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September 2020
LACE AS YOU LIKE IT (INCLUDING TANTALISING TORCHON) PT1
18:30 Mon 21 Sep - 13:30 Wed 23 Sep 2020 *TWIN COURSE* Discover handmade Bobbin Lace, work on your UFO's and pick Jan's brain. She will also bring patterns from her Tantalising Torchon collection, exploring some more unusual aspects of this neglected lace. Total beginner through to advanced all welcome! Jan Gardiner (Somerset www.highamhall.com/jan-gardiner) Residential: £238 Non-residential: £169 (Basic materials available from Tutor £5-£10 approx.) Precedes another course.
Find out more »LACE AS YOU LIKE IT (INCLUDING TANTALISING TORCHON) PT2
18:30 Wed 23 Sep - 13:30 Fri 25 Sep 2020 *TWIN COURSE* See 21-23 Sep for details. Jan Gardiner (Somerset www.highamhall.com/jan-gardiner) Residential: £238 Non-residential: £169 Follows another course.
Find out more »A2009NT DO YOUR OWN THING STUDIO WORKSHOP (NO TUTOR – 2 NIGHT)
Extra course added due to last minute cancellation of another course. Sun 27 September 2020 18:30 – Tue 29 September 2020 13:30 For experienced Artists etc. Last minute distanced Studio space to work on your own projects free of distractions, whilst enjoying the Higham magic, including the food! Residential: £199 Non-residential: £129 The first of two successive courses available. Book both if you like for a 4-nighter.
Find out more »EXQUISITE EMBROIDERY: SQUIRREL OR NUÉ
18:30 Tue 29 Sep - 13:30 Fri 2 Oct 2020 Explore the beautiful technique of Or Nué, creating shading over gold threads in an original design by Helen in the form of a squirrel. Helen McCook (Royal School of Needlework www.highamhall.com/helen-mccook) Residential: £335 Non-residential: £234 (Materials kit purchasable from Tutor) Helen's WHITEWORK follows.
Find out more »A2009NT2 DO YOUR OWN THING STUDIO WORKSHOP (NO TUTOR – 2 NIGHT)
Extra course added due to last minute cancellation of another course. Tue 29 September 2020 18:30 – Thu 1 October 2020 13:30 For experienced Artists etc. Last minute distanced Studio space to work on your own projects free of distractions, whilst enjoying the Higham magic, including the food! Residential: £199 Non-residential: £129 The second of two successive courses available. Book both if you like for a 4-nighter.
Find out more »October 2020
EXQUISITE EMBROIDERY: WHITE WORK
18:30 Fri 2 Oct - 13:30 Mon 5 Oct 2020 Be introduced to the beautiful art of Broderie Anglaise and Richelieu Embroidery with surface stitches for extra decoration and needle lace filling to add to the delicacy of the overall appearance. Beginner or to experienced welcome. Helen McCook (Royal School of Needlework www.highamhall.com/helen-mccook) Residential: £335 Non-residential: £234 (Materials kit purchasable from Tutor) Helen's OR NUÉ precedes.
Find out more »BOOKBINDING: Carolingian Binding Model
Doug Mitchell (Northamptonshire www.highamhall.com/doug-mitchell) Residential: £335 Non-residential: £234 (Materials at cost)
Find out more »JEWELLERY MAKING: SILVER CLAY
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: £238 Non-residential: £169 (Materials from Tutor c£55 subject to silver prices)
Find out more »WOVEN TAPESTRY: PERUVIAN TAPESTRIES
Peruvian tapestries are characterized by bold imagery, with a limited palette. These qualities, and the techniques used, will be applied to designing and weaving a sample piece. The course is both perfect for both beginners and for those with some experience. Louise Martin (Orkney www.highamhall.com/louise-martin) Residential: £238 Non-residential: £169 Follows WOVEN TAPESTRY: WEAVING ON NAIL LOOMS.
Find out more »WOODCARVING: RELIEF AND CREATIVE
Transform a block of wood into a unique picture. Bring ideas or use Sharon's books for inspiration. Transfer a pattern, use chisels, learn techniques. Beginners and experienced. Sharon Littley (S. Wales www.highamhall.com/sharon-littley) Residential: £485 Non-residential: £319
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