EASTER EMBROIDERY EXTRAVAGANZA (SPECIAL PRICE)

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

Enjoy trying different hand embroideries, whether you're a newbie or oldie, on this seasonal escape. Choose from a selection of kits to include techniques in Crewel work, Calico Gardens and 

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CEILIDH BAND FOLK ENSEMBLE EASTER JAM(BOREE)

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

*NEW* For musicians of any standard with a concert pitch instrument such as violin (fiddle), viola, cello, mandolin, mandola, banjo, ukulele, guitar, flute whistle, piano accordion, melodeon, concertina etc. Parts 

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WOVEN TAPESTRY DAY (MATERIALS PROVIDED)

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

Taster or refresher. Come with no experience or bring work you want help with. Looms will be ready-warped, and be shown how to weave simple shapes, mix colours and control 

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FULLY BOOKED: WOVEN TAPESTRY: KENTE

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

We shall be taking a look at Ghanaian Kente Cloths, shifting from weft to warp face, exploring symbolic colour and shape.   Louise Martin (Orkney www.highamhall.com/louise-martin) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190 

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FULLY BOOKED: VISITING LAKELAND HOUSES AND GARDENS

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

Join Louise and visit a couple of wonderful gardens enhancing some amazing buildings each with their own unique story. Louise Stoddart (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/louise-stoddart) Residential: £405 Non-residential: £295 (incl. field trips) 

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FULLY BOOKED: WOVEN TAPESTRY: PRIMITIVE MARK MAKING

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

We will be telling a story through pattern and line. Looking at symbols and marks on Bogolon mud cloth, Adinka printed fabric and Mbuti Bark cloth. Design your own tapestry 

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PENCIL AND WATERCOLOUR (MATERIALS PROVIDED)

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

Take the chance to get to grips with using ordinary pencils, watercolour and water-soluble pencils in a Spring view.   Franky Rodwell (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/franky-rodwell) Residential: £285 Non-residential: £205 (incl. materials)

ELGAR: HIS LIFE AND MUSIC

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

Edward Elgar (1857-1934) is often regarded as the greatest British composer. Though sometimes viewed as a composer of 'Empire', his life and music are far more complex than an easy, 

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PERFORMING: CONJURE YOUR CONFIDENCE!

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

Ta-da! Learning some simple close-up, cabaret-style magic is not only fun, but develops confidence. Maybe you could increase your popularity at social gatherings or just keep the grandkids amused! Suitable 

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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 

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