TRY FOR A DAY: BOTANICAL PAINTING

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

This 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 

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FULLY BOOKED: THE PRE-RAPHAELITE BROTHERHOOD

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

In this course of illustrated lectures & discussion we will investigate the contribution made to the art world by three great Victorian painters - John Everett Millais, William Holman Hunt 

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MOVING AWAY FROM REALISM WITH STILL LIFE

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

As the title suggests we will be looking at ways to gently move your art from strict copy work into more creative territory. Why still life? Well, still life is 

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FULLY BOOKED: DRAMATIC SKIES, LAND AND SEASCAPE IN SOFT PASTELS

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

Extend your artistic skills using pastels to create expressive seascapes, landscapes and dramatic skies. With demonstrations throughout, gentle guidance for beginners, encouragement for the more experienced and constructive oneto-one critique 

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FULLY BOOKED: BOTANICAL WATERCOLOUR PAINTING

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

Sculptural seed heads and glowing hedgerow fruits will inspire you to capture the fresh palette and clean lines of autumn. Working direct from nature, learn to accurately depict them in 

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FULLY BOOKED: DRAWING AND PAINTING LAKELAND CHURCHES

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

The northern Lake District is littered with characterful old churches in stunning locations - where the dappled light of old churchyards conjure atmospheric qualities ideal for mixedmedia sketching and painting 

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DISCOVER THE VERSATILTY OF SOFT PASTEL

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

Aim for vibrant and atmospheric paintings, be inspired using soft pastels on a variety of different backgrounds. Step by step and personal guidance. For all levels to enjoy. Sue Ford 

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