GEOLOGY OF THE LAKES: AN INTRODUCTION

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

Have you ever wondered why the topography and geology of the Lake District and wider Cumbria area varies so much? Find out why when you travel through 500 million years 

Let me read more...

TALK & TEA: A PHILOSOPHER’S GUIDE TO PLEASURE

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

Ever contemplated the intricacies of pleasure?  Can John Stuart Mill’s philosophy distinguish between higher and lower pleasures guide us toward a more fulfilling life?  How does Epicurus’ pursuit of tranquil pleasure challenge 

Let me read more...

A WEEKEND FOR FLUTES WITH PIANO

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

A relaxed weekend of flute playing for players at Grade 3 and above, to build confidence and improve performing skills. Ask questions about tone and technique; play in a flute 

Let me read more...

ESSENTIAL ART SKILLS: EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING

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

Expand your ideas about drawing with exciting projects using a variety of drawing media on this fun course with inspiration from work by modern and contemporary artists. Ceri Allen (Carlisle 

Let me read more...

VIOL AND RECORDER CONSORT PLAYING

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

Two parallel, friendly courses offering a variety of music for players at any level except beginners.  For those who wish, there are opportunities to mix and match between the two courses 

Let me read more...

LANDSCAPE DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS

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

Many people dream of sitting in the landscape and sketching with some skill. This course will help to demystify the journey from framing a view to understanding line and perspective, 

Let me read more...

FRENCH MUSIC FROM RAMEAU TO RAVEL

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

This weekend will uncover the great wealth of French music from the Baroque (1600-1750) through to the 20th century. Composers will include Berlioz, Gounod, Saint-Saëns, Fauré and many others. We 

Let me read more...

FULLY BOOKED: RUSKIN LACE

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

A Lake District speciality since the late nineteenth century, Ruskin lace was made from hand-spun and woven linen produced by cottagers around Coniston. Karen is a leading exponent of this 

Let me read more...