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VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE – DEBATE AND CONTROVERSY
*NEW* An astounding diversity of a range of ecclesiastical, commercial, domestic and public buildings; from 'tin tabernacles' to grand High Anglican churches, Neoclassical to High Gothic Revival buildings. Appreciate the work of some of the greatest Victorian architects including Pugin, Burges and Rennie Mackintosh. NEW TUTOR: Dr Peter Bryden (E. Sussex www.highamhall.com/peter-bryden) Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164
Find out more »IMMERSE YOURSELF IN FRENCH
For Intermediate and Advanced (tout en français!). Develop confidence and fluency in a relaxed, friendly, structured but fun atmosphere. Activities: communication games, discussion, reading and listening to authentic French resources: press articles, excerpts from radio, TV, films, songs. Dominique Pluskwa (S. Cumbria www.highamhall.com/dominique-pluskwa) Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164
Find out more »THE FLOWERING OF THE MIDDLE AGES
The many technical and artistic achievements of the Middle Ages, beginning with the legacy of the ancient world. See how the Medieval period drew innovation and change: the cathedral builders, the development of Romanesque and Gothic style, the transfer of technologies and ideas from Asia, and the growth of crafts and industries in Europe's towns up to 1500. Robert Wright (Yorkshire www.highamhall.com/robert-wright) Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164
Find out more »PHILOSOPHY: ANCIENT
People have always asked questions about the world and their place in it. For early societies, answers to such fundamental questions were found in religion. Ancient Greeks found religious explanations inadequate, so philosophy was born. Explore some ideas of the Pre-Socratics, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle and the Stoics. Darren Harper (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/darren-harper) Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164
Find out more »PAINTING LAKE DISTRICT LANDSCAPES IN THE STYLE OF NORMAN WILKINSON’S TOURIST POSTERS
Norman Wilkinson, ('dazzle' WW1 ship camouflage), produced a series of 20's and 30's posters for railway companies - idealised mountains, lakes and coasts around Britain based on outdoor sketching with a degree of Studio simplification from experiments in European abstract. Learn how he developed ideas and create your own versions based on outdoor sketches. Beginners and Experienced welcome. Lionel Playford (N. Pennines www.highamhall.com/lionel-playford) Residential: £339 Non-residential: £241 inc. Field Trips
Find out more »LAKELAND BIRDS
The Lake District has few equals for all-round bird watching. Find early summer residents and visitors, and, both in- and out-doors, explore habitats from upland fells to rivers, lakes and coast. Comfortable pace, ideal for learning to recognise birds by both sight and sound. Reasonable walking required (Level 2). A repeat of 3-8 Jun. Keith Offord (www.highamhall.com/keith-offord) Residential: £495 Non-residential: £335 inc. Field Trips
Find out more »THE ANCIENT ROCKS OF LAKELAND
An advanced course for people with some knowledge, or who have already attended our GEOLOGY OF THE LAKES: AN INTRODUCTION course. This course examines the oldest rocks in Lakeland: the early-mid Palaeozoic (Ordovician to Devonian). Includes a field trip out on Sunday - wear appropriate walking boots and clothes! N.B.: Ends at Tea Break 4pm on the last day. Endorsed by the Geological Society. Dr Annette McGrath (geology lecturer www.highamhall.com/annette-mcgrath) Residential: £236 Non-residential: £169 (Field Trip included)
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 »LAKELAND HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY SUMMER SCHOOL
First-hand discovery of some intriguing, often unique, archaeological and historic sites in the Lake District and wider Cumbria. Minibus excursions to visit prehistoric Stone Circles, Roman Forts and medieval Castles - over 5000 years of history. Relaxed evening Talks. Some short walks, any normal level of fitness will be able to participate. Bruce Bennison (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/bruce-bennison) Residential: £458 Non-residential: £331 inc. Field Trips & admissions
Find out more »COLOURED PENCILS: ROSES (BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE)
Illustrate roses using coloured pencils, from very first steps of drawing, through choosing the right colours, towards beautiful and amazing results. 1:1 tuition with group demos throughout from an RHS gold award-winning pencil artist. Janie Pirie (Suffolk www.highamhall.com/janie-pirie) Residential: £418 Non-residential: £291
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