FULLY BOOKED: BOOKBINDING: RESTORATION

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

Old books are irreplaceable, but often their pages and bindings show signs of fragility, decay or damage. This course focuses on the processes of deconstruction, repair and conservation that can 

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EXPLORE COLLAGE

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

Collage frees you up from the ‘rules’ of representational drawing or painting and allows you to explore a more personal artistic language. It is a compositional technique that combines found 

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STOICISM: CULTIVATING RESILIENCE AND TRANQUILITY WITHIN

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

Embark on a transformative journey into Stoicism and delve into the profound teachings of Stoic philosophers such as Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus. This course goes beyond positive thinking, offering 

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GEOLOGY OF THE LAKES: AN INTRODUCTION

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

Have you ever wondered why the topography and geology of the Lake District and wider Cumbria area varies so much? Find out why when you travel through 500 million years 

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TALK & TEA: A PHILOSOPHER’S GUIDE TO PLEASURE

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

Ever contemplated the intricacies of pleasure?  Can John Stuart Mill’s philosophy distinguish between higher and lower pleasures guide us toward a more fulfilling life?  How does Epicurus’ pursuit of tranquil pleasure challenge 

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A WEEKEND FOR FLUTES WITH PIANO

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

A relaxed weekend of flute playing for players at Grade 3 and above, to build confidence and improve performing skills. Ask questions about tone and technique; play in a flute 

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ESSENTIAL ART SKILLS: EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING

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

Expand your ideas about drawing with exciting projects using a variety of drawing media on this fun course with inspiration from work by modern and contemporary artists. Ceri Allen (Carlisle 

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VIOL AND RECORDER CONSORT PLAYING

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

Two parallel, friendly courses offering a variety of music for players at any level except beginners.  For those who wish, there are opportunities to mix and match between the two courses 

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