ART
FULLY BOOKED: CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING FOR THE TERRIFIED (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCome 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 topics
WATERCOLOUR, IT’S EASIER THAN YOU THINK
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMany people begin by saying “I’ve been told watercolour is the hardest medium”. Franky disagrees, and she is here to tell you it’s easier than you think. Learn to love
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
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
ESSENTIAL ART SKILLS: ACRYLIC FOR BEGINNERS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA starter or refresher to get to grips with the basics in painting with acrylics. Projects will be set to explore the subject and develop your skills. Ceri Allen (Carlisle
THE INTENSITY OF STILL LIFE: LIGHT, COLOUR AND COMPOSITION
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThe practice of still life has been foundational for great painters from Vermeer to Hockney: this course will show you why! Develop your creative sensitivities in observational and expressive drawing
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
FULLY BOOKED: BREAKING THE RULES OF WATERCOLOUR
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomSuitable 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
TRY FOR A DAY: BOTANICAL PAINTING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis informal and relaxed workshop is a gentle introduction to the delights of drawing from nature. You will spend the morning building confidence while closely observing individual flower petals, leaves and
MAKE THE MOST OF WATERCOLOURS (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWatercolour is a beguiling medium, fast-drying, responsive and versatile. Its transparency lends colour a luminosity that is unmatched by other media. Learn how to use watercolour with confidence over a