FULLY BOOKED: LAKELAND BIRDS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThe Lake District has few equals for all-round bird watching. Find early summer residents and visitors, and, both in- and out-doors, explore habitats from upland fells to rivers, lakes and
JEWELLERY MAKING: TORCH-FIRED ENAMEL BEADS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomInspirational and fun for both existing beaders and newbies. Revel in the thrill found in every bead being unique! Experiment with different effects and colours for exciting necklace and earrings,
FULLY BOOKED: CALICO GARDENS EMBROIDERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomHand stitches in neutral shades with subtle enhancements creating texture and 3D effects. Beginners or experienced welcome, work on either a Calico Garden Sampler to frame or your own project.
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
CALICO GARDENS EMBROIDERY (WEEKEND)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomHand stitches in neutral shades with subtle enhancements creating texture and 3D effects. Beginners or experienced welcome, work on either a Calico Garden Sampler to frame or your own project.
19th CENTURY CHARACTER PIECES FOR PIANO
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomRomantic composers moved away from sonatas for piano in favour of shorter pieces with poetic titles. Chopin's Ballade no.1, Brahms' 2nd Rhapsody, Mendelssohn’s Bee’s Wedding and Liszt's Un Sospiro, are
TRY FOR A DAY: BOTANICAL PAINTING FOR THE TERRIFIED
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomYou will spend the morning building confidence by practising watercolour techniques painting petals, leaves and berries. The afternoon is spent painting flowers and plants from the beautiful gardens here at Higham.
SOLWAY FIELD TRIPS: ROMAN REMAINS, WARLORDS AND KINGS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom*NEW* Enjoy visits to places on the Solway with a link to Roman heritage and some medieval history thrown in for good measure. For photographers and artists as well as
FULLY BOOKED: FRANCES WINDER IN RESIDENCE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomJoin Frances for a few days in the studio to do your own thing with Frances’ guidance and expertise. Frances Winder (S Cumbria www.highamhall.com/frances-winder) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190
FULLY BOOKED: RUSKIN LACE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA 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, a starter