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WINTER WATERCOLOURS
Total beginner or developing artist, be inspired to use watercolours to their full potential with demos, paint-alongs and individual tuition to develop skills and confidence. Produce an amazing amount of
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SONGWRITING SESSIONS WITH CHRIS MCSHANE
*NEW* Beat them winter blues! A unique opportunity for instrumentalists and/or aspiring lyric writers with the aim of recording and performing original songs at the end. Gain confidence from collaboration
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GET WEAVING!
Explore the use of colour and texture. Dress a loom. Understand how to read pattern draft. Suitable for both absolute beginners and developing weavers. Jan Beadle (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/jan-beadle) Residential: £346
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ESSENTIAL DRAWING SKILLS: DRAWING WITH THE OLD MASTERS
A starter or refresher to get to grips with basics in drawing. Projects will be set to explore the subject and develop your skills. Ceri Allen (Carlisle www.highamhall.com/ceri-allen) Residential: £250
CHURCH AND SOCIETY IN GEORGIAN BRITAIN 1714-1820
Following the turmoil of the Stuart period religion in Britain adapted itself to the Age of Enlightenment. Though the Anglican Church dominated the land, Nonconformist groups were now tolerated. Evangelical
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LOOSENING UP WITH WATERCOLOUR
*NEW* Sometimes, artists want to move away from tight, realistic painting towards more relaxed, expressive ways of handling Watercolour. Escape rigid realism to become more playful with your painting. Dare
MUSIC APPRECIATION: 19TH CENTURY CHAMBER MUSIC GEMS
From Schubert's masterly 'Death & the Maiden' quartet to Schoenberg's romantic sextet 'Transfigured Night', we cover a century of varied and often glorious chamber music. Also featuring Mendelssohn's Octet, Schumann's
NO TUTOR CRAFTERS WORKSHOP
Sunday 15 to Tuesday 17 January 2023 *EXTRA COURSE* For experienced Embroiderers, Weavers and Sewers to take advantage of some space (at a bargain price!) developing your own projects free
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FULLY BOOKED: BOTANICAL ART IN COLOURED PENCIL: WINTER GREENS
This time of year offers quite a variety of subjects and shades from garden, home and countryside including vegetables and houseplants (where the occasional flower may add colour!) especially when
FULLY BOOKED: ANTI-WINTER BLUES WITH FRANCES WINDER
Try some fun projects to shake off winter constraints. Big bold use of colour, tiny rich small works, and some experimental collage work to kick start your painting year. Any
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DAY COURSE: HUMAN GROWTH
DAY COURSE: HUMAN GROWTH
*NEW* Make sense of being human: Lina Mookerjee presents four separate, standalone Days: BEHAVIOUR, GROWTH, AGEING and ENERGIES. This GROWTH Day offers an introduction to Self-Actualisation. It is believed that
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17TH AND 18TH CENTURY CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOP
*NEW* For pre-formed chamber groups (with or without singer) who should bring at least 4 pieces to work on which can be at varying stages of readiness. Work at 415
FULLY BOOKED: ENAMELLING WEEKEND
Work on copper, silver, or steel; make enamelled jewellery, small tiles, or panels. Skills include: enamel application, kiln use, control and safety, foils, stencils, sgraffito and other techniques as desired.
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A RECITAL BY EDEN BAROQUE
A RECITAL BY EDEN BAROQUE
Music for a while - Songs and instrumentals from 17th and 18th century England including music by Dowland, Lanier, Lawes, Purcell and Handel. Presented by Eden Baroque: Michael Sanderson -
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FULLY BOOKED: ENAMELLING WEEK
Four full days for time-consuming techniques (painted enamels, advanced cloisonne, plique a jour). Work on copper, silver, or pre-prepared steel; making enamel jewellery, small panels, bowls, or kiln-fired beads. Some
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PAINTING RETREAT: ART AND SPIRITUALITY
Painting Retreat: Artist (Linda) and Theologian (Trevor) will offer artistic guidance and illustrated talks, respectively, as an enriching foundation to stimulate your creative juices and to maybe encourage a deeper
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FULLY BOOKED: INTRO TO MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPT ILLUMINATION (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
Skills passed down by medieval craftspeople to create small-scale designs using 24 carat gold leaf and pigments (a small amount of lead is possible). No drawing experience necessary, choose from
FULLY BOOKED: SKETCHBOOK: FAST AND LOOSE!
Artful games to get creative inspiration flowing, all in the privacy of your own sketchbook. Be introduced to new ways of seeing objects, recording your impressions and using your sketchbook
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FULLY BOOKED: MANUSCRIPT ILLUMINATION: MORE CHALLENGING TECHNIQUES (EVERYTHING INCLUDED)
This course is only suitable for those with experience in laying manuscript gesso and using loose leaf gold. You will work on three small projects, one combining flat and raised
COLOURED PENCILS: A STUDY PAGE OF WINTER LEAVES & BERRIES
Draw and colour a botanical study of five to seven subjects on the same piece of paper. Winter berries are a good choice but you could use dried or dead
FULLY BOOKED: ALAN BARNES JAZZ MASTER CLASS
Develop your jazz playing. How about 5 times British award-winning saxophonist Alan Barnes as Tutor? You need to be able to read music, understand chords and preferably have rehearsal band
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FULLY BOOKED: IDENTIFYING TREES IN WINTER
Look at trees as they appear during the winter months and be shown the features to identify them e.g. bark, winter twigs, form of the crown etc. Trips to local
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COLOURED PENCILS: CREATING A CUTE ANIMAL GREETINGS CARD IMAGE
Choose a photo of a cute animal (or bring one of your own pet) and draw and colour it with the idea of turning it into a greetings card ready
FULLY BOOKED: BRIGHT COLOURS IN A DARK MONTH: EXPRESSIVE INKTENSE PAINTING (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, this short break art holiday gives artists the ideal opportunity to explore Derwent's Inktense blocks on Canson cotton rich watercolour paper (all provided), using a bold
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FULLY BOOKED: HANDEL: HIS LIFE AND MUSIC
Handel (1685-1759): one of the greatest masters of the Baroque era in music and one of the supreme composers for the human voice. His operas and oratorios reflect this mastery,
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BREAKING THE RULES OF WATERCOLOUR: SEASCAPES
Suitable for everyone who wishes to stretch their Watercolour ability to achieve some spectacular results. Be shown how to represent water in nature to convey energy, life and dynamism. Enjoy
FULLY BOOKED: STRING CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOP
Higham is the ideal country house venue for chamber music. The course is for preformed string chamber groups (may include piano). Self chosen repertoire. Louise Latham (Gr. Manchester www.highamhall.com/louise-latham) Residential: