Calling all craftspeople - West Dean College opens applications for summer festival

The event is an opportunity for artists, makers and craftspeople to exhibit or demonstrate their skills. Applications are now open.

In 2017, the event included more than 200 artists, makers, writers and performers. Creative workshops were held on stone carving, machine embroidery, oil painting, metalwork and pottery.  

Demonstrators can take stands in a shared marquee or in a stand-alone space in a gazebo and there is an exclusive evening event for exhibitors and demonstrators.

The festival takes place from June 1-3 at the college near Chichester, West Sussex. Among the events are art installations, entry to the house and gardens and a craft trail.

Further instructions on how to apply may be found here. The deadline is January 31.