CRAFTS
FULLY BOOKED: ENAMEL BOWLS LARGE AND SMALL
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis course will focus on making fired enamel copper bowls of different sizes. While there will be a range of sizes available to work with, those who have not made
FULLY BOOKED: QUILTERS’ SUMMER RETREAT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomRelax and create with new friends and old as you sew your day away. Lis will bring a selection of projects for you to tackle with her support; choose from
PATCHWORK: BARGELLO
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomBargello is usually thought of as an Italian embroidery/tapestry technique, but in this course we are going to be tackling the patchwork version. Use from five to fifteen fabrics to
WILLOW ANIMAL SCULPTURES
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomDelve into the creative world of willow animal sculpture with Phil Bradley, who has been a full-time professional basket-maker and willow sculptor since 1995. With Phil's patient and skillful guidance
CALICO GARDENS HAND EMBROIDERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCalico Gardens embroidery is stitched in tones and shades of one or a few closely matched neutral colours, with subtle enhancements using different threads and stitches to create lots of
CALICO GARDENS HAND EMBROIDERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCalico Gardens embroidery is stitched in tones and shades of one or a few closely matched neutral colours, with subtle enhancements using different threads and stitches to create lots of
PEWTERWORK
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomLearn to give form and texture to flat sheet metal. Popularised by the Arts and Crafts Movement, pewterwork uses no heat, heavy tools, or machinery. Simple hand-held tools and an
SCULPTURAL NEEDLEFELT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCreate a characterful sculpture, c.12-18 inches in size, using wool fibres based on a wire armature. There will be plenty of sources of inspiration and support to try one of
FULLY BOOKED: ADVANCED BOOKBINDING: A QUARTER LEATHER BINDING MODEL
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMaking books covered in leather is always a challenging but most satisfying thing to do, no matter how many times you do it. We will be making a 19th century
LEATHERWORK: HAND-STITCHED WALLET
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMake your own leather wallet or card holder using the traditional method of hand-stitching the saddle stitch. You will learn how to work with thinner leathers and be able to