Faux BoneTM.PENNY DAVIS trained at Sheffield HallamUniversity and works for the trade as well asproducing her own work. She is an experiencedmaker who constructs, enamels and threads beads.ALISON EVANS is well known for her exquisitejewellery based around the techniques of chainmail. She trained at Portsmouth and exhibits herwork in London and internationally.HOWARD FENN, an award-winning silversmith,trained at London Metropolitan. Recent showsinclude ‘Collect’ at the V&A, Goldsmiths’ Fair, and‘A Field of Silver’ at London’s Flow gallery.DOROTHY HOGG was awarded an MBE in2001 for services to jewellery and silversmithingand until 2007 was course leader at Edinburgh.She exhibits worldwide and has work in manycollections.ADRIAN HOPE is a silversmith who trained atSheffield. He has completed commissions forthe Goldsmiths’ Company and De Beers, andexhibited at the Scottish Gallery.TERI HOWES established her workshop in Londonin 2006 having initially trained as a graphicdesigner. She has recently specialised in textiletechniques with wire and sells work worldwide.PAT JOHNSON is an artist-enameller and awriter on enamelling. She undertakes large-scalework, bowls and pictures. Commissions includemurals for the Peabody Trust.ROD KELLY, a silversmith, trained at the RCA. Hespecialises in low relief chasing and has work inmajor collections including the V&A, 10 DowningStreet and Goldsmiths Hall.DAPHNE KRINOS, a jeweller, trained atMiddlesex. Her work is in the collections of theGoldsmiths’ Company, the Crafts Council and isfeatured in many books.JOAN MACKARELL is an enameller and maker ofsmallwork and jewellery. She teaches at LondonMetropolitan University and is a founder-memberof the British Society of Enamellers.SARAH MACRAE, a studio jeweller and teacher,trained at Brighton. She is author of Designing andMaking Jewellery and exhibits regularly with theDesigner Jewellers Group.BRIAN MARSHALL, ex RCA and principallecturer in Silversmithing & Jewellery at LondonMetropolitan University. Now a freelancedesigner/maker and Secretary to Goldsmiths Craft& Design Council.Peter Parkinson38 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 71 for accommodation costs | Short Courses November 2009–May 2010 0844 4994408 | short.courses@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 39

MUSIC AND MUSICAPPRECIATIONMusic 41-42Music appreciation 42-43If you pay in full online you willreceive a 5% discount for coursesin this brochure.tutorsMUSIC AND MUSIC APPRECIATIONStrictly Sondheim – a singers’ daycourse!May 81D1126 | £89Suitable for allBring your favourite Sondheim song tothis masterclass day for singers. Learn ashort concerted ensemble with all otherparticipants, and perform to friends andfamily at the end of this exciting day,focusing on this most expressive andentertaining American composer.SUSAN STACEY WITH MARCUS MARTINSinging in public – practical answersMay 91D1127 | £89Suitable for allCommunication, confidence, and anability to sing in public are part of everyperformer’s remit. This practical day coursefor singers will help deal with nerves andall aspects of presentation when preparingfor competitions, festivals, auditions,examinations and concerts.SUSAN STACEY WITH MARCUS MARTINRecorder workshop – playing swing,light music and jazzMay 21–23WE1147 | £178Intermediate/AdvancedCome for a weekend of playing swing, lightmusic and jazz! This course is intended forintermediate players who are comfortablewith this genre and can ‘hold a part’ withina group. Advanced players are also welcometo play one-to-a-part and join in withensemble sessions.HELEN HOOKER AND MOIRA USHERExploring expressive techniques onthe clavichordMay 28–31LW1165 | £262 | NEWIntermediate/AdvancedThe direct action of the clavichord givesit an expressive potential denied to therest of the keyboard family. On this coursestudents will be encouraged to developthese special techniques and apply them toset works by W.F. Bach and E.W. Wolf.PAUL SIMMONDSThe Chilingirian QuartetMusic appreciationHow to listen to music with greaterperceptionNovember 7SL0788 | £11Suitable for allA fascinating afternoon with internationalconductor John Gibbons, PrincipalConductor of Worthing SymphonyOrchestra. Musical examples abound, aswell as humour, discussion and thoughtprovokinganalysis and comment. Perfectfor anyone intrigued by classical music!JOHN GIBBONSThe wonderful world of the BalletsRussesNovember 13–15WE0809 | £178 | NEWSuitable for allIn 1909 Diaghilev founded the BalletRusses, a revolutionary artistic collaborationamong contemporary choreographers,dancers, artists, and composers whosesignificant musical contributions areexamined in detail.GERALD SEAMANMendelssohn – String Quartet No. 6(1847)January 161M1176 | £73 | NEWSuitable for allThe Chilingirian Quartet discuss andperform Mendelssohn’s last majorcomposition.Levon Chilingirian, RichardIreland, Susie Mészáros andPhilip De GrooteThe music of Igor StravinskyJanuary 29–31WE0912 | £187 | NEWSuitable for allThis weekend offers an insight into theremarkable range of compositions by this20th Century master from the popularFirebird and the revolutionary Rite ofSpring to his enigmatic late works.ROY STRATFORDOffenbach and his rivals – the worldof French OperettaFebruary 28SL0974 | £11 | NEWSuitable for allAlthough often described as ‘King of FrenchOperetta’, there were many other claimantsto this title. Examine the sometimesbitter rivalries between Offenbach and hiscontemporaries, and the development ofFrench Operetta in this period.IAN GLEDHILLVerdi – opera for allApril 9–11WE1059 | £178Suitable for allListen to and talk about the majority ofVerdi operas and consider his life and timesand his place within the history of opera.RICHARD GREGSONBartok – String Quartet No. 6 (1939)May 81M1177 | £73 | NEWSuitable for allBartok’s last work written in his nativeHungary is discussed and performed by theChilingirian Quartet.Levon Chilingirian, RichardIreland, Susie Mészáros andPhilip De GrooteKey to course codesWE Weekend Fri eve to Sun pmLW long weekend (Thu/Fri eve to Sun/Mon pm)2D 2 day course 5D 5 day course3D 3 day course 6D 6 day course4D 4 day course 9D 9 day courseSpecialist courses eg. PW, WF, SS, CG, IGas describedNoted for her extensive educational work,PENELOPE CAVE has given masterclasses,workshops and courses and is a well knownsoloist, broadcaster and recording artist.THE CHILINGIRIAN QUARTET is one of theworld’s most celebrated ensembles, renowned fortheir interpretations of the great quartets and ofthe contemporary repertoire.ALISON CRUM is known world-wide as a player,teacher and writer on the viol. She studied musicat Reading University and is now Professor of Violat Trinity College of Music.WYNFORD EVANS is one of Britain’s foremosttenors. Opera appearances, recordings, recitals,promenade concerts, radio and televisionbroadcasts illustrate his extensive experience.MICHAEL FIELDS is a highly regarded accompanistand soloist on lute and guitar. He has workedwith singers as diverse as Emma Kirkby andVan Morrison and teaches on short coursesworldwide.JOHN GIBBONS is a professional conductorwith a vast range of experience. He won aBritish Music Society Award for promoting theunderstanding of music.IAN GLEDHILL has worked extensively in theprofessional theatre as director, designer andtranslator. His English translations of opera andoperetta have been performed worldwide.ANDREW GOUGH is Head of Guitar atBirmingham Conservatoire Junior School. Hehas given recitals throughout the UK and is anorchestral guitarist with the City of BirminghamSymphony Orchestra.RICHARD GREGSON is an experienced operadirector, having worked at The Royal OperaHouse for over 30 years. As a lecturer hespecialises in courses on composers and operahistory.HELEN HOOKER studied at Trinity College ofMusic and is a teacher and performer. She is musicadviser to the Society of Recorder Players andgives recorder recitals.ROY MARKS is a member of several chamber andorchestral ensembles, and in addition to teachingand performing, composes original music forperiod instruments.MARCUS MARTIN is a pianist, teacher andconductor. After a long, varied career in musiceducation he is currently Music Course Organiserat West Dean College.STEPHEN ROSE is a professor at the GuildhallSchool of Music in London and is also a freelanceaccompanist and vocal coach.Formerly Professor of Musicology at the Universityof Auckland, GERALD SEAMAN is well knowninternationally as a musicologist and lecturer,specialising in Russian music.PAUL SIMMONDS teaches and gives recitals onthe clavichord both in Britain and abroad. Hisrecordings have been much praised, and one wasawarded the coveted German Critics Prize.SUSAN STACEY has appeared in major roleson many of the world’s operatic stages andconcert halls. She directs London Opera Vocal,specialising in courses for singers.ROY STRATFORD studied at Reading Universityand the Royal College of Music. He is Head ofPiano and Chamber Music at St Paul’s School,London, and a conductor and lecturer.MOIRA USHER is Musical Director of the SuffolkBranch of the Society of Recorder players. She isan experienced music teacher with many recorderarrangements published.42 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 71 for accommodation costs | Short Courses November 2009–May 2010 0844 4994408 | short.courses@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 43

PHOTOGRAPHY, FILMAND DIGITAL mediaPICTURE MAKING 44DIGITAL IMAGE MANIPULATION 44-46FILM 46MAKE A GIFT DAYSFor more informationabout Make a Gift Daysthroughout the winterplease see page 8PHOTOGRAPHY, FILMAND DIGITAL mediaA good level of computer competence isessential for all courses in this section.PICTURE MAKINGGetting to grips with your digital SLRcameraNovember 13–15WE0808 | £185 | NEWBeginners/IntermediateIncrease your skills and confidence inusing your DSLR camera – learn to judgewhich programme to use and focus ontaking satisfying images on location. Basiccomputer skills are required.JACQUI HURSTCreative photography for digitalcamera usersNovember 22–264D0818 | £339Beginners/IntermediateLearn to capture your subject in strikingimages. You are shown how the selectionand interpretation of subject matterand digital camera know-how make allthe difference. The picture-rich localityprovides many opportunities for producinga range of satisfying prints in black andwhite and colour. A tutored excursion toChichester Harbour is included.HOWARD COLESBetter photographs from yourcompact digital cameraNovember 27–29WE0828 | £178BeginnersThis informative course gives clearinstruction on using compact digitalcameras to produce excellent photographs.It includes information on improvingcomposition and mastering digital cameracontrols. Tutored excursions to photographin picturesque locations are scheduled.HOWARD COLESDiscover darkroom printingtechniques in black and whiteFebruary 19–21WE0954 | £178 | NEWBeginners/IntermediateLearn the craft of traditional (‘wet’) blackand white printing methods and explorethe use of chemical toners to produce tonaleffects and create emotional depths in yourimages, working from your own negativesor some supplied by the tutor.PETER GREENHALFDigital portraitureApril 4–73D1049 | £274Intermediate/AdvancedBuild on your skills as you work in thestudio to produce creative portraits usinga digital SLR camera. Exposure, whitebalancing, choice of lens and creativelighting are all explored, before you dodigital retouching and print selectedimages. A basic working knowledge ofAdobe Photoshop is required.GRAHAM WHISTLERPhotographing gardens in WestSussexApril 23–26LW1094 | £267Beginners/IntermediateDevelop your approach to gardenphotography in the mellow autumn light.Visiting three garden locations at WestDean, Denmans and Parham, you focuson the aesthetics of picture composition.Suitable for film or digital, SLR orintermediate or advanced compact cameras.JACQUI HURSTPeter GreenhalfInsights into digital SLR photographyMay 23–274D1153 | £339 | NEWBeginners/IntermediateLearn how to give your images that specialimpact! Explore the art of photography,looking at subject matter and photographictechniques including ways of setting upyour camera and making the most of light.You also study the craft, mastering yourcamera controls, menu and functions andspending time in the digital darkroom.Skills are developed on projects in a varietyof locations.HOWARD COLESDigital colour photographyMay 28–30WE1159 | £178BeginnersFind and create dynamic colour imagesusing your own camera in the groundsof West Dean and gain confidence inforeseeing the results of your photographsas you explore and practise new skills.HOWARD COLESDIGITAL IMAGE MANIPULATIONAn introduction to digital imagemanipulationDecember 11–13WE0860 | £185BeginnersLearn the fundamentals of retouching,montage and image manipulation in AdobePhotoshop as you gain experience inworking with filters, layers, masks, pathsand tools, using your own digital image files.MARK HOWARDGetting started with digital printingJanuary 1–3WE1175 | £178BeginnersExplore the basics of image manipulationand digital printing as you are guidedthrough the tools and effects used in AdobePhotoshop, first in group instruction andthen through your own experimentation.GEOFFREY KIBBYIf you pay in full online you willreceive a 5% discount for coursesin this brochure.Create a digital-image slide showusing PowerPoint and PhotoshopJanuary 8–10WE0879 | £178BeginnersLearn to create vibrant, image-basedslide shows using Adobe Photoshop andMicrosoft PowerPoint and develop yourcamera skills to gain a comprehensiveoverview of the processes of digital imagemaking.TIM SAVAGECreative use ofPhotoshop for makersand artistsFebruary 5–8LW0926 | £288Beginners/IntermediateCreate digital applieddecoration from photographsand drawings using AdobePhotoshop. You then learnhow to apply this surfacetreatment to artworksin various media such asglass, wood and fabric usingLazertran. Other techniquesfor translating digital files intoapplied decoration are alsodiscussed.ALISON MILNERAlison MilnerDigital photography ofvisual and applied artworkFebruary 8–102D0930 | £178 | NEWSuitable for allGain the skills needed to shoot optimumimages of visual and applied art work andlearn other essential digital processesincluding correcting with Adobe Photoshop,creating CDs and sizing and sending imagesby email for promotional purposes.PETER GREENHALFVisual storytellingFor more information about ourWinter Schools please see page 26Creative photography from yourdigital cameraFebruary 26–28WE0969 | £185BeginnersLearn to exploit the potential of your digitalcamera and produce satisfying images, asyou download into a software packageand explore the editing and enhancementfacilities offered by Adobe Photoshop.TIM SAVAGEAn introduction to digital imagemanipulationMarch 26–28WE1029 | £187BeginnersPlease see WE0860 on page 44 for furtherinformation.MARK HOWARDCreative digital imaging – beyondthe basicsApril 7–92D1054 | £187IntermediateExpand your existing knowledge of digitalphotography further and learn to useAdobe Photoshop software productively asyou study the development of images fromtheir conception through to the final stage.TIM SAVAGEAdvanced digital photography andPhotoshopApril 9–11WE1058 | £187Intermediate/AdvancedIf you have a good grasp of digital cameraand Adobe Photoshop techniques, youlearn more advanced uses of the Photoshoptool box and palettes and proficiency withthe interface and workflow on this course.TIM SAVAGEDigital landscapephotography techniquesApril 16–18WE1079 | £187BeginnersExplore ways of producinginteresting landscapephotography on thiscomprehensive introductorycourse which covers basictechniques and the use of AdobePhotoshop to edit and enhanceimages. You also experimentwith panoramic and infra-redblack and white images, basedon location visits.NEIL CRIGHTONCreative use of Photoshopfor surface decoration anddesignsApril 26–293D1099 | £274IntermediateLearn to use Adobe Photoshop to createsurface decoration or designs based ondrawings, photographs and scans oftextures and found or made objects asa starting point. Build on your skills asyou explore techniques such as brushing,cutting, colouring, making repeat patternsand the use of filters.ALISON MILNERTo help you choose the right course,please use the categories below:Beginners anyone new to the subject orthose who have not practised for a whileIntermediate those with some experience inthe subject, eg been on a beginners courseAdvanced established practitioners inWINTthesubject – amateur and professionalSuitable for all courses that are delivered tosuit any level of experience44 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 71 for accommodation costs | Short Courses November 2009–May 2010 0844 4994408 | short.courses@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 45

