FULLY BOOKED: DECORATIVE PAPER MAKING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomStudents will produce a range of decorated papers using techniques such as pigmented paste, suminagashi (Japanese ink marbling) and traditional paper marbling on a 'thickened' water surface. The samples produced
FULLY BOOKED: CURIOSITIES OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis course will focus on some curious and intriguing aspects of the English language. Why has English the richest vocabulary in the world? Why is English spelling so infuriating? What
FULLY BOOKED: TRY FOR A DAY: BOTANICAL ART
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis informal and relaxed workshop is a gentle introduction to the delights of drawing from nature. You will spend the morning building confidence while closely observing individual flower petals, leaves
WITHOUT FROM WITHIN
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomUsing the wonderful setting of Higham Hall itself, this course explores the depiction of interior and exterior space; ‘looking through windows and entrances’ with inspiration from French artists Bonnard and
FULLY BOOKED: FRANCES IN RESIDENCE – FOCUS ON GESSO
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomBring your own sketches and projects. Be shown different ways to use gesso to either build a whole picture or wash it with colour, exploring the rich possibilities of texture
CAROLS FOR EVERYONE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCarols and Christmas songs for everyone, from every background and every level of experience. We will explore music from all over the world, both known and less familiar, look at
FULLY BOOKED: SILVER JEWELLERY: BRACELETS, RINGS AND PENDANTS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis course is aimed at beginners and intermediate level students. Students will make 3 beautiful pieces of silver jewellery - a bracelet and two rings. Summer and Winter course projects
EXPLORE EMBROIDERY (WINTER SPECIAL 3 nights for 2)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCome and explore hand embroidery. This course is suitable for all levels of embroiderers, from those brand new to embroidery to the more experienced stitcher. You can choose from one
SONGWRITING SESSIONS WITH CHRIS MCSHANE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomChris will cover all the main aspects of songwriting technique with lots of fun exercises and the opportunity for students to develop their skills in a relaxed atmosphere. The course
FULLY BOOKED: PORTRAITURE (CLOTHED LIVE MODELS)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomOne of the essential skill sets for artists, during this course we will focus on the clothed model and will include working from live sitters. You will be guided to