ANIMAL PORTRAITS IN COLOURED PENCIL (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor beginners and improvers. We will practise the different ways of applying pencil, layering and blending to create fur, texture and highlights. Bring your own photographs and source material, together with your own coloured pencils, everything else will be provided. Bring a larger than A3 folder, for your completed work. Paul Holmes (Staffordshire www.highamhall.com/paul-holmes) Residential:
FULLY BOOKED: EXPRESSIVE PASTELS: SOFT AND HARD
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom*NEW* For experienced artists to explore combinations of 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 welcome. Specialist paper available from Tutor. Robert
FULLY BOOKED: 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!
WHITEWORK EMBROIDERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWhite-on-white embroidery. Sample different types and techniques of Whitework or work on your own piece. Angie Burt (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/angie-burt) Residential: £346 Non-residential: £244 WEEKEND course follows
FULLY BOOKED: DISCOVERING PEN AND INK
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCreate textures, tonal areas and decorative patterns in pen and ink, then combine them to create a finished drawing. With demos throughout and access to a variety of pens to experiment with, by the end you should be able to handle your materials with confidence. Jane Beech (Cheshire www.highamhall.com/jane-beech) Residential: £250 Non-residential: £180
FULLY BOOKED: UPHOLSTERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomHands-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. NEW TUTOR: Cathy Newbery (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/cathy-newbery) Simon Ireland has now retired and we welcome Cathy to the Higham team! Residential:
FULLY BOOKED: WHITEWORK EMBROIDERY (WEEKEND)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWhite-on-white embriodery. Sample different types and techniques of whitework or work on your piece. Angie Burt (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/angie-burt) Residential: £250 Non-residential: £180 Follows a 3 NIGHT course
FULLY BOOKED: STRING CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomHigham is the ideal country house venue for chamber music. The course is for preformed string chamber groups (may include piano). Self chosen repertoire. Louise Latham (Gr. Manchester www.highamhall.com/louise-latham) Residential: £260 Non-residential: £190 An alternative to 5 Feb.
FULLY BOOKED: FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE: NEW WAYS WITH NON-FIRE CLAYS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomExplore the exciting potential of paper clay and papier mache to create a contemporary, seated, figure inspired by your imagination. No experience needed - more important is a willingness to let the medium take you on a journey of discovery to make a sculpture that has personal significance to you. As your piece will not
FULLY BOOKED: SIR EDWIN LUTYENS: ARCHITECT IN CONTEXT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFrom country houses to the Cenotaph in Whitehall, from churches to the Viceroy's House in New Delhi, Lutyens dominated architecture in Britain in the early 20th century. Explore his varied achievements. Dr Andrew Lacey (Cambridgeshire www.highamhall.com/andrew-lacey) Residential: £250 Non-residential: £180 This course was postponed from May 2022 and is identical to last September's.