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March 2019
TRY FOR A DAY: CHINESE PAINTING (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)
Chinese painting techniques with soft brushes and ink are fulfilling for non-artists and artists alike. Absorbing and controlled, select from a range of demonstrated subjects such as bamboo and trees. Chi Zhang (Edinburgh www.highamhall.com/chi-zhang) £76 inc. materials, lunch & refreshments
Find out more »PAINTING STILL LIFE
What it says on the (paint) tin. Expert guidance on representing inanimate objects. Essential for all serious artists, leading to a greater capacity with form, tonal values and techniques for achieving highest quality and satisfaction. Lionel Playford (N. Pennines www.highamhall.com/lionel-playford) Residential: £324 Non-residential: £226
Find out more »CAPTURING SKYE: EXPLORING EXPRESSIVE MIXED MEDIA
Learn to work with (not fight against) the fast-drying nature of acrylics and watercolours to create vibrant, atmospheric paintings (from reference images of your tutor's home on the Isle of Skye), layer by layer. For all levels wanting to loosen up with a willingness to get paint on hands, possibly clothes! Marion Boddy-Evans (Skye www.highamhall.com/marion-boddy-evans Residential: £475 Non-residential: £313
Find out more »April 2019
OILS WITH CERI
A workshop for Students serious about developing skills in Oils, capitalising on Ceri's Fine Arts background. Be encouraged and receive suggestions on how to improve ideas and essential skills with Form, Tone and Colour. Boost your own artistic strengths, challenge the things you find tricky. All levels welcome. Ceri Allen (Carlisle www.highamhall.com/ceri-allen) Residential: £328 Non-residential: £229
Find out more »LANDSCAPES IN LINE AND WASH
A useful addition for watercolourists. Pen helps render detail and the technique helps avoid some pitfalls like over- or under-working. Ideal for sketching techniques as well as more finished work. Explore various types of pen and other useful tools. For those with at least a year of watercolour experience to widen your skills. Linda Birch (Co. Durham www.highamhall.com/linda-birch) Residential: £328 Non-residential: £229
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: £243 Non-residential: £176 inc. materials
Find out more »WOMEN ARTISTS THROUGH THE AGES
For the most part female artists have lived in the shadow of male counterparts who have dominated art production and the governing institutions. This course pays tribute to some of the women who have proved themselves equal in both regards. There will be a brief interval during each session. Bertram Aitchison (Dumfries www.highamhall.com/bertram-aitchison) Residential: £233 Non-residential: £166
Find out more »ARTISTS’ STUDIO WORKSHOP (NO TUTOR – 3 NIGHT)
For experienced artists to take advantage of an extended Higham Easter weekend in 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 for students to share ideas and mutual support, and maybe enjoy the stunning surroundings a little. Any media except Oils (due to the odour which some others find uncomfortable when not controlled). VERY SPECIAL PRICE: Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164
Find out more »PAINTING WITH CERI (3-NIGHT)
Workshop for Students of any painting medium, keen to gain from Ceri's Fine Arts background. Be encouraged, receive suggestions on how to develop ideas, and essential skills with form, tone and colour. Boost your own artistic strengths, challenge the things you find tricky. All levels welcome. Ceri Allen (Carlisle www.highamhall.com/ceri-allen) Residential: £328 Non-residential: £229 We offer also DAY and 2-NIGHTER with CERI, also an OILS course.
Find out more »LINO-CUT PRINT MAKING
Create professional-looking cards and pictures from several lino-cuts using Easycut lino under the guidance of one of the UK's best - Clare's illustrations appear in books, magazines and packaging (and not just any packaging!). Clare Melinsky (Dumfriesshire www.highamhall.com/clare-melinsky) Residential: £328 Non-residential: £229 (Materials c£15)
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