ESSENTIAL DRAWING SKILLS: DRAWING WITH COLOUR

Get to grips with using colour in your Drawings. With inspiration from great artists, we will explore, pastel, ink, coloured pencil and other coloured media. This course is aimed at beginners or as a refresher for the more experienced.   Ceri Allen (Carlisle www.highamhall.com/ceri-allen) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190 ESSENTIAL DRAWING SKILLS modules can work well 

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FULLY BOOKED: BOOKBINDING: BEGINNERS

An introduction to the basics of hand bookbinding using techniques, hardly changed in centuries. See how paper is prepared, then hand sewn into a single-section pamphlet and a multi-section book. Learn how to prepare the book for covering, using traditional methods with modern materials. Gain experience and insight into book construction and how to use 

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EARLY MUSIC SUMMER SCHOOL 2023

For competent singers, viol and recorder players, covering music c1450-c1650.  Instruction in choral/solo singing, viol and recorder playing, lute, plus vocal technique and various consorts. Plenary music-making sessions, lectures and opportunities to try something new (instrument or voice). A marvellously rich musical cocktail!   Deborah Catterall (Head Tutor, Vocal), Elizabeth Dodd (Viol, Renaissance Dance), Philip 

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A SUMMER BREAK WITH THE HARP (2 NIGHT)

All ability levels except absolute beginner. Emphasis will be on having fun, but attention will be paid to technique, tone, accuracy and musicality. Written music supplied and specially written parts will cater for all levels. All styles - something for everyone! Guest Tutors: Tamsin Dearnley and Lucy Nolan Organised by Gill Salter-Smith for Harps Northwest 

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FULLY BOOKED: PRINTMAKING SUMMER WORKSHOP

Explore techniques: woodcut, (cutting an image in plankwood); wood engraving (on endgrain hardwood or plastic); drypoint (drawing on metal with a steelpoint) and etching (using acid to etch on a zinc plate). Create prints to your own design. Beginners or experienced. Peter Collins (Gloucestershire www.highamhall.com/peter-collins) Residential: £465 Non-residential: £330

FULLY BOOKED: WOODCARVING: RELIEF AND CREATIVE

Transform 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 www.highamhall.com/sharon-littley) Residential: £520 Non-residential: £350

FREEDOM, FRANCHISE AND FEMININITY IN VIRGINIA WOOLF

What is Freedom?  Is Freedom having a ‘room of one’s own’?  Are there several forms of Freedom?  Is ‘Political Freedom’ and franchise the most important?  Using Woolf’s novel Mrs Dalloway, as well as her essay A Room of One’s Own, this course will explore the concepts of Freedom, Franchise and Femininity.   Darren Harper (Cumbria 

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STARTERS’ MINI-ORCHESTRA FOR WOODWIND & STRINGS (C INSTRUMENTS)

Not played with others much? Instrument been in its case? Lacking confidence? This is for you! Primarily for Grades 1-4. An easy-level weekend for instruments in the key of C (i.e. flute, oboe, bassoon and bowed strings - sorry, no clarinets or saxophones). With relatively straightforward instrumental parts, in terms of key and note range, 

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TALK & TEA: THE LAZY PHILOSOPHER’S GUIDE TO SOLITUDE

Another in a series of lectures by our Philosophy Tutor Darren for anyone who would like to enrich their lives by hearing a philosophical perspective on various topics. What is the difference between loneliness and solitude?  Have you ever felt lonely in a crowd? Making reference to Existentialist philosophiser Paul Tillich; being in a body means 

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FULLY BOOKED: CHAMBER MUSIC SUMMER SCHOOL

For pre-formed trios, quartets and quintets. Groups work together in the mornings at self-selected repertoire. Afternoons free to explore the beautiful surroundings. Remaining sessions for mixed ensembles. Large library of music to explore. Co-ordinator: Louise Latham (Gr. Manchester www.highamhall.com/louise-latham) Residential: £465 Non-residential: £330