WATERLOO ASSOCIATION WEEKEND
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThe 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
CAPTURING FLOWERS IN WATERCOLOUR AND PENCIL
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomDrawing 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
INNER SOLWAY HERITAGE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMinibus 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
WOMEN WRITERS OF THE LAKES
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThe 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
CREATIVE RELIEF WOODCARVING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomRelief 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
RUSKIN LACE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomRuskin Lace is a distinctive form of lace which originated as a cottage industry in the Lake District in the 1880s. You will be working on linen fabric using a
CIRCLE DANCE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAll are welcome to join in this inclusive form of community dancing where no partners are required. For newcomers and the experienced alike. Music and dances drawn from cultures and
FOLD & DAPPLE: POETRY PAINT PROCESS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomTake a slow close look at springtime unfolding in the gardens of Higham Hall. Taking a lead from Gerard Manley Hopkins’ poem ‘Pied Beauty’ we’ll combine en plein air painting
WOVEN TAPESTRY: BEGINNERS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWhether you are a beginner or in need of a refresher, this workshop is designed to give you a solid technical grounding in tapestry weaving. Participants will learn essential weaving
FINDING MY VOICE: BUILDING MY SELF-ESTEEM
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomUsing humanistic theories, we will explore self-esteem levels through held values, feelings, levels of respect and behaviours. The concept of an inner-critic and 'imposter syndrome' - influence and impact will