FULLY BOOKED: SIX OF THE BEST CLASSICAL SYMPHONIES

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

Sharing our time with Haydn and Mozart, we will consider some of the most impressive symphonies of the Viennese Classical Era. Haydn’s Surprise, Clock and London symphonies confirm his mastery 

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SPRING BULBS, BUDS AND BLOSSOM IN THE LANDSCAPE

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

Express your feelings in drawing and painting about nature bursting out from hedgerows, verges, meadows and woods in spring. This special time of year is all about the energy and 

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SPRING BULBS, BUDS AND BLOSSOM IN THE LANDSCAPE

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

Express your feelings by drawing and painting nature bursting out from hedgerows, verges, meadows and woods in spring. This special time of year is all about the energy and optimism 

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300 – THREE CENTURIES OF ANGLO-SCOTTISH WARFARE

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

A narrative overview of the Anglo-Scottish Border wars (1296 – 1603), focusing on conflict and identity, military activity and fortifications, battles, weapons and armour, the riding names, the blood feud/vendetta, 

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WATERLOO ASSOCIATION WEEKEND

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

The Napoleonic Wars are often seen as the first modern global conflict which was brought to an end at the Battle of Waterloo. In this the 210th anniversary year, we 

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CAPTURING FLOWERS IN WATERCOLOUR AND PENCIL

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

Drawing and painting flowers is a lovely thing to do, though if you have never done it before it can be a bit daunting. Learn how to draw a basic 

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INNER SOLWAY HERITAGE

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

Minibus fieldtrips exploring the rich heritage of the inner Solway coast of Cumbria in England and Dumfries and Galloway in South West Scotland.  Taking in the local history, landscape, lesser 

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WOMEN WRITERS OF THE LAKES

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

The literary landscape of the Lake District has been dominated by men, and its female writers, both 19th and 20th century have often been overlooked. The course will look at 

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CREATIVE RELIEF WOODCARVING

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

Relief carving is the process of cutting a pattern or design into a flat surface. For those new to the craft, Sharon will gently guide you through the process of 

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