CRAFTS
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
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
FULLY BOOKED: PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomExplore a wide range of techniques: woodcut (cutting in plankwood); engraving (on endgrain hardwood or plastic); drypoint (drawing on metal with steel); and etching, (using acid to etch on a
INTRODUCTION TO UPHOLSTERY (3)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomSprung seat/dining chair/larger stool. Tackle one of these more challenging pieces and increase your technical range. For beginners, working through techniques to equip you with basic skills and knowledge of
BEGINNERS DRESSMAKING WITH LIS BINNS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor anyone with little or no knowledge of dressmaking or for those with little confidence, make an item of clothing of your own choice, using your own fabric. The tutor
LACE AS YOU LIKE IT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomHave you ever wondered about how lace is made? Would you like to learn this fascinating craft? All abilities are welcome, from complete beginner through to advanced. Want to try
LACE AS YOU LIKE IT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomHave you ever wondered about how lace is made? Would you like to learn this fascinating craft? All abilities are welcome, from complete beginner through to advanced. Want to try
LAKE DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCapture the beauty of the Lake District through the lens of your camera with tuition from award-winning photographer Ben Bush. Visit different locations to learn & practice techniques that will enable you