PHOTOGRAPHY, FILMAND DIGITAL mediaPICTURE MAKING 44DIGITAL IMAGE MANIPULATION 44-46FILM 46TutorsPHOTOGRAPHY, FILM ANDDIGITAL mediaPOTTERY ANDCERAMICSJoanna VeeversTim SavageDigital nature photography andprintingApril 30–May 3LW1109 | £270Beginners/IntermediateExplore images of nature in close-up andin its wider aspects. Learn about aperture,shutter speed, white balance, depth offocus and working with macro. Selectedimages are digitally edited in AdobePhotoshop where colour correction andfilters are considered.GEOFFREY KIBBYCreative photography from yourdigital cameraMay 21–23WE1146 | £185BeginnersPlease see WE0969 on page 45 for furtherinformation.TIM SAVAGEFILMDigital video productionNovember 30–December 33D0837 | £262 | NEWBeginnersGain an understanding of how to produce adigital video from start to finish. Beginningwith an initial idea, move through all theproduction stages of making a video as youcreate a short script, then continue withcamera work and basic editing, includingsound editing.ANITA MAKRISJane Austen – from page to screen –film appreciationFebruary 5–7WE0921 | £178 | NEWSuitable for allPlease see page 25 for further information.ELLEN CHESHIREDigital video editingMarch 5–7WE0981 | £178 | NEWBeginners/IntermediateThis course focuses on film language andstyles as you learn to use Adobe PremiereElements for editing and consider howto make your film communicate mosteffectively on this intensive editingworkshop.ANITA MAKRISCreating narrative in digital videoand photographyMay 31–June 22D1168 | £178IntermediateBring your mini DV or digital camerato experiment with narrative video andphotographic storytelling using new mediabased on a creative idea, person or factualsituation. Camera technique, lighting andediting, using Adobe Premiere Elementsand Photoshop software are all explored.LISA BARNARDAnita MakrisLISA BARNARD gained a degree in EditorialPhotography from the University of Brighton. Sheworks as a visiting lecturer and receives regularphotographic commissions and residencies. Herown work connects both the fine art and editorialgenres.ELLEN CHESHIRE is a film writer and lecturer withfour books published in the Pocket Essentials filmseries. She is also Head of Communications atWest Dean.HOWARD COLES has tutored photography andpainting at West Dean for many years. He trainedin Cardiff and Singapore and his work can befound in collections in the UK and abroad.NEIL CRIGHTON has 29 years of professionalexperience in wide-ranging industrialphotography, both here and abroad. As a parttimelecturer he enjoys sharing his skills.PETER GREENHALF is an award-winningphotographer with over 35 years experience incommercial and fine art photography. He handprints and tones his images in the traditional way.MARK HOWARD is a photographer working incorporate, social and commercial fields. He alsoworks in video and as a computer-generated 3Dmodeller and animator.JACQUI HURST specialises in photographinggardens, applied art and regional food producers.Her work has appeared in many magazines, booksand national newspapers.GEOFFREY KIBBY teaches digital photographyand computer graphics, and designs websites. Heedits the journal Field Mycology and has writtenand illustrated books on fungi.ANITA MAKRIS film director, video artistand photographer, studied at the State FilmAcademy in Vienna, Austria. Her work is shown atinternational film festivals and galleries in London.ALISON MILNER originally trained in furnituredesign at the RCA. She now designs a range ofusable ceramic objects using photographic andcomputer manipulated imagery and other bespokeproducts for a range of clients.TIM SAVAGE graduated in photography fromUniversity College for the Creative Arts. Aphotographer in digital and traditional media, heworks as Resource Coordinator for Media andImaging.GRAHAM WHISTLER is a fellow of the BritishInstitute of Professional Photography and theRoyal Photographic Society. He runs a commercialphotography and video business.Throwing and turningNovember 13–15WE0805 | £193Suitable for allExplore working on the potter’s wheel and,whatever your level of experience, developyour skills in making (throwing) andfinishing (turning) pots. You have exclusiveuse of a potter’s wheel for the course.ALISON SANDEMANSurface texture in clay – thedecorative potentialNovember 27–29WE0826 | £193 | NEWSuitable for allExplore a wide range of impresseddecoration techniques using roulettes,stamps and casts in a variety of clays. Waysof enhancing your designs with colouredslips including inlay, dry brushing, trailingand resists are also explored.DUNCAN HOOSONA practical glazing dayDecember 51D0853 | £89Suitable for allLearn to glaze the pots you made on anearlier pottery course at the College and leftbehind for firing.ALISON SANDEMANPottery – hand building andthrowingJanuary 15–18LW0896 | £284 | NEWIntermediateWhether working on the potter’s wheelor exploring hand-building techniques,you develop your pottery skills whateveryour interest and level of experience. Thetutor can help you to get to grips with newmethods of making, or discuss any potteryproblems you have, for functional ordecorative pots.ALISON SANDEMANCeramic sculpture,using paper-clay andarmaturesJanuary 24–284D0903 | £382Suitable for allUnique methods forconstructing figurativesculptures are introducedusing paper clay andvarious hand-buildingand sculptural techniques.Information and ideas onsurface decoration, glazingmethods, kiln building andfiring are also discussed.Working from your ownsource images of figures oranimals, you initially makesmall pieces, then move onto a larger work.IAN GREGORYDecorated, hand-builtdishesJanuary 29–31WE0907 | £193Suitable for allFunctional decorated dishes are alwaysenjoyable to make. Learn to make slabs inwhite earthenware clay and shape themin plaster moulds before decorating themwith exciting textural techniques andcolourful slip motifs to create your owncontemporary dishes.CAROLYN GENDERSSimple cast and decorated forms inclayFebruary 5–8LW0923 | £284IntermediateExperiment with quick and versatile waysof producing clay work. Models for castingare taken from your found objects of fabric,stone, plastic or clay. Learn to make simpletwo-part plaster moulds into which youpress clay or cast slip forms, before applyingcolour, decoration and texture inventivelyto complete your forms.CLAIRE IRELANDTo help you choose the right course, please use the categories below:Beginners anyone new to the subject or those who have not practised for a whileIntermediate those with some experience in the subject, eg been on a beginner’s courseAdvanced established practitioners in the subject – amateur and professionalSuitable for all courses that are delivered to suit any level of experience46 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 71 for accommodation costs | Short Courses November 2009–May 20100844 4994408 | short.courses@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 47

The Loyal Lobsterloyalty cardwest dean college’sBecome a FriendTO Become a Friend…£25 individual rate(named individual)Sign up for West Dean’s New Lobster Loyalty Card.For every full £100 spent on a short course at West Dean you’ll get a stamp. Once you’vecollected ten stamps, you’re entitled to £100 off your next course. Full details on the scheme,including terms and conditions, will be sent to you with your enrolment pack.We all have a special relationship withWest Dean. Yours may be through acreative course, a walk around thegardens, visiting the gallery or exploringthe estate. All speak of the wonder of WestDean and the magical atmosphere whichenvelops you as you come through theentrance gates or walk over the Downs.1. Complete the attached applicationform2. Join at Student Reception, theGardens Shop or Craft Shop3. Download a form online atwww.westdean.org.uk/friends4. Tel: 01243 818221 / 01243 811301Fax: 01243 811342Email: friends@westdean.org.uk£50 individual and guestrate (named individual,transferable guest)£55 family rate (2 adults and upto 4 dependent children orgrandchildren under 16)Our founder, Edward James, realised thepotential of West Dean in his vision ofestablishing “an educational foundationwhere creative talents can be discoveredand developed, and where one can spreadculture through the teaching of crafts andthe preservation of knowledge that mightotherwise be destroyed or forgotten”.For an annual subscriptionyou or your family will enjoy:• Friends’ End of Year Tour of Studiosand Workshops• Free entry to the Gardens andArboretum during normal openinghours• A pre-publication presentation of theShort Course Brochure (twice a year)• Free entry to all Garden Events• Free entry to talks programmed bythe Centre for Aesthetics and VisualArts (CAVA)• Express Friends’ entry to GardenEvents• Invitations to Gallery Private Views• Participation in a special programmeof Friends’ events throughout theyear*• Becoming part of West Dean andknowing that your contribution willmake a difference in keeping WestDean aliveWest Dean, with its distinctive character,colourful history, stunning landscape andreputation for excellence, has a wonderfulambience and exudes the atmosphere ofthat special place we all desire. You are nowinvited to become part of its history, takingon a role of supporting the continuing workof the internationally renowned Collegeand world class Gardens. You can do thisby becoming a Friend.How else can I get involved?West Dean – The Edward JamesFoundation is a charity whichreceives no ongoing funding fromthe government. As a result we relyincreasingly on the generous financialsupport from individuals, charitabletrusts and companies. You can extendyour support in the following ways:• Giving a Friends’ subscription as aspecial gift• Leaving a legacy• Enquiring about other ways to give• Becoming a volunteer*There will be a charge for special Friends’ eventsRobert RaceAutomata making,clocks and puppetryShadow puppet theatreNovember 30–December 22D0834 | £184 | NEWSuitable for allPlease see page 27 for further information.ELEANOR GLOVERSimple automataNovember 30–December 44D0839 | £350Suitable for allPlease see page 27 for further information.ROBERT RACEMake a puppet and bring it to lifeNovember 30–December 44D0840 | £356 | NEWBeginners/IntermediatePlease see page 27 for further information.ISOBEL SMITHMaking moving toys and automataApril 1–54D1045 | £356Suitable for allLearn how to make a simple moving toy asa practice piece, then take off and developand complete your own unique item. Youget to grips with basic types of mechanicalmovement and learn simple techniquesfor shaping wood and working with metaland other materials. Designing skills arealso discussed and for inspiration the tutorbrings a large collection of toys.IAN MCKAYAn introduction to clock makingApril 1–54D0987 | £529 | NEWBeginnersLearn the process of making a clockincluding its history and the philosophyof 21st Century manufacture. Followingthe initial overall design and calculation ofindividual components, you participate inpractical demonstrations of machine toolsand use hand tools to assemble and testyour mechanical clock. Based on an 18thCentury design, parts are prepared by theCollege for completion by each student.This course can be seen as a precursor tothe full-time Diploma programme.MATTHEW READSimple automataMay 28–31LW1161 | £267Suitable for allPlease see 4D0839 on page 27 for furtherinformation.ROBERT RACECarving in stone and woodSmall stone carvings in alabasterand soapstoneNovember 13–16LW0810 | £262Suitable for allMake a sculpture up to 15cm high usingsmall stones and working with rifflers, raspsand occasionally hammers and chisels.Tools are provided and ideas for thesecarvings may be figurative or abstract withbeginners easily finishing at least one piece.PAULA HAUGHNEYSmall stone carvings in alabasterand soapstoneFebruary 12–15LW0940 | £262Suitable for allPlease see LW0810 above for furtherinformation.PAULA HAUGHNEYLettercutting in stone and slateFebruary 28–March 44D0976 | £339Suitable for allPlease see page 23 for further information.TOM PERKINSMythical beasts – carving in stoneMarch 19–22LW1019 | £262 | NEWSuitable for allFollow through the whole process of stonecarving, from developing a design for yourown mythical beast and modelling a claymaquette to transferring the informationonto stone and learning the correct carvingtechniques. Collect ideas from the booklistsupplied in advance or from other sources.SIMON KEELEYIf you pay in full online you willreceive a 5% discount for coursesin this brochure.SculptureAutomata making 51Carving in stone and wood 51Modelling, casting and other techniques 52-53.Gargoyles and grotesques in reliefApril 11–165D1066 | £416Suitable for allCarve fantastical faces or grotesquecaricatures in limestone! Starting with anevening of drawing and pulling faces, theseand an illustrated talk on the subject areused for inspiration. Suitable for all levels,tools and techniques are demonstrated.PAULA HAUGHNEYRelief carving in stone – plant formsMay 7–9WE1174 | £178BeginnersExperience the process of carving a relief inlimestone, from developing ideas based onplants to hand cutting your design directlyonto the stone using traditional tools suchmallets and chisels.JO SWEETINGSculpture in wood for beginnersMay 14–17LW1137 | £268BeginnersWork in seasoned or green timber, andlearn to use a variety of tools on this course.Working from nature and the imagination,students first make a plasticine maquette(model), then sculpt by carving in wood.PETER CLOTHIERCarving relief sculpture in slateMay 30–June 45D1166 | £416Suitable for allCreate a design for a relief carving in slateas you discover how it has been used inart and for decoration throughout history.Students look at the special qualities ofslate and the tools to carve this material aswell as the disciplines of different types ofrelief carving.PAULA HAUGHNEYPaula Haughney50Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 71 for accommodation costs | Short Courses November 2009–May 20100844 4994408 | short.courses@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 51

