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January 2019
EXPLORE EMBROIDERY (3 NIGHT WINTER SPECIAL)
A friendly course for all from newbies to the more experienced. Choice includes Calico Gardens, Stumpwork and Crewelwork, or bring your own project for helpful guidance. Angie Burt (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/angie-burt) WINTER OFFER: 3 Nights for the price of 2: Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164 1st of 3 successive courses with Angie - each with the 3 for 2 special offer!
Find out more »EXPLORE EMBROIDERY (3 NIGHT WINTER SPECIAL)
See 4 Jan. Angie Burt (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/angie-burt) WINTER OFFER: 3 Nights for the price of 2: Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164 2nd of 3 successive courses with Angie - each with the 3 for 2 special offer!
Find out more »EXPLORE EMBROIDERY (3 NIGHT WINTER SPECIAL)
See 4 Jan. Angie Burt (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/angie-burt) WINTER OFFER: 3 Nights for the price of 2: Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164 3rd of 3 successive courses with Angie - each with the 3 for 2 special offer!
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
Find out more »RUSKIN LACE
Drawn thread and cut linen work with geometric designs using needlepoint lace techniques. Suitable for both beginners (starter pack £12 from tutor), and experienced. Karen Quickfall (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/karen-quickfall) Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164
Find out more »ENAMELLING WEEKEND
Work on copper, silver or steel, make enamelled jewellery, small tiles or panels. Skills include: enamel application, kiln use, control and safety, foils, stencils, sgraffito, simple cloisonné and other techniques as desired. Absolute beginners welcome. Materials from tutor (£5-£20 dependent upon project). Dorothy Cockrell (Edinburgh www.highamhall.com/dorothy-cockrell) Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164 ENAMELLING WEEK follows.
Find out more »ENAMELLING WEEK
Four full days for time-consuming techniques (etching, advanced cloisonné, plique a jour). Work on copper, silver, or pre-prepared steel, making enamel jewellery, small panels, bowls or beads. Some experimental techniques may be tried such as raku firing, torch firing, silver art clay on enamel. Beginners or more experienced. Materials from Tutor (£5-£30 dependent upon project) Dorothy Cockrell (Edinburgh www.highamhall.com/dorothy-cockrell) Residential: £470 Non-residential: £309 A WEEKEND precedes.
Find out more »ARTISTS’ STUDIO WORKSHOP (NO TUTOR – WEEKEND)
For experienced artists to take advantage of 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 to share ideas and mutual support, and maybe enjoy the stunning surroundings a little. Any media except Oils. SPECIAL PRICE: Residential: £199 Non-residential: £125
Find out more »LACE – AS YOU LIKE IT
Want to learn, or return to, the beautiful craft of Bobbin lacemaking? Have a lace pattern and need project advice? This is for you. All abilities welcome, including complete beginners. Jan Gardiner (Somerset www.highamhall.com/jan-gardiner) Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164 (Basic materials from tutor c£5 -£10)
Find out more »February 2019
GET WEAVING! YOUR OWN TARTAN
Perfect for beginners and those wanting to develop their skill further. Design your own tartan, then dress the loom. Weave a scarf in your own colour combination. Jan will cover all the technical information. Jan Beadle (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/jan-beadle) Residential: £324 Non-residential: £226 Yarns £15 max from Tutor.
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