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T’AI CHI & CHI KUNG DAY
T'ai Chi movement principles enable us to rediscover ease and comfort in movement, while improving balance and effectiveness of actions. They are relevant to everyday activities, as well as being common to all T'ai Chi styles and Forms. Chi Kung is the foundation practice, developing awareness of how we use our bodies and relate to our environment. Sheila Aimson (E. Cumbria www.highamhall.com/sheila-aimson) £62 including lunch & refreshments
Find out more »YOGA AFTERNOON FOR AUTUMN
Balance the energies of the Autumn season. A slow steady approach to yoga asana - relaxation & mindfulness meditation practices to calm, focus & soothe the mind. Open to all who can practise unaided, standing, lying and sitting on the mat. Ask for a pre-course information sheet (available online) and find out what you need to bring. Linda Allam (N. Cumbria www.highamhall.com/linda-allam) £18 including refreshments
Find out more »HOOKY & PRODDY RUG MAKING
Design and create a hanging or rug that reflects genuine artistic depth from old clothing & non-furnishing fabrics using this fantastic technique on hessian backing. Bring scissors and some own material if you like. Covers all techniques. Equipment provided to borrow. Novices welcome as it is easy to get started, and can become a worthwhile obsession! Heather Ritchie (North Yorkshire www.highamhall.com/heather-ritchie) Residential: £413 Non-residential: £288
Find out more »WILDLIFE THROUGH THE CAMERA WITH KEITH OFFORD
Photograph wildlife around you. Beginners with a basic camera will learn more about skills and compositional elements of a good photograph. Using Higham's 6 acres (including having a go in a hide!) there will also be an outing to put it into practice. Leisurely Level 1 walking but reasonable mobility needed. Keith Offord (www.highamhall.com/keith-offord) Residential: £329 Non-residential: £233 inc. Field Trips
Find out more »TRY FOR A DAY: BOTANICAL PAINTING FOR THE TERRIFIED
*NEW* 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! NEW TUTOR: Lis Bramwell (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/lis-bramwell) £72 inc. materials, lunch & refreshments
Find out more »PATCHWORK QUILTING: JELLY ROLL QUILT
A relaxing weekend with other quilters using strips of fabric to give an intricate looking quilt. Help always on hand to guide you along and you may work at your own pace. Janette Fairer (S. Cumbria www.highamhall.com/janette-fairer) Residential: £228 Non-residential: £162
Find out more »MUSHROOMS & TOADSTOOLS – DELVING DEEPER
For those with some basic knowledge of identifying fungi, an opportunity to further develop your identification skills with a respected expert. Field trips: easy, but off-path walking. Paul Nichol (N. Cumbria www.highamhall.com/paul-nichol) Residential: £238 Non-residential: £172 inc. Field Trips
Find out more »PAINTING ON LOCATION – AUTUMN LAKES (5 NIGHT)
All media. Indoors, learn specific techniques and methods needed for painting on location. Plan a successful painting with a few simple steps and basic principles. Capture atmosphere and convey distance and scale. Progress to outdoor studies of our beautiful autumnal Lakeland landscape. Vicki Norman (Shropshire www.highamhall.com/vicki-norman) Residential: £495 Non-residential: £339 (sharing cars for trips) PAINTING AUTUMN LANDSCAPES with LIONEL PLAYFORD follows. Book both courses, save £40.
Find out more »THE ORIGIN OF LIFE
Seven fascinating lectures from a scientific perspective. What is Life? How did the first living cell arise on the primitive Earth? Early ideas, new theories and discoveries will be discussed. Are we alone or is there life elsewhere in the Universe? New discoveries have changed both perceptions and possibilities. Recalling some basic chemistry could be handy but not essential! Prof. David I Stott (Glasgow www.highamhall.com/david-stott) Residential: £228 Non-residential: £162
Find out more »PAINTING IN ACRYLICS BEGINNERS & BEYOND (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)
Viv's layered approach to learning allows beginners to explore the basic principles of painting with acrylics. Students with more experience will be able to extend their range by using additives and other media. All without expensive purchasing. Just bring yourself! Limited numbers. Viv Philpot (Hampshire www.highamhall.com/viv-philpot) assisted by Geoff Philpot Residential: £510 Non-residential: £354 inc. all materials and trips.
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