SculptureAutomata making 51Carving in stone and wood 51Modelling, casting and other techniques 52-53Lucy CassonMAKE A GIFT DAYSFor more informationabout Make a Gift Daysthroughout the winterplease see page 8TutorssculptureJon Barrett–DanesModelling, casting andother techniquesSculpting the male torsoNovember 16–204D0815 | £358Suitable for allWorking in clay, complete a sculpture whilelearning the anatomy of the human form.Muscle groups and the proportion of theskeleton are covered as you learn aboutthe tools and processes of clay sculpting,building a basic armature using aluminiumwire.IAN EDWARDSMaking a luminous willow sculptureDecember 2–42D0842 | £194 | NEWSuitable for allPlease see page 27 for further information.ELEANOR GLOVERPortrait heads in terracotta –drawing in clayDecember 4–7LW0849 | £298Suitable for allCreate a life-sized portrait head and aimto capture the sitter’s essence. You willexperience sensitive observation andclay modelling through a whole day witheach of two models. You then hollow outyour second portrait head for firing andreceive advice on mounting and finishingtechniques.JON EDGARThe fundamentals of sculpting thehead in clayJanuary 31–February 33D0914 | £300Suitable for allWorking from a model, learn each stage inthe process of sculpting a head and createa finished piece for subsequent firing. Workstarts with armature building and sculptingthe skull and then proceeds to the variousmuscle groups. You learn mouldingand casting, before covering finishingtechniques.IAN EDWARDSBronze casting – including waxsculptingFebruary 3–107D0918 | £655Suitable for allCreate your own cast bronze sculptureon this intensive two-stage course as youexperience all the processes involved. Inpart 1 with Ian Edwards, you producea small (no bigger than 150mm) waxsculpture for casting. You learn about thequalities of waxes, gain skills with toolsand look at finishing techniques. The lostwax casting process is explained. In part2, with Shane Whitehead, you obtain agrounding in bronze-casting processes andshould achieve at least one small completedpiece. The construction of the wax pouringsystem is followed by a silicone mouldmakingdemonstration. After a day spentbronze casting, you remove castings andchase, patinate, polish and finish your work.IAN EDWARDS AND SHANE WHITEHEADDrawing with steel in spaceFebruary 12–15LW0942 | £299Suitable for allExplore steel’s potential for sculpturalform as you exploit its unique qualities onthis dynamic workshop. Fabrication andforging skills – underpinned by historicalreferences – are taught in a way designedto enable you to capture a sense of rhythmand presence in your projects.ANDREW SMITHMaking small sculptures fromrecycled tinApril 9–12LW1061 | £267Suitable for allExperiment and create imaginativesculptures, whatever your level ofexperience, using materials such as biscuittins. Techniques covered include soldering,cutting, beating and using pliers. Youcreate practice pieces as well as one or twofinished works – the more experimentalthe better!LUCY CASSONSculpture using paper and wire –personal odysseysApril 11–154D1064 | £352Suitable for allTake an exciting journey through theamazing possibilities of wire and papiermâchéas you create your own individualsculpture. Working directly with theseapproachable and low-cost media, youdraw your three-dimensional armaturewith wire, then weave and mould the formwith papier-mâché. You choose coloursand textures of recycled papers and othermaterials to create the final ‘skin’.DAVID FARRER WITH CORDELIA JOHNSculpting in clay – pigs, chickens andsheepApril 25–305D1098 | £458 | NEWSuitable for allImmerse yourself in the Barrett-Danesfamily’s ceramic tradition as you learn tocreate vivid and expressive animal formsusing a wide range of pottery techniques.First, time is spent studying and recordingthe special characteristics of each animal –this stage is vital. You then consider overallbalance and proportion before making thefirst base. Complete animals, wall-mountedheads and headed pots can be undertakenand everyone should finish at least twopieces.JON BARRETT-DANESWorking direct in plaster – asculpture courseApril 26–304D1101 | £355Suitable for allExperience the unique immediacy ofworking directly in plaster as a medium forsculpture. You learn techniques for buildinga basic armature and for adding on andcarving away plaster as you sculpt a finishedpiece. A discussion of source material startsthe course and you are then shown ways ofinterpreting ideas and translating them intothree dimensions.JOHN BLAKELEYTo help you choose the right course, please use the categories below:An introduction to sculpture – addingand taking awayApril 30–May 3LW1106 | £277BeginnersA practical introduction to sculptural formwhich explores ‘building up’ (modellingwax/clay) and ‘taking away’ (carvingclay/introducing soft stone). You createconsidered work with balance and energy.Discussion is diverse and supportive ofcontinued exploration. Includes a trip to aSculpture Park to encourage debate.JON EDGARMetal bugs – making outdoorsculpturesMay 17–203D1141 | £304 | NEWSuitable for allPlease see page 33 for further information.MIKE SAVAGESTONE CARVING STUDY DAYSRegular study days in stone carving withJon Edgar take place from April to Octoberin the Sculpture Courtyard which is part ofthe Sussex Barn complex. These one-daycourses are suitable for makers of all levels.Please contact the Admissions Office fordates and further details (0844 4994408).JON BARRETT–DANES trained at Bristol andhas followed a family tradition spanning sixgenerations of working with clay. He specialisesin modelling animals, with a concern for form andprofile also found in his thrown work.JOHN BLAKELEY is a classically trained sculptorand has worked in the film industry for 25 years,alongside private and public commissions,including work for Madame Tussards.LUCY CASSON is renowned for her quirkymetal sculptures using recycled tin. She exhibitsworldwide and has recently completed severalcommissions for hospitals.PETER CLOTHIER works as a woodturner, carverand sculptor, having studied sculpture and Cityand Guilds of London Art School. His bookSculpting in Wood, was published in 2007.JON EDGAR trained at the Frink School andhas work in collections in the UK and abroad.His work includes closely-observed terracottaportraits and organic, abstract, direct carvings.IAN EDWARDS is an expert in many fields ofwoodcarving. He also sculpts figures and animalsin clay to be cast in bronze. He teaches atSomerset College of Art.DAVID FARRER studied printmaking at theUniversity of Sunderland, before becoming asculptor. He is assisted by CORDELIA JOHN,an experienced teacher.ELEANOR GLOVER, an award-winning designermaker,has taught widely, focusing on makingartists’ books and lettering. She had a nationalsolo touring exhibition in 2006.PAULA HAUGHNEY is a full-time sculptor basedin London. She recently carved spandrelles forBromley Hall, a Tudor lodge, and had a soloexhibition at Uppark House in West Sussex.SIMON KEELEY trained as a stonemason and in2003 completed an Art in Architecture MA. He haswon many prestigious commissions and has work inWestminster Abbey.TOM PERKINS is a designer-craftsman makinginscriptions in stone and slate. Recent commissionsinclude plaques for the Queen’s Gallery and theCrafts Study Centre in Farnham.IAN MCKAY graduated in 3D design fromBuckinghamshire Chilterns University College andspecialises in mechanical toys. Recent commissionsinclude a large piece for Hove Museum.ROBERT RACE, an established maker of automataand simple wooden toys, is an active member ofthe British Toymakers’ Guild. He exhibits his workwidely.MATTHEW READ is programme tutor forConservation of Clocks at West Dean. He is anexperienced horologist, both conserving andmaking.MIKE SAVAGE trained at Camberwell College ofArts and the RCA. His large-scale metal sculpturesare commissioned by architects and exhibitedinternationally. He also lectures.ANDREW SMITH, a very experienced artist,craftsman and tutor, trained at the RCA. He has alarge portfolio of architectural commissions, fromsculpture to functional metalwork.ISOBEL SMITH trained in graphic design, fine artand sculpture before her quest to animate theinanimate led to setting up ‘Gravy Boat Puppets’in 2007. Her puppets perform together for bothadults and children.JO SWEETING is a sculptor and letter carverand is part of the Skelton workshops group inDitchling. She trained in Fine Art at Leeds &Sheffield and now teaches, exhibits and works tocommission.SHANE WHITEHEAD manages a bronze foundryin Dorset whilst sculpting his own work in bronze.He originally worked in Graphic Design where hisinterest in ornament was fostered.Beginners anyone new to the subject or those who have not practised for a whileIntermediate those with some experience in the subject, eg been on a beginner’s courseAdvanced established practitioners in the subject – amateur and professionalSuitable for all courses that are delivered to suit any level of experienceIsobel SmithJo Sweeting52 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 71 for accommodation costs | Short Courses November 2009–May 20100844 4994408 | short.courses@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 53

textilesEmbroidery, sewing and stitch 54-55Painting, printing and dyeing 55-56Constructed textile techniques 56-57If you pay in full online you willreceive a 5% discount for coursesin this brochure.textilesAlice KettleEmbroidery, sewing and stitchDeveloping quilts and other textileprojectsNovember 15–194D0813 | £339 | NEWIntermediate/AdvancedExplore the process of dreaming up ideas,creating designs, sampling with fabric andplanning your project as you learn a wholeset of skills you can apply to any textileproject. Working through these stages usingbasic materials, develop your individualideas and prepare to complete your fullyplanned project at home.PAULINE BURBIDGEBeadwork braids for jewellery,accessories and trimsNovember 24–273D0823 | £262 | NEWSuitable for allExperiment with techniques for making arange of colourful beadwork braids fromnarrow, delicate strands to wide ribbonswhich can also be doubled-up and joinedto form a wider fabric. Use your braids tomake necklaces, bracelets, trims for softfurnishing, bags and other accessories.LIZ THORNTONIntegrating surfaces using machineembroidery techniquesDecember 4–95D0851 | £416 | NEWSuitable for allIntegrating multi-media textile surfacesis the focus of this experimental course.Explore fascinating ways of transformingtextiles and other materials into new fabricsand surfaces by patching them togetherwith machine-stitching techniques. Learnhow to obtain interesting results withheated surfaces – including Tyvek andother plastics and polyesters. Try out newapproaches to using an embellisher and tothe use of paint.VAL HOLMESKey to course codesWE Weekend Fri eve to Sun pmLW long weekend (Thu/Fri eve to Sun/Mon pm)2D 2 day course 5D 5 day course3D 3 day course 6D 6 day course4D 4 day course 9D 9 day courseSpecialist courses eg. PW, WF, SS, CG, IGas describedMachine embroidery inspired byKlimtJanuary 8–11LW0881 | £262 | NEWSuitable for allDevelop your freehand machineembroidery and other skills as you createunique designs, inspired by the artworkof Gustav Klimt. Fabrics are layered andbonded onto velvet or cotton then stitchedinto, adding threads, paint and metal foils,as you make a series of opulent samplesbefore embarking on a finished work.WENDY DOLANHot textiles – extreme surfaces forstitchJanuary 12–153D0888 | £262 | NEWSuitable for allExplore the latest materials, revisit old onesand experiment with new and excitinglayered surfaces created with heat gunsand soldering irons. You develop new waysof working and produce a portfolio ofconsidered stitch samples using the heatprocesses with dyes and hand and machinestitch.KIM THITTICHAIStitched and printed textiles –inspired by the homeJanuary 14–17LW0889 | £262 | NEWBeginners/IntermediateExplore ways of merging print, stitch andappliqué to create charming but functionaltextiles based on memories of home orother family narratives. Develop skills insimple screen-printing, machine and handembroidery techniques, colour mixing andcomposition, as you develop you own ideasfor a cushion cover or tea cosy.MAXINE SUTTONBeadwork techniques – beads frombeadsFebruary 21–243D0959 | £262Suitable for allUsing a variety of techniques and a rangeof different types of bead, create yourown ‘beads from beads’. The resultingcombinations can be used imaginatively,either together or separately, to producedecorative pieces of beadwork orincorporate into jewellery.STEPHNEY HORNBLOWDraw and stitchMarch 19-21WE1012 | £178 | NEWIntermediate/advancedThis weekend focuses on how to translatedrawing into stitch. Working with paper,collage and textile media you learn toexploit the qualities of machine stitchcombined with some hand stitching.ALICE KETTLECanvas work with beadembellishmentMarch 22–253D1026 | £262 | NEWSuitable for allThis versatile hand embroidery techniquecombines canvaswork with the beauty ofbeads! Work with a variety of threads, stitchpatterns and beads – including petite seedbeads and bugles – and create your ownindividual project, to make up, for example,into a cushion, bag or box-top.SHELLEY COXSimple sewing skills for home orwardrobeMarch 26–29LW1033 | £262BeginnersLearn, or re-learn, to sew! Develop yourconfidence to start simple sewing projectsfor home and wardrobe, or make repairsand adjustments. Learn to use a sewingmachine and practise other skills such ashand-sewing, pressing, seams, gathers andfinishing.ELOISE GREYDecorative machine embroidery andlaceMarch 29–April 13D1037 | £262 | NEWIntermediateTake advantage of the tutor’sdemonstrations of the traditional andmodern ways she uses machine embroideryin her own clothing collections, and discussways of relating these techniques to inspireyour own ideas and designs. Develop yourskills and embark on an exciting project forfashion, interiors or fine art.CATHRYN AVISONExploring photo imagery, surfacesand stitch in textilesApril 9–12LW1063 | £262 | NEWSuitable for allUsing simple computer software,experiment with ways of transferring apersonal theme from photographs or otherimage sources onto cloth, in preparation forstitching. Design and composition for photocollage and mixed media are covered andyou should complete several small, stitchedtextile pieces.SANDRA MEECHComposing and making pictures withfabrics and found objectsApril 12–153D1068 | £262Suitable for allExplore ways of combining ideas, materialsand techniques intuitively on this course.You work directly with fabrics and foundobjects to piece together a compositionusing simple hand-sewing and shapecuttingmethods. The tutor also gives adviceon framing finished work.JANET BOLTONCreative machine quiltingApril 23–26LW1091 | £262Suitable for allExperiment with machine quilting to createdifferent textures as you learn patchworkpiecing. Using both machine guided andfree motion stitch techniques you producesamples with different threads on cottonfabrics, which will inspire ideas for futurework.JANICE GUNNERPattern cutting – design and make askirtMay 28–31LW1160 | £264IntermediateLearn the basics of pattern constructionand adaptation by producing a basic patternbased on your own measurements. Youlearn to adapt the pattern to a range ofdifferent styles, then construct a skirt fromone of your own designs. Some prior sewingexperience is essential.MARIA PULLEYHand embroidered embellishmentwith beads and sequinsMay 31–June 33D1170 | £262Suitable for allExplore contemporary and individualways of enhancing textiles using applieddecoration. Traditional ways of attachingsequins and beads are taught, beforeinvestigating suitable embellishments fordifferent types of fabrics, as you createa sample book of ideas for textiles andaccessories.JAMES HUNTINGPainting, printing and dyeingShibori techniques on silk – boardclampingand pole-wrappingJanuary 29–Feb 1LW0913 | £276 | NEWSuitable for allExperiment with the traditional methods ofitajimi and arashi shibori to create beautiful‘kaleidoscope’ patterns during the initialdyeing process, then enhance these withother techniques such as discharging andover-dyeing. Explore colour mixing usingsteam-fix silk painting dyes to producevivid colour effects for silk scarves or fabriclengths.MANDY SOUTHANCreative use of Photoshop for makersand artistsFebruary 5–8LW0926 | £288Beginners/IntermediatePlease see page 45 for further information.ALISON MILNERPrint, paint, dye and stitch –experimental textilesFebruary 14–195D0944 | £431Suitable for allBroaden your creativity and confidencein making textile art, through livelyexperimentation with many different mediaand techniques. You explore painting,mark making and print methods on fabricand experiment with ways of combiningtextiles with found materials. Develop yourideas for a personal collage, using differentapproaches to assembling it using layeringand piecing methods enhanced with handand machine stitching.CAS HOLMESBatik for creative beginnersMarch 5–7WE0978 | £187 | NEWBeginnersSurprise yourself with the versatility andcolourfulness of the wax resist-dyed processon textiles. Working through four projects,you explore key techniques and discovertheir expressive potential.NOEL DYRENFORTHDiscovering devoré, dyeing anddischarge on fabricApril 9–12LW1060 | £293 | NEWSuitable for allDiscover exciting ways to colour andstructure your cloth as you experiment withdyes and a range of techniques for markmaking and discharging colour on fabrics(including silk and velvet). Beginning withsamples, you progress to a project andproduce a scarf, hanging or collection ofcushions.DIONNE SWIFTPersonal journeys – sourcing directinspiration for textilesApril 15–18LW1071 | £268 | NEWSuitable for allExplore ways of creating and exploiting yourjournals and sketchbooks as a starting pointfor mixed-media and textile-based projectsor three-dimensional designs. Usingunconventional drawing techniques, collageand photography, capture and developideas from your immediate environment.CAS HOLMESCreative use of Photoshop for surfacedecoration and designsApril 26–293D1099 | £274IntermediatePlease see page 45 for further information.ALISON MILNERKatherine Pogson54Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 71 for accommodation costs | Short Courses November 2009–May 20100844 4994408 | short.courses@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 55

