PASTELS: PURE AND SIMPLE

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

Learn and develop a mastery of chalk pastel on its own, delivering vibrant colours across a wide range of tones. Work from landscape and still life under guidance of an artist who continues the authentic approach of the much-missed Christopher Assheton-Stones. All levels of ability and an individualised approach is offered for previous attendees. Graham 

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FULLY BOOKED: SEMI-ABSTRACT MIXED MEDIA EXPRESSIVE LANDSCAPES

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

Explore contemporary mixed media techniques using watercolour, gouache, acrylic inks and soft pastel. We may venture outdoors (weather permitting) painting and drawing in a dramatic Lakeland landscape setting but this course mainly focuses on a studio response to our source material (sketches, photographs, drawings and so on) with a semi abstract and expressive direction in 

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FULLY BOOKED: BOTANICAL COLOURED PENCIL: SUMMER SESSION

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

Ideal for those keen to spend a longer stay, maybe getting on with existing projects in our usual relaxed atmosphere, rotating individual attention so you may work at your own pace. Susan Christopher-Coulson (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/susan-christopher-coulson) Residential: £570 Non-residential: £400

ESSENTIAL DRAWING SKILLS: DRAWING WITH COLOUR

Get to grips with using colour in your Drawings. With inspiration from great artists, we will explore, pastel, ink, coloured pencil and other coloured media. This course is aimed at beginners or as a refresher for the more experienced.   Ceri Allen (Carlisle www.highamhall.com/ceri-allen) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190 ESSENTIAL DRAWING SKILLS modules can work well 

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MODERN ART ON LOCATION: WEST COAST ARTISTS POST-WAR TO THE PRESENT

Elizabeth combines lectures and a full day trip to Cumbrian locations associated with a wealth of (sometimes lesser known) art and writing: poet Norman Nicholson, painters Sheila Fell, Percy Kelly, Bill Bell, Bill Peascod, Conrad Atkinson and photographer Raymond Moore. For fans of 20th century art and social history with a bit of rambling including 

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FULLY BOOKED: TRY FOR A DAY: BOTANICAL PAINTING FOR THE TERRIFIED

Spend the morning building confidence by practising 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 sketchbook. Lis 

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FULLY BOOKED: DISCOVERING PEN AND INK

Create 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 experiment with, by the end you should be able to handle your materials with confidence. Jane Beech (Cheshire www.highamhall.com/jane-beech) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190

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 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: DRAWING AND PAINTING LAKELAND CHURCHES

The North Lakes has some characterful settings for Churches - atmospheric qualities ideal for mixed-media sketching and painting on location. Join Lionel on five expeditions helping you develop both observational skills in drawing and imaginative use of colour in two or more media combined.   Lionel Playford (N Pennines www.highamhall.com/lionel-playford) Residential: £380 Non-residential: £270 (incl. 

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FULLY BOOKED: FURTHER MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPT ILLUMINATION (MATERIALS PROVIDED)

More 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 

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