Demonstrations

See Abdollah Nafisi, expert woodworker from the BBC's recent series The Victorian House of Arts and Crafts, and his partner designer Kate Nafisi demonstrating elements of making a Sussex chair.

Live arts and craft at a unique arts destination.

A weekend bursting with creativity! Get hands-on with drop-in workshops and classes, see live demos, buy unique crafted items, meet the makers and see the work of emerging artists.

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There are over 40 artists, designers and makers here this weekend! Make sure you go over to the main pavilion and say hello to them! #ArtsandCraft . . . . . #artfestival #artsandcrafts #craft #event #artevent #design #embroidery #craftfestival #sussex #westsussex #visitsussex #thingstodo #traditionalcraft #craftevent #handson #getcreative #emergingartist #artfestival #crafttrail #arts #family ⠀#furnituremaker

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Enjoyed @BBCTwo #TheVictorianHouseofArtsandCrafts the second time around? Expert woodworker Abdollah and Kate from @NafisiStudio will be joining us at #ArtsandCraft Festival + demonstrating elements of making a #Sussex chair as seen in episode 1: https://t.co/XCg9odgL6z pic.twitter.com/0D8kTIyvGq

— West Dean College of Arts and Conservation (@westdeancollege) May 22, 2019