textilesEmbroidery, sewing and stitch 54-55Painting, printing and dyeing 55-56Constructed textile techniques 56-57Jeanette AppletonMAKE A GIFT DAYSFor more informationabout Make a Gift Daysthroughout the winterplease see page 8Alison EllentextilesBridget BaileyNatural dyeingMay 3–63D1114 | £262 | NEWSuitable for allLearn about dyeing with ecologically lowimpact sources of colour from plants andsimple household ingredients. Historicrecipes are used to obtain brilliant colours,which are light and wash fast. Woad, saffron,feverfew and dyer’s thistle are among thedyestuffs used, on samples of wool, silk andlinen.PENNY WALSHSilk painting – focus on flowers andfoliageMay 17–203D1140 | £276Beginners/IntermediateEnjoy working with the vibrant colours ofsilk dyes and developing your design ideaswith inspiration from West Dean Gardens.Experiment with a range of techniques –including textile pastels, pens, wax anddischarge – as you progress at your ownpace with tutor support.JANE VENABLESMark making with dyes for layeredcollage and embroideryMay 31–June 44D1171 | £339 | NEWIntermediate/AdvancedExplore mark making techniques usingreactive dyes and natural fibres, then usethese dyed fabrics to produce stitchedsamples and/or a finished piece. Draw ideasfrom your own sources or from inspirationat West Dean, explore monoprinting, freescreen-printing and painting, rubbings,resists and stencils. Finally, construct yourpiece using hand or machine stitching.JO BUDDConstructed textiletechniquesCollage and composition in feltmakingNovember 1–65D0778 | £416 | NEWIntermediate/AdvancedExtend your felt making skills and developawareness of contrasts and moods incomposing areas and shapes by usingcollaged papers, fabrics and pre-felts. Youexplore scale, tone and proportion andconsider the depth of surface with fabricand wool. Starting with a set of samples, youwork towards ideas for a design folder and/or finished piece.JEANETTE APPLETONCreative rag rug making with dyeingNovember 27–30LW0830 | £262Suitable for allEquip yourself with the skills necessaryto make a rag rug from discarded textilesand clothing. On this course learn todesign, mark out and dye fabric for makinga hooked rug. It is advisable tobring your own rags, and, ifappropriate,to prepare colourswatches to work from.JULIA BURROWESMaking hand-knittedand crocheted toysNovember 30–December 33D0836 | £262 | NEWIntermediatePlease see page 27 for furtherinformation.LUCINDA GUYCreatures and stories in papiermâché,knitting and stitchDecember 4–7LW0850 | £262Intermediate/AdvancedUsing paper pulp and cardboard, learn toconstruct imaginative creatures and objects,such as boxes, houses, furniture or trees,and to enhance and decorate them withembroidery or knitting if you wish. Thetutor demonstrates her own wide-rangingtechniques and gives individual instruction.JULIE ARKELLRe-defining tassels for interiorsJanuary 15–17WE0891 | £178 | NEWSuitable for allLearn traditional tassel-makingtechniques using yarns but use them withunconventional materials – wrappingpapers, ribbons, beads, plastic, feathers – tocreate your own surprising and innovativevariations.ANNA CRUTCHLEYMillinery – crin and silk headpiecesJanuary 29–31WE0909 | £178 | NEWSuitable for allDiscover original ways of working withcrin and silk to create a headpiece orcorsage. Learn how to colour and makesilk ‘feathers’ and how to fray and bindcrin to create delicate effects. Theseinspiring techniques are combinedusing traditional millinery methods asyou complete a piece.BAILEY TOMLINTraditional upholstery forbeginnersFebruary 1–43D0917 | £262BeginnersPlease see page 62 forfurther information.RICHARD RICARDOJulie ArkellColourful contrasts in felt makingFebruary 19–21WE0950 | £178 | NEWSuitable for allExplore the surprising effects of colourmixes and surfaces you can achieve throughthe felt-making process and experimentwith suggested themes to help you todevelop your own ideas and projects.JEANETTE APPLETONFelt making – transparency anddepthFebruary 21–265D0962 | £416 | NEWSuitable for allInvestigate the possibilities offered by thefelt making processes and explore waysof achieving the contrasting effects oftransparency and depth. Try out differentproportions of wool and cloth to producelightness and density. Learn techniques forcreating a three-dimensional structure, formaking felts of various thicknesses and foradding in fabrics. Make a set of samples,then work towards a series of ideas for adesign folder and/or a finished item.JEANETTE APPLETONTapestry weaving – exploring ideasthrough personal practiceFebruary 26–March 1LW0973 | £262Intermediate/AdvancedFocus on your ideas and develop themby exploring materials, media andtechniques in practical workshops andby reflecting on your personal creativeterritory through seminars, individualtuition and presentations on historical andcontemporary tapestry weaving.PAT TAYLORModular knitting – building shapesfor wearables and throwsMarch 4–7LW0977 | £262 | NEWSuitable for allBring your basic hand-knitting skills anda willingness to experiment and learnexciting new techniques! Knit patches or‘modules’ joined by picking up stitches –called ‘domino’ knitting – to create flat orseamless three-dimensional items or try‘entrelac’ knitting to make a ‘bias’ fabric.ALISON ELLENKumihimo braids and beadsMarch 7–114D0991 | £339Suitable for allDevelop skills in Japanese Kumihimobraiding and learn techniques forcombining it with beads to create new andoriginal work. This workshop covers thebasics of equipment, warp threads, workingtechniques, braiding sequences andpattern design, then moves on to considerbead types, design ideas and finishing.You produce a range of samples and onefinished item (usually jewellery), if you wish.JACQUI CAREYMillinery – feather headpiecesMarch 12–14WE0997 | £178 | NEWSuitable for allLearn the foundation techniques forcreating a hair accessory base, then dye,shape and mount feathers and embellishthem with paint, beads and stitch as youmake an original piece to your own design.SARAH CANTBobbin lacemakingMarch 19–21WE1015 | £178Suitable for allTry out lacemaking without purchasingany equipment if you are a beginner, orwork on your chosen patterns – includingBucks Point, Torchon or Bedfordshire lace– to develop skills if you have lacemakingexperience.JAN TREGIDGOElemental rhythms – creative nunofelt techniquesApril 12–153D1067 | £262 | NEWSuitable for allExplore the rich textural and painterlyqualities offered by the nuno felt techniqueas you create felt textiles inspired by naturalforms. Incorporate photographic imageryinto your work or draw on it as a startingpoint for pieces to use as scarves or wrapsor to enjoy in their own right.LIZ CLAYTapestry weaving for beginnersApril 16–18WE1077 | £183BeginnersExperience and understand the mediumof tapestry weaving by touring West DeanTapestry Studio, then making samples asyou learn techniques for shaping, shading,weaving diagonals and creating letters.CARON PENNEYMaking contemporary leatheraccessoriesApril 30–May 2WE1103 | £199 | NEWSuitable for allLearn basic construction and decorativetechniques – including saddle-stitching,stamping and embossing – as you developideas for items such as belts or purses onthis exciting introductory course.KATHERINE POGSONInnovative hand knitting foraccessories and jewelleryApril 30–May 2WE1104 | £178IntermediateDevelop your hand-knitting or crochet skillsand create a piece of innovative jewellery,a head-piece or hat embellishment, or apersonal project, with assistance from thetutor as needed.CLAIRE MONTGOMERIEMaking felt jewelleryApril 30–May 3LW1107 | £262 | NEWSuitable for allExplore the process of making felt and learnhow to produce colourful felt jewellery. Youare shown techniques for shaping beadsand seamless structures which you use toconstruct innovative bracelets, necklaces,chains, brooches, rings and earrings. Simplebead threading techniques are also covered.HEATHER BELCHERIf you pay in full online you willreceive a 5% discount for coursesin this brochure.56Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 71 for accommodation costs | Short Courses November 2009–May 20100844 4994408 | short.courses@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 57

TutorstextilesTo help you choose the right course, please use the categories below:Beginners anyone new to the subject or those who have not practised for a whileIntermediate those with some experience in the subject, eg been on a beginner’s courseAdvanced established practitioners in the subject – amateur and professionalSuitable for all courses that are delivered to suit any level of experienceTutorstextilesWOODWORKING ANDFURNITURE MAKINGFurniture making 59-60Woodcarving and turning 60-61Picture framing, gilding, furniture repair and upholstery 62-63MAKING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 63JEANETTE APPLETON is a textile artist renownedfor her felt making. Her residency at the Universityin Huddersfield in 2006 lead to her solo touringexhibition ‘Sow:Sew’.JULIE ARKELL works with papier-mâché and mixedmedia to create narrative pieces in her distinctlypersonal style. She trained at St Martins in textilesand exhibits widely.CATHRYN AVISON trained at Ulster andthe RCA and then set up her own company in1994 designing and making exclusive machineembroidered garments. Her work sells worldwide.HEATHER BELCHER is a textile artist working infelt. In 2008 she took part in the British Council’s‘New Silk Route’ cultural exchange project inKazakhstan, Central Asia.JANET BOLTON is a designer-maker whooften works to commission. She has work in thepermanent collections of the Crafts Council, theBritish Council and the Embroiderers’ Guild.SARAH COOPER trained at Kingston in Furniture/Product design and now works combining recycledmaterials and unusual textile techniques to create3D work.JO BUDD is internationally known for her largescalepainterly textiles. Featured in numerouscollections and publications, she is also anexperienced lecturer and workshop leader.PAULINE BURBIDGE trained in textiles at CentralSt Martins College and has an internationalreputation for her stunning quilts. Her work is inmajor collections in the UK and USA.JULIA BURROWES studied painting at the SladeSchool of Fine Art. She makes rag rugs andwallhangings and is an exhibiting member of the62 Group.SARAH CANT is a milliner, textile artist andtheatrical milliner. Her striking hats are oftenfeatured in the fashion press and her work isexhibited at Origin and in craft galleries.JACQUI CAREY studied woven textiles, and nowspecialises in making Japanese Kumihimo braids.She is the author of several books and won aQEST Craft Scholarship in 2005.LIZ CLAY trained at Bath Spa University in textilesand makes a range of delicate felted fashionaccessories which she sells in Europe and Japan. In2007 her book Nuno Felt was published.SHELLEY COX is a professional hand embroiderydesigner, teacher and needlework restorer whotrained at the Royal School of Needlework.ANNA CRUTCHLEY trained in woven textiles andis now a designer-maker of bespoke furnishingtrimmings. She keenly researches the history, andis author of a number of popular books on, tasselmaking.WENDY DOLAN is a textile artist, experiencedteacher and lecturer in creative embroidery.Commissions include, the Royal CaribbeanInternational and Ashridge College.NOEL DYRENFORTH pioneered batik in the UK.He is in demand as an exhibitor and teacherworldwide. He is author of Batik – modernconcepts and techniques.ALISON ELLEN has run her own business designingand making innovative hand-knitted items for over20 years. She is also an experienced teacher andauthor of two books.ELOISE GREY is an award-winning sustainablefashion designer. She produces clothing fromorganic Scottish tweeds, and has a blog about herwork and sustainable fashion.JANICE GUNNER is an award-winning quiltmakerand patchworker, favouring a contemporary style.She was formerly president of the Quilters’ Guild(UK).LUCINDA GUY is author of five knitting bookspublished by Rowan. She works as a freelancedesigner maker specialising in childrenswear andaccessories.CAS HOLMES trained in Fine Art beforespecialising in her own innovative work in textilesand mixed media. Her book The Use of FoundObjects in Embroidery and Textile Art is due to bepublished in 2009.VAL HOLMES is well-known for her teaching ofart related to machine embroidery and textiledesign. She has written five books, includingCreative Recycling in Embroidery in 2006.STEPHNEY HORNBLOW travelled to SouthAfrica, China and America to develop herknowledge of bead work techniques. In 2004 shewas a guest-lecturer on beadwork at the V&A.JAMES HUNTING studied textiles at GoldsmithsCollege, before working as a freelanceembroiderer for the couture fashion industry. In2006 he was a nominated Embroiderers GuildScholar and now works as an artist and tutor inembroidery.ALICE KETTLE is a contemporary textile/fibreartist. She is currently Research Associate atManchester Metropolitan University and her soloshow ‘Mythscapes’ recently toured the UK. Herwork is featured in public collections worldwide.SANDRA MEECH trained as a graphicdesigner and now works as a stitched textileartist, international teacher and is author ofContemporary Quilts and Connecting Art to Stitch(2009).ALISON MILNER originally trained in furnituredesign at the RCA. She now designs a range ofusable ceramic objects using photographic andcomputer manipulated imagery and other bespokeproducts for a range of clients.CLAIRE MONTGOMERIE studied at MiddlesexUniversity and the RCA. She uses her innovativeknitting skills to sample for knitwear companies,and make her own accessories