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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DRAWING IN COLOUR

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

A course exploring the great variety of different coloured drawing materials and techniques used - with inspiration from work by artists both past and present. Ceri Allen £95 including lunch 

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FULLY BOOKED: STRING CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOP

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

A course for preformed string chamber music groups, working at self programmed repertoire. Richard Muncey (viola) and Heather Bills (cello) will join the tutoring team. Louise Latham Residential: £330 Non-residential: 

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INTRODUCTION TO UPHOLSTERY (3)

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

Sprung seat/dining chair/larger stool. Tackle one of these more challenging pieces and increase your technical range. For beginners, working through techniques to equip you with basic skills and knowledge of 

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PALETTE KNIFE EXPERIMENTS

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

Learn to use the palette knife as part of your mark-making repertoire. Have fun applying paint without a brush! Using drag, scrape and spread techniques. Explore the sculptural qualities of 

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