CRAFTS
FULLY BOOKED: PRINTMAKING: CREATIVE COLLAGRAPHS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom*NEW* Ideal as an introduction to experimental collagraph printing, or as a refresher. This course covers basic collagraph plate making techniques such as masking, layering, impressing and cutting into the
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
CREATIVE STITCHING – FOR THE TERRIFIED!
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA fun way to get serious with stitching little creative projects using a stash of bits and pieces. Basic materials provided, but feel free to bring some of your own
EASTER CREATIONS (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomArrangements will include an Easter wreath, a decorated tree, a Spring bowl, a candlelit Easter pot and a caged Easter egg. Just bring scissors and/or secateurs – all materials provided.
CALICO GARDENS EMBROIDERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomHand 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.
FULLY BOOKED: EASTER EMBROIDERY EXTRAVAGANZA (SPECIAL PRICE)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomEnjoy trying different hand embroideries, whether you’re a newbie or oldie, on this seasonal escape. Choose from a selection of kits to include techniques in Crewel work, Calico Gardens and
FULLY BOOKED: RAKU POTTERY WITH CHRIS BARNES
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomChris will help you to create your own pieces of raku pottery and sculpture, and experience the excitement of raku firing. With lectures, demos and (hopefully) a trip out whilst
WHITEWORK EMBROIDERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWhite-on-white embroidery. Sample different types and techniques of Whitework or work on your own piece. Angie Burt (Lancashire highamhall.com/angie-burt) Residential: £290 Non-residential: £210
RUSKIN LACE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA Lake District speciality since the late nineteenth century, Ruskin lace was made from hand-spun and woven linen produced by cottagers around Coniston. Karen is a leading exponent of this
JEWELLERY MAKING: SILVER CLAY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomSilver Clay is a remarkable material made up of fine silver particles, an organic plant-based binder and water. It can be moulded, rolled, textured and shaped to create hand-crafted pieces