collection.CARON PENNEY, a tapestry weaver andlecturer, studied at Middlesex University. She isHead of West Dean’s Tapestry Studio, where shehas worked since 1993.KATHERINE POGSON makes sculpted vessels,accessories and bespoke pieces for interiorsin leather, specialising in distinctive treatments.Clients include Donna Karan and Mulberry Home.MARIA PULLEY trained in fashion at KingstonUniversity. She is course leader in Fashion atChichester College, while continuing to design,make and illustrate clothes.RICHARD RICARDO runs a fine art upholsterybusiness in Oxfordshire. He works in both modernand antique styles, advising on and organisingspecialist repair work.DEBBIE SINISKA is a textile artist and teacherworking with recycled textiles, making rag rugsand felt. Commissions include the Charleston Trustand the Tate Gallery Shop.MANDY SOUTHAN is a textile artist and authorof several books on silk painting and shibori. Shehas expertise as a colourist and resist techniques.MAXINE SUTTON’s practice centres oncontemporary embroidery and moves across theboundaries of craft, art and design. She trainedin Fine Art at Kent and in Constructed Textiles atthe RCA.DIONNE SWIFT dyes, stitches and manipulatesto explore the potential of cloth for site-specifictextile pieces. She studied at Goldsmiths Collegeand the University of Central England.PAT TAYLOR is Director of the West DeanProfessional Tapestry Studio and has been a tutoron the Tapestry and Textile course for over 25years. She exhibits her work internationally.KIM THITTICHAI studied at Brighton Universityand is a member of the textile group Fibretex7. She specialises in experimental textiles andsurface decoration and lectures nationally.LIZ THORNTON specialises in intricate, oftenthree-dimensional beadwork shapes. She enjoyssharing her skills in her teaching and her latestbook is The Beader’s Floral.BAILEY TOMLIN trained in textile design, beforesetting up her own business. She producesexclusive couture millinery and accessorycollections for leading designers and retailers.JAN TREGIDGO specialises in teachingtraditional and contemporary bobbin lace, as wellas creative textiles. She is a member of the LaceGuild and Lace 98.JANE VENABLES runs courses in fabric paintingand printing and using an experimental approach.Trained at Durham University in Fine Art, she is anexperienced textile designer.PENNY WALSH trained at Winchester School ofArt and the RCA in textiles and weaving. She nowruns a company specialising in natural dyeing andis author of Yarn, a textile handbook.Furniture makingMaking your own furniture –personal projectsNovember 1–65D0777 | £416Intermediate/AdvancedThis is an opportunity to concentrateon advancing your making skills andtechniques as you either begin a newpiece of furniture or continue makinga piece you have already started. Allprojects are discussed, agreed and plannedwell in advance with the tutor. With theguidance offered by the course you makesignificant progress on your project, thoughcompletion time depends on its size andcomplexity. You must already have basicwoodworking skills.TOM KEALYMake a Windsor stool, withtraditional milk paint finishNovember 27–29WE0824 | £178 | NEWBeginners/IntermediateUsing basic hand tools, make a useful 18”high Windsor stool with turned legs and around, carved seat, and finish it with milkpaint that can be rubbed through to createan aged effect.JAMES MURSELLFine furniture making, Part 5.Advanced furniture makingDecember 7–136D0856 | £553AdvancedIf you have a sound understanding offurniture construction and good practicalskills and would like to make a piece offurniture to your own design then thiscourse is for you. Helped by the tutor, youdraw up plans for a suitable personal projectin advance and are expected to be familiarwith every aspect of it, so that you canspend your time at West Dean making, withthe support of one-to-one tuition at thebench. (Applicants must have completedParts 1, 2 and 4.)BERNARD ALLENMaking a pivoted tray box –beginners’ woodworkingJanuary 29–31WE0906 | £205 | NEWBeginnersMake a stylish box from Scandinavian birchplywood while learning basic woodworkingskills. Guided by the tutor, you considerbalance and proportion as you design theshape of the two pivoted trays. The skillscovered include cutting out, fitting a simplepivot mechanism and applying a finish tocomplete a unique, yet functional box.PETER KUHFine furniture making, Part 1.Understanding toolsFebruary 12–14WE0933 | £193BeginnersIf you are an aspiring furniture maker,learn essential techniques for tuning andsharpening cabinet-making tools to a highstandard on this course. (Must be bookedwith Part 2, March 7–12.)BERNARD ALLENLadderback chair makingFebruary 14–195D0943 | £416 | NEWSuitable for allThis is an opportunity for anyone with alove of wood to try their hand at making acomfortable and pleasing chair, whatevertheir level of woodworking experience. Youwork with seasoned ash using rotary planesto shape the legs and rails initially andsteam-bending to form the back legs andslats. You are encouraged to design yourown slats, but patterns from Gimson, Clissetand Shaker styles are available.PHIL SHIPLEYTom Kealy58 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 71 for accommodation costs | Short Courses November 2009–May 2010 0844 4994408 | short.courses@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 59

WOODWORKING ANDFURNITURE MAKINGFurniture making 59-60Woodcarving and turning 60-61Picture framing, gilding, furniture repair and upholstery 62-63MAKING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 63If you pay in full online you willreceive a 5% discount for coursesin this brochure.Jim Hooker – made onBernard Allen’s coursesWOODWORKING ANDFURNITURE MAKINGPhilippine SowerbyMaking simple furniture –for complete beginnersFebruary 26–March 1LW0971 | £262BeginnersLearn basic woodworking techniques andgain practical insight into making furnitureas you make a small bench, with step-bystepguidance from the tutor. Suitabletimber is supplied at cost. All essential tools,hand planes and chisels are provided.TOM KEALYFine furniture making, Part 2.Developing skillsMarch 7–125D0992 | £429BeginnersAs a continuation of Part 1, you developyour furniture-making skills by handplaning hardwoods to dimension, laying outand making dovetail joints, cutting dadoesand fitting hinges and locks, while makinga small box or cabinet. These projectsare designed to enable you to learn handskills to a high degree of proficiency andaccuracy. One-to-one tuition and guidanceis given at the bench, in addition to generaltalks and demonstrations. (Must be bookedwith Part 1, February 12–14.)BERNARD ALLENTool tuning techniques for furnituremakers and woodworkersMarch 19–21WE1011 | £193Beginners/IntermediateThrough discussion, demonstration andpractical guidance, you are taken throughthe stages of tuning your own planesand chisels to professional standards.If necessary, the tutor advises on toolpurchase ahead of the course.TOM KEALYFine furniture making, Part 4.Making furnitureApril 18–235D1082 | £454Intermediate/AdvancedBuild on your skills acquired in Parts 1and 2 and learn to make a small piece offurniture of your choice, while workingfrom drawings. Your project is developedin advance, resolving issues and drawing upplans in discussion with the tutor. Then youfocus on making at West Dean, extendingyour skills by learning to use relevantmachinery. The aim is to complete yourproject on the course, but this is not alwayspossible due to the many variables involved.BERNARD ALLENWindsor chair making – the‘continuous-arm’ chairMay 16–215D1139 | £416 | NEWSuitable for allThe ‘continuous-arm’ chair, with its steambentbow forming both its arms and itsback, is one of the most elegant of all theWindsor chair designs. You make it oflocally sourced ash with a tulip wood seatusing green woodworking techniques.These include steam-bending, turning,shaving, carving and drilling. With thetutor’s guidance and help, you shouldcomplete your chair, and if time allows,apply a wood finish.JAMES MURSELLMaking a side table – a simplefurniture projectMay 21–276D1152 | £491BeginnersLearn hand skills which are sustainablein a home workshop, to a high degreeof proficiency and accuracy, as you workthrough each stage in the constructionof a specially designed side table. Toolsare provided by the College and you aretaught the principles behind sharpeningand maintaining them. Other topics includeunderstanding wood grain, setting out andcutting mortise and tenon joints and oilfinishing. This course is aimed at anyonewishing to acquire the skills to work withhardwoods, and as a stepping-stone tomaking your own furniture.TOM KEALYWoodcarving and turningSculptural jigsaw puzzles inhardwoodNovember 30–December 44D0838 | £339 | NEWSuitable for allPlease see page 27 for further information.PHILIPPINE SOWERBYStarting out in woodturningDecember 18–20WE0868 | £192BeginnersExperience spindle and bowl turning andlearn techniques for making a bowl, gobletshape and lidded box, following instructionon the properties of wood, sharpeningtools, chucks and chucking methods.COLIN SIMPSONTo help you choose the right course,please use the categories below:Beginners anyone new to the subject orthose who have not practised for a whileIntermediate those with some experience inthe subject, eg been on a beginner’s courseAdvanced established practitioners in thesubject – amateur and professionalSuitable for all courses that are delivered tosuit any level of experienceWoodturning bowlsJanuary 1–4LW0873 | £299IntermediateFirst learn the techniques for turninga small bowl then study timbers, toolsharpening and the specialist methods ofholding the wood on the lathe, includingthe use of face plates and variouschucks. From this basis you can move onconfidently to turn a full-size fruit or saladbowl.PETER CLOTHIERTurning hollow forms from greenwoodJanuary 26–293D0905 | £277 | NEWIntermediate/AdvancedJoin the tutor to explore his passion forturning hollow forms. Learn the techniquesand skills using native wet wood, followingstep-by–step demonstrations. Hollowingtools and their characteristics; proportion,form and shape; control of wall and basethickness and appropriate finishes arediscussed along the way. Some basicwoodturning skills are required.PHIL IRONSRelief carving in woodJanuary 31–February 55D0916 | £431BeginnersLearn woodcarving techniques in low andhigh relief as you are guided by the tutor’sdemonstrations to carve a specific project.The course covers practical skills such assharpening and manipulating woodcarvingtools; ‘lining in’, ‘lowering’ and ‘levelling’backgrounds; modelling and detailing andhow to approach this form of carving. Youneed to bring your own set of carving toolsas specified prior to the course.CHRIS PYEImprove your woodcarvingFebruary 5–7WE0919 | £178 | NEWIntermediate/AdvancedEnhance your technical and creativewoodcarving skills while working on aproject of your own choice, either new orcontinued, taking advantage of the tutor’sexpertise in relief carving, carving in theround and letter carving. You can also usethis opportunity to trouble-shoot yourcarving conundrums and inspire yourfuture work.CHRIS PYEWoodturning for beginnersFebruary 7–125D0929 | £448BeginnersDevelop your skills and learn to make bothspindle-turned and face-plate work withconfidence on this course. With sole useof your lathe in a well-equipped workshop,you learn techniques by working througha series of graded projects including a toolhandle, an egg, a lidded box and variousbowls. Safe workshop practice is taughtand emphasised. The programme includestuition on timber, tools, abrasives andfinishes. Tools and equipment are provided.PETER CLOTHIERWoodcarving for beginnersFebruary 26–28WE0966 | £186BeginnersLearn about timber and the use of handtools, then practise some carving exercisesto develop your hand skills before youembark on a relief-carving project based onnatural forms.TED VINCENTIntroducing woodturning – bowls,spindles and boxesMarch 12–15LW1002 | £262BeginnersWork at your own lathe and becomefamiliar with its use and accessories. Youstudy the bowl-making process throughdemonstrations and practice, using thevarious tools in sequence to produce a smallbowl in seasoned ash or sycamore.DAVE REGESTERWoodturning – a focus on toolsharpening and bowlsMarch 15–183D1006 | £262 | NEWIntermediateLearn the invaluable skills of toolsharpening and work with your own wellsharpenedgouges and scrapers to turn abowl on the lathe. You are also shown thetutor’s own method of bowl turning so thatyou can benefit from using the ‘groundback’ gouge.DAVE REGESTERLettercutting in woodApril 12–164D1070 | £339Suitable for allPlease see page 23 for further information.MARTIN WENHAMWoodturning bowls – improvingtechniqueMay 14–16WE1133 | £204IntermediateEnhance your bowl turning skills as youexplore the versatility of the bowl gouge.Good bowl design and techniques fortexturing, colouring and finishing are alsocovered on this hands-on course.COLIN SIMPSON60 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 71 for accommodation costs | Short Courses November 2009–May 2010 0844 4994408 | short.courses@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 61

WOODWORKING ANDFURNITURE MAKINGFurniture making 59-60Woodcarving and turning 60-61Picture framing, gilding, furniture repair and upholstery 62-63MAKING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 63NEED AN IMAGEPeter BartonMAKE A GIFT DAYSFor more informationabout Make a Gift Daysthroughout the winterplease see page 8WOODWORKING ANDFURNITURE MAKINGSculpture in wood for beginnersMay 14–17LW1137 | £268BeginnersPlease see page 51 for further information.PETER CLOTHIERPicture framing, gilding,furniture repair andupholsteryAn introduction to picture framingNovember 13–15WE0803 | £178BeginnersLearn the basic skills necessary to mountand frame works of art to a high standard,using good quality materials and aminimum of equipment at each stage sothat you can work independently in future.JOHN HILLRepairing and caring for furniture,using traditional methodsNovember 22–275D0819 | £416Beginners/IntermediateIf you are attracted to the idea of renovatingand caring for your favourite pieces offurniture and have practical aptitude,this course is for you. Work includesminor repairs (for those used to handlingtools), correcting surface blemishes andrefurbishing as appropriate. Typical projectsinclude repairing chair joints, re-finishingstripped pine and tackling tables withmarked and stained tops.NORBERT GUTOWSKITraditional upholstery for beginnersFebruary 1–43D0917 | £262BeginnersWorking on your own furniture, learn to fixwebbing, make the seat stuffing, and coverit in calico. Fabric coverings are worked onduring the final day.RICHARD RICARDOAn introduction to traditional watergildingFebruary 19–22LW0957 | £304BeginnersLearn the techniques of water gilding usingmaterials and methods dating from the timeof the Pharaohs. You are guided throughthe stages of this complex craft from surfacepreparation to the laying, burnishing andtooling of gold leaf. Only new wood-basedsurfaces can be dealt with.JUDY WETHERALLPicture framing – with bespoke handfinishesMarch 12–15LW1003 | £262Beginners/IntermediateCover all aspects of framing using simplemethods and equipment as you learn toprepare various mounts and mitre-cutwooden mouldings for hand-finishing.Frames are tailored to their contents withgesso and coloured washes to produce aprofessional finish.FAY BOONTraditional oil gildingMarch 19–21WE1014 | £186BeginnersExplore the ancient art of applyingprecious metal leaf onto various surfaces.You develop and practise oil gilding skillson samples, surfaces or objects made ofmaterials ranging from wood to paper.JUDY