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January 2022
ANTI-WINTER BLUES WITH FRANCES WINDER
We try some fun projects to shake off winter constraints. Big bold use of colour, tiny rich small works, and some experimental collage work to kick start your painting year. Any medium. Frances Winder (S Cumbria www.highamhall.com/frances-winder) Residential: £340 Non-residential: £239
Find out more »BOTANICAL ART IN COLOURED PENCIL: MAKING A SHOW IN THE COLD
Finding the botanical winter wonders: the not-to-be-underestimated evergreens, the very early rising winter bulbs and corms, along with some wonderfully-scented winter twigs, and more. Susan Christopher-Coulson (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/susan-christopher-coulson) Residential: £606 Non-residential: £424 (incl. optional minibus trip
Find out more »ASTRONOMY WITH IAN MORISON
A weekend which will include some talks on astronomical topics of current interest along with much practical advice on the use of telescopes and their use in observing and imaging the heavens. When possible, we will also observe the Sun and stars. Prof. Ian Morison (Manchester www.highamhall.com/ian-morison) Residential: £242 Non-residential: £172
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 and other techniques as desired. Absolute beginners welcome. Materials purchasable from Tutor (£5-£20 dependent upon project). NEW TUTOR: Tilly Wilkinson (Dorothy Cockrell has now retired) (Wirral www.highamhall.com/tilly-wilkinson) Residential: £252 Non-residential: £182 ENAMELLING WEEK follows
Find out more »SING WITH OTHERS: YES YOU CAN! (INCL. BURNS NIGHT)
Even if you were never encouraged to sing, it is never too late and it's wonderful for your well-being! Enjoy plenty of songs together, and exercise those vocal chords! Coincides with Burns Night (25th) - Tartan optional! Deborah Catterall (N Wales www.highamhall.com/deborah-catterall) Residential: £340 Non-residential: £239 We now offer a range of vocal courses with Deborah Catterall (choir at various levels), Chris Hale (themed ensemble singing) and Sian Carys Allen (solo singing)
Find out more »ENAMELLING WEEK
Four full days for time-consuming techniques (painted enamels, advanced cloisonne, plique a jour). Work on copper, silver, or pre-prepared steel; making enamel jewellery, small panels, bowls, or kiln-fired beads. Some experimental techniques may be tried; such as raku firing, torch firing and marbled enamels. Beginners, or more experienced. Materials purchasable from Tutor (£5-£30 dependent upon project). NEW TUTOR: Tilly Wilkinson (Dorothy Cockrell has now retired) (Wirral www.highamhall.com/tilly-wilkinson) Residential: £545 Non-residential: £380 A WEEKEND precedes
Find out more »ESSENTIAL ART SKILLS: MORE DRAWING IN COLOUR
A starter, or refresher, to get to grips with the basics in drawing. Be set projects to work on. Experiment with a variety of drawing media and develop skills under the diligent tutelage of a practising fine artist. Ceri Allen (Carlisle www.highamhall.com/ceri-allen) Residential: £242 Non-residential: £172 ESSENTIAL ART SKILLS is an on-going series to dip into as you wish.
Find out more »PAINTING RETREAT: ART AND SPIRITUALITY
*NEW* Painting Retreat: Artist (Linda) and a Theologian (Trevor) will offer artistic guidance and illustrated talks, respectively, as an enriching foundation to stimulate your creative juices. Look at ways in which various artistic traditions have engaged imaginatively with a sense of the human future, through different interpretations: representational, imaginative and even abstract. Explore how we can represent in painting our own understanding of our world's radical changes and their impact on humanity. Linda Birch (www.highamhall.com/linda-birch) Trevor Pitt (www.highamhall.com/trevor-pitt) Residential: £445…
Find out more »INTRO TO MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPT ILLUMINATION (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
Skills passed down by medieval craftspeople to create small-scale designs using 24-carat-gold leaf and pigments (a small amount of lead is possible). No drawing experience necessary, choose from a selection of medieval designs, including illuminated letters. Toni Watts (Lincoln www.highamhall.com/toni-watts) Residential: £262 Non-residential: £192 (incl. materials) Toni's FURTHER ILLUMINATION follows
Find out more »COLOURED PENCILS: BOTANICAL STILL LIFE
Accurately draw fruit, veg, or plant and anchor it with shadow. Choice of subjects, or bring your own: grapes, tangerines, apples, nuts, asparagus, pakchoi, fennel, flowers, winter shrubs, beautiful leaves. An endless variety, even in Winter. One of the UK's foremost pencil artists. Janie Pirie (Suffolk www.highamhall.com/janie-pirie) Residential: £436 Non-residential: £304 Followed by Janie's DRAWING A BIRD OR ANIMAL. Attend both, save £30.
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