SCULPTURAL NEEDLEFELT – WHIMSICAL WREATHS

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

Make a couple of Whimsical Wreaths for Christmas, decorated with needlefelted characters: Father Christmas, Reindeer, Robins and Polar Bears, felt holly, mistletoe and ivy. All these decorations will be wired 

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CONTEMPORARY LANDSCAPE PAINTING

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

Look at fresh approaches to working from the landscape, via the lens of Contemporary Painting. With exercises, briefs and tutorials, be pushed to extend your responses to your chosen media 

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WINTER BIRDS

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

Imagine spectacular gatherings of Barnacle and Pink-footed geese against a backdrop of a winter sunset and the massed pipings of thousands of waders as they swirl in the sky. Our 

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ESSENTIAL DRAWING SKILLS: MARK MAKING AND MATERIALS

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

Develop or improve your essential drawing skills through understanding the many ways in which ‘line’ and ‘mark making’ may be used in drawing. We will look at the different ways 

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CHRISTMAS CREATIONS (MATERIALS PROVIDED)

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

Get into the Christmas Spirit! Arrangements will include several of the following: a cone tree, a star wreath with bells, a candle platter, a lantern or candle holder, a lit 

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FULLY BOOKED: UPHOLSTERY

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

Hands-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 

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YOGA AND CIRCLE DANCE

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

Yoga and Circle Dance complement each other beautifully. Yoga practice - postures, breathing techniques, relaxation - will alternate with sessions of circle dancing, which is drawn from many countries and 

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SILVER JEWELLERY: BANGLES, PENDANTS, PANELS AND BAUBLES

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

This jewellery course is aimed at beginners, but more experienced students are very welcome (but please let the tutor know if you will not be doing the set projects). Students 

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PILATES AND CIRCLE DANCE

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

Enjoyable, easy to learn, no partners required. Sessions of Body Control Pilates (a safe, effective form of body conditioning that works by strengthening the core postural muscles, re-balancing the body 

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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, a starter 

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