Led by celebrated printmaker, Rod Nelson, you will learn the techniques and processes of woodcut printing, gaining familiarity with the tools and materials in order to create successful black and white woodcuts by hand and with a press. You will leave West Dean with the skills to cut a block with a degree of artistic […]
A showcase of contemporary craft by the twelve finalists of the Sussex Craft Awards 2025. These are the leading designer-makers in the region, nominated by the public and then selected by a panel representing West Dean College, Newlands House Gallery, Tutton & Young and The Makers Directory. Vote for a winner yourself. Newlands House, Pound […]
This course takes the plants and flowers of the magnificent West Dean gardens as inspiration. After getting familiar with stencilling techniques you will go outside to draw and get ideas before transforming your sketches into a layered design. Then you will print your design onto fabric to take home. Suitable for both beginners and artists […]
On this course at West Dean you will learn how different hollow forms are made – sphere, cube, barrel, lens, tube, abstract – and how to construct a model, along with various soldering techniques. The tutor will give you one-to-one tuition to help you develop your idea through to the successful completion of a final […]
Led by Tracey Sheppard, Fellow of the Guild of Glass Engravers, this course provides a perfect introduction to the delights and mysteries of glass engraving. You will experiment with a small range of tools, before progressing to engraving a simple decorated letter on a tumbler. She will show you some basic approaches to design and […]
June 14 and June 21 Sculptor Silvia MacRae Brown will lead you in working in clay from the life model on this day-long course held inside a beautiful barn in Friston. You’ll explore shapes in clay and make a simple figure, which can be fired at a later date. Bring a packed lunch to eat […]
CHICHESTER: Upcycled textiles, eco-printing and demonstrations. A fascinating demonstration where you will learn about the alchemy of natural dyes and eco-printing at Alison’s studio. Alison works with natural fabrics that have been sourced from charity shops and friends, and uses plants dyes from her garden. Take away skills to use at home forever! Up00cycled is […]
This weekend course at West Dean will show you how to create an object using ancient blacksmithing skills from over 1000 years ago. You’ll get an introduction to the fundamental heritage blacksmithing processes – cutting, forging, tapering, forming, bending, fire-welding and joinery skills – and put them into practice to create historically accurate replica pieces, […]
Pottery experiences, shows and demonstrations. Everyone is welcome to this expertly curated, community-focused event showcasing the best pottery to buy from across the South East, particularly Sussex and Kent. Organised by The Clay Studio, there’ll be three zones of ceramics to enjoy: in the Barn, the Studio and the Courtyard. Refreshments are available and entry […]
Coastal-inspired pots in a beautiful garden studio. Visit the West Sussex garden studio of Libby Daniels, who is known for her sculptural, coastal-style pots with decorative surfaces inspired by pebbles. Meet the artist, see work in progress, and for sale. Holly House, Moorfield, GU27 3SH. www.libbydaniels.co.uk FREE
An exhibition of bronzes & demos of large bamboo forms Rustington, Littlehampton: 14+15 June and 19-22 June 10am-4pm In their quiet garden studio Manny Woodard and Martin Lowell will be exhibiting selected sculptures and figurative work cast in bronze and jesmonite. Manny won the prestigious ING Discerning Eye and the Chelsea Art Prize for Sculpture. […]
Meet 52 local artists, watch demonstrations, and purchase unique artworks at 16 venues throughout the streets of the historic West Sussex market town.
