ART
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 Higham. Informal, fun and relaxed. Everyone welcome, even if you think you won't be any good! All materials supplied and you get to keep your
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 all levels to loosen up with a willingness to get paint on hands, possibly clothes! Marion Boddy-Evans (Aberdeenshire www.highamhall.com/marion-boddy-evans) Residential: £505 Non-residential: £335
MAKE THE MOST OF WATERCOLOURS (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomBe guided as to how to make use of watercolours to achieve the essential elements for successful paintings. Get used to colour-mixing, composition and different ways of achieving effects in a simple way, with time to experiment and develop various techniques. Just bring yourself! Jane Beech (Cheshire www.highamhall.com/jane-beech) Residential: £285 Non-residential: £205 (incl. materials)
PENCIL AND WATERCOLOUR (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomTake the chance to get to grips with using ordinary pencils, watercolour and water-soluble pencils in a Spring view. Franky Rodwell (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/franky-rodwell) Residential: £285 Non-residential: £205 (incl. materials)
FULLY BOOKED: BOTANICAL COLOURED PENCIL: CELEBRATING THE COLOURS AND VARIETY OF SPRING BULBS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAn inspiring time to observe emerging buds and flowers with colours and textures fresh and ready to show! Capture a single specimen or create a composition. Relaxed atmosphere, individual attention, techniques explained for both beginner and experienced to work at their own pace. Lots of pencil types to try plus some new introductions and various
FULLY BOOKED: INTRO TO MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPT ILLUMINATION (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomSkills 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 a selection of medieval designs, including illuminated letters. Toni Watts (Lincoln www.highamhall.com/toni-watts) Residential: £290 Non-residential: £210 (incl. materials) Toni's FURTHER ILLUMINATION follows
FULLY BOOKED: FURTHER MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPT ILLUMINATION (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMore advanced illumination: make perfect manuscript gesso using a traditional recipe, lay it smoothly and gild with loose leaf gold. Practical tips on mastering technique, creating raised areas of gilding with a high shine. Those who are already able to make and lay gesso are welcome to work on their own projects with help and
FULLY BOOKED: CONTEMPORARY PAINTING: ABSTRACTION AND REPRESENTATION
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomLook 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: £535 Non-residential: £365 (incl. field trips)
ESSENTIAL DRAWING SKILLS: EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA fun course exploring contemporary approaches to drawing. Excellent practise to free up your technique working both in the classroom and in the grounds of Higham (weather permitting). Ceri Allen (Carlisle www.highamhall.com/ceri-allen) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190 ESSENTIAL DRAWING SKILLS modules can work well as standalone sessions or, combined with others in the series, can
FULLY BOOKED: COLLAGE, PEN AND ACRYLIC
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomEnhance the creative impact of your Artwork with some stunning Collage techniques. Existing artists may work on their own subject with professional advice or receive guidance for a street scene with buildings to flex those artistic muscles. Sue Ford (Yorkshire www.highamhall.com/sue-ford) Residential: £465 Non-residential: £330