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January 2019
RUSKIN LACE
Drawn thread and cut linen work with geometric designs using needlepoint lace techniques. Suitable for both beginners (starter pack £12 from tutor), and experienced. Karen Quickfall (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/karen-quickfall) Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164
Find out more »STUDIO PAINTING – CONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS
*NEW* An extended Studio opportunity for artists to represent the true power of Nature by tapping Tiana's secrets to create dynamic works of art to elevate and inspire. Most media except oils. Brand new course, because Tiana now lives closer to Higham! Tiana Marie (S. Cumbria www.highamhall.com/tiana-marie) WINTER SPECIAL: Residential: £378 (1 night's accommodation free) Non-residential: £291
Find out more »RUSSIAN IMPERIAL HISTORY AND ITS MUSIC 1850-1917
*NEW* The history of late Imperial Russia and its plural, progressive culture viewed through the lens of its classical composers, including 'The Five', Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff and Scriabin, amongst others. NOTE: This IS a three night course (starts on the Tuesday, ends on the Friday), not a two night as accidentally printed in the brochure. Apologies for the error, which (of course) was spotted after the brochure went to print! Tim Shuker (S. Cumbria www.highamhall.com/steven-greer) WINTER OFFER: 3 Nights for the…
Find out more »MUSIC APPRECIATION: THE GOLDEN CENTURY OF ITALIAN OPERA
Rossini's Barber of Seville makes a winning start, followed by the Bel Canto favourites, Bellini's Norma and Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor. Verdi's A Masked Ball keeps things relatively light-hearted as does Puccini's La Boheme, until the denouement. Ian France (www.highamhall.com/ian-france) Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164
Find out more »PHILOSOPHY AND LITERATURE: THE STAGE AND THE MEANING OF LIFE 2
A second helping of Lectures and debates on a selection of plays and playwrights chosen for their incendiary philosophical ideas. Consider plays in context, delve into thought provoking passages, question accepted ideas in society. Includes: The Tempest (Shakespeare), Krapp's Last Tape (Samuel Beckett) and Top Girls (Caryl Churchill). You don't need to have been to the first part (which was a while ago) to enjoy this second helping! Darren Harper (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/darren-harper) Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164
Find out more »BLACK AND WHITE MEDIA: SHEEP AND OTHER QUADRUPEDS
Sheep make great subject matter (see Henry Moore's Sheep Sketchbook). The course will explore depicting sheep, cattle and horses if you choose, in various ways using various black and white media. Plenty of references will be provided. Linda Birch (Co. Durham www.highamhall.com/linda-birch) Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164
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, simple cloisonné and other techniques as desired. Absolute beginners welcome. Materials from tutor (£5-£20 dependent upon project). Dorothy Cockrell (Edinburgh www.highamhall.com/dorothy-cockrell) Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164 ENAMELLING WEEK follows.
Find out more »ENAMELLING WEEK
Four full days for time-consuming techniques (etching, advanced cloisonné, plique a jour). Work on copper, silver, or pre-prepared steel, making enamel jewellery, small panels, bowls or beads. Some experimental techniques may be tried such as raku firing, torch firing, silver art clay on enamel. Beginners or more experienced. Materials from Tutor (£5-£30 dependent upon project) Dorothy Cockrell (Edinburgh www.highamhall.com/dorothy-cockrell) Residential: £470 Non-residential: £309 A WEEKEND precedes.
Find out more »WINTER CONTRASTS – LANDSCAPE IN INK AND COLOURED PENCIL
Combine the impact of ink with the softness and subtlety of coloured pencil to describe the winter landscape. Practise techniques for mark-making in ink and blending, embossing and lifting out in coloured pencil. Integrate the two media to build up a harmonious image which will be admired. Enjoy the varied shades of winter with patient guidance from an inspirational tutor. Suitable for all. Helen Hanson (Kent www.highamhall.com/Helen-Hanson) Residential: £324 Non-residential: £226
Find out more »SINGING FOR THE TONE DEAF (INC. BURNS NIGHT)
If you were ever told NOT to sing when at school, or have just been put off through fear, this is for you! First timer or seasoned warbler, we'll enjoy plenty of songs together, and help you to sing (even) better! Coinciding with Burns Night (25th), enjoy a timely theme to some of our music and food - Tartan optional! Roger Wilkes (Cheshire www.highamhall.com/roger-wilkes) SPECIAL PRICE (1 night's accommodation free): Residential: £284 Non-residential: £226
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