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April 2019
LIFE DRAWING AND PORTRAITURE – DEVELOPING UNIQUE CREATIVE DRAWING STYLE
Examining Foreshortening & Measurement technique takes Drawing Styles further into achieving a true Three-Dimensional insight into working with Tonality & Colour. Fully-explained, readily understood - bring a rational and structured awareness to your works, progressing from Expressive into Academic picture making. Dr Patrick Oates (Cheshire www.highamhall.com/patrick-oates) Residential: £525 Non-residential: £368 Each part of DRAWING AND PORTRAITURE (Jan, Apr and Sep) is attendable separately.
Find out more »CONTEMPORARY PAINTING – ABSTRACTION AND REPRESENTATION
Look at the relationship between Abstraction and Representation through the lens of Contemporary Painting. Using exercises, briefs, and tutorials, Steve will coax you to extend your responses to your chosen media and subject matter. Steve Humble (London www.highamhall.com/steve-humble) Residential: £402 Non-residential: £259 (inc. Field Trips)
Find out more »PATCHWORK QUILTING: BARGELLO
Easy small quilt or larger more intricate quilt - your choice. With help on hand for both beginner and more advanced. Enjoy a break with friendly quilters of all abilities. Janette Fairer (S. Cumbria www.highamhall.com/janette-fairer) Residential: £328 Non-residential: £229
Find out more »May 2019
ANIMAL PORTRAITS IN PASTEL (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)
Starting with basic skills, complete a Tutor-led portrait of a red squirrel. If you want to do your own animal using your own supplied images, Paul can give you any help, tips and guidance along the way. Beginners and improvers. See Paul's Tutor page for further examples of this kind of art. Paul Holmes (Staffordshire www.highamhall.com/paul-holmes) Residential: £253 Non-residential: £186 inc. All Materials
Find out more »A WEEKEND FOR HARPS ‘N’ FLUTES
Friendly and relaxed, with music available for Harp (all abilities) and Flute (suggested level Grade 3 and above). Build confidence and reduce anxiety about performing. Opportunities for separate ensembles as well as a mixed gathering. After a free informal midday concert you will deserve your lunch! Anna Christensen (Harp) and Rachel Holt (Flute) Residential: £253 Non-residential: £186
Find out more »GEOLOGY OF THE LAKES: AN INTRODUCTION
Why does Lake District topography vary so much from rolling Kendal foothill, to jagged Central Fell peak, to majestic yet rounded Skiddaw north mountain? Travel through almost 500 millon years of geological history - stories of ancient oceans, volcanoes, Himalayan-scale ranges, tropical seas, swamps, deserts and ice ages. Includes trips out with walking - bring boots and outdoor gear! N.B.: Ends at Tea Break 4pm on the last day. Endorsed by the Geological Society. Dr Annette McGrath (geology lecturer www.highamhall.com/annette-mcgrath)…
Find out more »BILLY WILDER: MASTER DIRECTOR OF THRILLER, ROMANCE AND COMEDY
Three celebrated films directed by Billy Wilder to explore and enjoy: Double Indemnity (1944), The Apartment (1960), Kiss Me Stupid (1964). Investigate the odd brilliance of this Austro-Hungarian migrant who saw America with an outsider's insight. Ron Guariento (Newcastle www.highamhall.com/ron-guariento) Residential: £233 Non-residential: £166
Find out more »BOOKBINDING AND RESTORATION
Old books are history and deserve TLC, so bring along at least three, (no larger than A4). Be guided through each process, learn techniques of paper repair and cover restoration using modern materials, keeping as much of the original as is practical. Doug Mitchell (Northamptonshire www.highamhall.com/doug-mitchell) Residential: £423 Non-residential: £294 (Materials at cost)
Find out more »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: £233 Non-residential: £166
Find out more »A DAY OF T’AI CHI
A disciplined, principled approach to your body and its ease and comfort of movement, improving balance. This relaxing day of guided gentle T'ai Chi, helped by a good lunch, gives time to develop awareness of how we use our bodies and relate to our environment. Sheila Aimson (E. Cumbria www.highamhall.com/sheila-aimson) £66 including lunch
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