CAPTURE SCOTTISH SCAPES: EXPLORE EXPRESSIVE MIXED MEDIA
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, CumbriaWork with (don't fight against) the fast-drying nature of acrylics and use mixed media to create vibrant, atmospheric paintings (from excellent reference images provided by your Tutor), layer by layer.
BOTANICAL COLOURED PENCIL: Design your own Christmas Card Including Winter Fruits Nuts Spices and Berries
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, CumbriaCreate your own Christmas card design inspired by the colourful fruits and berries available. Consider including nuts and spices such as cloves and nutmegs and even include other fruit ingredients
EXPRESSIVE ACRYLIC MIXED MEDIA
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, CumbriaExplore contemporary acrylic techniques using lots of different acrylic media. We may venture outdoors (weather permitting) to gain inspiration amongst the Lakeland landscape, but this course mainly focuses on a
PAINTING WITH LIGHT IN WATERCOLOUR
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, CumbriaCapture living light in watercolour to bring a picture to life. Master the dynamics of light and shade using the drama and power of colour to intensify an artwork's luminosity.
ANIMAL PORTRAITS IN PASTEL (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, CumbriaFor beginners and improvers. The tutor-led portrait of a highland cow comes first then you may use the remaining time to try something from your own source material (bring your
CREATIVE ART JOURNALS: EXPRESS, EMBELLISH, EXPERIMENT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, CumbriaLest we forget, playing is an important part of making successful Art. This course will be all about that 'play'... using a wide variety of techniques and ideas to create
EXPLORING THE FORMAT WITH FRANCES WINDER
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, CumbriaLooking at changing your composition, dealing with square, long or wide formats, large and small and the advantages they bring. Demonstrations and advice, and projects to follow, getting the best
STEP TWO WATER-BASED OILS: WITH KNIVES
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, CumbriaNext stage for beginners or those wishing to apply thicker paint. The themes will be still life and some landscape. Linda Birch (Co. Durham www.highamhall.com/linda-birch) Residential: £250 Non-residential: £180
ESSENTIAL DRAWING SKILLS: COLOUR BASICS & COLOUR MEDIA
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, CumbriaA starter or refresher to get to grips with the basics of colour in drawing. Projects will be set to explore the subject and develop your skills. Ceri Allen (Carlisle
CARTOONS FOR CHRISTMAS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, CumbriaSimilar to our March DRAW LIKE A CARTOONIST, but focused towards drawing Christmas cards (of course!) A fun seasonal course for anyone (whether you are an experienced artist or a