WATERLOO ASSOCIATION WEEKEND
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThe French Revolution and the worldwide conflict that ensued, which was only brought to an end by The Battle of Waterloo, retains a continuing fascination to this day. It was arguably the first modern global war, involving huge armies, and fought on land and sea. During this weekend we will cover a range of subjects
HIGHAM HALL CHOIR – EXPERIENCED
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA Taste of Ancient and Modern: a hop through the centuries! Explore pieces from as early as the 7th century (by the Byzantine nun Kasia), moving through the 12th century (Hildegard von Bingen) and following on to the 15th century (Pycard and Dufay). Tallis’ Mass for Four Voices will feature and then we will jump
SOLWAY FIELD TRIPS: PEOPLE, WILDLIFE AND TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom*NEW* Uncover some local culture, wildlife habitats and places on the Solway with unusual stories to tell: The Solway Spaceman, Ghost horses and the day Red Rum came to visit. Sorry, no dogs. Fiona Stoddart (Solway Connections highamhall.com/fiona-stoddart) Residential: £410 Non-residential: £300 (incl. field trips and lunches out)
CALICO GARDENS EMBROIDERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomHand stitches in neutral shades with subtle enhancements creating texture and 3D effects. Beginners or experienced welcome, work on either a Calico Garden Sampler to frame, or your own project. Angie Burt (Lancashire highamhall.com/angie-burt) Residential: £355 Non-residential: £230
FULLY BOOKED: BREAKING THE RULES OF WATERCOLOUR
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomSuitable for everyone who wishes to stretch their Watercolour ability to achieve some spectacular results. Be shown how to represent water in nature to convey energy, life and dynamism. Enjoy the time to try fully the techniques yourself, going on to develop your own work in several different contexts including beach scenes with rocks. Jason
PIANO KEYBOARD IMPROVISATION MADE SIMPLE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomBring ‘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 more
FULLY BOOKED: EASTER EMBROIDERY EXTRAVAGANZA (SPECIAL PRICE)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomEnjoy trying different hand embroideries, whether you’re a newbie or oldie, on this seasonal escape. Choose from a selection of kits to include techniques in Crewel work, Calico Gardens and counted thread works. Can become addictive! Materials available from Angie. Angie Burt (Lancashire highamhall.com/angie-burt) SPECIAL PRICE 3 Nights for the price of 2: Residential: £280
CEILIDH BAND FOLK ENSEMBLE EASTER JAM(BOREE)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor musicians of any standard with a concert pitch instrument such as violin (fiddle), viola, cello, mandolin, mandola, banjo, ukulele, guitar, flute whistle, piano accordion, melodeon, concertina etc. Parts for transposing instruments in Bb, Eb and bass clef will be available. Play a wide range of traditional and contemporary folk music from the British Isles,
FULLY BOOKED: RAKU POTTERY WITH CHRIS BARNES
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomChris will help you to create your own pieces of raku pottery and sculpture, and experience the excitement of raku firing. With lectures, demos and (hopefully) a trip out whilst some things are firing! Chris Barnes (Cumbria highamhall.com/chris-barnes) Residential: £575 Non-residential: £405
WHITEWORK EMBROIDERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWhite-on-white embroidery. Sample different types and techniques of Whitework or work on your own piece. Angie Burt (Lancashire highamhall.com/angie-burt) Residential: £290 Non-residential: £210