FEBRUARY
FRANCES WINDER IN RESIDENCE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomJoin Frances for a few days in the studio to do your own thing with Frances’ guidance and expertise. Frances Winder (S Cumbria www.highamhall.com/frances-winder) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190
IDENTIFYING TREES IN WINTER
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomLook at trees as they appear during the winter months and be shown the features to identify them e.g. bark, winter twigs, form of the crown etc. Trips to local
ENAMELLING WEEK
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFour full days for time-consuming techniques (painted enamels, advanced cloisonne, plique a jour). Work on copper, silver, or preprepared steel; making enamel jewellery, small panels, bowls, or kilnfired beads. Some
BOTANICAL WATERCOLOUR PAINTING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomChoose your favourite early year flowers to draw and paint accurately. Produce a lovely composition from nature. Both beginners and the more experienced will receive help and individual tuition to
A CRASH COURSE IN PHILOSOPHY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFormerly philosophy was the preserve of PhDs and the intellectually precocious, until now! In this course we will explore some of the key questions of philosophy, such as: “How do
ESSENTIAL ART SKILLS: COLOUR BASICS AND COLOUR MEDIA
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA starter or refresher to get to grips with the basics in drawing. Explore the use of coloured media, with a variety of fun experimental projects which will expand your
PIANO WORKSHOP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor up to ten players* of Grade 7 and above. Prepare a 20-minute programme to be played and discussed; if possible, bring along spare copies of pieces for others. Suggestions
TALK & TEA: A PHILOSOPHER’S GUIDE TO AUTHENTICITY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWhat does it mean to be authentic? Just how does one ‘keep it real’? Have ideals of authenticity been corrupted by an excessively individualistic Western culture? In this talk Nietzsche
PICTURE FRAMING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThe right frame can make or break a work of art. Enjoy the satisfaction of making your own frames to complement your art competently and accurately. Learn about mount cutting,
NATURE JOURNALING FOR WELLBEING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom*NEW* Nature Journals can be an ideal way to connect more closely with nature. It has proven benefits to our wellbeing, and is a fun way to add value to