LINO-CUT PRINTMAKING

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

Using traditional lino-cut printmaking techniques, print your own images to create individual and decorative cards or pictures with expert guidance from Clare Melinksy. Clare is a renowned illustrator whose lino 

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PHILOSOPHY AND NATURE: DEEP ECOLOGY

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

“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” — Lao Tzu.  This course will take a gently philosophical approach to the relationship between humanity and nature. Exploring the thought-provoking ideas 

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TALK & TEA: A PHILOSOPHER’S GUIDE TO LOVE

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

This talk will explore diverse perspectives on love. Beginning with Plato’s The Symposium, we’ll discuss physical attraction and spiritual beauty. Erich Fromm’s The Art of Loving will proffer psychological insights, 

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TALK & TEA: A PHILOSOPHER’S GUIDE TO LOVE

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

This talk will explore diverse perspectives on love. Beginning with Plato’s The Symposium, we’ll discuss physical attraction and spiritual beauty. Erich Fromm’s The Art of Loving will proffer psychological insights, 

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JAPANESE BORO SLOW STITCHING

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

Simply spend peaceful time being creative.  Slow stitching is perfect for experiencing mindful relaxation. We’ll be inspired by the Japanese Boro tradition that values cloth as a precious resource, extending 

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HIGHAM HALL CHOIR: ‘OTHER WORDLY’

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

Exploring the stunning Requiem by Herbert Howells and music by Renaissance composer Dionisius Prioris (1460 - 1514) whose music can only be described as crystalline and other worldly. We'll explore 

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EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING

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

A fun course experimenting with different approaches to drawing, taking inspiration from artists both contemporary and traditional. A great class for those looking to progress and expand their drawing methods. 

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HEALTHY BODY, HEALTHY MIND

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

‘Nothing is more important than your health’ is a common wisdom expression and in this workshop Lina will invite participants to explore this further. Using the ancient health paradigm from 

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