CRAFTS
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. A set of yarns (£15) can be purchased from the tutor. Jan Beadle (Cumbria highamhall.com/jan-beadle) Residential: £390 Non-residential: £270
PATCHWORK: APPLIQUE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAppliqué is the process of attaching one piece of fabric to another and this can be done in many ways to create a decorative pattern or picture. You can choose hand or machine-sewing, use just one technique or try several on this intensive appliqué masterclass. Different designs will be available to experiment with. Alternatively, bring
FULLY BOOKED: STAINED GLASS WORK
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMake a stained glass panel or a Tiffany-style lamp, developing key skills that will enable you to construct more elaborate projects later. Understand and use the techniques of template glass cutting, learn how to use grinding machines, copper foiling, leading application and final soldering. No experience required - be guided in all aspects by the
FULLY BOOKED: BESPOKE UPHOLSTERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomYou will learn to strip a small item of furniture (e.g. a chair, stool, ottoman or headboard), tackle interior paddings and rebuild it using traditional or modern upholstery techniques as appropriate. You bring the item of furniture you want to restore and the fabric you would like to use; all the fillings, specialist tools, technical
TORCH FIRED ENAMEL BEADS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMake your own enamel beads then create beautiful jewellery from them under the expert guidance of Sharon Ford, leading enameller and restorer in enamels and gilding. Enamelling involves the fusion of jeweller's quality vitreous enamel with copper and silver through firing. When heat is applied, the enamels soften and flow, and the varying presence of
FULLY BOOKED: 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 heritage craft who brings extensive knowledge to support and guide you in traditional needlepoint lace techniques along with drawn thread and cut linen work to
ENAMEL BOWLS LARGE AND SMALL
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis course will focus on making fired enamel copper bowls of different sizes. While there will be a range of sizes available to work with, those who have not made an enamel bowl before will be encouraged to start with a small bowl. Those with some experience of making small enamel bowls will have the
FULLY BOOKED: QUILTERS’ SUMMER RETREAT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomRelax and create with new friends and old as you sew your day away. Lis will bring a selection of projects for you to tackle with her support; choose from a lap quilt, a wall hanging, or try your hand at bag-making. Alternatively bring a project from home to work on in the company of
PATCHWORK: BARGELLO
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomBargello is usually thought of as an Italian embroidery/tapestry technique, but in this course we are going to be tackling the patchwork version. Use from five to fifteen fabrics to construct the design of your choice – or there is a two-fabric alternative. You can choose to make a wall hanging or a full quilt;
WILLOW ANIMAL SCULPTURES
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomDelve into the creative world of willow animal sculpture with Phil Bradley, who has been a full-time professional basket-maker and willow sculptor since 1995. With Phil's patient and skillful guidance you will produce at least two sculptural pieces…a bird and a hare or small deer. All materials and tools provided. Phil Bradley (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/phil-bradley) Residential: