CRAFTS
INTRODUCTION TO UPHOLSTERY (1)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA small starter project to complete in a day - replace a drop in seat in a dining chair, piano stool or small stool - using a mixture of traditional and modern techniques. Learn how to take off old coverings and work out what you can reuse, rebuild with appropriate filling, fabric selection and placement,
QUILT AS YOU GO LOG CABIN
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomLog Cabin is a very versatile patchwork block with many variations. For this project you can create nine different log cabin variations (no foundation piecing involved) as a sampler quilt (see picture) or as a 'Sew A Row' quilt. The different blocks are quilted before being joined together using a 'Quilt As You Go' technique.
FULLY BOOKED: QUILT AS YOU GO LOG CABIN
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomLog Cabin is a very versatile patchwork block with many variations. For this project you can create nine different log cabin variations (no foundation piecing involved) as a sampler quilt (see picture) or as a 'Sew A Row' quilt. The different blocks are quilted before being joined together using a 'Quilt As You Go' technique.
FULLY BOOKED: UPHOLSTERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomHands-on! Bring chair, stool, ottoman, headboard... Build up from scratch or just re-cover, tackle interior paddings with traditional or modern techniques. Please contact Cathy prior to your course to discuss your project needs 07770 714103. Cathy Newbery Residential: £305 Non-residential: £220
FULLY BOOKED: CALICO GARDENS EMBROIDERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCalico Embroidery is worked in neutral shades of cream and beiges only. It relies upon textured stitches and its own unique 3D elements to add interest to the embroideries. It is suitable for all levels of embroiders and a kit can be purchased for first time students. Angie Burt Residential: £410 Non-residential: £285 (WEEKEND course
TRADITIONAL STAINED GLASS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMake a traditional stained-glass panel using key skills that will enable you to construct more elaborate projects later, including preparing your pattern, cutting glass safely, leading and soldering and finally, finishing your panel ready to be hung in your home. No experience required - be guided in all aspects by local Stained Glass Artist, Nikki
CALICO GARDENS EMBROIDERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCalico Embroidery is worked in neutral shades of cream and beiges only. It relies upon textured stitches and its own unique 3D elements to add interest to the embroideries. It is suitable for all levels of embroiders and a kit can be purchased for first time students. Angie Burt Residential: £305 Non-residential: £220
FULLY BOOKED: SILVER RING MAKING WITH ART CLAY SILVER
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMaking rings in metal clay can be one of the most challenging things to do with this medium. During this course, students will learn the essential tips, tricks and trade secrets to make beautiful silver clay rings, sizing them to account for shrinkage to make perfect, seamless ring bands. With so many different and endless
CRAFTER’S WEEK
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWe are turning Higham over to CRAFT for a week of workshops and demos for craft students led by some of our most sought-after tutors, offering a rich mix of inspiration, techniques and styles. Students will spend a day with each tutor, completing a simple project in a day while learning the fundamentals of four
WILLOW BASKET-MAKING – BEGINNERS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWork with Cumbria basket maker Phil Bradley to learn the techniques involved in English roundwork basketry. We will cover some of the basic elements of working with willow and - new for this year - visit Phil's studio and smallholding to take a look at the growing, harvesting and managing of willow beds. Phil Bradley