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November 2018
KAY LEECH’S ‘CONNECTIONS’
Free exhibition by our first Friends of Higham Scholarship Student, who has incorporated aspects of several courses in a ranges of textile pieces linking geology, art and craft: a 6 ft quilted hanging based on the Geologic Timescale to a small 3D piece based upon a crystal geode and incorporating freeform crochet buttons. Exhibition runs from 11 - 30 Nov and Kay will be 'in residence' on Sat 17, Tue 20 and Thu 29 Nov (10am-5pm each day) FREE -…
Find out more »CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA IN PASTEL (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)
*NEW* A seasonal twist to produce a very special picture - and, depending on your progress, try some other subjects. Tutor-led, step-by-step, so suitable for all. Paul Holmes (Staffordshire www.highamhall.com/paul-holmes) Residential: £344 Non-residential: £246 inc. all materials
Find out more »SEEING WITH ARTIST’S EYES – VICKI NORMAN WORKSHOP
Irrespective of subject choice, the most important skill for any artist is observation. It isn't all about pure talent; great artists have been taught what to look for! Through innovative and enjoyable exercises, study the traditional elements of line, tone, form and colour in an intensive, rewarding course. All levels, any media welcome. Vicki Norman (Shropshire www.highamhall.com/vicki-norman) Residential: £418 Non-residential: £291
Find out more »COLLAGE AND ACRYLIC WITH FRANCES WINDER
Create and explore using Collage to free up your work. Extend your Acrylic vocabulary, build up surfaces with Gesso and use Watercolour as well as Impasto effects. We will use rags and cards to paint as well as brushes and rollers. Frances Winder (S. Cumbria www.highamhall.com/frances-winder) Residential: £324 Non-residential: £226
Find out more »BOTANICAL COLOURED PENCIL: A SEASONAL CELEBRATION
Create a single study or a small composition of small subjects that could be used as an image for your own Christmas card design. Take inspiration from seasonal evergreens, berries, nuts, cones, spices, flowers such as Cyclamens, Hellebores, winter flowering Jasmin, seasonal fruits or even the humble Brussel Sprout! Susan Christopher-Coulson (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/susan-christopher-coulson) Residential: £480 Non-residential: £319 inc. optional minibus trip tbc.
Find out more »SOFT PASTEL WITH SUE FORD
Aim for vibrant and atmospheric paintings, be inspired using soft pastels on a variety of different backgrounds. Step by step and personal guidance. For all levels to enjoy. Sue Ford (Yorkshire artist www.sueford.co.uk) Residential: £324 Non-residential: £226
Find out more »PAINTING WITH CERI ALLEN (NO OILS, 3-NIGHT)
Residential workshop for Students of any medium (except Oils), keen to gain from Ceri's Fine Arts background. Be encouraged, receive suggestions on how to develop form and colour, boost your own artistic strengths and challenge the things you find tricky. All levels welcome. Ceri Allen (Carlisle www.highamhall.com/ceri-allen) Residential: £324 Non-residential: £226 We offer both DAY and 3-NIGHT versions of PAINTING WITH CERI and also an OILS residential.
Find out more »December 2018
ARTISTS’ STUDIO WORKSHOP (NO TUTOR – 3 NIGHT)
For experienced artists to take advantage of our Studio (at a bargain price!) developing your own projects free of distractions, whilst enjoying the Higham magic, including the food! No tutor, but a chance to share ideas and mutual support, and maybe enjoy the stunning surroundings a little. Any media except Oils. VERY SPECIAL PRICE: Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164
Find out more »ART APPRECIATION: THE HIGH RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE IN ROME
This course surveys the works of Michelangelo, Raphael and their contemporaries in Rome during the High Renaissance and traces the emergence of the Baroque style in paintings and sculpture under the influence of Caravaggio, Bernini and their followers. This course was rescheduled from Dec 2017. Dr Colin Bailey F.S.A.(East Lothian www.highamhall.com/colin-bailey) Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164
Find out more »A CHRISTMAS TRIPTYCH
Join Linda to create a small masterpiece for Christmas. Triptychs were pictures on three panels hinged together and used as alterpieces, they were richly decorated in gold. Small triptychs were produced for devotional use. You may decorate them as you wish. Linda Birch (Co. Durham www.highamhall.com/linda-birch) Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164
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