West Dean School of Arts and Conservation Open Day

West Dean's Open Day is a chance to immerse yourself i inspirational surroundings, talk directly with tutors and students, and explore the full range of art, design and conservation pathways open to you.

West Dean’s schools of arts, design and conservation offer a uniquely broad range of world-leading courses. From conservation to art and design, West Dean's full and part-time degree and diploma courses help you turn an interest into a skill, and an ambition into a career.

Study in well-equipped workshops where the small class sizes mean you get even more time with experienced tutors. Nestled in the stunning Sussex countryside, West Dean’s Sussex Campus consists of a mixture of historic buildings, breath taking surrealist-inspired gardens and rolling South Downs countryside. With courses in everything from Furniture Conservation to Fine Art, Craft Practices to Creative Writing, Metalwork to Tapestry Weaving, and so much more.

West Dean’s Open Day will give you the chance to meet current students, alumni and speak directly to tutors to answer your questions, helping you find the course that best suits your interests and career goals.

There will be drop-in sessions available so you can learn what student support is available, including scholarships and bursaries, getting funding, and speaking to our admissions team for advice on applying. You will also have the opportunity to explore the campus, experiencing the atmosphere and discover more about life at West Dean.