FULLY BOOKED: BOOKBINDING: DOS-A-DOS BINDING MODEL

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

Dos-à-dos is a French term for “back-to-back” - a binding structure in which two separate books are bound together. The format dates back at least to the 16th century. Two books frequently bound in this form were the New Testament and Psalter. In this workshop we will be making a modern version, personalizing them by 

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NO TUTOR CRAFTER’S WORKSHOP

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

For experienced Embroiderers, Quilters, Weavers and Sewers to take advantage of the Cedar Room to develop your own projects free of distractions, whilst enjoying the Higham magic, including the food! No tutor, but a chance to share ideas, relax and maybe enjoy the stunning surroundings a little at a bargain price. Residential: £230 Non-residential: £150

FULLY BOOKED: STRING ORCHESTRA WEEKEND

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

Sibelius on Scandinavia. We will explore the rich string orchestra repertoire from the Nordic countries to include music by Dag Wiren, Grieg, Nielson and Sibelius. Players should have previous ensemble experience. Louise Latham (Gr. Manchester highamhall.com/louise-latham) Residential: £275 Non-residential: £195

FULLY BOOKED: BOOKBINDING: PLAYTIME

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

We were unable to hold this Bookbinding workshop earlier this year, so here it is: An open opportunity to bring binding projects you may have started elsewhere, a book you have started to restore, or a new one you want to begin and need a helping hand to start you off. If it’s a new 

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FULLY BOOKED: SOLWAY FIELD TRIPS: SHORTER WALKS

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

A journey through time visiting less well known heritage sites on the Solway coastal plains. See ancient places of worship, once thriving seaports, forgotten estuary crossings and learn about Solway World War history. Explore the sweeping Solway coastline and abundant wildlife habitats. Hear Solway stories. A mix of indoor and outdoor venues with short off-road 

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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 tension. Louise Martin (Orkney highamhall.com/louise-martin) £95 (incl. materials, lunch and refreshments) Louise (award-winning!) has two courses following.

FULLY BOOKED: WOVEN TAPESTRY: TRANSPARENCY

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

The workshop concentrates on weaving areas where two or more colours overlap. This can be achieved using solid or mixed threads. Louise Martin (Orkney highamhall.com/louise-martin) Residential: £275 Non-residential: £195 Also see TAPESTRY DAY, preceding, and OPTICAL ILLUSIONS, following

FULLY BOOKED: WOVEN TAPESTRY: OPTICAL ILLUSIONS

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

This course will concentrate on weaving shapes, sometimes with repetition, often with precision, solid colour and a beautiful quality of line to produce a woven optical illusion. Louise Martin (Orkney highamhall.com/louise-martin) Residential: £275 Non-residential: £195 TRANSPARENCY with Louise precedes this course.

INSIDE INFORMATION : AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ROOMS WE LIVE IN

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

We spend most of our lives inside at home, at work or at play. There are thousands of guides about how to make interiors: books, magazines, TV programmes, as well as professional designers, decorators and architects. But what, actually, are interiors? What are they made of? How do we live in them? Where did they 

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FULLY BOOKED: UPHOLSTERY

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

Hands-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 your project needs 07770 714103. Cathy Newbery (Cumbria highamhall.com/cathy-newbery) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190