CRAFTS
FULLY BOOKED: 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
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
FULLY BOOKED: COLLOGRAPH PRINTMAKING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomIdeal as an introduction to experimental collagraph printing, or as a refresher. This course covers basic collagraph plate making techniques such as masking, layering, impressing and cutting into the surface.
WHITEWORK EMBROIDERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomOn this course you will be shown stitching techniques that are all grouped under the heading of whitework. As the name suggests they are all stitched on white fabric with
UPHOLSTERY WEEKEND
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
WHITEWORK EMBROIDERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomOn this course you will be shown stitching techniques that are all grouped under the heading of whitework. As the name suggests they are all stitched on white fabric with
FULLY BOOKED: BOOKBINDING: SPRINGBACK BINDING MODEL
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA chance to make this amazing book structure - something that should be tackled at least once in a lifetime. The historical development of the account book was originally patented
FULLY BOOKED: TWISTED LOG CABIN
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomTake a look on Pinterest and you will find many twisted log cabin quilts. They look complicated but are actually very easy with the main difficulties coming from the colours
FULLY BOOKED: SILVER CLAY JEWELLERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomSilver Clay is a remarkable material made up of fine silver particles, an organic plant-based binder and water. It can be moulded, rolled, textured and shaped to create hand-crafted pieces