BOTANICAL ART IN COLOURED PENCILS: DEPICTING HOUSE PLANTS

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

In the winter months, when botanical choices are limited, house plants can provide some interesting challenges for the botanical artist. They have undergone a recent revival in popularity and there 

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DRAWING THE FIGURE WITHOUT A MODEL

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

If you have ever wanted to be able to draw figures without always having to rely on reference material then this course is a great introduction. Jason Skill, your tutor, 

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FULLY BOOKED: BRIGHT COLOURS IN A DARK MONTH

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

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, this short painting course with Robert will focus on getting to grips with the creative potential of Derwent's Inktense blocks on Canson cotton rich watercolour paper 

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JUST FOR GIRLS – DA DOO RON RON!

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

A fun weekend exploring songs by girl groups over the decades and iconic female singers. Two or three part harmony depending on level of singers. Some choir experience helpful. Chris 

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OUT OF THE DARK: POETRY PAINT PROCESS

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

This is an experimental creative course aimed at anyone interested in the relationship between words and images. Making the most of the long nights at this time of year, we 

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GET WEAVING!

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

Explore the use of colour and texture. Dress a loom. Understand how to read pattern draft. Suitable for both absolute beginners and developing weavers. Jan Beadle Residential: £410 Non-residential: £285 

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FULLY BOOKED: PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP

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

Explore a wide range of techniques: woodcut (cutting in plankwood); engraving (on endgrain hardwood or plastic); drypoint (drawing on metal with steel); and etching, (using acid to etch on a 

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CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING FOR THE TERRIFIED

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

Come and explore the relaxing free flowing brush strokes of this ancient artform. You will be surprised at how quickly a good painting can be formed. Traditional and modern topics 

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FULLY BOOKED: ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL RETREAT

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

Do you love Italy? Are you looking to improve your Italian conversation and immerse yourself in Italian culture? Join Antonella in her 2025 retreat at Higham Hall. The retreat will 

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BRASS BAND WEEKEND

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

A serious yet relaxed weekend for brass band players to rehearse and perform popular, and perhaps lesser-known, brass band repertoire. There will be both whole-band and sectional rehearsals. All prospective 

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