CRAFTS
FULLY BOOKED: SILVER JEWELLERY: BRACELETS, RINGS AND PENDANTS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis course is aimed at beginners and intermediate level students. Students will make 3 beautiful pieces of silver jewellery - a bracelet and two rings. Summer and Winter course projects
FULLY BOOKED: EXPLORE EMBROIDERY (WINTER SPECIAL 3 nights for 2)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCome and explore hand embroidery. This course is suitable for all levels of embroiderers, from those brand new to embroidery to the more experienced stitcher. You can choose from one
FULLY BOOKED: EXPLORE EMBROIDERY (WINTER SPECIAL 3 nights for 2)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA friendly course for all, from new to the more experienced. Bring your own project for helpful guidance or choose a project available from the tutor. 2nd of 3 successive
FULLY BOOKED: EXPLORE EMBROIDERY (WINTER SPECIAL 3 nights for 2)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA friendly course for all, from new to the more experienced. Bring your own project for helpful guidance or choose a project from the tutor. Last of 3 successive courses
FULLY BOOKED: UPHOLSTERY WEEKEND
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomHands-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
HERITAGE OIL AND WATER GILDING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis is a practical course aimed at beginners, although more experienced students are welcome. Over four days, you will master the art of traditional water and oil gilding. Using skilled
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 Residential: £410 Non-residential: £285
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
ENAMELLING WEEKEND
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWork on copper, silver, or steel; make enamelled jewellery, small tiles, or panels. Skills include: enamel application, kiln use, control and safety, foils, stencils, sgraffito and other techniques as desired.
FULLY BOOKED: ENAMELLING WEEK
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFour full days for time-consuming techniques (painted enamels, advanced cloisonne, plique a jour). Work on copper, silver, or pre-prepared steel; making enamel jewellery, small panels, bowls, or kiln-fired beads. Some