Higham Hall College

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Bassenthwaite Lake
Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9SH United Kingdom Get Directions
Phone 01768 776276
Website www.highamhall.com

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  • INSPIRED BY THE SCOTTISH COLOURISTS

    Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

    A colourful and inspiring course using methods and ideas employed by the Scottish Colourists. Work with your own subject matter or the varied items supplied. Through exploring the work of great artists, you can improve your practise.

  • Lionel Playford - Solway Firth Commission for Higham Hall College

    PAINTING THE SEA

    Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

    Cumbria's west coast has a wide variety of shoreline subjects for the painter, from dramatic cliffs to sandy/pebbly beaches and tidal estuaries. Join landscape painter Lionel Playford visiting two of these for inspiration. Sharpen up your skills sketching and painting en plein air and learn some useful techniques to capture the look and feeling of […]

  • LIFE DRAWING

    Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

    This course will provide an opportunity for learners of all abilities to develop drawing direct from a life model.  Life drawing is a traditional skill that increases accuracy within observational drawing and feeds into all areas of art practice. You will explore drawing techniques that develop both mark making and measuring skills.  You will be […]

  • EXPRESSIVE SKETCHBOOKS

    Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

    A sketchbook is a place to experiment, try ideas out, record, analyse, remember and play. We will be looking at different ways of preparing pages for dynamic and eloquent “art journalling”, with techniques such as using the beauty of negative painting, construction and deconstruction, collage and collection, and other layering techniques.

  • EXPRESSIVE SEMI ABSTRACT SEASCAPES IN MIXED MEDIA

    Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

    This short semi abstract mixed media seascape course gives you the opportunity to explore lots of creative and expressive art techniques in a really exciting and contemporary way with seascapes! Robert will teach you how to engage with your subject with greater depth, meaning and feeling with a semi abstract approach both in the studio. This art […]

  • RACHMANINOV

    Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

    Sergey Rachmaninov (1873-1943) was one of the last and greatest Romantic composers. His music became the blueprint for many film soundtracks, and his life story is worthy of a film. From the disastrous premiere of his 1st symphony, through the upheaval of the 1917 Revolution, to his final years in Beverley Hills, this course will […]

  • EARLY SUMMER COLOUR: BOTANICAL ART USING COLORED PENCIL

    Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

    In late May and early June expect to see a burst of colour, the opening act for the summer ahead. The bright hues of peonies, rose buds, irises and early flowering fuchsia are complimented by the vivid greens of lush new growth. Learn how to layer colour pencil to create vibrant and realistic botanical illustrations. You will […]

  • SUNDAY LECTURE: THE HOME FRONT IN CUMBRIA DURING THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1914 – 1919

    Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

    The lecture will examine the military role of Cumbria and the impact on the County of the First World War, which began as a small conflict and became a national effort involving the whole population. It will include various aspects such as The Border Regiment and other local military units; recruiting; local industries and their […]

  • LAKELAND BIRDS

    Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

    Magnificent scree-covered slopes, tranquil lakes, hanging oak woodlands and dramatic sea cliffs are just a few of Cumbria's habitats which we will be exploring throughout this five-day course. We will take short local trips to sample the best of Cumbria's summer birdlife, including Wheatears, Ring Ouzels, Redstarts, Dippers, Pied Flycatchers Wood Warblers and Ospreys to […]

  • TORCH AND KILN FIRED BEADS

    Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

    Learn how to make torch and kiln fired copper beads with vitreous jewellery enamel. All enamelling disciplines can be used between the two different types of firing, this would cover sifting, painting, media decoration, silver overlay and many other types of enamelling.  This course is run by Sharon Ford, professional enameller and gilder who works […]