PRINCELY PIANO CONCERTOS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFrom the genius of Mozart (no.20), that prince of concerto writers, we will survey many of the peaks of the repertoire. Mighty Beethoven (no.3), lyrical Chopin (no.1), popular Grieg, symphonic Brahms (nos.1 and 2) and famous Tchaikovsky (no.1). Ian France (Cumbria highamhall.com/ian-france) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190
BOTANICAL ART IN COLOURED PENCIL: WINTER WONDERFULS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomSurprisingly, the winter garden can offer some much-needed colour and even scent with interesting subjects to cheer the winter chill: plants such as Hamamelis, Lonicera Fragrantisima, Viburnum Bodnantense, Sarcoccoca, Chimonanthus Praecox, Hellebores, delicate Cyclamen Coum and maybe some early flowering bulbs like Snowdrops as well as bright Holly berries and many types of evergreen. If
RUSKIN LACE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA Lake District speciality since 1884, using Needlepoint Lace techniques for drawn thread and cut linen work with geometric designs. Suitable for both beginner and experienced. If required, a starter pack (£15) is purchasable from Karen. Karen Quickfall (Lancashire highamhall.com/karen-quickfall) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190 Follows another course
FULLY BOOKED: WINTER BIRDS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomImagine spectacular gatherings of Barnacle and Pink-footed geese against a backdrop of a winter sunset and the massed pipings of thousands of waders as they swirl in the sky. Our Solway and Cumbrian coast is wintering ground for many species prior to their northward migration, hosting an exciting array of raptors. Hone your identification skills!
GET WEAVING!
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom18:30 Thu 18 Jan to 13:30 Sun 21 Jan 2024 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 (Cumbria highamhall.com/jan-beadle) Residential: £365 Non-residential: £255 (Yarns £15 purchasable from Tutor)
FULLY BOOKED: ENAMELLING WEEKEND
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom18:30 Fri 19 Jan to 13:30 Sun 21 Jan 2024 Work on copper, silver, or steel; make enamelled jewellery, small tiles, or panels. Skills include: enamel application, kiln use, control and safety, foils, stencils, sgraffito and other techniques as desired. Absolute beginners welcome. Materials purchasable from Tutor (£5- £20 dependent upon project). Tilly Wilkinson (Wirral
FRANCES WINDER IN RESIDENCE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomJoin Frances for a few days in the studio to do your own thing with Frances’ guidance and expertise. Frances Winder (S Cumbria www.highamhall.com/frances-winder) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190
IDENTIFYING TREES IN WINTER
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomLook at trees as they appear during the winter months and be shown the features to identify them e.g. bark, winter twigs, form of the crown etc. Trips to local tree collections and woodlands will involve minibus travel and gentle level walking. Following outdoor sessions, we will examine specimens collected in fair detail allowing participants
ENAMELLING WEEK
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFour full days for time-consuming techniques (painted enamels, advanced cloisonne, plique a jour). Work on copper, silver, or preprepared steel; making enamel jewellery, small panels, bowls, or kilnfired beads. Some experimental techniques may be tried; such as raku firing, solar Riso screens and marbled enamels. Beginners, or more experienced. Materials purchasable from Tilly (£5-£30 dependent
SING WITH OTHERS: YES YOU CAN!
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomEven if you were never encouraged to sing, it is never too late and it’s wonderful for your well-being! Enjoy plenty of songs together, and exercise those vocal chords! Coincides with Burns Night (25th). Tartan is optional! Deborah Catterall (N Wales highamhall.com/deborah-catterall) Residential: £365 Non-residential: £255 Our next stage EXPERIENCED is in March. We offer