CEILIDH BAND FOLK ENSEMBLE FOR ALL
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor musicians of any standard with basic playing skills and a concert pitch instrument such as violin (fiddle), viola, cello, mandolin, mandola, banjo, ukulele, guitar, flute whistle, piano accordion, melodeon, concertina etc. Parts for transposing instruments in Bb, Eb and bass clef will be available. We will play a wide range of traditional and contemporary
FULLY BOOKED: CALICO GARDENS EMBROIDERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCalico Embroidery is worked in neutral shades of cream and beiges only. It relies upon textured stitches and its own unique 3D elements to add interest to the embroideries. It is suitable for all levels of embroiders and a kit can be purchased for first time students. Angie Burt Residential: £410 Non-residential: £285 (WEEKEND course
TRADITIONAL STAINED GLASS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMake a traditional stained-glass panel using key skills that will enable you to construct more elaborate projects later, including preparing your pattern, cutting glass safely, leading and soldering and finally, finishing your panel ready to be hung in your home. No experience required - be guided in all aspects by local Stained Glass Artist, Nikki
CALICO GARDENS EMBROIDERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCalico Embroidery is worked in neutral shades of cream and beiges only. It relies upon textured stitches and its own unique 3D elements to add interest to the embroideries. It is suitable for all levels of embroiders and a kit can be purchased for first time students. Angie Burt Residential: £305 Non-residential: £220
FULLY BOOKED: SILVER RING MAKING WITH ART CLAY SILVER
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMaking rings in metal clay can be one of the most challenging things to do with this medium. During this course, students will learn the essential tips, tricks and trade secrets to make beautiful silver clay rings, sizing them to account for shrinkage to make perfect, seamless ring bands. With so many different and endless
RECORDER ENSEMBLES: GRADES 4-6
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor intermediate players (roughly grades 4-6). An opportunity to play together over a pleasant weekend with others, with expert guidance as appropriate. Annemarie Klein Residential: £310 Non-residential: £230
CRAFTER’S WEEK
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWe are turning Higham over to CRAFT for a week of workshops and demos for craft students led by some of our most sought-after tutors, offering a rich mix of inspiration, techniques and styles. Students will spend a day with each tutor, completing a simple project in a day while learning the fundamentals of four
WILLOW BASKET-MAKING – BEGINNERS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWork with Cumbria basket maker Phil Bradley to learn the techniques involved in English roundwork basketry. We will cover some of the basic elements of working with willow and - new for this year - visit Phil's studio and smallholding to take a look at the growing, harvesting and managing of willow beds. Phil Bradley
SUNDAY LECTURE: NORMAN NICHOLSON: A WRITER FOR OUR TIME
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThe Cumbrian poet Norman Nicholson (1914-1987) lived in Millom all his life, apart from the two-year period he spent as a teenager in a TB Sanatorium in the New Forest. Proud to be identified with his region, Nicholson was nationally and internationally respected for his poetry and other writings, which were accessible, insightful and even
CARTOONS FOR CHRISTMAS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis entertaining short break will give you the basic skills necessary to draw cartoon figures and animals and offer several ingenious methods to cheat at drawing your own Christmas cards. Everyone can produce their own cartoon card with the aid of a few simple tricks, a modicum of practice and the supportive company of fellow