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MUSIC APPRECIATION: BEETHOVEN – THE ODD-NUMBERED SYMPHONIES
Beethoven's 1, 3 (Eroica),5, 7 and 9 (Choral) seem to embody the romantic notion of an artist struggling in adversity to produce revolutionary works of genius that would be fully appreciated by later generations. Certainly they display the triumph of the individual over destiny. Ian France (www.highamhall.com/ian-france) Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164
Find out more »PENCIL DRAWING: DYNAMIC TOWN AND CITYSCAPES
*NEW* Discover a wide range of effects achieved with graphite pencils, from sensitive detail to strong, bold lines. For newbies to drawing buildings and more experienced artists. Demos and project sheets, help with basic perspective, to produce dynamic artwork to be admired. NEW TUTOR: Margaret Eggleton (Surrey www.highamhall.com/margaret eggleton) Residential: £418 Non-residential: £291
Find out more »PAINTING THE SUMMER GARDEN WITH CERI ALLEN
Explore ideas used by Greats: Monet, Renoir, Cézanne, Kandinsky, Matisse - to name a few. Our beautiful gardens at Higham Hall are an opportunity to work outside with gentle, professional guidance. Ceri Allen (Carlisle www.highamhall.com/ceri-allen Residential: £324 Non-residential: £226
Find out more »VISITING LAKELAND GARDENS (4 NIGHT) – SUMMER
Summer is a wonderful season to view the fantastic gardens of Cumbria. Join expert Louise, be inspired by some best-kept horticultural secrets, meeting their owners and gardeners. LIMITED NUMBER Louise Stoddart (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/louise-stoddart) Residential: £458 Non-residential: £331 inc. Admissions & Field Trips in the Higham minibus We offer Garden Visits with Louise in May, July and September.
Find out more »TRAVEL WRITING: CRAFTING YOUR STORY
*NEW* Explore what makes good Travel writing. Transform holiday jottings, make the most of a journal. Write compelling articles to inspire. Experience unnecessary - just love travel and be ready to try! NEW TUTOR: Zoe Dawes (S.Cumbria www.highamhall.com/zoe-dawes) Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164
Find out more »BLOW! INTERMEDIATE WOODWIND WEEKEND
Grades 3 to 5 FLUTE, OBOE, CLARINET & BASSOON. Small and larger group playing under patient, professional instruction. Please notify us of instrument. Patricia and Catriona Melville-Mason (Perthshire www.highamhall.com/tricia-trona-melville-mason) Residential: £261 Non-residential: £194
Find out more »UKULELE – THE NEXT STEP
Know a few chords and wish to move on beyond strumming to finger pick & play instrumentally? Two Tutors to bring you forward to self-accompanied solos with music available. Debbie Scherer & Sarah Jobson (Yorkshire www.highamhall.com/debbie-scherer-sarah-jobson) Residential: £256 Non-residential: £189 inc. handouts of music covered
Find out more »ART DAY: DESCRIBING NATURE IN PEN AND INK (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)
Stone walls, rugged trees, weathered grasses - describe these in pen and ink. Use a variety of ink drawing techniques to explore ways of representing the moods and texture of Nature. Alex Jakob-Whitworth (Eden Valley www.highamhall.com/alex-jakob-whitworth) £74 including lunch, refreshments and materials
Find out more »LAURENCE PERKINS SUMMER SCHOOL
*NEW* Wind Chamber course for serious advanced amateur players (diploma-standard level 1 minimum) to work in-depth on substantial repertoire with the highest level tuition. Original works by Richard Rodney Bennett, Irving Fine and Nielsen - all performed complete in informal concerts on the last day. Includes a mid-week tutors' concert. Tutors: Philippa Davies (flute, member of the Nash Ensemble), Jan Willem Nelleke (piano) and Laurence Perkins (Manchester www.highamhall.com/laurence-perkins) Residential: £599 Non-residential: £434
Find out more »ACRYLICS DAY WORKSHOP WITH CERI ALLEN
Get to grips with the basics of Acrylcis on this inspiring day. Projects will be set to explore their versatility, with dedicated guidance. Ceri Allen (Carlisle www.highamhall.com/ceri-allen) £64 includes lunch & refreshments First of 2 consecutive DAYS - attend both, save £10
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