FULLY BOOKED: WOVEN TAPESTRY: KENTE

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

We shall be taking a look at Ghanaian Kente Cloths, shifting from weft to warp face, exploring symbolic colour and shape.   Louise Martin (Orkney www.highamhall.com/louise-martin) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190 

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FULLY BOOKED: WOVEN TAPESTRY: PRIMITIVE MARK MAKING

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

We will be telling a story through pattern and line. Looking at symbols and marks on Bogolon mud cloth, Adinka printed fabric and Mbuti Bark cloth. Design your own tapestry 

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FULLY BOOKED: BOOKBINDING: RESTORATION

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Old books are history and deserve TLC. Bring along at least three books (no larger than A4) and be guided step by step through each process, learning techniques of paper 

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GOLDWORK

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Goldwork covers all aspects of embroidery using metal threads and materials. Introducing beginners to the basic techniques and encouraging the experienced to develop their designs, everyone can work at their 

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BEADED JEWELLERY

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

A course designed to give pleasure to all. Those new to creating beaded jewellery can enjoy the thrill of making their first piece, and the more experienced may develop their 

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FULLY BOOKED: RUSKIN LACE

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

A Lake District speciality since 1884, using Needlepoint Lace techniques for drawn thread and cut linen work with geometric designs. Suitable for both beginner and experienced. If required, a starter 

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FULLY BOOKED: RUSKIN LACE

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

A Lake District speciality since 1884, using Needlepoint Lace techniques for drawn thread and cut linen work with geometric designs. Suitable for both beginner and experienced. If required, a starter 

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FULLY BOOKED: PATCHWORK QUILTING: WINDING WAYS

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

This is a well-known design but very difficult to piece if you don’t have a few tricks up your sleeve. Learn a different way of piecing curves, how to sew 

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FULY BOOKED: STAINED GLASS PANEL OR TIFFANY LAMP

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Make a stained glass panel or a Tiffany-style lamp, developing skills so that you can construct more elaborate projects later. Understand and use the techniques of template glass cutting, using 

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FULLY BOOKED: GET WEAVING!

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Explore the use of colour and texture. Dress a loom. Understand how to read pattern draft. Suitable for both absolute beginners and developing weavers. Jan Beadle (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/jan-beadle) Residential: £365 

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