SHAKESPEARE’S CONTEMPORARIES: BEN JONSON’S THE ALCHEMIST
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomJoin us to explore Ben Jonson’s ever-popular comedy of greed and folly. Social satire and split-second timing combine as a trio of conartists frantically juggle an increasingly complex series of overlapping scams and fight for status between themselves. Not to be missed! Clare Smout (Shropshire highamhall.com/clare-smout) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190
FULLY BOOKED: STRING CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomHigham is the ideal country house venue for chamber music. This course is for preformed string chamber groups (may include piano). Self-chosen repertoire. A large library will be available for further study. Louise Latham (Gr Manchester highamhall.com/louise-latham) Residential: £275 Non-residential: £195 An alternative to 9th Feb
FULLY BOOKED: PATCHWORK QUILTING: MYSTERY QUILT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMystery Quilts can be a bit of a challenge as you have less idea what the end result might be. It’s a challenge even to buy the fabric as you have to guess how the colours will work in the design. If you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to see what you achieve with
FULLY BOOKED: PRINTMAKING: CREATIVE COLLAGRAPHS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom*NEW* Ideal as an introduction to experimental collagraph printing, or as a refresher. This course covers basic collagraph plate making techniques such as masking, layering, impressing and cutting into the surface. Understand how to create texture and line as well as tones from very dark to very light in your plates, using a combination of
FOLK SINGING FOR THE TERRIFIED
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA gentle sing together workshop which welcomes all abilities including those with little experience of folk singing. No, you do not need to read music - folk music traditionally is passed on by ear. Warm-up, sing in rounds and in parts, become acquainted with a wonderful repertoire with professional folk duo Rosie and Will providing
RECORDER: BEGINNERS GRADES I-III
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomDo not be scared to make mistakes, have fun and make music! A chance for those developing a liking for recorder playing to progress their musicality in a gentle way with like-minded people under professional guidance. Annemarie Klein (Edinburgh highamhall.com/annemarie-klein) Residential: £275 Non-residential: £195
FULLY BOOKED: 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
ESSENTIAL ART SKILLS: ACRYLIC FOR BEGINNERS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA starter or refresher to get to grips with the basics in painting with acrylics. Projects will be set to explore the subject and develop your skills. Ceri Allen (Carlisle highamhall.com/ceri-allen) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190
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
THE INTENSITY OF STILL LIFE: LIGHT, COLOUR AND COMPOSITION
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThe practice of still life has been foundational for great painters from Vermeer to Hockney: this course will show you why! Develop your creative sensitivities in observational and expressive drawing and painting, colour composition and mark making to bring illuminated objects and materials to life. Suitable for intermediate level and for more experienced painters alike.