CRAFTS
WOODCARVING: CREATIVE RELIEF CARVING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomRelief carving is the process of cutting a pattern or design into a flat surface. For those new to the craft, Sharon will gently guide you through the process of transforming
WOVEN TAPESTRY: LANDSCAPE TO WEAVE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCapture the essence of Higham's gardens and the surrounding landscape first in yarn and then directly into weave. The second in a series of 3 separate courses led by international award-winning
WOVEN TAPESTRY: TREES
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis course will focus on observing form and texture in the trees at Higham. We will look at how trees have been portrayed in tapestry and explore various weaverly possibilities. The
LINO CUT PRINTMAKING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomProduce your own lino cut designs to create individual and decorative printed cards and pictures using traditional lino cut printmaking techniques with expert guidance from Clare Melinsky. Clare is a
BEADED EMBROIDERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomEmbroider with beads on silk fabric. Learn different stitching techniques to create intricate beaded designs. Taster kits available from £20.00 upwards. Angie Burt (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/angie-burt) Residential: £290 Non-residential: £210
FULLY BOOKED: BOOKBINDING: RESTORATION
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomOld books are irreplaceable, but often their pages and bindings show signs of fragility, decay or damage. This course focuses on the processes of deconstruction, repair and conservation that can
FULLY BOOKED: SILVER JEWELLERY: RINGS, BANGLES AND EARRINGS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis is a practical course aimed at beginners, but more experienced students are most welcome. Over the course of a weekend, students will work on 3 different projects, guided step-by-step
FULLY BOOKED: RUSKIN LACE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA Lake District speciality since the late nineteenth century, Ruskin lace was made from hand-spun and woven linen produced by cottagers around Coniston. Karen is a leading exponent of this
RUSKIN LACE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA Lake District speciality since the late nineteenth century, Ruskin lace was made from hand-spun and woven linen produced by cottagers around Coniston. Karen is a leading exponent of this
GET WEAVING!
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomExplore the use of colour and texture. Dress a loom. Understand how to read pattern draft. Suitable for both absolute beginners and developing weavers. A set of yarns (£15) can