MA Conservation Studies student Carola, who specialises in Metalwork, considers how best to preserve a heavily corroded shield boss belonging to Worthing Museum.

West Dean College of Arts and Conservation recently welcomed 30 budding Year 10 artists from St Philip Howard Catholic School for a life drawing lesson delivered by artist and tutor, Chris Gilvan-Cartwright.

Bringing ecologically sound personality into your home by Charlotte England, Mkira Design

Rooted Beings, a major new exhibition, opens at Wellcome Collection in March; featuring work by Resolve Collective as part of the ‘Re-wilding: Coast, Countryside, City’ commission with partners De La Warr Pavilion, Wellcome Collection and West Dean College.

MA Creative Writing and Publishing student Eve Kenworthy talks about her experience studying at West Dean College, why she chose to study here, and her career to-date.

For World Book Day, West Dean College Librarian Teresa has chosen to highlight a selection of books from the library collection that relate to the programmes taught within the School of Conservation across clocks, metals, furniture, ceramics and books specialisms. 

Short story writer and novelist Anna Chilvers discusses her December 2021 Writer's Residency experience at West Dean College.

MA Conservation Studies student Natasha writes about the conservation considerations involved in forming a treatment proposal of a roman coin from Worthing Museum.

MA Conservation Studies student Andrew discusses the progress of a suit of 17th century cuirassier armour he began making in 2021. Now half finished, Andrew reflects on the process to date, his inspiration and what's next for the project.