CRAFTS
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
FULLY BOOKED: CALICO GARDENS EMBROIDERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCalico Embroidery is worked in neutral shades of cream and beiges only. It relies upon textured stitches and its own unique 3D elements to add interest to the embroideries. It
TRADITIONAL STAINED GLASS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMake a traditional stained-glass panel using key skills that will enable you to construct more elaborate projects later, including preparing your pattern, cutting glass safely, leading and soldering and finally,
CALICO GARDENS EMBROIDERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCalico Embroidery is worked in neutral shades of cream and beiges only. It relies upon textured stitches and its own unique 3D elements to add interest to the embroideries. It
FULLY BOOKED: SILVER RING MAKING WITH ART CLAY SILVER
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMaking rings in metal clay can be one of the most challenging things to do with this medium. During this course, students will learn the essential tips, tricks and trade
CRAFTER’S WEEK
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWe are turning Higham over to CRAFT for a week of workshops and demos for craft students led by some of our most sought-after tutors, offering a rich mix of
WILLOW BASKET-MAKING – BEGINNERS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWork with Cumbria basket maker Phil Bradley to learn the techniques involved in English roundwork basketry. We will cover some of the basic elements of working with willow and -
CHRISTMAS CREATIONS (MATERIALS PROVIDED
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomGet into the Christmas Spirit! Arrangements will include several of the following: a scarlet Christmas basket, a lit bauble bowl, an icy winter scene, a lantern, a Scandi felt pot
MONO-PRINTED SLAB POTS AND BOXES
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAn introduction to mono-printing coloured slips onto clay slabs. These pre-decorated slabs can then be used to make many types of slab built pottery with edge to edge decoration. The
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