FULLY BOOKED: YOGA AND WALKING: SPRING

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

A perfect mix - sessions of hatha yoga (postures, breathing exercises, relaxation) coupled with guided walks of 3-5 miles, (requiring a reasonable level of fitness), among the peaceful northern fells - which will leave you feeling supple, relaxed and refreshed! Suitable for beginners and experienced. Gill Hunter with Alan Hunter (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/gill-hunter) Residential: £480 Non-residential: 

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FULLY BOOKED: RUSKIN LACE

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

A Lake District speciality since 1884, using Needlepoint Lace techniques for drawn thread and cut linen work with geometric designs. Suitable for both beginner and experienced. If required, Starter pack £12 purchasable from Tutor. Karen Quickfall (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/karen-quickfall) Residential: £250 Non-residential: £180

MAKE THE MOST OF WATERCOLOURS (MATERIALS PROVIDED)

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

Be guided as to how to make use of watercolours to achieve the essential elements for successful paintings. Get used to colour-mixing, composition and different ways of achieving effects in a simple way, with time to experiment and develop various techniques. Just bring yourself!   Jane Beech (Cheshire www.highamhall.com/jane-beech) Residential: £285 Non-residential: £205 (incl. materials) 

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LINO-CUT PRINT MAKING

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

Create professional-looking cards and pictures from several lino cuts. Our new heated work surfaces soften the traditional lino, making it much easier to cut. All tools and materials provided. Clare's lino cut illustrations appear in books, magazines and decorative packaging .   Clare Melinsky (Dumfriesshire www.highamhall.com/clare-melinsky) Residential: £365 Non-residential: £255  (Materials c£15)

FULLY BOOKED: CIRCLE DANCE: SPRING

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

Newcomers as well as experienced are welcome to join this inclusive form of community dancing where no partners are required. Music and dances drawn from worldwide cultures and countries and pace varies from lively to meditative. A tonic for body and mind! Anne-Lise Kryger (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/anne-lise-kryger) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190

JEWELLERY MAKING: SILVER CLAY

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

Silver Clay can be hand-crafted and fired to make fine hallmarkable silver jewellery. Make three stunning professionally styled pieces. Those with good experience may work on their own projects.   Tracey Spurgin (East Yorkshire www.highamhall.com/tracey-spurgin) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190 (Materials purchasable from Tutor c£68 subject to silver prices)

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 counted thread works. Can become addictive! Materials available from Tutor. Angie Burt (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/angie-burt) SPECIAL PRICE 3 Nights for the price of 2: Residential: £270 

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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 for transposing instruments in Bb, Eb and bass clef will be available. Play a wide range of traditional and contemporary folk music from the British 

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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 your tension. Louise Martin (Orkney www.highamhall.com/louise-martin) £95 (incl. materials, lunch and refreshments) Louise (award-winning!) has two courses following.

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 Also see TAPESTRY DAY, preceding, and PRIMITIVE MARK MAKING, following