CRAFTS
CALICO GARDENS HAND EMBROIDERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCalico Gardens embroidery is stitched in tones and shades of one or a few closely matched neutral colours, with subtle enhancements using different threads and stitches to create lots of texture and 3D effects. Beginners and experienced embroiderers all welcome. You can choose to work either on a Calico Garden Sampler to frame once finished,
CALICO GARDENS HAND EMBROIDERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCalico Gardens embroidery is stitched in tones and shades of one or a few closely matched neutral colours, with subtle enhancements using different threads and stitches to create lots of texture and 3D effects. Beginners and experienced embroiderers all welcome. You can choose to work either on a Calico Garden Sampler to frame once finished,
PEWTERWORK
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomLearn to give form and texture to flat sheet metal. Popularised by the Arts and Crafts Movement, pewterwork uses no heat, heavy tools, or machinery. Simple hand-held tools and an ability to follow direction are all that are needed to produce decorative pieces to wear or give as gifts. All materials are provided. Tilly Wilkinson
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).
FULLY BOOKED: ADVANCED BOOKBINDING: A QUARTER LEATHER BINDING MODEL
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMaking books covered in leather is always a challenging but most satisfying thing to do, no matter how many times you do it. We will be making a 19th century smooth spine, quarter-bound book in goatskin leather with decorative paper sidings. We will be making endpapers and hand sewing the text-block, taking the book through
LEATHERWORK: HAND-STITCHED WALLET
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMake your own leather wallet or card holder using the traditional method of hand-stitching the saddle stitch. You will learn how to work with thinner leathers and be able to personalise leather items by hand-tooling your own designs or using stamps. Templates are available if you do not wish to use your own drawings. Roslyn
FULLY BOOKED: BOOKBINDING: BEGINNERS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAn introduction to the basics of hand bookbinding using techniques that have hardly changed in centuries. See how paper is prepared then hand sewn into a single-section pamphlet and a multi-section book. Learn how to prepare the book for covering, using traditional methods with modern materials. Gain experience and insight into book construction and how
FULLY BOOKED: HILLS AND MOORLAND LANDSCAPES IN RECYCLED FABRICS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor beginners and improvers. Create a fabric landscape based on hilly landscapes and moorlands using a wide range of recycled, found and repurposed materials. Explore a wide range of experimental textile and mixed media techniques including layering and blending of fabrics using a sewing machine. From inspiration to realisation, be supported and encouraged to play,
FULLY BOOKED: PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomExplore a wide range of techniques to produce handmade prints to your own design: woodcut (cutting on plank wood); wood engraving (using end-grain substitute or similar); drypoint (drawing on plastic or metal sheet with a needle); and etching (using copper sulphate to etch zinc plates, including hard and soft ground and aquatint). All abilities welcome.
WOODCARVING: CREATIVE RELIEF CARVING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomRelief carving is the process of cutting a pattern or design into a flat surface. For those new to the craft, Sharon will gently guide you through the process of transforming a block of wood into a unique image in relief with generous one-to-one support, technical instruction and extensive knowledge of her subject. Bring your