Led by Carole Gray, member of the British Society of Master Glass Painters, you will make a piece of traditional stained glass in the form of a red tulip panel. You will learn the basic construction processes of cutting glass, putting a panel together with lead, soldering, cementing and finishing. All the materials are supplied. […]

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 […]

Led by renowned pattern-maker and textile printer Sarah Burns, you will learn how to make a wide range of natural dye colours from foraged materials. You will gather seasonal flowers, fruits and leaves from West Dean Gardens and the surrounding estate to make your own natural dye recipe books. There will be a special emphasis […]

Led by renowned metalwork tutor and public artist Andrew Smith, you will learn a range of techniques through tutor demonstration and student practice in the Forge at West Dean. You may bring ideas for a project of your own, or evolve an idea to work on, or make small objects as demonstrated during the three […]

Led by renowned ceramicist Tanya Gomez, you will work on your own potter's wheel as you develop your designs inspired by the ceramic collection at West Dean College. She will show you key techniques, including how to prepare and work with clay, and you will finish the course with six to eight pieces. June 20-22.

Led by Stefano Santilli, this three-day ourse is aimed at beginners who would like to learn the principles of turning on the wood lathe. You will learn via tutor demonstrations, practical exercises, group discussion and one-to-one feedback. By the end, you will have created a three-legged stool, having learned a variety of woodturning techniques that […]

Led by Sussex Guild member Amanda Zoe, you will learn the basic techniques of firing transparent cloisonné enamels onto silver. You will experience both kiln and torch firing methods, and Zoe will help you create a design or translate your own design into enamel, producing one pendant and two earrings/studs in silver. Suitable for both […]