ART
FULLY BOOKED: EXPRESSIVE PASTELS: SOFT AND HARD
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom*NEW* For experienced artists to explore combinations of soft and hard pastels (with fixative) on different surfaces. Weather permitting, Higham's grounds will provide direct inspiration from nature alongside studio-based direction.
FULLY BOOKED: DISCOVERING PEN AND INK
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCreate textures, tonal areas and decorative patterns in pen and ink, then combine them to create a finished drawing. With demos throughout and access to a variety of pens to
FULLY BOOKED: CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING FOR THE TERRIFIED (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom*NEW* Come and explore the relaxing free flowing brush strokes of this ancient artform. You will be surprised at how quickly a good painting can be formed. Traditional and modern
FULLY BOOKED: ACRYLIC SEASCAPE AND ALSO TREES
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomUse whatever Acrylics, brushes, implements you are able to bring. Step-by-step guidance towards producing two scenes, of both coast and trees, employing a range of techniques to achieve realism and
FULLY BOOKED: IN FULL COLOUR! LEARNING FROM COLOURISTS AND EXPRESSIONISTS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA colourful course working mainly from Still life and images aimed at those seeking to progress in their art journey. Paint inspired by some masters of colour from Impressionists to
FULLY BOOKED: WATER, REFLECTION AND MOOD
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomDemonstrations in Watercolour and Acrylic paint with some exploration of Collage effects. Sketching if possible, but mostly experimenting from existing sketches, Developing water portrayal in paintings, with an emphasis on
FULLY BOOKED: EXTRA: ABSTRACTING FROM THE LANDSCAPE (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWednesday 22 to Friday 24 March 2023 Challenge your perception of landscape; be abstract, yet meaningful, by focusing on individual sections of a larger image. Develop confidence in pattern, colour,
DRAW LIKE A CARTOONIST
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomBreak free and get to grips with using simple lines to depict figures, faces and simple scenes. Fun for absolute non-artists and useful for artists alike. What's more, your approach
FULLY BOOKED: TRY FOR A DAY: BOTANICAL PAINTING FOR THE TERRIFIED
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomYou will spend the morning building confidence by practicing watercolour techniques painting petals, leaves and berries. The afternoon is spent painting flowers and plants from the beautiful gardens here at
FULLY BOOKED: CAPTURE SCOTTISH SCAPES: EXPLORE EXPRESSIVE MIXED MEDIA
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWork with (don't fight against) the fast-drying nature of acrylics and use mixed-media to create vibrant, atmospheric paintings (from excellent reference images provided by your Tutor), layer by layer. For