ESSENTIAL DRAWING SKILLS: EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA fun course exploring contemporary approaches to drawing. Excellent practise to free up your technique working both in the classroom and in the grounds of Higham (weather permitting). Ceri Allen (Carlisle www.highamhall.com/ceri-allen) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190 ESSENTIAL DRAWING SKILLS modules can work well as standalone sessions or, combined with others in the series, can
GOLDWORK
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomGoldwork covers all aspects of embroidery using metal threads and materials. Introducing beginners to the basic techniques and encouraging the experienced to develop their designs, everyone can work at their own pace with individual expert guidance throughout. Jane Matthews (Yorkshire www.highamhall.com/jane-matthews) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190 BEADED JEWELLERY follows
FULLY BOOKED: COLLAGE, PEN AND ACRYLIC
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomEnhance the creative impact of your Artwork with some stunning Collage techniques. Existing artists may work on their own subject with professional advice or receive guidance for a street scene with buildings to flex those artistic muscles. Sue Ford (Yorkshire www.highamhall.com/sue-ford) Residential: £465 Non-residential: £330
BIRD SONGS AND CALLS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAn alternative to LAKELAND BIRDS, with more emphasis on the aural characteristics of our feathered friends out in the field. Keith Offord (Shropshire www.highamhall.com/keith-offord) Residential: £461 Non-residential: £325 (incl. field trips with a fair amount of walking)
BEADED JEWELLERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA course designed to give pleasure to all. Those new to creating beaded jewellery can enjoy the thrill of making their first piece, and the more experienced may develop their skills and progress to an advanced level. There will be several projects to choose from for all abilities. Stitched and Bead Embroidery techniques will be
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 Precedes another 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 Follows another course
FULLY BOOKED: PATCHWORK QUILTING: WINDING WAYS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis is a well-known design but very difficult to piece if you don’t have a few tricks up your sleeve. Learn a different way of piecing curves, how to sew accurate ¼” borders and quilting options. Alternatively, you may bring your own project to work on. Suitable for all levels. Lis Binns (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/lis-binns)
UNDERSTANDING THE HUMAN MATURATION PROCESS: INTRODUCTION TO INDIVIDUATION
Analytical psychologist Carl Jung believed that our human lived experience (conscious experience) represents a relatively small part of our total psychological functioning. In reality, much of our experience, and many determinants of our behaviour, exist outside our awareness i.e. our unconscious. We will explore Jung’s mid-life concept; through the map of the psyche; personal and
TALK & TEA: LOST CUMBRIA ON FILM
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWe will be heading back in time for a nostalgic trip into the past all over the county with the Cumbria Film Archive. A unique afternoon of entertainment enjoying genuinely rare and unique footage - always fascinating and always something new. See www.cumbriafilmachive.com for examples of the excellent footage they have been collecting. Andrew