WETHERALLTaking care of your furnitureApril 23–25WE1087 | £178Beginners/IntermediateLearn to analyse your piece of furnitureand then, with the tutor’s support, applytechniques and materials to clean andimprove old finishes, and consolidate andstrengthen the object. Minor repairs canalso be carried out.NORBERT GUTOWSKIFurniture painting – Scandinavianand French country stylesMay 10–144D1130 | £339 | NEWBeginners/IntermediateExplore the decorative techniques andtraditional forms used in the popularScandinavian, Gustavian and Frenchcountry styles and work with modern mediato create your own surface decoration forfurniture. Techniques include freehandpainting, stencilling, simple grisailleornamentation, antiqued and distressedfinishes and gilding effects. You can expectto complete samples and a small project.JO MABBUTTPicture framing – all levelsMay 24–284D1154 | £339Suitable for allExperience and practise all aspects of thepicture framer’s craft to a high standardin this focused workshop. Using basicequipment, you learn techniques forcreative mount cutting, mitre cutting andjoining mouldings, choosing colour andproportion and glass cutting. Conservationissues are also considered.JOHN HILLPhil IronsA creative workshop in traditionalgilding techniquesMay 28–31LW1163 | £269Intermediate/AdvancedExperiment creatively with gilding onprojects that develop your own personalinterests. You learn further professionalgilding techniques – some traditional, someunorthodox – on this workshop, designedfor those who already have a workingknowledge of traditional gilding methods.JUDY WETHERALLMaking musical instrumentsMusical instrument making – startingor continuing projectsJanuary 8–124D0883 – 4D0886 | £345Suitable for allHere is the opportunity to either startmaking a new instrument to continue onthe nine-day course held over Easter, orto continue one already begun. You mayselect to work in one of the instrumentgroups below. On booking we ask youwhich instrument you wish to work on –you should select this according to yourwoodworking experience and interests. Thetutor will then contact you to discuss thischoice and the materials required.Guitars – making moulds and jigs orfinishing instruments4D0883 | NEWPETER BARTONViolins, violas or cellos – makingmoulds and jigs or finishinginstruments4D0884GEOFF BOWERSStarting or finishing a hurdygurdy orkeywork for the clavicytherium4D0885ANDY BUTTERWORTHRenaissance and baroque viols –making moulds and jigs or finishinginstruments4D0886RENATE FINKMusical instrument making forbeginnersMarch 31 – April 9MI0983 | £744 (incl all dinners)BeginnersComplete beginners are encouraged toexperience the satisfaction of making amusical instrument from scratch. You selectone instrument from the following:Plucked instruments – harp, mandolin,mandola or ukulele.Bowed instruments – medieval bowedrebec or renaissance treble viol.These can usually be made over the ninedays – prior woodworking experience,though not necessary, is an advantage.Bookings for this course are on aprovisional basis, with confirmation givenwithin two weeks – please advise us of yourchoice of instrument at the time of booking.PETER BARTON, GEOFF BOWERS, ANDYBUTTERWORTH AND RENATE FINKMusical instrument makingMarch 31 – April 9MI1038 – MI1041 | £744 (incl all dinners)Intermediate/AdvancedWorking in one of four small groups, withan experienced maker as your tutor, youselect an instrument from the range offeredaccording to your interests. Previouswoodworking experience is necessary.Instruction is given in the principles ofmaking, assembling and finishing theinstrument, allowing you to start a newproject or complete one already in progress.If you pay in full online you willreceive a 5% discount for coursesin this brochure.ALEX ROBINSON – Fused glassGlass panels come alive with light, but one doesnot always have the window space to displaythem and the English weather rarely does themjustice. One answer is to create a woodenlightbox to frame, mount and illuminate the glasspanel. This only requires simple woodworkingand framing skills, but combining wood, glass andlight together in a single piece can result in a trulyspectacular artwork.On booking, we ask you to specify whichinstrument you wish to work on and thetutor then makes contact to discuss thischoice and the materials required. Pleasenote some instruments take more than onecourse to complete.Classical or steel strung acousticguitars.MI1038 | NEWPETER BARTONTraditional stringed and keyboardinstrumentsMI1039GEOFF BOWERS ANDANDY BUTTERWORTHRenaissance and baroque violsMI1040RENATE FINKViolins, violas and cellosMI1041VIOLA ZIESSOW62 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 71 for accommodation costs | Short Courses November 2009–May 2010 0844 4994408 | short.courses@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 63

Dale Devereux-BarkerLevel of experience needed for each course Beg: Beginners Int: Intermediate Adv: Advanced All: Suitable for allMAR 12–14 Jewellery – chain-making ALL 36Making fused glass jewellery ALL 31Drawing – proportion and geometry ALL 11Millinery – feather headpieces ALL 57Landscape painting BEG/INT 14Make a hazel hurdle BEG/INT 29Gardening – the organic kitchen garden BEG/INT 29MAR 12–15 Introducing woodturning BEG 61Picture framing BEG/INT 62MAR 14–18 Making coloured glass bowls ALL 31MAR 14–19 Exploring colour ALL 15MAR 15–18 Woodturning – tools and bowls INT 61Lettering with pattern and painting BEG/INT 23Flowers and still-life in watercolour ALL 15MAR 15–19 Mokume Gane – Japanese metal working INT/ADV 38MAR 19–21 Tool tuning techniques BEG/INT 60Silversmithing – forging and wrought forms ALL 38Traditional oil gilding BEG 62Bobbin lacemaking ALL 57Basic blacksmithing BEG 33Songs to the lute and guitar INT/ADV 41Draw and Stitch INT/ADV 54MAR 19–22 Life drawing in charcoal INT/ADV 11Mythical beasts – stonecarving ALL 51MAR 19–23 Pottery – patterned bowls using inlay ALL 48MAR 20 Create bridal flowers BEG/INT 29Trees – care and management ALL 29MAR 21–26 Living wood to woodcut print ALL 18Silversmithing INT/ADV 38MAR 22–25 Recycled paper vessels and paper casting ALL 22Canvas work with bead embellishment ALL 54MAR 26–28 Beginners’ pastels BEG 14Painting with gouache BEG/INT 15Digital image manipulation BEG 45Compelling story writing, 3 BEG/INT 25MAR 26–29 Stained glass with glass painting ALL 31Combining collage and print ALL 18Jewellery using resin ALL 36Simple sewing skills BEG 54Designing your own garden ALL 29MAR 28–31 Life drawing BEG/INT 11MAR 28–APR 1 Botanical painting – spring flowers ALL 10MAR 29–APR 1 Decorative machine embroidery INT 54MAR 31–APR 9 Musical instrument making BEG 63Making acoustic guitars INT/ADV 63Stringed and keyboard instruments INT/ADV 63Renaissance and baroque viols INT/ADV 63Violins, violas and cellos INT/ADV 63APR 1–4 Making an artist's book ALL 15A drawing workshop BEG 11APR 1–5 Clock making – an introduction BEG 51Enamelling on copper ALL 34Making automata ALL 51APR 2–5 Classical guitar workshop INT/ADV 41Basically guitar BEG 41Pop-up books and cards ALL 22APR 4–7 Digital portraiture INT/ADV 44APR 4–9 Pottery – hand building and throwing ALL 48APR 5–9 Creative blacksmithing projects ALL 33APR 6–9 Making glass beads BEG 31APR 7–9 Bead threading and knotting ALL 36Creative digital imaging INT 45APR 9–11 General silversmithing ALL 38Wheel throwing and turning INT 48Watercolour painting BEG 15Digital cameras and Photoshop INT/ADV 45Verdi – opera for all (music lectures) ALL 43APR 9–12 Dyeing and discharge on fabric ALL 55Small sculptures from recycled tin ALL 52Botanical illustration – auriculas ALL 10Exploring surfaces and stitch ALL 55APR 11–15 Sculpture using paper and wire ALL 52APR 11–16 Paint and mixed media INT/ADV 15Stone carving – gargoyles ALL 51APR 12–15 Creative nuno felt techniques ALL 57Making fabric pictures ALL 55APR 12–16 Silversmithing – anti-clastic raising INT/ADV 38Lettercutting in wood ALL 23APR 15–18 Inspiration for textiles ALL 55Hand built domestic ceramics ALL 48Portrait painting in oils INT/ADV 15APR 16–18 Willow work for the garden BEG/INT 21Silversmithing – raising and forming BEG/INT 38Wood engraving ALL 18Tapestry weaving for beginners BEG 57Sketching the city ALL 11Digital landscape photography BEG 45Piano performance workshop INT/ADV 41APR 18–22 Design and make your own cutlery INT/ADV 38APR 18–23 Fine furniture making, Part 4 INT/ADV 60Bookbinding ALL 22Watercolour painting – self-expression INT/ADV 15APR 19–22 Glass – creating inventive 3D moulds INT 31Calligraphy – italic and other scripts BEG/INT 23APR 23–25 Taking care of your furniture BEG/INT 62Stone setting – jewellery and silver INT/ADV 36Parrot tulips – botanical painting INT/ADV 10APR 23–26 Mosaics BEG/INT 32Creative machine quilting ALL 55A sketchbook in pen and wash BEG 15Blacksmithing – welding BEG 33Photographing gardens in West Sussex BEG/INT 44APR 24 Pottery – a practical glazing day ALL 48APR 25–30 Printmaking – woodcut prints INT/ADV 18Silversmithing BEG/INT 38Sculpting in clay ALL 52APR 26–29 Creative use of photoshop INT 45APR 26–30 Pastels BEG/INT 15A sculpture course – using plaster ALL 52The spring landscape in oils ALL 16APR 30–MAY 2 Hand engraving on metal ALL 39Making leather accessories ALL 57Innovative hand knitting INT 57Beginning with acrylics BEG 16APR 30–MAY 3 Sculpture – adding and taking away BEG 53Making felt jewellery ALL 57Polymer clay jewellery BEG/INT 36Photographing nature BEG/INT 46MAY 1 Garden lecture – wildlife gardening ALL 28MAY 2–5 Life drawing and yoga ALL 11Raku – smoke and fire INT/ADV 48MAY 2–7 Making jewellery in silver ALL 36MAY 3–6 Natural dyeing ALL 56Making and decorating glass beads INT 31MAY 3–7 Chinese brush painting – water birds BEG/INT 16MAY 4–7 Watercolour painting INT/ADV 16MAY 7–9 Making screenprints BEG 18Jewellery from wire and beads BEG 36Fine drawing in clay ALL 49Blacksmithing – an introduction BEG 33Creating a novel INT/ADV 25Stone carving in relief – plant forms BEG 51MAY 7–10 Animal forms in willow BEG/INT 21Enamelling on precious metals INT/ADV 34From sketch to painting BEG/INT 16Glass engraving INT/ADV 32MAY 8 The scented garden BEG/INT 29Strictly Sondheim – masterclass for singers ALL 42Bartok – String Quartet No.6 (lecture) ALL 43MAY 9 Singing in public ALL 42MAY 10–14 Painting furniture – Scandinavian BEG/INT 62and French stylesWood engraving ALL 18Painting and drawing trees ALL 16MAY 14–16 Woodturning bowls INT 61MAY 14–17 Jewellery – mixed metals and stones INT 36Sculpture in wood BEG 51MAY 16–21 Windsor chairmaking ALL 60MAY 17–20 Silk painting – flowers and foliage BEG/INT 56Metalwork – outdoor sculptures ALL 33MAY 17–21 Boxmaking in silver INT/ADV 39Painting – Fauvist colour INT/ADV 16MAY 21–23 Observational drawing BEG 11Starting with watercolours BEG 16Creative digital photography BEG 46Recorder workshop INT/ADV 42MAY 21–24 Woven willow and bark containers ALL 21Jewellery using wire ALL 36Glass – fusing and slumping ALL 32MAY 21–27 Making a side table BEG 60MAY 23–27 Digital SLR photography BEG/INT 44MAY 24–28 Picture framing – all levels ALL 62Small oil paintings from observation ALL 16Watercolours – experiment with colour ALL 16MAY 28–30 Pottery – throwing vessels INT/ADV 49Calligraphy for beginners BEG 23Digital colour photography BEG 44MAY 28–31 Design and make a skirt INT 55Simple automata ALL 51Etching for jewellers INT/ADV 37Traditional gilding techniques INT/ADV 62Exploring gouache INT/ADV 16Clavichord – expressive techniques INT/ADV 42MAY 30–JUNE 4 Carving relief sculpture in slate ALL 51Painting – recycle and regenerate ALL 17MAY 31–JUNE 2 Digital video and photography ALL 46– creating narrativeMAY 31–JUNE 3 Enamelling copper bowls ALL 34Hand embroidery with beads and sequins ALL 55MAY 31–JUNE 4 Mark making with dyes INT/ADV 56If you pay in full online you willreceive a 5% discount for coursesin this brochure.Booking informationHow to get to West DeanHaslemeresent with our booking confirmation letter.A3PortsmouthPetersfieldA27Accommodation• Accommodation is allocated on afirst-come, first-served basis. Whenyour preferred choice of roomcannot be provided, alternativeaccommodation is allocated and feesadjusted accordingly.• Rooms are normally available from4pm on day one, and students areasked to vacate rooms by 10am ontheir last day.• Superior rooms are located in TheVicarage and in the Main House andare limited in number.• When booking a standard roomwith private facilities, the bathroommay not necessarily be en-suite, butopposite/adjacent to the bedroom.Accessibility• The College is a large historicbuilding with several changes infloor area.• Adaptations have been made toenable those with disabilities toattend courses. If you have anyaccess or other concerns pleaseindicate these on your bookingMidhurstWest Dean CollegeChichesterPetworthArundelPulboroughLondonWest Dean College is situated in South East England, on the A286,six miles north of the historic city of Chichester and six miles southof Midhurst. There is convenient road access Guildford from London (65miles) and from Gatwick, Farnham Southampton and Heathrow airports. Itis within reach of Eurotunnel connections as well as cross channelferries from Portsmouth, Dover and Newhaven. The nearest railwaystation is Chichester (from London Victoria) from where the Collegeminibus collects students at certain times. Further travel details areA27A272A3(M)HavantA259Hayling IslandA286SelseyA285A272A259Bognor RegisA29BillingshurstA27LittlehamptonA272Worthingform and give details on a separateconfidential sheet. You will thenbe contacted by a member of theHousekeeping Team to discuss yourindividual requirements and ensure asafe and enjoyable visit.• There is one twin en-suite bedroomin the Main House adapted forwheelchair users which is accessibleby lift.• A lift gives access to some bedroomson the second floor which aresuitable for visitors with limitedmobility but not for wheelchair users.• The two first-floor Art Studios in theCollege are reached by a single flightof stairs or a stair-lift.Studios and workshopsPlease note that the forge, the Orangeryand the sculpture courtyard are notin the main College building. TheOrangery is situated in the gardens 25metres from the house; the forge andsculpture courtyard are part of theSussex Barn complex approximately8 minutes walk from the mainCollege building.Materials and equipmentOur workshops and studios areall well-equipped – art studioshave easels, drawing boards andportable equipment. Our otherspecialist workshops – metal, pottery,woodworking – have appropriate toolsand equipment for many activities.In the course details, received in yourbooking confirmation pack if bookingby post, or downloaded by you fromour website, you are given a detailed listof materials and equipment which areneeded for each course.On some courses part, or occasionallyall, of these costs are included inthe fees. The course details also listthe materials/equipment that will bestocked in our Craft Shop for yourcourse – it is often best to wait anddiscuss requirements with the tutorbefore purchasing specific items.Any items that are best broughtwith you (eg jam jars) are also listedseparately.Please remember that on practicalcourses you will often need to purchasematerials throughout the courseto complete projects – eg silver onjewellery courses, paints etc.USUAL TIMETABLEArrival Day 14.00pm. Arrival for residentialstudents. Non-residential studentsarrive (by 6.45pm) for welcomechat and dinner.7.00pm. Dinner8.15–9.15pm. First teaching sessionDaily Timetable9.15am Morning classes10.30am Coffee11.00am Classes12.45pm Lunch2.00pm Afternoon classes3.30pm Tea5.00pm Classes finish7.00pm Dinner8.15pm Evening working – studentsmay have evening access to certainworkshops in the absence of theirtutor, but only with their tutor’spermission and provided it is safeto do so.Some courses and lectures follow differenttimetables. Details are sent with bookingconfirmation.Departure – last day10.00am Residential students areasked to vacate rooms3.00pm Classes finish3.30pm Tea then departure66 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 71 for accommodation costs | Short Courses November 2009–May 2010 0844 4994408 | short.courses@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk 67

