FULLY BOOKED: BOOKBINDING: PLAYTIME

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

We were unable to hold this Bookbinding workshop earlier this year, so here it is: An open opportunity to bring binding projects you may have started elsewhere, a book you 

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WOVEN TAPESTRY DAY (MATERIALS PROVIDED)

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

Taster or refresher. Come with no experience or bring work you want help with. Looms will be ready-warped. Be shown how to weave simple shapes, mix colours and control your 

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FULLY BOOKED: WOVEN TAPESTRY: TRANSPARENCY

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

The workshop concentrates on weaving areas where two or more colours overlap. This can be achieved using solid or mixed threads. Louise Martin (Orkney highamhall.com/louise-martin) Residential: £275 Non-residential: £195 Also 

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FULLY BOOKED: WOVEN TAPESTRY: OPTICAL ILLUSIONS

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

This course will concentrate on weaving shapes, sometimes with repetition, often with precision, solid colour and a beautiful quality of line to produce a woven optical illusion. Louise Martin (Orkney 

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FULLY BOOKED: UPHOLSTERY

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

Hands-on! Bring chair, stool, ottoman, headboard... Build up from scratch or just re-cover, tackle interior paddings with traditional or modern techniques. Please contact Cathy prior to your course to discuss 

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IMPROVE YOUR QUILTING

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

Lis’ workshops are a chance to develop your skills with advice and guidance which will help you achieve excellent results. We find that quilters who come enjoy the benefits of 

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FULLY BOOKED: ENAMEL BOWLS

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

*NEW* From large copper bowls to all shapes of bowls, experiment with enamel colours and decoration to produce beautiful fired enamel pieces. Techniques range from traditional to experimental and involve 

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PRINTMAKING WEEKEND

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

Transform your own designs into print, perhaps for a Christmas card (it’s never too early to start), using the fascinating media of woodcut and wood engraving. Working with plywood, MDF, 

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WOODCARVING: RELIEF AND CREATIVE

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

Transform a block of wood into a unique picture. Bring ideas or use Sharon’s books for inspiration. Transfer a pattern, use chisels, learn techniques. Beginners and experienced. Sharon Littley (S 

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PATCHWORK QUILTING: STORM AT SEA

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

Use foundation piecing or templates to make this popular quilt design. You will learn how to make accurate blocks and how to join them without losing your points. Sorry, this 

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