SHAKESPEARE’S HAMLET
Join us to explore Shakespeare's most famous tragedy, in which the ghost of Hamlet's father urges his introspective son to revenge his murder. The royal court of Denmark slowly disintegrates
FULLY BOOKED: DRAMATIC SKIES, LAND AND SEASCAPE IN SOFT PASTELS
Extend your artistic skills with pastel for seascapes, dramatic skies and landscapes. Demos throughout, support for beginners, encouragement for more experienced with demanding, yet supportive critiques to enable all to
PAINTING FUNGI
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom*NEW*A chance for botanical painting alongside our annual MUSHROOMS AND TOADSTOOLS course which should mean a wide range of real examples and mycological expertise will be immediately to hand if
MUSHROOMS AND TOADSTOOLS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomOur seasonal opportunity to develop fungi identification skills with a respected expert in a prime natural area. Minibus field trips: easy, but off-path walking. Collect and observe fungi in various
FULLY BOOKED: GET WEAVING!
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomExplore the use of colour and texture. Dress a loom. Understand how to read pattern draft. Suitable for both absolute beginners and developing weavers. Jan Beadle (Cumbria highamhall.com/jan-beadle) Residential: £365
FULLY BOOKED: BOOKBINDING: DOS-A-DOS BINDING MODEL
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomDos-à-dos is a French term for “back-to-back” - a binding structure in which two separate books are bound together. The format dates back at least to the 16th century. Two
NO TUTOR CRAFTER’S WORKSHOP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor experienced Embroiderers, Quilters, Weavers and Sewers to take advantage of the Cedar Room to develop your own projects free of distractions, whilst enjoying the Higham magic, including the food!
FULLY BOOKED: STRING ORCHESTRA WEEKEND
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomSibelius on Scandinavia. We will explore the rich string orchestra repertoire from the Nordic countries to include music by Dag Wiren, Grieg, Nielson and Sibelius. Players should have previous ensemble
FULLY BOOKED: BOOKBINDING: PLAYTIME
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWe were unable to hold this Bookbinding workshop earlier this year, so here it is: An open opportunity to bring binding projects you may have started elsewhere, a book you
FULLY BOOKED: SOLWAY FIELD TRIPS: SHORTER WALKS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA journey through time visiting less well known heritage sites on the Solway coastal plains. See ancient places of worship, once thriving seaports, forgotten estuary crossings and learn about Solway