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January 2020
PAINTING RETREAT: ART AND SPIRITUALITY PAINTING THE FUTURE
*NEW* Painting Retreat: Artist (Linda) and a Theologian (Trevor) will provide a possible guide to each subject with illustrated talks and artistic guidance, the idea is to offer an enriching foundation to help the flow of your creative juices. There are two successive courses, each with a different flavour: Looking at ways in which various artistic traditions have engaged imaginatively with a sense of the human future, how do we as artists employ painting to respond to our view of…
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PAINTING RETREAT: ART AND SPIRITUALITY CLIMATE CHANGE AND SPIRITUALITY
*NEW* Painting Retreat: Artist (Linda) and a Theologian (Trevor) will provide a possible guide to each subject with illustrated talks and artistic guidance, the idea is to offer an enriching foundation to help the flow of your creative juices. There are two successive courses, each with a different flavour: In an era of climate change, how is it possible to represent in painting our own understanding of the radically changing future of the world and the potential threats to the…
Find out more »DEVELOPING SELF-AWARENESS: WHO AM I, REALLY?
Facilitated by a qualified and experienced counsellor, this course will support you to gain a deeper level of self-understanding through guided personal reflection and expression. Time will be made for group discussion, 1:1 reflection and individual silence. All welcome. Complete a very short questionnaire after booking, so tutor may contact you if needed. Ruth Bridges (Cumbria – Questionnaire available here: www.highamhall.com/ruth-bridges) Residential: £328 Non-residential: £229
Find out more »WRITING FICTION: SECOND AND THIRD PERSON POINT OF VIEW AND THE EPIPHANY
For both beginning and intermediate writers interested in flash fiction, short stories, novellas or the novel. Lectures, exercises and individual tutorials with uninterrupted writing time in a beautiful rural retreat. Opt out as you wish to continue work on an existing project, or attend all sessions to gain insight and inspiration. Darren Harper (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/darren-harper) Residential: £328 Non-residential: £229 Limited Spaces
Find out more »SHAKESPEARE: AMBITION AND ASSASSINATION – MACBETH AND CAESAR
Investigate Shakespeare’s explorations of assassination and its consequences. Macbeth concentrates on the personal and psychological, Julius Caesar on the public and political: in both the outcome is disastrous. Discuss ambition, power, politics, marriage, fate, murder, manipulation, rhetoric, idealism, tyranny and much, much more. Clare Smout (W. Midlands www.highamhall.com/clare-smout) Residential: £233 Non-residential: £166 David Lindley’s SHAKESPEARE AS POET is 7 Feb.
Find out more »PERFORMING: CONJURE YOUR CONFIDENCE!
*NEW* Learning some simple close-up and cabaret-style Magic is not only fun, but can develop useful performance and public speaking skills. A superb and unique way to overcome nerves, build confidence and add another string to your bow! Suitable for all. Chris Winnick (S. Cumbria www.highamhall.com/chris-winnick) Residential: £233 Non-residential: £166 (inc. materials)
Find out more »THE LAZY PHILOSOPHER’S GUIDE TO PINTER
A Nobel Prizewinner, Harold Pinter was one of our most influential modern British dramatists. Darren will show you why he will continue to be so respected. Darren Harper (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/darren-harper) Residential: £233 Non-residential: £166
Find out more »March 2020
EXPLORATIONS IN POETRY (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)
With a different selection to explore each time, enjoy exploring a wide range of verse across ages. Texts will be provided for an illuminating and sometimes surprising journey for all existing and potential lovers of poetry. Prof. Bill Jones (Keswick www.highamhall.com/bill-jones) Residential: £233 Non-residential: £166
Find out more »DEEPER INTO FICTION – FOR WRITERS
*NEW* Intended for more experienced (not for complete novice) Writers. Develop and refine essential elements of the writing process, including setting, character, structure, style and point-of-view. Practical exercises along with group and individual assessment and discussion. NEW TUTOR: Christopher Burns (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/christopher-burns) Residential: £328 Non-residential: £229
Find out more »VERSION FRANCAISE: TWO FILMS IN FRENCH (DAY)
*NEW* A day with two films (hand-picked by Sylvie) to discuss and appreciate (in French and English, depending upon the group). Ideal for developing an ear for the language, also for exploring the creations of some of the finest directors the Francophile world is so famous for. Sylvie Jefferson (native French speaker www.highamhall.com/sylvie-jefferson) £66 (inc. lunch and refreshments) These DAYS take place March and November.
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