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ANOTHER JOURNEY INTO CUMBRIA’S PAST … WITH TEA
Another fresh set of rare cine films bringing Cumbria's fascinating past to life. Much material has never been seen before. Complemented by atmospheric old photographs, enjoy a unique experience and soak up the nostalgia of the county over the decades. Andrew Leitch & Jim Bownass (Cumbria - www.highamhall.com/andrew-leitch-jim-bownass) £16 including refreshments
Find out more »WOVEN TAPESTRY DAY (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)
Taster or Refresher. Come with no experience or bring work you want help getting back to. Looms will be ready-warped, and be shown how to weave simple shapes, mix colours and control your tension. Louise Martin (Clackmannanshire www.highamhall.com/louise-martin) £74 inc. materials, lunch & refreshments Louise has two courses following.
Find out more »SILK PAINTING DAY (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)
Discover the secrets of creating vibrant, magical colour when painting on silk. Practise first, then design a main piece, choosing from scarf, cushion cover, cards etc. Design templates and images provided or bring your own. For beginners and experienced. Pippa Sheather (N. Cumbria www.highamhall.com/pippa-sheather) £74 inc. all materials, lunch & refreshments
Find out more »WATERCOLOUR DAY WORKSHOP WITH CERI ALLEN
Different approaches to this versatile medium with a number of interesting projects throughout the day. Bring paper, paints and brushes for expert tuition. Ceri Allen (Carlisle www.highamhall.com/ceri-allen) £64 includes lunch & refreshments First of 2 consecutive DAYS - attend both, save £10
Find out more »WATERCOLOUR DAY WORKSHOP WITH CERI ALLEN
Different approaches to this versatile medium with a number of interesting projects throughout the day. Bring paper, paints and brushes for expert tuition. Ceri Allen (Carlisle www.highamhall.com/ceri-allen) £64 includes lunch & refreshments Second of 2 consecutive DAYS - attend both, save £10
Find out more »YOGA AND MINDFULNESS FOR SUMMER (RESCHEDULED)
An afternoon of yoga to help balance the Fire energies of the Summer season. Asanas to stimulate are extensions, inversions, heart openers & core work. To balance that radiant activity, we use Energy Medicines Yoga practices, along with breathing, relaxation & mindfulness meditation that cool & calm our nervous system to bring a balance of resilience & equanimity. For all levels who can practice unaided; standing, lying and sitting on the mat. Ask for pre-course information sheet (also available on-line) to find out…
Find out more »TRY FOR A DAY: THE CUTTING GARDEN
Discover the Pro's way to create a productive Cutting Garden to nurture and cut your own successful blooms. Learn which plants to choose and how to grow them properly. Louise Stoddart (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/louise-stoddart) £70 including lunch, refreshments & materials
Find out more »DINNER AND DEMO: MAKING HANDMADE PAPER WITH WOOL, SILK, AND OTHER FANTASTIC FIBRES
After a hard day's work.... A history of Papermaking and how modern papermakers work with a variety of different plant- and animal-derived fibres to create beautiful and useful handmade Paper. Full Higham Dinner with the Demo following the Lecture. Jonathan Korejko (Lincolnshire www.highamhall.com/jonathan-korejko) Supporting WOOLFEST 2018 (3 miles away). £30 including 4 course dinner (choice of vegetarian or meat to be made on booking) Precedes two DAY COURSES with Jonathan: PAPERMAKING WITH TEXTILES and PAPERMAKING WITH PLANTS AND RECYCLED MATERIALS
Find out more »TRY FOR A DAY: PAPERMAKING WITH TEXTILES
For textile lovers to expand into new areas. Learn how rags can be recycled to make papers which will be filled with colourful threads, wool, fibres, and textures. Some will be finished pieces of textile artwork in their own right. Your papers will be suitable for further applications like hand/machine embroidery, books, and construction projects. A must for all creatives who thrive on the versatility of textiles. Jonathan Korejko (Lincolnshire www.highamhall.com/jonathan-korejko) Supporting WOOLFEST 2018 (3 miles away). £64 includes lunch,…
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