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Summer Schools

Summer Schools are both a creative and social highlight of the West Dean calendar enjoyed by both students and tutors. They offer students a chance to explore and experiment in depth in their chosen subject whilst enjoying the relaxed environment that West Dean is renowned for.

Each six-day course allows time for students to work intensively. Students also have the opportunity to share ideas and experiences with like-minded people on the other courses running at the same time.

The Summer Schools give students the option to stay at the magnificent West Dean House and enjoy its award-winning Gardens and the local area, with organised trips to local art venues such as the newly opened Pallant House Gallery.

The Summer Schools give students the option to stay at the magnificent West Dean House and enjoy its award-winning Gardens and the local area, with organised trips to venues such as Sculpture at Goodwood and Chichester Festival Theatre.

Dates for 2008 Summer School are available from January 2008.

Booking details:

The Visual Arts & Crafts summer schools, begins at lunch-time on Saturday and end 3pm the following Friday. Students can book courses for any one week, or book for up to three weeks.

See our news and events pages for more details and dates of our Music summer schools and other special events over the summer.

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1217030401 1217548801 4 As this course is scheduled to start within the next seven days, please contact our Admissions office by phone 0844 4994408. July 26 - August 01 2008 from £515 Floribunda expressive drawing and painting. Emily Ball Reference: SS 14 Ability:Suitable for all 3653 4

1217030401 1217548801 7 As this course is scheduled to start within the next seven days, please contact our Admissions office by phone 0844 4994408. July 26 - August 01 2008 from £510 The Sussex Downs and coast in watercolours. Felicity House Reference: SS 16 Ability:Beginners/Intermediate 3795 7

1217030401 1217548801 3 As this course is scheduled to start within the next seven days, please contact our Admissions office by phone 0844 4994408. July 26 - August 01 2008 from £532 Exploring Surrealism through linocuts. Dale Devereux Barker Reference: SS 10 Ability:Suitable for all 3593 3

1217030401 1217548801 0 This course is currently full, but some places may become available before the course starts Join waiting list July 26 - August 01 2008 from £585 Glass fusing workshop painting with light. Julia Webster Reference: SS 13 Ability:Suitable for all 3836 0

1217030401 1217548801 0 This course is currently full, but some places may become available before the course starts Join waiting list July 26 - August 01 2008 from £510 Mosaic projects a structured approach. Emma Biggs Reference: SS 11 Ability:Intermediate/Advanced 3787 0

1217030401 1217548801 5 As this course is scheduled to start within the next seven days, please contact our Admissions office by phone 0844 4994408. July 26 - August 01 2008 from £600 Developing ideas and techniques in blacksmithing. Peter Parkinson Reference: SS 18 Ability:Suitable for all 3640 5

1217030401 1217548801 1 As this course is scheduled to start within the next seven days, please contact our Admissions office by phone 0844 4994408. July 26 - August 01 2008 from £510 Enamelling on copper art and craft. Pat Johnson Reference: SS 12 Ability:Suitable for all 3728 1

1217030401 1217548801 0 This course is currently full, but some places may become available before the course starts Join waiting list July 26 - August 01 2008 from £510 Imagine carving an expressive sculpture in stone. Paula Haughney Reference: SS 17 Ability:Suitable for all 3576 0

1217030401 1217548801 0 This course is currently full, but some places may become available before the course starts Join waiting list July 26 - August 01 2008 from £510 An exploration of tapestry weaving. Caron Penney Reference: SS 15 Ability:Beginners/Intermediate 3679 0

1217635201 1218153601 0 This course is currently full, but some places may become available before the course starts Join waiting list August 02 - August 08 2008 from £520 Landscape and figure painting in oils the British tradition. John Freeman Reference: SS 25 Ability:Intermediate/Advanced 3790 0

1217635201 1218153601 0 This course is currently full, but some places may become available before the course starts Join waiting list August 02 - August 08 2008 from £510 Painting on location using watercolours and acrylics. Frances Hatch Reference: SS 27 Ability:Suitable for all 3662 0

1217635201 1218153601 3 As this course is scheduled to start within the next seven days, please contact our Admissions office by phone 0844 4994408. August 02 - August 08 2008 from £510 Willow workshop sculpture baskets and garden structures. Jackie Binns Reference: SS 29 Ability:Suitable for all 3774 3

1217635201 1218153601 0 This course is currently full, but some places may become available before the course starts Join waiting list August 02 - August 08 2008 from £560 Garden sculpture in metals. Mike Savage Reference: SS 28 Ability:Suitable for all 3632 0

1217635201 1218153601 3 As this course is scheduled to start within the next seven days, please contact our Admissions office by phone 0844 4994408. August 02 - August 08 2008 from £513 Enamelling techniques in jewellery and smallwork. Joan MacKarell Reference: SS 22 Ability:Suitable for all 3726 3

1217635201 1218153601 0 This course is currently full, but some places may become available before the course starts Join waiting list August 02 - August 08 2008 from £510 Composing photographs through the lens. Jacqui Hurst Reference: SS 26 Ability:Beginners/Intermediate 3703 0

1217635201 1218153601 1 As this course is scheduled to start within the next seven days, please contact our Admissions office by phone 0844 4994408. August 02 - August 08 2008 from £518 Making automata and moving toys. Robert Race Reference: SS 23 Ability:Suitable for all 3656 1

1217635201 1218153601 2 As this course is scheduled to start within the next seven days, please contact our Admissions office by phone 0844 4994408. August 02 - August 08 2008 from £535 Transparency and luminosity painting and screenprinting on cloth. Carole Waller Reference: SS 21 Ability:Suitable for all 3686 2

1218240001 1218758401 5 book online add to wishlist August 09 - August 15 2008 from £510 Summer projects in pastels. Valerie Wiffen Reference: SS 35 Ability:Suitable for all 3538 5

1218240001 1218758401 7 book online add to wishlist August 09 - August 15 2008 from £510 Painting trees and skies. Tom Benjamin Reference: SS 37 Ability:Intermediate/Advanced 3553 7

1218240001 1218758401 1 book online add to wishlist August 09 - August 15 2008 from £600 Blacksmithing creating personal projects. Andrew Smith Reference: SS 38 Ability:Suitable for all 3554 1

1218240001 1218758401 0 This course is currently full, but some places may become available before the course starts Join waiting list August 09 - August 15 2008 from £510 Developing ideas for jewellery in precious metals. Sarah Macrae Reference: SS 32 Ability:Suitable for all 3574 0

1218240001 1218758401 0 This course is currently full, but some places may become available before the course starts Join waiting list August 09 - August 15 2008 from £530 Photographing nature using digital techniques. Geoffrey Kibby Reference: SS 39 Ability:Intermediate 3619 0

1218240001 1218758401 0 This course is currently full, but some places may become available before the course starts Join waiting list August 09 - August 15 2008 from £540 Throwing and hand-building including a raku firing. Alison Sandeman Reference: SS 34 Ability:Suitable for all 3684 0

1218240001 1218758401 4 book online add to wishlist August 09 - August 15 2008 from £525 Sculpture using paper and wire personal odysseys. David Farrer, Cordelia John Reference: SS 30 Ability:Suitable for all 3552 4

1218240001 1218758401 0 This course is currently full, but some places may become available before the course starts Join waiting list August 09 - August 15 2008 from £522 Inspiring textiles paper cloth paint and stitch. Cas Holmes Reference: SS 36 Ability:Suitable for all 3808 0

1218240001 1218758401 2 book online add to wishlist August 09 - August 15 2008 from £510 Shapes and sequences in felt making. Jeanette Appleton Reference: SS 31 Ability:Suitable for all 3877 2