TRY FOR A DAY: BOTANICAL PAINTING FOR THE TERRIFIED

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

You will spend the morning building confidence by practising watercolour techniques painting petals, leaves and berries. The afternoon is spent painting flowers and plants from the beautiful gardens here at Higham. 

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MAKING SENSE OF CARL JUNG AND THE UNCONSCIOUS

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

Carl Jung’s theories changed the way we see the world by increasing understanding and awareness of Self and our life purpose.  In this workshop we will explore his meaning of 

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A VERY SPECIAL WOODWIND RECITAL

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

An hour of memorable musical performances, held in the intimate setting of our wonderful oak-floored Lecture Room. (One hour, no interval). Laurence Perkins (Bassoon) Philippa Davies (Flute) Colin Honour (Clarinet) 

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AN INFORMAL (& FREE) WOODWIND CONCERT – IN TWO HALVES

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

All are invited to share two 45-minute concerts at 11am and 2pm, spanning lunchtime, given by diploma-standard players, completing a masterclass here at Higham with Laurence Perkins. A little audience 

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RECITAL: THE INSTRUMENT OF THE DEVIL

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

“CLAR’NETS, HOWEVER BE BAD AT ALL TIMES ... DEPEND UPON’T, IF SO BE YOU HAVE THEM TOOTING CLAR’NETS YOU’LL SPOIL THE WHOLE SET-OUT”. So said Michael Mail and Mr Penny 

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SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: TWELFTH NIGHT

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

We welcome back the Festival Players for this great comedy and hope for good weather! Open 1.30 pm for picnics. Doggies with well-behaved owners welcome.   The Festival Players www.thefestivalplayers.co.uk 

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JAZZ CONCERT

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

Our lively and diverting intimate evening of mainstream jazz with David Black and players from our residential Jazz course joined by very Special Guests saxophonist Alan Barnes and trumpeter Martin 

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WOVEN TAPESTRY DAY (MATERIALS PROVIDED)

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

Taster or refresher. Come with no experience or bring work you want help with. Looms will be ready-warped. Be shown how to weave simple shapes, mix colours and control your 

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