West Dean College is an imposing 19th century flint-faced mansion located in the village of West Dean which near Chichester in West Sussex.

West Dean is a unique community, a creative mix of artists and craftspeople, conservators and restorers, working alongside gardeners, farmers, foresters and builders.

West Dean College is part of the Edward James Foundation, a charitable trust located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in south-east England. The house is set in 6000 acres of parkland. The core of the house was built between 1804-30 for Lord Selsey. William James acquired the estate in 1891 and altered and extended the house.

2010 Dates

Friday 2nd - Monday 5th April

Raymond Burley will be running his next course at West Dean College on Friday 2nd - Monday 5th April 2010. He will play a solo concert during the evening on Saturday 3rd.

The course concentrates mainly on the art of ensemble playing but solo playing can also be catered for.

For further details contact West Dean College
E-mail: Click here
or telephone: 0844 4994408.