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THE SECRETS OF GOOD PHOTOGRAPHY – MAINLY LANDSCAPE
In and around our grounds, views and neo-gothic building, explore how to take better photos. Proper guidance from a Pro - be a better photographer whatever your camera! Chris Freer (N. Cumbria www.highamhall.com/chris-freer) £64 including lunch & refreshments A PEOPLE AND THINGS DAY with Chris precedes - attend both days, save £20
Find out more »OIL PAINTING IN A DAY – LANDSCAPE (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)
Create an oil painting on canvas in a day. Following a simple step-by-step demo of a wet-on-wet technique, learn as you go. All materials provided. Limited spaces. Carol Renshaw (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/carol-renshaw) £84 incl. all materials. Another day (WATERSCAPES) follows. Attend both, save £20.
Find out more »OIL PAINTING IN A DAY – WATERSCAPES (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)
Create an oil painting on canvas in a day. Following a simple step-by-step demo of a wet-on-wet technique, learn as you go. All materials provided. Limited spaces. Carol Renshaw (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/carol-renshaw) £84 incl. all materials. Another day (LANDSCAPE) precedes. Attend both, save £20.
Find out more »HOW TO PAINT BUILDINGS IN WATERCOLOURS DAY
A day to learn just how to get your buildings right, with a greatly-experienced tutor. Jane Beech (Cheshire www.highamhall.com/jane-beech) £64 including lunch & refreshments
Find out more »MAKE THE MOST OF WATER-SOLUBLE PENCILS (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)
An exciting and versatile medium that can be used solo or combined with other materials. See a variety of techniques, from using pencils as a source of paint to creating a range of textures and effects. Jane Beech (Cheshire www.highamhall.com/jane-beech) Residential: £241 Non-residential: £174 inc. materials
Find out more »CAPTURING SKYE: VIBRANT AND ATMOSPHERIC ACRYLICS AND WATERCOLOURS
Work with (not against) the fast-drying nature of Acrylic and Watercolour to create vibrant, atmospheric paintings (from images of Skye), layer by layer. For all levels to loosen up, expect to get paint on hands (gloves provided) and best bring an apron or old shirt! Marion Boddy-Evans (Isle of Skye www.highamhall.com/marion-boddy-evans) Residential: £470 Non-residential: £309
Find out more »ART NOUVEAU (LINE AND WASH)
Art Nouveau became the late 19th Century link between Fine and Applied Art, its decorative organic form exemplified in the work of Alphonse Mucha. Explore his work using Ink and Watercolour. Linda Birch (Co. Durham www.highamhall.com/linda-birch) Residential: £324 Non-residential: £226
Find out more »ART APPRECIATION: A JOURNEY INTO MODERNITY
The pioneering new direction for Western Art including Picasso, Matisse, Van Gogh, the Cubists and Surrealists - with a profusion of original styles and startling compositions, their contribution shaped early 20th Century Art. Bertram Aitchison (Dumfries www.highamhall.com/bertram-aitchison) Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164
Find out more »SILVER CLAY JEWELLERY (WEEKEND)
Make fine silver jewellery with the ease of working with Silver Clay - an amazing material. Make three pieces of stunning professionally-styled hallmarkable jewellery. Those with good experience may work on their own projects. Tracey Spurgin (East Yorkshire www.highamhall.com/tracey-spurgin) Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164 plus Materials from Tutor c£55 (subject to silver prices)
Find out more »PAIINTING IN OILS WITH CERI ALLEN
For beginners and revisitors to this most popular of mediums, favoured by artists for centuries. Explore the history along with demos of modern day techniques. Be guided through the processes with tips and gentle guidance. Ceri Allen (Carlisle www.highamhall.com/ceri-allen) Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164
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