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
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
FULLY BOOKED: SUMMER YOGA RETREAT WEEKEND
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomExplore the Yoga tradition, balancing seasonal effects through diet, daily routine and Yoga practice. Essentially practical, using posture, breathing, meditative techniques and just a tiny bit of theory. All levels. Amanda
ESSENTIAL DRAWING SKILLS: DRAWING WITH INK!
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFrom Dip pens to Biros, explore the possibilities of this versatile medium. The course is aimed at beginners or as a refresher for the more experienced. Working in the classroom
IDENTIYING TREES AND UNDERSTANDING WOODLANDS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomSome gentle level walking through woods to collect specimens and identify trees in leaf. Develop your relationship with trees and their ecosystem, guided by a respected, patient expert in one
FULLY BOOKED: WATERCOLOURS WITH CONFIDENCE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomPaint in a variety of settings: Studio, Higham grounds and Lakes National Park. Enjoy demos, paint-alongs and painting en plein-air. Photograph and print your own scenes ready for painting. Develop