FULLY BOOKED: 17TH & 18TH CENTURY CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOP

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

For pre-formed chamber groups (with or without singer) who should bring at least 4 pieces to work on which can be at varying stages of readiness. Work at 415 or 440Hz, with availability of one harpsichord playable at either pitch, plus Higham's transposable electric pianos. Tutors' recital on Saturday evening, with an informal participants' concert 

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A RECITAL BY EDEN BAROQUE

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

To Welcome Spring: expressive arias and upbeat instrumental music from the 17th & 18th centuries to put a positive spring in our collective steps. Programme includes music by Vivaldi, Rameau, Handel, Purcell and Telemann. Eden Baroque are Michael Sanderson baritone, baroque violin & viola, and Katharine May harpsichord. Tickets £18 or £32 for 2. Includes a glass 

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FULLY BOOKED: THE AXE FACTOR: EXPLORING NEOLITHIC STONE AXE PRODUCTION, EXCHANGE AND COMMUNICATION

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

Six thousand years ago, the Central Lake District was the focus of an intensive production process with a wide distribution network. A very particular type of stone, which outcropped around the highest fells, was much sought after by Neolithic communities. They quarried, shaped, and polished it to create valuable axe-heads that were traded throughout Britain 

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NURTURE THROUGH NATURE WINTER YOGA RETREAT

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

Develop a sense of harmony and balance within yourself and the world in which you live. Suitable for all abilities. Using Ayurvedic wisdom, practicing ‘pranayama’ (breath control), ‘asanas’ (yoga postures) and through ‘dhyana’ (meditation) we will look to nature to nurture an inner state of peace and calm. Andrea Sanders-Fox Residential: £305 Non-residential: £220

FULLY BOOKED: DRAMATIC SEASCAPES, SKIES AND LANDSCAPES

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

Extend your artistic skills to create dramatic seascapes and skies using soft pastels. Demonstrations throughout, support for beginners and encouragement for the more experienced. Supportive one-to-one critique encouraging you to use this exciting and very versatile medium. Residential: £410 Non-residential: £285

LAKE DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHY

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

Capture the beauty of the Lake District through the lens of your camera with tuition from award-winning photographer Ben Bush. Visit different locations to learn & practice techniques that will enable you to take better pictures, then back in the classroom explore editing techniques to bring out the best in your images. Weather permitting, we will also have 

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THE VICTORIANS

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

The Victorian Age in Britain was an age of great dynamism, creativity, complexity and change. Through a series of biographical talks on notable figures such as Florence Nightingale, Joseph Paxton, Catherine Booth, Thomas Cook & Son and Lord Curzon of Kedleston (Viceroy of India), this course will shine a light on themes as diverse as 

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FULLY BOOKED: GEOLOGY OF SCOTLAND

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

Scotland has had an extremely eventful geological history for a country of its size, and this is reflected in its vast array of geological features. Come on this course and discover some of the oldest rocks on our planet. This is an entirely indoor course delivered through a series of illustrated talks. A large selection 

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EXPRESSIVE LANDSCAPES WITH SOFT PASTELS

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

For experienced artists wanting to become more expressive and confident with abstract techniques when using soft and hard pastels (with fixative) on different surfaces. Weather permitting, Higham's grounds will provide direct inspiration from nature alongside studio-based direction. Some of the taught techniques on this workshop are not for complete art beginners but pastel newbies are 

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RUSKIN LACE

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

A 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 

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