FULLY BOOKED: WAGNER: THE EASY WAY

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

People often keep Wagner at arm's length. Avoiding 'heavy' sounds and 'longueurs', this course aims to make his music approachable, with scenes and excerpts from across his operas. Throughout, the 

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FULLY BOOKED: VISITING LAKELAND GARDENS

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Join expert Louise on an intimate tour of gardens, some not normally open to the public. Take inspiration and meet gardeners, viewing behind the gates, walls and hedges of some 

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RECITAL: THE INSTRUMENT OF THE DEVIL

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

“CLAR’NETS, HOWEVER BE BAD AT ALL TIMES ... DEPEND UPON’T, IF SO BE YOU HAVE THEM TOOTING CLAR’NETS YOU’LL SPOIL THE WHOLE SET-OUT”. So said Michael Mail and Mr Penny 

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FULLY BOOKED: CALICO GARDENS EMBROIDERY

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Hand 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. 

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WILLOW BASKET – INTERMEDIATE (MATERIALS PROVIDED)

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Slightly more advanced techniques will be covered to create a slightly more intricate hand basket with a handle, suitable for carrying shopping, tools or for enhancing a performance of Little 

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PASTELS: PURE AND SIMPLE

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Learn and develop a mastery of chalk pastel on its own, delivering vibrant colours across a wide range of tones. Work from landscape and still life under guidance of an 

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REIVERS TO WEAVERS: VISITING THE BORDERS

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Visit lesser-known heritage sites around our Border Lands. Medieval dwellings fortified against attack from Scottish raiders and the infamous Reivers; wild moorland scenery; wooded river valleys with a forgotten industrial 

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FULLY BOOKED: HILLS AND MOORS: LANDSCAPE IN RECYCLED FABRICS

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Beginners and improvers. Create a landscape based on hilly landscapes and moorlands using a wide range of recycled, found and repurposed materials. Explore a wide range of experimental textile and 

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APPRECIATING SHAKESPEARE IN PERFORMANCE: TWELFTH NIGHT

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Shakespeare brings together romance and carnival in this world of separated twins, hopeless love triangles, lyrical poetry and practical jokes. Watch the Festival Players' outdoor performance at Higham, followed by 

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SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: TWELFTH NIGHT

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

We welcome back the Festival Players for this great comedy and hope for good weather! Open 1.30 pm for picnics. Doggies with well-behaved owners welcome.   The Festival Players www.thefestivalplayers.co.uk 

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