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
ABSTRACTING FROM THE LANDSCAPE (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomChallenge your perception of landscape; be abstract, yet meaningful, by focusing on individual sections of a larger image. Develop confidence in pattern, colour, composition and mood. All levels. Alex Jakob-Whitworth
BOTANICAL WATERCOLOUR PAINTING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomChoose your favourite early year flowers to draw and paint accurately. Produce a lovely composition from nature. Both beginners and the more experienced will receive help and individual tuition to
A CRASH COURSE IN PHILOSOPHY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFormerly philosophy was the preserve of PhDs and the intellectually precocious, until now! In this course we will explore some of the key questions of philosophy, such as: “How do
ESSENTIAL ART SKILLS: COLOUR BASICS AND COLOUR MEDIA
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA starter or refresher to get to grips with the basics in drawing. Explore the use of coloured media, with a variety of fun experimental projects which will expand your
PIANO WORKSHOP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor up to ten players* of Grade 7 and above. Prepare a 20-minute programme to be played and discussed; if possible, bring along spare copies of pieces for others. Suggestions
TALK & TEA: A PHILOSOPHER’S GUIDE TO AUTHENTICITY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWhat does it mean to be authentic? Just how does one ‘keep it real’? Have ideals of authenticity been corrupted by an excessively individualistic Western culture? In this talk Nietzsche
BRASS BAND WEEKEND
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA serious, yet relaxed weekend for brass band players to rehearse and perform popular, and perhaps lesser-known, brass band repertoire. There will be both whole-band and sectional rehearsals. All prospective
FULLY BOOKED: STRING CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomHigham is the ideal country house venue for chamber music. This course is for preformed string chamber groups (may include piano). Self-chosen repertoire. A large library will be available for
PICTURE FRAMING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThe right frame can make or break a work of art. Enjoy the satisfaction of making your own frames to complement your art competently and accurately. Learn about mount cutting,