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July 2019
BLOW! INTERMEDIATE WOODWIND WEEKEND
Grades 3 to 5 FLUTE, OBOE, CLARINET & BASSOON. Small and larger group playing under patient, enjoyable professional instruction. A great way to develop your playing! Please notify us of instrument. Patricia and Catriona Melville-Mason (Perthshire www.highamhall.com/tricia-trona-melville-mason) Residential: £263 Non-residential: £196
Find out more »WIND SERENADES SUMMER SCHOOL 2019 – EASTERN ECHOES
Wind Chamber course for high-advanced amateur players (diploma-standard level 1 minimum) to work in-depth on substantial original repertoire with the highest level of tuition. All works studied will be performed complete in informal concerts on the last day. The course includes a mid-week tutors' concert. Tutors: Philippa Davies (flute, member of the Nash Ensemble), Jan Willem Nelleke (piano) and Laurence Perkins (bassoon - www.highamhall.com/laurence-perkins) with Colin Honour (clarinet) We can pick-up at 3pm from Penrith Rail Station (+£20) ONLY BY…
Find out more »PEWTERWORK ON GLASS
Use Arts and Crafts period techniques to create decorative tea light holders and vases. You need some experience in basic Pewterwork and be able to safely use a fine craft knife for cutting thin pewter sheet, before applying it to glass. Bonnie Mackintosh (W. Sussex www.highamhall.com/bonnie-mackintosh) Residential: £333 Non-residential: £234 (Materials supplied at cost)
Find out more »PHILOSOPHY: MODERN
Towards the end of the 19th century, science had thrown into doubt the universe as God's creation and Nietzsche felt that Western Philosophy was ill-equipped to explain the modern world. Philosophy split into the continental and analytical paths, and the world wars coloured the moral philosophy of the second half of the 20th century. Darren Harper (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/darren-harper) Residential: £233 Non-residential: £166
Find out more »A VERY SPECIAL WOODWIND RECITAL
International soloists Flautist Philippa Davies (soloist, member of the London Winds), bassoonist Laurence Perkins (soloist and Hyperion recording artist) and pianist Jan Willem Nelleke (international concert pianist) join forces for an hour of memorable musical performances, held in our wonderful oak-floored Lecture Room. (One hour, no interval). ADMISSION £10 Proceeds to Stroke Association with Bar available beforehand and afterwards.
Find out more »TRY FOR A DAY: BOTANICAL PAINTING FOR THE TERRIFIED
A (short and gentle) amble outside to photograph plants, taking pencils to capture the chorus and do short sketches. These will then be developed using watercolours. Anyone welcome, even if you feel you will be no good! All materials provided and you get to keep your sketchbook! Lis Bramwell (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/lis-bramwell) £76 including materials and lunch
Find out more »AN INFORMAL (AND FREE) WOODWIND CONCERT – IN TWO HALVES
All are invited to share two 45 minute concerts at 11:15 and 2:30, spanning lunchtime given by diploma-standard players, completing a masterclass here at Higham with Laurence Perkins. A little audience will be appreciated! ADMISSION FREE, but please do let us know if you intend to come so we can put out enough chairs! You are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in our grounds in-between, with donations welcome for tea and a slice afterwards. Limited Lunch spaces might…
Find out more »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 »BEETHOVEN 1800-27: THE ETERNAL REVOLUTIONARY
Beginning by considering his inheritance from Bach, Mozart and Haydn, we trace how Beethoven's deafness was turned to triumph and ensured that Classical Music would always tread new pastures. Tim Shuker (S. Cumbria www.highamhall.com/tim-shuker) Residential: £233 Non-residential: £166 BEETHOVEN'S SUCCESSORS follows: attend both, save £25.
Find out more »PAINTING RUSKIN’S DREAMS OF CONISTON
Inspired by Ruskin's principles and aesthetic sensibilities you will be guided by Tiana's expert eye and experience as an elemental painter of light to capture the truth of Nature. A field trip with lunch is planned to Brantwood, on the shores of Coniston Water. (John Ruskin's former home) Suitable for all aspiring artists in water-media. Tutor Tiana has prepared this wonderful 2 minute video introduction to Ruskin (wow!): Tiana Marie (S. Cumbria www.highamhall.com/tiana-marie) Residential: £443 Non-residential: £314 (inc. Field Trip)
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