PILATES & NORDIC WALKING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomNordic walking is the perfect accompaniment to pilates. Both disciplines focus on core engagement; learning the basics of pilates will enhance the practice of Nordic walking. Body control pilates is a safe, effective form of body conditioning that works by strengthening the core postural muscles, rebalancing the body and encouraging correct alignment. It is a
BEGINNERS DRESSMAKING WITH LIS BINNS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor anyone with little or no knowledge of dressmaking or for those with little confidence, make an item of clothing of your own choice, using your own fabric. The tutor will show you how to cut out, how to interpret the instructions, and what the instructions don’t tell you. You will also learn how to
A CREATIVE APPROACH TO LANDSCAPE – USING ACRYLIC AND SOFT PASTELS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomDevelop your approach to representing the experience of “being" in the landscape, rather than a faithful representation of what you see (although there is nothing wrong with that!). This course will introduce you to a variety of ways of breaking from a “traditional" approach helping you explore creative possibilities. Alex Jakob-Whitworth Residential: £410 Non-residential: £285
WINTER YOGA RETREAT: TOWARDS A PERSONAL PRACTICE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAlongside the practical practices and breathwork this course give the opportunity to explore the benefits of this accessible approach to yoga, adapted to the individuals ability and need. All levels welcome. Amanda Oakes Residential: £305 Non-residential: £220
LACE AS YOU LIKE IT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomHave you ever wondered about how lace is made? Would you like to learn this fascinating craft? All abilities are welcome, from complete beginner through to advanced. Want to try a lace type that you have not made before? Most of the many different lace types can be accommodated in the class. If you have a
FULLY BOOKED: WATERCOLOUR LANDSCAPES FOR BEGINNERS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomLearn how to paint a simple but effective landscape including skies, hills, trees, hedgerows and other landscape features. This is suitable for beginners and for intermediate levels who want to brush up their technique. It is a taught course using step-by-step demonstrations and individual help is given throughout. Jane Beech Residential: £325 Non-residential: £240 includes
LACE AS YOU LIKE IT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomHave you ever wondered about how lace is made? Would you like to learn this fascinating craft? All abilities are welcome, from complete beginner through to advanced. Want to try a lace type that you have not made before? Most of the many different lace types can be accommodated in the class. If you have
WINTER LANDSCAPE: SKETCHING AND PAINTING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor the artist, mid-winter offers unique qualities of light, colour and pattern despite the short daylight hours and challenging weather. On this course we will go to accessible northern Lake District landscape locations to explore these qualities in sketching. I will then help you to develop expressive studio responses in both drawing and painting. Through
DISCOVERING PEN AND INK
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCreate textures, tonal areas and decorative patterns in pen and ink, then combine them to create a finished drawing. With demos throughout and access to a variety of pens to experiment with, by the end you should be able to handle your materials with confidence. Jane Beech Residential: £305 Non-residential: £220
MODERN ROMANCE: KURT SCHWITTERS IN THE LAKES
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomJoin our principal Dr Lizzie Fisher to revisit her recent research on the late work of Kurt Schwitters, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century who spent his final years in the Lake District. During this brief but intensely productive time, and despite terrible ill health, Schwitters made over 300 works, performed