All Personal Protection Equipmentappropriate for each activity is suppliedby the College except footwear – steelcapped boots are required for coursesheld in the forge.Important information• Pets, other than assistance dogs,cannot be accommodated at theCollege. Dogs must not be left invehicles in the College car parkat any time.• Mobile phone reception for mostnetworks is limited both in andaround the College.• A payphone is situated near thereception desk in the college.• Smoking is not permitted in anyCollege building or in the courtyardeating area.• Vegetarian options are available atevery mealtime. We will endeavourto cater for special diets required formedical reasons. Please give detailson your booking form. If you wouldlike to discuss your requirements indetail contact the Catering Manageron 01243 818268. Please note wecannot cater for strict vegans.Course and accommodation fees• The course fees are listed as part ofthe course details within the mainbody of the brochure. The feesinclude course tuition, lunch, tea andcoffee, and the use of all the Collegefacilities, including the workshops,the computer suite and library aswell as access to West Dean’s awardwinninggardens. Most courses startearly evening and the fee includesdinner on the first evening.• The table on page 71 outlines theaccommodation fees.• Please note: if you pay for coursesfeatured in this (the winter) brochurein full online, you will receive a 5%discount.HOW TO BOOK• Courses are open to anyone aged 16and over. (16 and 17 year-olds must beaccompanied by an adult)• You can book on-line atwww.westdean.org.uk. Full coursefees are payable and course detailsshould be downloaded whenbooking on-line. A 5% discount willbe applied to course bookings in thisbrochure made online.• Booking by post: please completeone booking form per person. Ifadditional forms are required, pleasephotocopy the form or download itfrom the website, www.westdean.org.uk.• To book a course via post, pleasesend a deposit of £85 or the full costof the course if £85 or less. The finalpayment is due six weeks before thestart of the course. See the table onpage 71 for information on the costsof optional cancellation protection.• Full payment is required for bookingsmade within six weeks of the start ofthe course.• All charges in connection withBACS payments are the student’sresponsibility.• If paying by credit or debit card, thisincludes authorisation of the finalpayment six weeks before the start ofthe course.• If there is a place on the course, abooking confirmation pack will besent to you as soon as possible. Thiscontains all the information necessaryfor your visit, including the full coursedetails and notification of any finalpayment required.• If the course is fully booked you willbe contacted promptly, your namewill be added to the waiting list andany monies paid will be returned.Transfer to another course• Your request must be received atleast six weeks before the start of thecourse on which you are booked.• You may transfer your booking toan alternative published course,providing there is a place available.• A transfer fee of £25 will be charged.Cancellation of courses bythe College• If your course is cancelled you cantransfer to another course at noextra charge.• Alternatively you can receive afull refund for any course fees,deposits and cancellation protectionsupplements paid.• The College reserves the right tocancel any course at short notice. Inthis event you will be notified as soonas possible, at least two weeks beforethe due start date.Cancellation of bookings bystudents• If you have to cancel yourbooking please notify theAdmissions Office as soonas possible by telephoneand confirm in writing.• If appropriate, you willbe sent a cancellationprotection claim form.• For cancellations mademore than six weeks beforethe start of the course,any fees paid over andabove the deposit willbe refunded.• No refunds can be madeto those who cancel withinsix weeks of the course orfail to attend a course forits full duration.• All deposits are non-refundable.See page 70-71 for details of lossof deposits and course chargesprotection.Changes to published informationWhile every care has been taken in theproduction of this booklet to provideaccurate descriptions of the courseson offer, the College reserves the rightto make changes as necessary. Youwill be notified of changes in advance,wherever possible.Support from the Edward JamesFoundationThanks to support from the EdwardJames Foundation, short course feesare subsidised.Equality of opportunityAs part of the Edward JamesFoundation, West Dean College iscommitted to equality of opportunityfor its staff and students. It values theirdiversity and strives to create a positiveand inclusive atmosphere based onrespect for others in which peopleare actively encouraged to reach theirfull potential.Bookings and enquiriesAdmissions Office: Mon to Fri,9am–1pm and 2–5pmEnquiries only: Saturday and Sunday9am–5pmtel: 0844 4994408fax: +44 (0)1243 818293Phoning from abroad:+44 (0)1243 811301email: short.courses@westdean.org.ukGift vouchersGift Vouchers to the value of £10, £25,£50 or £100 are available. They canonly be used for full or part paymentof short course fees.68 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 71 for accommodation costs | Short Courses November 2009–May 2010PaymentDeposit required £85 per person per courseFull payment required if booking less than 6 weeks inadvance of course, or if the cost of the course is £85 orless. (Please include the cost for cancellation protectionindicated on page 71 if required).Cancellation protectionThe cost of cancellation protection must be added toeach deposit at the time of booking, or if less than 6weeks in advance of the course, to the full payment foreach course.Card detailsPlease charge my card below with:Full fee or Deposit (including cancellationprotection if required) and then final balance6 weeks before course start date.Card NoSecurity codeValid from dateIssue noName (as on card)ChequeYour DetailsTitle (Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms, Dr etc)SurnameAddressPostcodeEmailTelephone homeFirst NameCountrywork/mobileSpecial needs: Please provide brief details here or supply a letter with your booking formDietMobilityIf this is your first course atWest Dean College, howdid you hear about it?Course Details (please refer to each course listing in brochure for fees)Please retain my name on West Dean’s mailing list yes noI would like to receive email updates from West Dean yes noThe tutor can contact me with any pre-course arrangements yes noCourses Course Course/lecture title Dates Cost (£)code1st course2nd course3rd course(if applicable)(3 digit code on reverse of card)Expiry dateFull fee or Deposit (including cancellationprotection if required)Payable to “The Edward James Foundation”SignatureDatePlease return completedform to: Admissions Office,West Dean College. West Dean,Chichester, West SussexPO18 0QZFor office UseAccommodation Accommodation Required? no yes Please indicate your preferred room type and enter costs in the table belowSingle room with shared bathroom facilities (located in the main house and limited in number)Standard room with en-suite or adjacent private bath or shower Single occupancy(located in the main house or annexes)Twin occupancy see belowSuperior room with en-suite bathroomPlease select one:Single occupancyTwin occupancy see belowMain houseVicarage (rooms in the vicarage have over-bath showers)Room:ID:1st course 2nd course 3rd courseCancellation protection (see opposite) £ £ £Twin occupancy?Please state name of the person you will be sharing with:Sub total 1st course (including cancellationprotection and accommodation)Sub total 2nd course (including cancellationprotection and accommodation)If they are attending a course please state the course code:Sub total 3rd course (including cancellation(a separate booking form must be completed).protection and accommodation)If they are attending on a resident-only basis (non-student)please 0844 add 4994408 £60 per | short.courses@westdean.org.uk night (full board) | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk TOTAL69

CANCELLATION PROTECTIONCancellation Protection can be arranged at the time of booking. If the appropriateCancellation Supplement Fee has been paid, we will reimburse you (The Covered Person) upto £1350.00 for Accommodation and Course Fee (excluding the Cancellation Supplement Fee)less an amount of £10 should your participation in the Course be cancelled or curtailed beforecompletion, directly as a result ofi. Death, Bodily Injury, Illness or compulsory quarantine of:-(a) a Covered Person, or(b) any person accompanying a Covered Person, or(c) any close relative (including fiance(e)) or business associate necessitating a CoveredPerson to cancel or curtail his/her participation in the course.ii. Redundancy (provided that such redundancy qualifies for payment under RedundancyPayments Act) or marital breakdown (provided that formal legal proceedings have beencommenced) of:-(a) a Covered Person, or(b) any person accompanying a Covered Person.iii. Summoning to jury service or witness attendance in a court of law of:-(a) a Covered Person, or(b) any person accompanying a Covered Person.iv. Major damage or burglary at the home or place of business of:-(a) a Covered Person, or(b) any person accompanying a Covered Person.v. Adverse weather conditions making it impossible for a Covered Person to travel to thepoint of departure at commencement of the outward trip.vi. Unforeseen occupational posting of a Covered Person by his/her current employer (notapplicable to self employed persons).vii. Theft of a private motor vehicle up to 7 days prior to commencement of the outward trip, ora motoring accident occurring during travel to the point of departure of:-(a) a Covered Person, or(b) any person accompanying a Covered Person.viii. Strikes, locked out workers, industrial action, riots &/or civil commotions, hi-jack,avalanches, landslides, adverse weather or mechanical breakdown of scheduled aircraft,coach, train or sea vessel services in which a Covered Person was booked to travel toparticipate in the course.DEFINITIONS(1) “BODILY INJURY” means identifiable physical injury which:-(a) is sustained by a Covered Person, and(b) is caused by an Accident during the Period of this Protection, and(c) solely and independently of any other cause, except illness directly resulting from ormedical or surgical treatment rendered necessary by such injury, occasions the death ordisablement of a Covered Person within twelve months from the date of the Accident.(2) “ACCIDENT” means a sudden, unexpected, unusual, specific event which occurs at anidentifiable time and place, but shall also include exposure resulting from a mishap to aconveyance in which a Covered Person is travelling.EXCLUSIONS(1) Participation in the course which is booked or commenced by a Covered Person:-(a) contrary to medical advice, or(b) to obtain medical treatment, or(c) after a terminal prognosis has been made.(2) Pregnancy and childbirth.(3) Any condition or set of circumstances known to a Covered Person at the time of effectingthis Protection, where such condition or set of circumstances could reasonably have beenexpected to give rise to Cancellation or Curtailment.(4) Mountaineering (normally involving ropes &/or guides &/or special equipment) sportstours and motor competitions(5) The first £10 each claim, each Covered Person.(6) Any claim(s) in any way caused or contributed to by an act of terrorism involving the use orrelease or the threat thereof of any nuclear weapon or device or chemical or biologicalagent.For the purposes of this exclusion an act of terrorism means an act, including but not limitedto the use of force or violence and/or the threat thereof, of any person or group(s) ofpersons, whether acting alone or on behalf of or in connection with any organisation(s)or government(s), committed for political, religious, ideological or similar purposes orreasons including the intention to influence any government and/or to put the public, orany section of the public, in fear.(7) This Protection does not cover(a) loss or destruction of or damage to any property whatsoever or any loss or expensewhatsoever resulting or arising therefrom or any legal consequential loss(b) any legal liability of whatsoever nature, directly or indirectly caused by or contributedto by or arising from (i) ionising radiations or contamination by radioactivity from anynuclear fuel or from any nuclear waste from the combustion of nuclear fuel (ii) theradioactive, toxic, explosive or other hazardous properties of any explosive nuclearassembly or nuclear component thereof.GENERAL CONDITIONAny fraud, misstatement or concealment in the statement made by or on behalf of a CoveredPerson prior to or when effecting the Protection or in the submission of a claim made hereundershall render this Protection null and void and all claims hereunder shall be forfeited.NOTICE TO THE COVERED PERSONThe Protection referred to herein is subject to English Law.All claims for reimbursement should be addressed to Poole Martin Limited who will act as theappointed Claims Coordinator.The address is:Poole Martin Limited – Insurance Brokers8 Elmdale RoadBristolBS8 1SLTel: (0117) 9276676Fax: (0117) 9226935E-mail: andrew.bollen@poolemartin.comequipment is not always included in the Course Fee, thusYou may have to pay for such materials and/or equipmentin addition to the Course Fee.10 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY10.1 This clause 10 sets out the entire liability of the Collegein respect of any breach of these Terms; and any tortiousact or omission including negligence arising under or inconnection with these Terms.10.2 Notwithstanding any other provision in these Terms,neither party’s liability to the other for death or personalinjury resulting from its own negligence shall be limited.10.3 The College shall not be liable to You for any of thefollowing losses or damage (whether or not such lossesor damage were foreseen, direct, foreseeable, known orotherwise):loss of revenue; loss of actual or anticipated profits(including without 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 any indirect, specialor consequential loss or damage howsoever.10.4 Subject to clauses 10.2 and 10.3 above, the total aggregateliability of the College arising out of, or in connection withthese Terms whether for negligence or breach of contractor any case whatsoever shall be capped at the totalamount of sums paid to the College by You.10.5 The terms of this clause 10 shall survive the termination ofthese Terms.11 CHANGES TO PUBLISHED INFORMATION11.1 While the College has made reasonable endeavours toensure the accuracy of the Brochure, the College reservesthe right to make changes to any Courses (or otherinformation) as may be necessary. You will be notified ofany proposed changes to the Course in advance, whereverthis is reasonably possible.12 NOTICES12.1 Any notice or other communication required to be given byYou to the College under these Terms, shall be in writingand shall be delivered personally, or sent by pre-paidfirst-class post or recorded delivery or by courier, to