PRINTMAKING WEEKEND

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

Transform your own designs into print, perhaps for a Christmas card (it’s never too early to start), using the fascinating media of woodcut and wood engraving. Working with plywood, MDF, 

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THE STORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

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

English is the richest language in the world, but where do our words come from? We have borrowed many foreign words - where from and why? Words are very important 

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THE WESTERN – FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE 1950s

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

By the 1950s, the Hollywood Western had come of age, adding new complexity and emotional impact to earlier themes. Directors like Howard Hawks, John Ford, Anthony Mann and King Vidor 

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VIBRANT SOFT PASTEL

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

Aim for vibrant and atmospheric paintings, be inspired using soft pastels on a variety of different backgrounds. Step by step and personal guidance. For all levels to enjoy. Sue Ford 

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WOODCARVING: RELIEF AND CREATIVE

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

Transform a block of wood into a unique picture. Bring ideas or use Sharon’s books for inspiration. Transfer a pattern, use chisels, learn techniques. Beginners and experienced. Sharon Littley (S 

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PATCHWORK QUILTING: STORM AT SEA

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

Use foundation piecing or templates to make this popular quilt design. You will learn how to make accurate blocks and how to join them without losing your points. Sorry, this 

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ICONS OF FRENCH IMPRESSIONISM

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

Sit back and enjoy hearing about a selection from the pantheon of French artists who are still admired in the 21st century. These are superb exponents of a style-wave which 

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FULLY BOOKED: PATCHWORK QUILTING: STORM AT SEA

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

Use foundation piecing or templates to make this popular quilt design. You will learn how to make accurate blocks and how to join them without losing your points. Sorry, this 

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INTERMEDIATE AND ELEMENTARY WOODWIND DIRECTED BY LAURENCE PERKINS

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

All applications to be made initially through Laurence to ascertain ensemble line-up: www.laurenceperkins.com/wind-serenades There will be a free informal concert with participants on Sunday 11:15am. Laurence Perkins (Manchester highamhall.com/laurence-perkins) Residential: 

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