INTRODUCTION TO UPHOLSTERY (2)

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

This workshop looks at furniture preparation - condition check, measuring for fabric, stripping, small repairs, woodworm, cleaning and inspecting filling to see what can be reused or what to replace it 

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FULLY BOOKED: DECORATIVE PAPER MAKING

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Students will produce a range of decorated papers using techniques such as pigmented paste, suminagashi (Japanese ink marbling) and traditional paper marbling on a 'thickened' water surface.  The samples produced 

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FULLY BOOKED: UPHOLSTERY WEEKEND

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Hands-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 

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HERITAGE OIL AND WATER GILDING

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

This 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 

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CERAMIC SCULPTURE: GET A-HEAD!

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Make face and head sculptures up to 30cm tall to be glazed and fired in a raku kiln at the end of the course. Make a single larger piece using 

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GET WEAVING!

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Explore 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 

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