The Workshops are part of the Turner Dumbrell Foundation which is also custodian of Lodge Hill. Set up in 1983 the Trust supports charitable organisations in the village of Ditchling and surrounding areas. The former school and farm buildings are offered to artists and makers and to encourage small business development.
The Workshops are open in May as part of Artist Open Houses, Ditchling Trail and in September as part of the Artwave Festival. Other opening hours and information can be viewed on individual links.
The home of Designer Makers such as Jane Hopkinson Handbags; Rebecca Hames; Lou Petty and Kate Baker-Brown.
Working Artist Studios include Philip Dunn; Jane Skelton – Playing with Clay; Jo Starkey; Lisa Scholz and Patricia Gidney.
Acupuncture and Ethical Skincare is at Isabel Cherry.
Counselling: A Stones Throw Therapy – Cheryll Avery McNeill.
Vintage Clothing Design Resource: Kate O'Donnell
Dumbrells Court Road, Ditchling BN6 8GT