Education and Training

An antiques degree course run by the University of Central Lancashire in Preston has been reinstated.

West Dean College of Arts and Conservation has bought a watercolour depicting the grand entrance hall of college's residence.

The Northern School of Art in Hartlepool, County Durham is recruiting students for a new design course.

The art market must now comply with the latest anti-money laundering law – despite a lack of clarity around some elements of the regulation.

Christie’s is in consultation with staff following a review of its education division which will close its Christie’s Education arm and absorb courses into its larger business.

Christie’s Education has launched The Young Collectors Club to help enthusiastic young art lovers to increase their knowledge and collections.

LAPADA, The Association of Art & Antiques Dealers, has launched a new ‘Apprentice’ membership category for dealers in early years of independent trading.

Dawn Ades OBE, Jonathan Ashley-Smith and Rebecca Salter RA are the first recipients of the West Dean College of Arts and Conservation fellowships.

West Dean College of Arts and Conservation has launched a new horology bursary of up to £20,000.

An online course is being launched this week that aims to create a “virtual environment” for learning about today’s art market. The course called ‘Art Market Economics’ is written and presented by Dr Clare McAndrew and will go live on January 18.

A charitable trust formed to promote the art of The Soper Family is seeking funding to build a home for the archive.

The International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB) has announced the winner of the 17th Breslauer Prize for Bibliography.

West Dean College has been rebranded West Dean College of Arts and Conservation as it embarks on a £25m growth plan to increase intake and support students in developing their portfolios.

The British Antiques Dealers’ Association (BADA) hopes to attract new members and young people to the world of art and antiques with a series of events.

A project was launched last week to assess the viability of the UK’s traditional heritage crafts.