CRAFTS
JEWELLERY MAKING: TORCH-FIRED ENAMEL BEADS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomInspirational and fun for both existing beaders and newbies. Revel in the thrill found in every bead being unique! Experiment with different effects and colours for exciting necklace and earrings, or an unusual pendant. Thread your creations like a professional and use a variety of findings (the small parts that make up a piece of
FULLY BOOKED: 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. Angie Burt (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/angie-burt) Residential: £365 Non-residential: £255 (WEEKEND course follows)
FULLY BOOKED: UPHOLSTERY
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 your project needs 07770 714103. Cathy Newbery (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/cathy-newbery) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190
CALICO GARDENS EMBROIDERY (WEEKEND)
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. Angie Burt (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/angie-burt) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190 (Follows a 3 NIGHT course)
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 pack (£12) is purchasable from the Tutor. Karen Quickfall (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/karen-quickfall) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190
FULLY BOOKED: SUMMER QUILTERS’ RETREAT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA choice of projects available or bring your own. Choose from a lap quilt, a Christmas wall hanging or maybe try your hand at bag making. Relax with new friends and old as you sew your day away. Lis Binns (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/lis-binns) Residential: £470 Non-residential: £335
FABRIC DYEING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomDyeing cotton fabric in cold water Procion dyes is easy and fun. Dye a rainbow of fabrics (red to blue to yellow to red), learn some Shibori techniques and fun ways to dye fabric. We may be able to try Sun Dyeing (weather permitting) or other techniques like Parfait Dyeing. Use the fabric in future
FULLY BOOKED: BOOKBINDING: RESTORATION
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomOld books are history and deserve TLC. Bring along at least three books (no larger than A4) and be guided step by step through each process, learning techniques of paper repair and cover restoration using modern materials and keeping as much of the original as is practical. Leather bound books can be more difficult to
SCULPTURAL NEEDLEFELT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCreate a high quality, characterful 3D sculpture, 12-18 inches in size, from wool fibre based on a wire armature. Theme choices include an art deco figure, a stone carving, or a caricature. Sympathetic, patient guidance from an outstanding felt artist (www.furzie.co.uk). Both experienced and beginners welcome. Michelle Hickman aka Furzie (Gloucestershire www.highamhall.com/michelle-hickman) Residential: £365
FULLY BOOKED: LEATHERWORK: QUALITY LEATHER BELT (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCreate your own leather belt using the traditional method of hand-stitching the saddle stitch. You will learn the finishing touches that make a quality belt. You will also be able to personalise your belt, or if you prefer a pair of coasters, with hand-tooled designs. Roslyn Whiting (http://highamhall.com/organiser/roslyn-whiting/) Residential: £290 Non-residential: £210 (incl. materials)