theHead of Finance at the address set out on the front page ofthis document or as otherwise specified by the College inwriting to You.13 WAIVER13.1 A waiver of any term, provision or condition of these Termsshall be effective only if given in writing and signed by bothparties and then only in the instance and for the purposefor which it is given.13.2 No failure or delay on the part of the College in exercisingany right, power or privilege under these Terms shalloperate as a waiver of such right, power or privilege, norshall any single or partial exercise of any right, power orprivilege preclude any other or further exercise of it or theexercise of any other right, power or privilege.14 INVALIDITY14.1 If any provision of these Terms (or part of any provision)is found by any court or other authority of competentjurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, thatprovision or part-provision shall, to the extent required,be deemed not to form part of these Terms, and the validityand enforceability of the other provisions of these Termsshall not be affected.14.2 If a provision of these Terms (or part of any provision) isfound illegal, invalid or unenforceable, the provision shallapply with the minimum modification necessary to make itlegal, valid and enforceable.15 ENTIRE AGREEMENT15.1 These Terms and its Schedule constitute the entireagreement and understanding between the parties andsupersedes any previous agreement between the partiesrelating to the subject matter of this Agreement.15.2 You acknowledge and agree that in accepting these TermsYou do not rely on, and shall have no remedy in respect of,any statement, representation, warranty, or understanding(whether negligently or innocently made) of any person(whether party to these Terms or not) other than asexpressly set out in these Terms. Nothing in this clause shalloperate to limit or exclude any liability for fraud.15.3 Unless otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in theseTerms, the Agreement may be varied only by a documentsigned by both parties.16 EXCLUSION OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS16.1 The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 shall notapply to these Terms and no person other than the partiesto the Agreement shall have any rights under it, nor shallit be enforceable under that Act by any person other thanthe parties to it.17 GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION17.1 These Terms, and any dispute, controversy, proceedingsor claim of whatever nature arising out of or in any wayrelating to them or their formation, shall be governed byand construed in accordance with the laws of England andthe parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the EnglishCourts.18 ENQUIRIES AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION18.1 The following are not permitted on the College’s premises(or in the courtyard eating area):18.1.1 Smoking; or18.1.2 pets, other than assistance dogs (and such must not be leftin vehicles in the College’s car park at any time).18.2 The College will endeavour to cater for special dietsrequired for medical reasons. You must provide detailson Your booking form if You have any special dietaryrequirements. If You wish to discuss Your requirementsin detail, contact the College’s Catering Manager ontelephone number 01243 818268. The College is unable tocater for strict vegans.19 CANCELLATION PROTECTION INSURANCE19.1 The terms of the cancellation protection insurance are asset out in the Brochure19.2 In order to take out Cancellation Protection you must tickthe appropriate box on the Booking Form and enclosethe appropriate cancellation protection fee and sendit together with your Booking Form and deposit to theCollege’s Admissions office20 DEFINITIONS20.1 In these Terms the following words shall have the followingmeanings:20.1.1 “Brochure” means the current Course brochure in whichthe Course was advertised;20.1.2 “Booking Form” means the form contained within theBrochure20.1.3 “Cooling Off Period” means the period beginning two(2) days after You send Your completed Booking Form tothe College and ending upon the expiry of the followingseven (7) business day period;20.1.4 “Consumer Protection Regulations” means theConsumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000(SI 2000/2334), as amended by the Consumer Protection(Distance Selling) (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (SI689/2005).20.1.5 “Course” means the course of study run by the College;20.1.6 “Course Fee” means all the fees to be paid by You oron Your behalf to the College under these Terms (notincluding the Deposit), as stipulated in the Brochure;20.1.7 “Deposit” means the deposit to be paid to the Collegeto reserve Your place on the Course (as set out in theBrochure);20.1.8 “Refund” means a refund of the Course Fee followingcancellation under clause 5 of these Terms such refund tobe made within thirty (30 ) days beginning with the date onwhich notice of cancellation was sent;20.1.9 “Terms” means these standard terms and conditions;ACCOMMODATION FEES WINTER 2009/10 PER PERSON accommodation includes dinner and breakfast(see course entries for course fees)WEST DEAN COLLEGETERMS AND CONDITIONS1 BOOKING A COURSE1.1 Courses are open to anyone aged sixteen (16) and over,though those aged sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) must beaccompanied by an adult1.2 In order to book a place on a Course you must completethe Booking Form and return it to the College AdmissionsOffice with the appropriate Deposit. .1.3 Your place on a Course will be subject to availability andyour place on any Course will not be confirmed until wesend you the Course joining instructions.1.4 If the College is unable to offer you a place on the Courseof your choice, it will notify You and Your name will beadded to a Course waiting list. Any sums You have alreadypaid to the College in respect of this Course will bereturned to You2 THE COLLEGE’S RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS2.1 The College reserves the right to change the venue,time, date, or Tutor of any Course where such change isnecessary to facilitate the delivery or better delivery ofsuch Course.2.2 The College reserves the right to modify the content ormethod of delivery of any Course from time to time.2.3 The College reserves the right to withdraw from anyaccreditation scheme at any time or to cancel any Course ifin the College’s opinion it is no longer viable.3 YOUR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS3.1 You should bring Your joining instructions with you to thestart of the Course.3.2 You must notify the College, in writing, if any of Yourregistration details change including but not limited to Yourname, address, telephone number and/or e-mail address.3.3 You agree to comply with all of the College’s policies andprocedures applicable to You and to act with courtesy,consideration and integrity at all times towards theCollege, its staff and other students at the College. TheCollege reserves the right, in its absolute discretion,to terminate this agreement and to remove You fromthe Course and/or to exclude You from the College incircumstances where Your conduct is deemed by theCollege to be unfit or unsuitable or damaging to theCollege or its reputation. If You are removed from theCourse in accordance with this clause, the College will notrefund any sums paid by You to the College.4 PAYMENT & CHARGES4.1 You must pay the Deposit or the full Course Fee (if suchamount is less than or equal to the minimum Deposit valuestated in the Brochure) at the same time as You send theCollege the Booking Form. Payment of the balance of theCourse Fee (if relevant) will be due six (6) weeks prior tothe Course start date.4.2 If you fail to pay the full Course Fee when it is due theCollege reserves the right to cancel your place on theCourse with immediate effect and to keep any Deposit thatyou may have paid.4.3 The Course Fee and accommodation fee are as stated inthe Brochure. The Course Fee includes use of the facilitiesand refreshments as further described in the full coursedescription.4.4 You may pay (or part-pay) the Course Fee for shortcourses (including any accommodation charges) usinggift vouchers (which are available from the College inthe values of £5, £10, £25, £50 and £100) or Loyal Lobstervouchers (which are issued under the College’s loyaltyscheme in the value of £100 and which are subject toseparate terms and conditions).4.5 You must pay all charges in connection with any paymentsmade by bank transfer.4.6 Any damage caused by You (other than fair wear and tear)to the College, its facilities, equipment or resources will beseparately invoiced by the College and such amounts shallbe payable by You on demand.5 COURSE TRANSFER / CANCELLATION5.1 You may transfer Your booking to an alternative publishedcourse, providing there is a place available on that course,however Your request must be received at least six (6)weeks prior to the Course start date for the originalCourse. The College will charge You an administrationfee of twenty-five pounds (£25) in order to transfercourses. If the Course Fee for the alternative Course ismore expensive than the original Course you must payany additional Course Fee immediately upon makingthe request to transfer. [The College will reimburse thedifference in Course Fees to you (less the £25 admincharge) if the original Course Fee was more expensivethan the Course Fee for the alternative Course.]5.2 The College reserves the right to cancel this agreementwith You if it is prevented from or delayed in the carryingon of its business due to circumstances beyond itsreasonable control.5.3 The College reserves the right to cancel the Course at anytime, in this event You will be notified as soon as possible.5.4 If Your booking and/or Course is cancelled by the CollegeYou can:5.4.1 transfer to another Course (You will have to pay anyadditional Course Fee) ; or5.4.2 receive a full Refund for any Course Fee, Deposit andcancellation protection fees You have paid.5.5 Cancellation of bookings by You:5.5.1 if You wish to cancel Your booking, You must notify theAdmissions Office as soon as possible by telephone andthen confirm such cancellation in writing; then5.5.2 if appropriate, the College will promptly send You acancellation protection insurance claim form;6 REFUND POLICY6.1 6.1 If You cancel Your booking within the Cooling OffPeriod (as defined in clause 20.1.3), You will be entitled toa full Refund (including Refund of Your Deposit), pursuantto the Consumer Protection Regulations.6.2 Subject to clause 6.1, provided You cancel Your bookingno less than six (6) weeks prior to the Course start date,the College will refund any Course Fee You have paid,save for Your Deposit.6.3 The College will refund neither the Course Fee nor YourDeposit if You:6.3.1 cancelled Your booking within six (6) weeks of the Coursestart date; or6.3.2 fail to attend all or any part of the Course for any reasonwhatsoever including (without limitation) ill health.6.4 Save as provided for in clauses 6.1 and 5.3, the College willbe under no obligation to refund Your Deposit.6.5 Subject to clause 6.1, You will not be entitled to a Refund ofany Course Fee (or other fees) if the College terminatesthis Agreement due to Your breach of any of these Terms.7 ACCOMMODATION7.1 Accommodation for Course study is allocated on a firstcome,first-served basis. If the College does not offerYou Your preferred choice of accommodation, then theCollege will use reasonable endeavours to allocate Youalternative accommodation and Your fees will be adjustedaccordingly.7.2 The College will use reasonable endeavours to ensurethat Your room is available from 4.00pm on the day you aredue to arrive and You must vacate rooms by 10.00am (bothtimes GMT) on the last day of your Course.7.3 You must ensure that the accommodation, its furnishingsand effects are kept as clean and tidy as is consistent withtheir proper use and in any event You shall ensure that suchare in no worse a condition (fair wear and tear excepted)upon the end of Your stay than they were when Youoriginally entered such accommodation.7.4 You will notify the College immediately of any damageto the accommodation, its furnishings or effects (whethercaused by You or otherwise) on vacating Your room. Youare not permitted to share Your room with anyone else atany time unless arranged in advance with the College andany additional fees have been paid.8 ACCESSIBILITY8.1 The College’s premises comprise a large historic buildingwith several changes in floor area. The College has madeadaptations to its premises in an attempt to enable thosewith disabilities to attend Courses. You must indicate anyconcerns You may have in relation to access (or any otherconcerns) on Your booking form. You can give specificdetails on a separate, confidential, sheet of paper. You willthen be contacted by a member of the College’s staff whowill discuss Your individual requirements.9 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT9.1 Prior to the start of your Course You will be given adetailed list of materials and/or equipment which areneeded for the Course. The cost of such materials and/orRooms with shared Standard Rooms Superior Rooms withbathroom facilities with private bath/shower ensuite bath/shower(limited availability) (ensuite or adjacent)Single Twin Single Twinoccupancy occupancy occupancy occupancyWE weekend Fri eve to Sun pm £91 £123 £85 £145 £952D 2 day course £91 £123 £85 £145 £95LW long weekend £141 £189 £132 £222 £147(Thu/Fri eve to Sun/Mon pm)3D 3 day course £141 £189 £132 £222 £1474D 4 day course £191 £255 £179 £299 £1995D 5 day course £241 £321 £226 £376 £2516D 6 day course £291 £387 £273 £453 £3037D 7 day course £341 £453 £320 £530 £3559D 9 day course £441 £585 £414 £684 £459MI Musical Instrument Making *£369 *£513 *£342 *£612 *£387*The course fee shown against the Musical Instrument Making courses on page 63includes all dinners – the room rates have therefore been reduced accordinglyRESIDENT ONLY non-students A rate of £60 per night full board is payable by a partner sharing a room with a paying student.Course deposits and cancellation protection per person per courseDepositsCancellation ProtectionSee page 70 for full details of cancellation protectionMore than six weeks prior to the course, Course fees and accommodation up to £95 £9a deposit of £85 secures a place (or the full Course fees and accommodation up to £630 £18course fee if £85 or less). Any balance is Course fees and accommodation above £630 £31payable six weeks prior to the startof the course.

PLANNINGAlison Baxter, Head of ShortCourses and ConferencesRosemary Marley, Short CourseOrganiserAnnie Guilfoyle, Garden CourseConsultantMarcus Martin, Music CourseOrganiserGreg Mosse, Creative WritingConsultantTEXTWest Dean College and CarolinePearce-HigginsPHOTOGRAPHYNew images by Jenny Dwyer-Ward,Rosemary Marley and Kenton Mee.Front cover (centre) by John KMcGregorDESIGNoysterdesign.co.ukWest Dean,Chichester,West SussexPO18 0QZtel: 0844 4994408from abroad: +44 (0)1243 811301fax: +44 (0)1243 818293email: short.courses@westdean.org.ukFront cover images include work by tutors Adrian Hope, ChristopherBaker, Dora Schubert, Dorothy Hogg, Magie Hollingworth andJon Barrett-Danes. All images that are not credited to a tutor arestudents’ workShort Course and Admissions TeamWest Dean College is part of the Edward James Foundation Ltd, acharitable trust that also includes the West Dean Gardens, SussexBarn Gallery, West Dean House and West Dean Tapestry Studio.Charity reg no 1126084.www.westdean.org.ukThese courses are accredited by the BritishAccreditation Council for IndependentFurther and Higher Education.OYS 2902 / 06_09