West Dean

I often feel like I need a creative push. I love the idea of going on a short course where I can get inspired by actually doing something with my own hands as a opposed to just looking at the works of talented people online. Blogs are great, but for me, they are also source of envy and frustration.

I was chatting to Simon about my creative angst when he told me about West Dean College, a charitable trust set in the Sussex countryside. This beautiful estate is managed by The Edward James Foundation and consists of a community of conservators, artists, craftspeople and restorers who work alongside builders, gardeners, farmers and foresters.

Here you can study a number of short courses for students of all abilities as well a study diplomas and MAs in conservation and visual arts.