FULLY BOOKED: BOOKBINDING: INTERMEDIATE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomIn this follow up to beginners, we focus on a significant 19th century development which countered rough-handed use and became very popular with public and private libraries. One of the most satisfying bindings, Library-style Buckram uses many account bookbinding features, giving maximum head-to-tail support, combining endpapers, spine linings and boards allowing it to stand alone,
EXTRA COURSE: SIR EDWIN LUTYENS – ARCHITECT IN CONTEXT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFrom country houses to the Cenotaph in Whitehall, from churches to the Viceroy’s House in New Delhi, Lutyens dominated architecture in Britain in the early 20th century. Explore his varied achievements. Dr Andrew Lacey (Cambridgeshire www.highamhall.com/andrew-lacey) Residential: £250 Non-residential: £180
SHAKESPEARE’S CONTEMPORARIES: WEBSTER’S THE DUCHESS OF MALFI
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomJoin us to explore John Webster's gruesome Jacobean tragedy, famous for its brilliant poetry, unexpected twists and feisty heroine, who defies her tyrannical aristocratic brothers to marry secretly for love. Passion, intrigue, murder and madness, among the Italian nobilty. Come and enjoy! Clare Smout (Shropshire www.highamhall.com/clare-smout) Residential: £250 Non-residential: £180
FULLY BOOKED: ACRYLIC SEASCAPE AND ALSO TREES
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomUse whatever Acrylics, brushes, implements you are able to bring. Step-by-step guidance towards producing two scenes, of both coast and trees, employing a range of techniques to achieve realism and coherent tonal qualities. Kara Strachan (Staffordshire www.highamhall.com/kara-strachan) Residential: £361 Non-residential: £259 (Canvases Provided)
FULLY BOOKED: PATCHWORK QUILTING: CURVED PIECING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWhy use hundreds of pins on your curved seams when just one will do? Learn how to make beautiful curved seams, to make your own curved piecing templates and design your own blocks. Design and make a curved landscape using different techniques. All levels of ability. Alternatively, bring your own project. Lis Binns (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/lis-binns)
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThe classical philosophy of the Islamic world is largely an attempt to reconcile the Hellenistic philosophy of Aristotle and Plotinus with the doctrines of the Qur'an. We will trace the evolution of Islamic thought beginning with it's founders, al Kindi and al Farabi, before exploring Ibn Sina and the Mind/Body problem, Ibn Rushd's argument that
PIANO KEYBOARD IMPROVISATION MADE SIMPLE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom*NEW* Bring keys and cans (keyboard and headphones, darling) to develop your improvisational skills based on well-known pop songs. Play tunes you know and like in the way you want to play them. Convert a melody into different styles. Don't let dots get in the way. If this doesn't get you tickling the ivories with
FULLY BOOKED: IN FULL COLOUR! LEARNING FROM COLOURISTS AND EXPRESSIONISTS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA colourful course working mainly from Still life and images aimed at those seeking to progress in their art journey. Paint inspired by some masters of colour from Impressionists to Expressionists: Monet, Van Gogh, Matisse, Kandinsky and more. Ideal for those exploring acrylic or oil. Ceri Allen (Carlisle www.highamhall.com/ceri-allen) Residential: £346 Non-residential: £244
FULLY BOOKED: BIRD SONGS AND CALLS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAn alternative to LAKELAND BIRDS, with more emphasis on the aural characteristics of our feathered friends out in the field. Keith Offord (Shropshire www.highamhall.com/keith-offord) Residential: £461 Non-residential: £325 (incl. field trips with a fair amount of walking)
FULLY BOOKED: PIANO WORKSHOP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor up to ten players* of Grade 7 and above. Prepare a 20-minute programme to be played and discussed; if possible, bring along spare copies of pieces for others. Suggestions for improvement, style, technique and presentation will be offered. Non-competitive with a joint recital on the last morning. *Non-performing Listeners also welcome. John Gough (Chester