CRAFTS
FULLY BOOKED: TORCH-FIRED ENAMEL BEADS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMake your own enamel beads then create beautiful jewellery from them under the expert guidance of Sharon Ford, leading enameller and restorer in enamels and gilding. Enamelling involves the fusion of jeweller's quality vitreous enamel with copper and silver through firing. When heat is applied, the enamels soften and flow, and the varying presence of
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 a range of stylistic approaches, from art deco abstraction to stone carving and caricature. Sympathetic, patient and knowledgeable guidance from an outstanding felt artist (http://www.furzie.co.uk).
SUMMER QUILTER’S RETREAT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomBring your own project to work on or choose from a selection of projects available to try…perhaps a lap quilt or appliqué which could make a cushion or bag panel. Relax with new friends and old as you sew your day away. Lis Binns Residential: £585 Non-residential: £380
SEWING ACCESSORIES
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomEvery quilter needs their accessories. Choose from making a board bag, pincushion and thread/scrap keeper, a needle park, a block keeper, a clip cushion, a machine mat, a sewing machine cover, and an ironing pad. Students can also bring their own project if preferred. Lis Binns Residential: £485 Non-residential: £330
WEDDING FLOWERS: SUSTAINABLE FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomGain the knowledge, experience and confidence to create your own unique beautiful wedding florals using local and British seasonal flowers. This course will touch on growing, sourcing and sustainability and help with tips and techniques for creating mood boards, cutting and designing, planning and practicalities. Sarah is an eco-friendly freelance wedding and events studio florist
UPHOLSTERY WORKSHOP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomYou will learn to strip a small item of furniture (e.g. a drop in dining seat or dining chair, stool), tackle interior paddings and rebuild it using traditional or modern upholstery techniques as appropriate. You bring the item of furniture you want to restore and the fabric you would like to use; all the fillings,
BOOKBINDING: INTERMEDIATE (LIBRARY STYLE BINDING)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomIn this follow up from the beginner’s course we will concentrate on one significant change in the book structures of the 19th century. In this period a book structure was developed to counteract heavy use by the public, many of whom had no understanding or sympathy with the books they used which was why this
FULLY BOOKED: BOOKBINDING: RESTORATION
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMost books deteriorate over time and so book conservators had to develop skills in restoring them. On this course you will learn the basics of book repairs using a variety of cloths, papers, and adhesives. You will learn how to: deconstruct a book in a safe and systematic fashion, repair both individual pages and sections,
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: £485 Non-residential: £330
LEATHERWORK: HAND-STITCHED LEATHER POUCH
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomLearn the traditional craft of leatherwork and make a quality item that will last you for years. In this course you will learn how to make your own hand-stitched leather pouch. A pouch for pens, your glasses or a small bag. Roslyn Whiting Residential: £375 Non-residential: £270 (incl. materials)