LAURENCE PERKINS: VIENNESE MUSIC
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAll applications to be made initially through Laurence to ascertain ensemble line-up. www.laurenceperkins.com/wind-serenades Laurence Perkins Residential: £590 Non-residential: £450
WINTER BIRDS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomImagine spectacular gatherings of barnacle and pink-footed geese against a backdrop of a winter sunset and the massed pipings of thousands of waders as they swirl in the sky. Our Solway and Cumbrian coast is wintering ground for many species prior to their northward migration, hosting an exciting array of raptors. Hone your identification skills!
A NEW YEAR VIENNESE CONCERT BY CANDLELIGHT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA varied programme of Viennese music (Haydn, Schubert, Mozart, Beethoven and others) performed by candlelight Laurence Perkins and friends. tickets £18 or £32 for 2. Includes a glass of wine in the bar afterwards. Proceeds towards the Higham building appeal. BOOK ONLINE: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DSHB
GET WEAVING!
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomExplore the use of colour and texture. Dress a loom. Understand how to read pattern draft. Suitable for both absolute beginners and developing weavers. Jan Beadle Residential: £410 Non-residential: £285 (Yarns £15 available to purchase from tutor)
RUSKIN LACE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA Lake District speciality since the late nineteenth century, Ruskin lace was made from hand-spun and woven linen produced by cottagers around Coniston. Karen is a leading exponent of this heritage craft who brings extensive knowledge to support and guide you in traditional needlepoint lace techniques for drawn thread and cut linen work to create
ENAMELLING WEEKEND
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWork on copper, silver, or steel; make enamelled jewellery, small tiles, or panels. Skills include: enamel application, kiln use, control and safety, foils, stencils, sgraffito and other techniques as desired. Absolute beginners welcome. Materials available to purchase from Tilly (£5-£20 dependent upon project). Tilly Wilkinson Residential: £315 Non-residential: £230
SING WITH OTHERS: YES, YOU CAN!
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA chance to sing with others, even if this is your first time. This course is a great confidence builder, particularly if you have been told that you can’t sing or if you can but would like more experience. A very friendly and happy course, where we will explore the skills of ensemble singing and
BOTANICAL WATERCOLOUR PAINTING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThe flowers in the garden may be gone, but pot plants, florists’ blooms and even fruit, nuts and vegetables provide us with a range of subjects to study in watercolour. Individual help and frequent demonstrations will help both experienced and beginners to produce an accurate portrayal of the chosen subject. Marion Wilson SBA Residential: £410
FULLY BOOKED: 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 pre-prepared steel; making enamel jewellery, small panels, bowls, or kiln-fired beads. Some experimental techniques may be tried; such as raku firing, solar Riso screens and marbled enamels. Beginners or more experienced. Materials available to purchase from Tilly
ON NOT KNOWING: HOW ARTISTS THINK
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomJoin our principal Lizzie to explore contemporary artists' practices from a curator's point of view. I will introduce you to a range of artists' practices and their wider cultural and art historical contexts through lectures and studio visits with local artists. We will consider the questions that artists face every time they enter the studio: