In this instalment of Meet the Maker we introduce Judy Simmonds, a new tutor running short courses in perigord spiral basket and celtic knot platter. 

Introducing Claire Chandler, a new tutor at West Dean running short courses in acrylic painting. Claire Chandler is a professional artist and art tutor based in south London. In this interview we find out more about her practice, current work, inspirations and where it all began.

MA Metals Conservation student Caitlin has been volunteering with the Collections team, helping to further the Whose Heritage? Project; aiming to re-evaluate perceptions of the ethnographic object from West Dean's Collection and how they are displayed throughout the Historic House.

Short course student Julia shares her experiences on short courses at West Dean, and where her inspiration comes from.

Writer in Residence Damian Barr shares thoughts from his three weeks in residence at West Dean.

Just before the Easter break, second year students on the FdA Musical Instruments programme went on a study trip to Paris, where they visited the collection at Musée de la musique and spent time in the museum's laboratory, as well as meeting Paris-based Musical Instrument Makers in their workshops.

Congratulations to Garden Design Diploma 2023 graduate Jonny Lincoln who has been announced as the winner of an esteemed competition to re-design the Chapel Court planting plan at Hampton Court Palace.

Head of KLC School of Design, Geoffrey Makstutis, reflects on 2023 as a year of continued successes and new directions.

MA Conservation Studies student Elizabeth has recently concluded the conservation treatment of this 16th Century Maiolica dish from The Russell Cotes Museum. Read about the project in this blog.