FULLY BOOKED: CAPTURE SCOTTISH SCAPES: EXPLORE EXPRESSIVE MIXED MEDIA
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWork with (don’t fight against) the fast-drying nature of acrylics and use mixed-media to create vibrant, atmospheric paintings (from excellent reference images provided by your Tutor), layer by layer. For all levels to loosen up with a willingness to get paint on hands, possibly clothes! Marion Boddy-Evans (Aberdeenshire highamhall.com/marion-boddy-evans) Residential: £520 Non-residential: £350
CREATIVE STITCHING – FOR THE TERRIFIED!
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA fun way to get serious with stitching little creative projects using a stash of bits and pieces. Basic materials provided, but feel free to bring some of your own if you wish. Ann will guide you with professional tips to see what you can end up with. Relaxed and absorbing, a course to inspire
EASTER CREATIONS (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomArrangements will include an Easter wreath, a decorated tree, a Spring bowl, a candlelit Easter pot and a caged Easter egg. Just bring scissors and/or secateurs – all materials provided. Come and enjoy creating at Higham in the Spring! Karen Neville (N Yorks highamhall.com/karen-neville) Residential: £302 Non-residential: £222 (incl. materials)
WATERLOO ASSOCIATION WEEKEND
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThe French Revolution and the worldwide conflict that ensued, which was only brought to an end by The Battle of Waterloo, retains a continuing fascination to this day. It was arguably the first modern global war, involving huge armies, and fought on land and sea. During this weekend we will cover a range of subjects
HIGHAM HALL CHOIR – EXPERIENCED
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA Taste of Ancient and Modern: a hop through the centuries! Explore pieces from as early as the 7th century (by the Byzantine nun Kasia), moving through the 12th century (Hildegard von Bingen) and following on to the 15th century (Pycard and Dufay). Tallis’ Mass for Four Voices will feature and then we will jump
SOLWAY FIELD TRIPS: PEOPLE, WILDLIFE AND TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom*NEW* Uncover some local culture, wildlife habitats and places on the Solway with unusual stories to tell: The Solway Spaceman, Ghost horses and the day Red Rum came to visit. Sorry, no dogs. Fiona Stoddart (Solway Connections highamhall.com/fiona-stoddart) Residential: £410 Non-residential: £300 (incl. field trips and lunches out)
CALICO GARDENS EMBROIDERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomHand 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. Angie Burt (Lancashire highamhall.com/angie-burt) Residential: £355 Non-residential: £230
FULLY BOOKED: BREAKING THE RULES OF WATERCOLOUR
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomSuitable for everyone who wishes to stretch their Watercolour ability to achieve some spectacular results. Be shown how to represent water in nature to convey energy, life and dynamism. Enjoy the time to try fully the techniques yourself, going on to develop your own work in several different contexts including beach scenes with rocks. Jason
PIANO KEYBOARD IMPROVISATION MADE SIMPLE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomBring ‘keys’ and ‘cans’ (keyboard and headphones, darling) to develop your improvisational skills based on well-known pop songs. Play tunes you know and like in the way you want to play them. Convert a melody into different styles. Don’t let dots get in the way. If this doesn’t get you tickling the ivories with more
FULLY BOOKED: EASTER EMBROIDERY EXTRAVAGANZA (SPECIAL PRICE)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomEnjoy trying different hand embroideries, whether you’re a newbie or oldie, on this seasonal escape. Choose from a selection of kits to include techniques in Crewel work, Calico Gardens and counted thread works. Can become addictive! Materials available from Angie. Angie Burt (Lancashire highamhall.com/angie-burt) SPECIAL PRICE 3 Nights for the price of 2: Residential: £280