CRAFTS
FULLY BOOKED: BOOKBINDING: RESTORATION
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomOld 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
GOLDWORK
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomGoldwork 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
BEADED JEWELLERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA 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
FULLY BOOKED: RUSKIN LACE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA 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
FULLY BOOKED: RUSKIN LACE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA 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
FULLY BOOKED: PATCHWORK QUILTING: WINDING WAYS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis 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
FULY BOOKED: STAINED GLASS PANEL OR TIFFANY LAMP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMake 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
FULLY BOOKED: GET WEAVING!
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomExplore 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
SILVER JEWELLERY: SILVER JEWELLERY: RINGS, BROOCH AND EARRINGS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAim to complete three beautiful pieces of silver jewellery. Although set projects, everyone will put their own stamp on their designs and the pieces will be very individual. Traditional techniques
FULLY BOOKED: BOOKBINDING: INTERMEDIATE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomIn this follow up to beginners, we focus on a significant 19th century development which countered rough-handed use and became very popular with public and private libraries. One of the