CRAFTS
FULLY BOOKED: HILLS AND MOORS: LANDSCAPE IN RECYCLED FABRICS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomBeginners and improvers. Create a landscape based on hilly landscapes and moorlands using a wide range of recycled, found and repurposed materials. Explore a wide range of experimental textile and mixed media techniques including layering and blending of fabrics. From inspiration to realisation, be supported and encouraged to play, taking a closer look at colour,
FULLY BOOKED: BOOKBINDING: BEGINNERS
An introduction to the basics of hand bookbinding using techniques, hardly changed in centuries. See how paper is prepared, then hand sewn into a single-section pamphlet and a multi-section book. Learn how to prepare the book for covering, using traditional methods with modern materials. Gain experience and insight into book construction and how to use
FULLY BOOKED: PRINTMAKING SUMMER WORKSHOP
Explore techniques: woodcut, (cutting an image in plankwood); wood engraving (on endgrain hardwood or plastic); drypoint (drawing on metal with a steelpoint) and etching (using acid to etch on a zinc plate). Create prints to your own design. Beginners or experienced. Peter Collins (Gloucestershire www.highamhall.com/peter-collins) Residential: £465 Non-residential: £330
FULLY BOOKED: WOODCARVING: RELIEF AND CREATIVE
Transform a block of wood into a unique picture. Bring ideas or use Sharon's books for inspiration. Transfer a pattern, use chisels, learn techniques. Beginners and experienced. Sharon Littley (S Wales www.highamhall.com/sharon-littley) Residential: £520 Non-residential: £350
CREATIVE STITCHING FOR THE TERRIFIED!
A fun way to get serious with stitching little creative projects using a stash of bits and pieces. Basic materials provided, but feel free to bring some of your own if you wish. Ann will guide you with professional tips to see what you can end up with. Relaxed and absorbing, a course to inspire
FULLY BOOKED: RUSKIN LACE
A Lake District speciality since 1884, using Needlepoint Lace techniques for drawn thread and cut linen work with geometric designs. Suitable for both beginner and experienced. If required, a starter pack (£12) is purchasable from the Tutor. Karen Quickfall (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/karen-quickfall) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190
FULLY BOOKED: WHITEWORK EMBROIDERY
White-on-white embroidery. Sample different types and techniques of Whitework or work on your piece. Angie Burt (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/angie-burt) Residential: £365 Non-residential: £255
FULLY BOOKED: STUMPWORK
Coloured silks and metallic threads on heavy silk show insects, fruit, small animals and flowers in Elizabethan stumpwork. A modern piece may be any raised design, inspired by a book, picture or photograph using any fabric and thread you'd like for texture. Jane Matthews (Yorkshire www.highamhall.com/jane-matthews) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190 CANVAS WITH A TWIST followsJane
FULLY BOOKED: CANVAS WITH A TWIST: THREAD, BEAD AND PAINT
Choose a photo from a selection which will be printed onto an A4 piece of canvas. The excitement is seeing how the image develops as you embellish some areas with stitches in various threads and beads and highlight with metallic paint. Jane Matthews (Yorkshire www.highamhall.com/jane-matthews) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190 STUMPWORK precedes
ENAMELLING LONG WEEKEND
Work on copper, silver, or steel. Make enamelled jewellery, small tiles, or panels. Skills include: enamel application, kiln use, control and safety, foils, stencils, sgraffito and other techniques as desired. Absolute beginners welcome. Materials purchasable from Tutor (£5-£20 dependent upon project). Tilly Wilkinson (Wirral www.highamhall.com/tilly-wilkinson) Residential: £475 Non-residential: £340