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 pack (£12) is purchasable from the Tutor.   Karen Quickfall (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/karen-quickfall) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190 Follows another course

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 accurate ¼” borders and quilting options. Alternatively, you may bring your own project to work on. Suitable for all levels.   Lis Binns (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/lis-binns) 

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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 grinding machines, copper foiling, leading application and final soldering. No experience required - be guided in all aspects. Illustrated evening slide lectures. Materials dependent on 

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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 Non-residential: £255 (Yarns £15 purchasable from Tutor)

SILVER JEWELLERY: SILVER JEWELLERY: RINGS, BROOCH AND EARRINGS

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

Aim 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 will be covered such as saw piercing, roll printing, metal forming, hammering and texturing, soldering and finishing. Very hands-on, intensive and taught step-by-step, ideal for 

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FULLY BOOKED: BOOKBINDING: INTERMEDIATE

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

In 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 most satisfying bindings, Library-style Buckram uses many Account book binding features, giving maximum head-to-tail support, combining endpapers, spine linings and boards allowing it to stand 

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NO TUTOR CRAFTERS WORKSHOP

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

Due to popular demand we are able to offer these additional dates for those experienced Embroiderers, Weavers and Sewers to take advantage of some space (at a bargain price!) developing your own projects free of distractions, whilst enjoying the Higham magic, including the food! No tutor, but a chance to share ideas, relax and maybe 

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JEWELLERY MAKING: TORCH-FIRED ENAMEL BEADS

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

Inspirational and fun for both existing beaders and newbies. Revel in the thrill found in every bead being unique! Experiment with different effects and colours for exciting necklace and earrings, or an unusual pendant. Thread your creations like a professional and use a variety of findings (the small parts that make up a piece of 

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FULLY BOOKED: CALICO GARDENS EMBROIDERY

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

Hand stitches in neutral shades with subtle enhancements creating texture and 3D effects. Beginners or experienced welcome, work on either a Calico Garden Sampler to frame or your own project. Angie Burt (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/angie-burt) Residential: £365 Non-residential: £255 (WEEKEND course follows)

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 your project needs 07770 714103.   Cathy Newbery (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/cathy-newbery) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190