IMPROVE YOUR QUILTING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomLis’ workshops are a chance to develop your skills with advice and guidance which will help you achieve excellent results. We find that quilters who come enjoy the benefits of working alongside and learning from other practitioners. Lis Binns (Lancashire highamhall.com/lis-binns) Residential:£365 Non-residential: £255
FULLY BOOKED: ENAMEL BOWLS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom*NEW* From large copper bowls to all shapes of bowls, experiment with enamel colours and decoration to produce beautiful fired enamel pieces. Techniques range from traditional to experimental and involve many different types of enamel applications. From experienced to beginners all levels welcome. Beginners will learn safety procedures and kiln use in the process of
PRINTMAKING WEEKEND
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomTransform your own designs into print, perhaps for a Christmas card (it’s never too early to start), using the fascinating media of woodcut and wood engraving. Working with plywood, MDF, end-grain hardwood or plastic blocks, a wide range of styles is possible, whatever your art background. Beginners or experienced, be inspired to start a home
THE STORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomEnglish is the richest language in the world, but where do our words come from? We have borrowed many foreign words - where from and why? Words are very important to us, but why do they cause such strong reactions? Why are some words forbidden? Why are some words more ‘respectable’ than others? Why do
THE WESTERN – FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE 1950s
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomBy the 1950s, the Hollywood Western had come of age, adding new complexity and emotional impact to earlier themes. Directors like Howard Hawks, John Ford, Anthony Mann and King Vidor created some of their finest work within the genre. This film appreciation course will trace its development from the earliest days using clips and discussion.
VIBRANT SOFT PASTEL
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAim for vibrant and atmospheric paintings, be inspired using soft pastels on a variety of different backgrounds. Step by step and personal guidance. For all levels to enjoy. Sue Ford (Yorkshire highamhall.com/sue-ford) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190
WOODCARVING: RELIEF AND CREATIVE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomTransform a block of wood into a unique picture. Bring ideas or use Sharon’s books for inspiration. Transfer a pattern, use chisels, learn techniques. Beginners and experienced. Sharon Littley (S Wales highamhall.com/sharon-littley) Residential: £605 Non-residential: £420
PATCHWORK QUILTING: STORM AT SEA
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomUse foundation piecing or templates to make this popular quilt design. You will learn how to make accurate blocks and how to join them without losing your points. Sorry, this one is not suitable for beginners. Alternatively, bring your own project. Lis Binns (Lancashire highamhall.com/lis-binns) Residential: £370 Non-residential: £260 First of two successive courses
ICONS OF FRENCH IMPRESSIONISM
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomSit back and enjoy hearing about a selection from the pantheon of French artists who are still admired in the 21st century. These are superb exponents of a style-wave which broke the traditional moulds. The emergence of this phenomenon transformed perceptions and instigated a different visual landscape. Bertram Aitchison (Dumfries highamhall.com/bertram-aitchison) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190
FULLY BOOKED: PATCHWORK QUILTING: STORM AT SEA
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomUse foundation piecing or templates to make this popular quilt design. You will learn how to make accurate blocks and how to join them without losing your points. Sorry, this is not suitable for beginners. Alternatively, bring your own project. Lis Binns (Lancashire highamhall.com/lis-binns) Residential: £370 Non-residential: £260 Second of two successive courses