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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
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 PLANTS AND RECYCLED MATERIALS
Use plants and recycling techniques, learn how flowers, leaves, string, thread, leather, feathers, coffee, old paper, and even sugar bags can be revitalised and made into unique papers. Recycle words and books so that your handmade paper will have a verbal message, too. Discover ways in which papermaking can re-use and re-invent itself. Jonathan Korejko (Lincolnshire www.highamhall.com/jonathan-korejko) £64 includes lunch, refreshments & materials An antidote to yesterday's WITH TEXTILES. Supporting WOOLFEST 2018 (3 miles away).
Find out more »A HISTORY OF NATIONS AND PEOPLES: NORTH AMERICA
From the days of the Pilgrim Fathers, to the War of Independence, to the settlement of lands west of the Mississippi, the story of the USA and Canada is a powerful and dramatic narrative about people seeking a new life and creating two new nations. Dr. David Baker (E. Sussex www.highamhall.com/david-baker) Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164 A companion to David's GERMANY course - attend both courses, get FREE Bed and Breakfast (only) for the day off in-between to do your own…
Find out more »BOTANICAL WATERCOLOUR PAINTING: THE SUMMER GARDEN
*NEW* Choose a favourite flower from the garden to draw and paint a detailed study in Watercolour. Look at composition and pattern in nature. All levels, individual tuition given at all stages. Marion Wilson SBA (W. Cumbria www.highamhall.com/marion-wilson) Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164
Find out more »A HISTORY OF NATIONS AND PEOPLES: GERMANY
From tribal Communities opposed by Rome but celebrated by Tacitus, to confederation of States uniting as a single Nation, Germany's story is irrevocably linked to the fate and fortunes of European countries across centuries. Dr. David Baker (E. Sussex www.highamhall.com/david-baker) Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164 A companion to David's USA (North America) course - attend both courses, get FREE Bed and Breakfast (only) for the day off in-between to do your own thing.
Find out more »TRY FOR A DAY: WOODCARVING (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)
Be amazed at what animal or bird you can make a block of wood into in just a day. Leave with a finished piece of work and inspiration to continue. Ideal for beginners. Ron Dickens (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/ron-dickens) £64 includes lunch, refreshments & materials Ron has a WEEKEND COURSE starting tomorrow.
Find out more »EXPLORE CUMBRIAN COUNTRYSIDE FOR WILD FLOWERS
Increase your knowledge and improve observational skills whether Artist, Photographer, Writer, Teacher, Creative or enthusiast. Look at plants in various habitats within some beautiful Cumbrian reserves. Stuart Colgate (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/stuart-colgate) Residential: £301 Non-residential: £219 inc. Field Trips
Find out more »WILDLIFE WOODCARVING
Use various tools and techniques to create a finished bird, mammal or fish (Song Thrush, Crested Grebe, Swan, Owl, Otter, Stoat, Squirrel...) with suggestions on how to mount and display. Amaze yourself and develop a new rewarding hobby. For both novice and developing carvers. Ron Dickens (www.highamhall.com/ron-dickens) & David Harter (www.highamhall.com/david-harter) Residential: £251 Non-residential: £184
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