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December 2020
CAROLS FOR EVERYONE
Even if you have shied off joining-in through feelings of vocal inadequacy, you are welcome to join (or rejoin) us for this fun pre-Christmas event. Enjoy many carols, familiar and less so, as we aim to add to your confidence and enjoyment. Open to all levels of singer. Deborah Catterall (N. Wales www.highamhall.com/deborah-catterall) Residential: £238 Non-residential: £169
Find out more »LOST CUMBRIA ON FILM (EXTRA)
We will be travelling back in time for a nostalgic trip into the past all over the county with the Cumbria Film Archive. A unique afternoon of entertainment enjoying genuinely rare and unique footage - always fascinating and always something new. Andrew Leitch & Jim Bownass (Cumbria -www.highamhall.com/andrew-leitch-jim-bownass) £12 each including refreshments
Find out more »CHRISTMAS CREATIONS
Arrangements using artificial and fresh material will include a snowflake lit wreath, a cone and a candle table centerpiece, a star wreath, a book folded Fairyhouse/Birdhouse/Greenhouse, a long candlelit bauble arrangement, a lit wineglass and a candle platter. All materials provided so come along and enjoy! Karen Neville (N. Yorks www.highamhall.com/karen-neville) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £201 (inc. materials) A repeat(due to demand)
Find out more »WILLOW BASKET (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)
An old favourite! Work with Cumbria basket maker Phil Bradley to learn the techniques involved in English roundwork basketry. We will cover some of the basic elements of working with willow as well as, taking a look at the growing, harvesting and managing of willow beds. Phil Bradley (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/phil-bradley) Residential: £355 Non-residential: £254 (inc. Materials)
Find out more »WINTER BIRDS
Imagine spectacular gatherings of Barnacle and Pink-footed geese against a backdrop of a winter sunset and the massed pipings of thousands of waders as they swirl in the sky. Our Solway and Cumbrian coast is wintering ground for many species prior to their northward migration hosting an exciting array of raptors. Hone your identification skills! Keith Offord (www.highamhall.com/keith-offord) Residential: £427 Non-residential: £284 (inc. Field Trips - fair amount of walking)
Find out more »JEWELLERY MAKING: SILVER CLAY
Make fine silver jewellery with the ease of working with Silver Clay - an amazing material. Make three pieces of stunning professionally-styled hallmarkable jewellery. Those with good experience may work on their own projects. Tracey Spurgin (East Yorkshire www.highamhall.com/tracey-spurgin) Residential: £238 Non-residential: £169 (Materials from Tutor c£55 subject to silver prices)
Find out more »HIGHAM CHRISTMAS DINNER AND SLEEPOVER
Come alone or together for a House Party atmosphere with your hosts George, Carmel, Tina, Alan plus Poppy and Monty. Enjoy dinner, optional festive amusement, stay over, finish with a hearty breakfast. Higham Christmas Dinner at Higham Hall An evening of genial company with songs, film, games with mulled refreshment and our Big Quiz. Doggies can stay with owners in the Gatehouse or Cottage and will be welcome after dinner in the Hall. Soup of the Day (v) or Fruit…
Find out more »JEWELLERY MAKING: TORCH-FIRED ENAMEL BEADS
*NEW* Every bead is unique! Experiment with different effects and colours for exciting necklace and earrings, or an unusual pendant. Thread professionally, use a variety of findings. Inspirational and fun for both existing beaders and newbies. Sharon Ford (Cambridge www.highamhall.com/sharon-ford) Residential: £446 Non-residential: £314 (inc. First bottle of MAPgas. Materials c£50 depending on project.)
Find out more »ESSENTIAL ART SKILLS: FORM, TONE AND PERSPECTIVE
Making studies from selected objects, learn how to create a purely tonal drawing. Ceri Allen (Carlisle www.highamhall.com/ceri-allen) Residential: £238 Non-residential: £169 Part of a hop-on, hop-off series with a Fine Arts-trained professional to gently refresh, refine and instil the fundamentals for being a good Artist. Each course includes a contextual slideshow and is ‘observational’ rather than working from photos.
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 of 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: £238 Non-residential: £169
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