CRAFTS
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 heritage craft who brings extensive knowledge to support and guide you in traditional needlepoint lace techniques, drawn thread and cut linen work to create beautiful
WHITEWORK EMBROIDERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAs the name suggests, whitework is traditionally worked with white thread on white fabric. It encompasses a wide range of techniques from the bold to the delicate and is commonly used in bridal, christening wear and ecclesiastical embroidery. Sample different types and techniques of whitework or develop your own piece with Angie’s patient and generous
WHITEWORK EMBROIDERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAs the name suggests, whitework is traditionally worked with white thread on white fabric. It encompasses a wide range of techniques from the bold to the delicate and is commonly used in bridal, christening wear and ecclesiastical embroidery. Sample different types and techniques of whitework or develop your own piece with Angie’s patient and generous
FULLY BOOKED: CERAMIC SCULPTURE: GET A-HEAD!
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomLearn how to model clay heads, up to 30cm tall, to be glazed and Raku fired at the end of the course. In the second half of the week you will produce a larger sculpture using Cumbrian brick clay, fired later by us when dry. Residential £710 Non-residential £520
EMBROIDERY FOR BEGINNERS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAn introduction to embroidery for beginners. Get to know your materials, learn basic embroidery stitches and make your first embroidery with step-by-step guidance and one-to-one support. There will be a variety of starter kits available to buy from the tutor including crewel and calico gardens embroideries, priced from £15 upwards. Residential £290 Non-residential £210
INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE STITCHING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA fun way to get serious, stitching little creative projects using a stash of bits and pieces. Basic materials are provided, but feel free to bring some fabric of your own if you wish. Ann will guide you with professional tips to see what you can end up with. Relaxed and absorbing, this is a
FULLY BOOKED: ENAMELLING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMake enamelled jewellery, small tiles, or panels working on copper, silver, or steel. Learn the techniques of enamel application, foils, stencils, sgraffito among others as desired, and training in kiln use, control and safety. All abilities welcome from beginners to advanced; students will be supported to work at their own pace on appropriate projects. Residential
ADVANCED GOLDWORK
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis course is aimed at students who already have knowledge and experience of gold/metal thread work. you will be introduced to more advanced-level skills such as hard string padding, basketweave, or nué, s-ing, plate and manipulated kid, as well as different technical methods of work. We will explore each type of stitch from start to
FULLY BOOKED: WOVEN TAPESTRY: PULLED WARPS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCurved forms created by pulled warps. Making a tapestry to be manipulated into a shape once off the loom. The first of two technical courses led by international award-winning tapestry artist Louise, returning to Higham for the autumn season. Louise’s course Woven Tapesty: Wedge Weave Landscape follows, 28-30 Sept. Residential £295 Non-residential £215
COUNTED TECHNIQUES
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomDuring this course we will look at the traditional counted hand embroidery techniques of blackwork, pulled thread work and drawn thread work on evenweave fabric. This course is suitable for all levels of experience. We will explore each type of stitch from start to finish, with added variations to aid understanding. Helen is one of