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SUMMER QUILTERS’ RETREAT
A miscellany of four projects, a chevron patchwork design backpack bag, a cushion or table centre using machine appliqué techniques,demonstrations showing how to 'slice and dice' nine patch blocks to achieve many different quilt designs, finally a simple fabric covered book. Supporting WOOLFEST 2018 (3 miles away). Jennifer Almond (Leicestershire www.highamhall.com/jennifer-almond) Residential: £552 Non-residential: £373
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
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 »SAXOPHONE WEEKEND (EXTENDED)
Players of more than 18 months. Ensemble coaching and expert support from two tutors. Play in groups of varying size, altered at each session. An extensive music library available. Sight-reading beneficial. Now ends after lunch on the Monday. Debbie Scherer & Sarah Jobson (Yorkshire www.highamhall.com/debbie-scherer-sarah-jobson) Residential: £342 Non-residential: £244
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,…
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 »WATERCOLOUR AND GOUACHE CHICAGO STYLE: SIDE BY SIDE
Chicago's Ed Hinkley combines his painting experience and method of one-on-one instruction/mentoring for painters working in water-media from realism to abstraction. Group and individual demos, critiques, and encouragement to expand personal boundaries. Ed Hinkley (Chicago, USA www.highamhall.com/ed-hinkley) Residential: £470 Non-residential: £309
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
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