FULLY BOOKED: PATCHWORK QUILTING: CURVED PIECING

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

Why use hundreds of pins on your curved seams when just one will do? Learn how to make beautiful curved seams, to make your own curved piecing templates and design your own blocks. Design and make a curved landscape using different techniques. All levels of ability. Alternatively, bring your own project. Lis Binns (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/lis-binns) 

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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD

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

The classical philosophy of the Islamic world is largely an attempt to reconcile the Hellenistic philosophy of Aristotle and Plotinus with the doctrines of the Qur'an. We will trace the evolution of Islamic thought beginning with it's founders, al Kindi and al Farabi, before exploring Ibn Sina and the Mind/Body problem, Ibn Rushd's argument that 

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PIANO KEYBOARD IMPROVISATION MADE SIMPLE

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

*NEW* Bring keys and cans (keyboard and headphones, darling) to develop your improvisational skills based on well-known pop songs. Play tunes you know and like in the way you want to play them. Convert a melody into different styles. Don't let dots get in the way. If this doesn't get you tickling the ivories with 

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FULLY BOOKED: IN FULL COLOUR! LEARNING FROM COLOURISTS AND EXPRESSIONISTS

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

A colourful course working mainly from Still life and images aimed at those seeking to progress in their art journey. Paint inspired by some masters of colour from Impressionists to Expressionists: Monet, Van Gogh, Matisse, Kandinsky and more. Ideal for those exploring acrylic or oil. Ceri Allen (Carlisle www.highamhall.com/ceri-allen) Residential: £346 Non-residential: £244

FULLY BOOKED: BIRD SONGS AND CALLS

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

An alternative to LAKELAND BIRDS, with more emphasis on the aural characteristics of our feathered friends out in the field. Keith Offord (Shropshire www.highamhall.com/keith-offord) Residential: £461 Non-residential: £325 (incl. field trips with a fair amount of walking)

FULLY BOOKED: PIANO WORKSHOP

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

For up to ten players* of Grade 7 and above. Prepare a 20-minute programme to be played and discussed; if possible, bring along spare copies of pieces for others. Suggestions for improvement, style, technique and presentation will be offered. Non-competitive with a joint recital on the last morning. *Non-performing Listeners also welcome. John Gough (Chester 

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FULLY BOOKED: WATER, REFLECTION AND MOOD

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

Demonstrations in Watercolour and Acrylic paint with some exploration of Collage effects. Sketching if possible, but mostly experimenting from existing sketches, Developing water portrayal in paintings, with an emphasis on mood and drama. Frances Winder (S Cumbria www.highamhall.com/frances-winder) Residential: £346 Non-residential: £244 Sorry folks, this one is full already. Frances will be retiring from Higham 

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FULLY BOOKED: EXTRA: ABSTRACTING FROM THE LANDSCAPE (MATERIALS PROVIDED)

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

Wednesday 22 to Friday 24 March 2023 Challenge your perception of landscape; be abstract, yet meaningful, by focusing on individual sections of a larger image. Develop confidence in pattern, colour, composition and mood. All levels. Alex Jakob-Whitworth (Eden Valley www.highamhall.com/alex-jakob-whitworth) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £200 (incl. materials)

DRAW LIKE A CARTOONIST

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

Break free and get to grips with using simple lines to depict figures, faces and simple scenes. Fun for absolute non-artists and useful for artists alike. What's more, your approach to life could change forever! Colin Shelbourn (S Cumbria www.highamhall.com/colin-shelbourn) Residential: £255 Non-residential: £185

FULLY BOOKED: TRY FOR A DAY: BOTANICAL PAINTING FOR THE TERRIFIED

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

You will spend the morning building confidence by practicing watercolour techniques painting petals, leaves and berries. The afternoon is spent painting flowers and plants from the beautiful gardens here at Higham. Informal, fun and relaxed. Everyone welcome, even if you think you won't be any good! All materials supplied and you get to keep your 

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