18:30 Sun 12 Jul - 13:30 Fri 17 Jul 2020 Explore a wide variety of painting techniques for contemporary landscape subjects in both the studio and the inspirational Lakes National Park using watercolour, gouache, acrylic inks and pastel. Demos and one-to-one tuition. For artists with some previous painting ability looking to loosen up their style. Robert Dutton (Yorkshire www.highamhall.com/robert-dutton) Residential: £530 Non-residential: £370 (inc. Field Trips)

18:30 Fri 17 Jul - 13:30 Mon 20 Jul 2020 Pam will take you with your sketchbook to superb indoor places the weather can't spoil, where you can sketch a variety of subjects including: Steamboats, Arts and Crafts, Scenery, Lakescapes etc. Minibus trips, through some incredible scenery, are to indoor, stimulating venues who will allow Higham in, some for lunch! Admissions included. Pam Grant (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/pam-grant) Residential: £365 Non-residential: £264 (inc. Field Trips, Lunches and Tea Stops)

18:30 Sun 19 Jul - 9:00 Thu 23 Jul 2020 The changing Lake District light always surprises, revealing dramatic contrasts and rich colours. Using mark-making in ink and blending, embossing and lifting out in pencil, build up a landscape full of life and light. Be encouraged to follow your own style. Patient guidance from an inspirational Tutor. Suitable for all. Helen Hanson (Kent www.highamhall.com/Helen-Hanson) Residential: £399 Non-residential: £254

*NEW LONG VERSION* For all who ever wished to paint properly with Watercolours but are not sure how to start (including beginners). Through demos and exercises, learn tricks to boost confidence, create washes, put together simple landscapes, correct mistakes and lots more - producing quality finished work by the end. Jane Beech (Cheshire www.highamhall.com/jane-beech) Residential: £451 Non-residential: £319 (inc. Materials)

18:30 Tue 21 Jul - 13:30 Thu 23 Jul 2020 The use of images to amuse, relate and express opinion should make a fascinating insight into society. Enjoy Tim's take as he looks back through some of the history that reflects our nation's attitudes. Tim Stimson (Lincolnshire www.highamhall.com/tim-stimson) Residential: £238 Non-residential: £169 A companion to Tim's new LAURA KNIGHT course: attend both, get FREE B&B (Dinner bookable separately) for the day off in-between to do your own thing.

18:30 Fri 24 Jul - 13:30 Sun 26 Jul 2020 Among the most successful and popular painters in Britain, Knight's success in the male-dominated art establishment paved the way for greater recognition for women artists. Tim Stimson (Lincolnshire www.highamhall.com/tim-stimson) Residential: £238 Non-residential: £169 A companion to Tim's CARTOONERY course: attend both, get FREE B&B (Dinner bookable separately) for the day off in-between to do your own thing.

18:30 Sun 26 Jul - 9:00 Sun 2 Aug 2020 Monet, Degas et al. worked from Landscape, Still Life and even a Live Model, experimenting with ways of rendering subjects. Using any materials, work from these motifs, with support and encouragement throughout to develop all aspects of image making. More suitable for Artists with some basic experience. Michael Stewart (W. Yorkshire www.highamhall.com/michael-stewart) 7 NIGHT SUMMER SPECIAL: Residential: £663 Non-residential: £469

18:30 Thu 30 Jul - 13:30 Sun 2 Aug 2020 Capture the brilliance of Summer colours, which should be at their best in both garden and countryside. Relaxed atmosphere, rotating individual attention so both beginners and experienced may work at their own pace. Susan Christopher-Coulson (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/susan-christophercoulson) Residential: £335 Non-residential: £234