ART
NATURE IN INK AND COLOURED PENCIL: WOODLAND
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomArtist and author Helen Hanson’s unusual combination of ink and coloured pencil, originally developed for landscape, is applied to the natural world in this exciting new course. Use creative mark-making
FULLY BOOKED: ART SELF-RUN WORKSHOP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor experienced artists to take advantage of the studio to develop your own projects free of distractions, whilst enjoying the Higham magic, the food! No tutor, but a chance to
TRY FOR A DAY: PASTELS FOR THE TERRIFIED (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWhat is says on the tin. Get step-by-step guidance to produce a picture to be proud of, using pastels. Anyone can give this a go and the results can be
WINTER LANDSCAPE: SKETCHING AND PAINTING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomSuitable for intermediate to advanced level. Explore the Lake District in winter when colour and shadow are at their most varied and dramatic. With demos, exercises and expert advice throughout,
ANIMAL PORTRAITS IN COLOURED PENCIL (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor beginners and improvers. Bring your own photographs of your pet, other animals, birds, landscape, or inanimate objects. Learn about the different ways you can use pencil, layering, blending, removing
EXPRESSIVE PASTELS: SOFT AND HARD
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor experienced artists wanting to become more expressive when using soft and hard pastels (with fixative) on different surfaces. Weather permitting, Higham’s grounds will provide direct inspiration from nature alongside
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