BRITISH BMG FEDERATION SUMMER SCHOOL WEEKEND 2024
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWe welcome the British Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar Federation to Higham for the first time with three separate courses: Chris Sands' Finger-style 5-string Banjo; Roland Gallery's Art of Playing in
LIGHT ON THE LAKE: LANDSCAPE IN INK AND COLOURED PENCIL
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis course combines the impact of ink with the softness and subtlety of coloured pencil, perfect for the lakeside in summer. Practise mark-making in ink and blending, embossing and lifting
IDENTIFYING TREES AND UNDERSTANDING WOODLANDS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomGain a better understanding of different tree species and their ecosystems, their relationships with fungi, soil and other trees, and how we depend on them; learn about the differences between
ENAMEL BOWLS LARGE AND SMALL
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis course will focus on making fired enamel copper bowls of different sizes. While there will be a range of sizes available to work with, those who have not made
FOLK SINGING WITH WILL AND ROSIE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA gentle introduction to singing folk music in three- and four-part harmony. Can’t read music? No problem - folk is an oral tradition, and we teach everything by ear. Learn
FULLY BOOKED: MIDSUMMER YOGA AND WALKING WEEKEND
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA perfect mix of hatha yoga sessions (working on postures, breathing exercises and relaxation) and guided hill walks of up to 5 miles, sometimes over rough and steep ground (requiring
WATERCOLOURS WITH CONFIDENCE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMaking the most of Higham’s beautiful building and grounds, we will paint from life in a variety of settings. Enjoy demonstrations and discussion in the studio, and painting en plein-air
FULLY BOOKED: QUILTERS’ SUMMER RETREAT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomRelax and create with new friends and old as you sew your day away. Lis will bring a selection of projects for you to tackle with her support; choose from
SINGING AND CIRCLE DANCING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomJoin us on a multicultural journey as we explore songs and dances from other countries and cultures. This course combines singing and dancing; offering a chance to dip into one
PAINTING ROCKS AND MOUNTAINS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomIf you are shown a variety of ways to draw and paint pebbles it becomes easier to paint boulders. If you learn how to make up jagged rocks from construction