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February 2019
PRINTING FROM NATURE
*NEW* Enjoy the privilege of guidance from lifelong professional artist Kevin O'Connor. Learn screen-printing, producing vibrant images to encourage development and experimentation. Experience not required, equipment provided, all materials are environmentally friendly and creativity will be the focus. NEW TUTOR: Kevin O'Connor (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/kevin-oconnor) Residential: £329 Non-residential: £231 inc. short Minibus foraging trip (outdoor clothes!)
Find out more »RAKU POTTERY WORKSHOP
Chris will help you to create your own pieces of Raku pottery and sculpture, and experience the excitement of Raku firing. With lectures, demos and discussion, also visit places of interest to potters: Blackwell Arts and Crafts House and a local gallery or studio. Chris Barnes (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/chris-barnes) Residential: £514 Non-residential: £359 inc. potter's Field Trip & admissions
Find out more »C1902CM LINO-CUT PRINT MAKING (EXTRA COURSE)
EXTRA COURSE ADDED (November's is full): Create colourful-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: £324 Non-residential: £226 (Materials c£15)
Find out more »March 2019
CALICO GARDENS EMBROIDERY (WEEKEND)
Hand stitches in neutral shades with subtle enhancements creating texture and 3D effects. Beginners or experienced welcome, work on either a Calico Garden Sampler to frame or your own project. Angie Burt (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/angie-burt) Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164 Join Angie's EASTER EMBROIDERY EXTRAVAGANZA 19 Apr.
Find out more »MONOPRINT WITH VEGA BRENNAN
*NEW* Create layered prints with vibrant colours using a range of monoprint and monotype techniques. Learn how to construct a composition, also when and how to play fast and loose with the rules, embrace the accidental and enjoy the process. Aim for a mounted piece of work! NEW TUTOR: Vega Brennan (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/vega-brennan) Residential: £324 Non-residential: £226 (Materials c£12)
Find out more »HANDSEWN FABRIC BOXES (WEEKEND)
Create a practical and decorative rectangular fabric box. Ideas for newbies, more elaborate designs for the experienced. Elaine Hicks (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/elaine-hicks) Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164 (Specialist items available from Tutor)
Find out more »BOOKBINDING: BACK TO BASICS
This back to basics masterclass will look at all these elements that go into the mechanics of books. You will be paper folding, sewing, making end-papers and constructing a pamphlet style binding followed by a hard case multisection binding, covering with coloured bookcloth and decorative papers, producing two very tactile, case books to take home. Doug Mitchell (Northamptonshire www.highamhall.com/doug-mitchell) Residential: £324 Non-residential: £226 (Materials c£25)
Find out more »PATCHWORK QUILTING: FRIENDSHIP
Friendship Star within a Circle of Friends. Enjoy a warm and friendly environment amongst like-minded folk. Large or small quilt with expert help on hand every step along the way. Janette Fairer (S. Cumbria www.highamhall.com/janette-fairer) Residential: £324 Non-residential: £226
Find out more »MAPPING YOUR LIFESTORY
*NEW* A fun, visual way of recording what you have done and where you have been. Create 'maps' as you reflect on your life, spot key locations and connections, reviving forgotten memories. Feel the benefit as you gently take stock of life's richness with both ups and downs. Be prepared to doodle - no skill needed at all - just you! Dr. Jo Stanley (Pennines www.highamhall.com/jo-stanley) Residential: £241 Non-residential: £174 inc. all materials
Find out more »UPHOLSTERY WEEKEND
Hands-on! Bring chair, stool, ottoman, headboard... build up from scratch or just re-cover, tackle interior paddings with traditional or modern techniques. Simon will make prior contact to advise on materials. Simon Ireland (N. Cumbria www.highamhall.com/simon-ireland) Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164 Materials at cost
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