FULLY BOOKED: SILVER RING MAKING WITH ART CLAY SILVER

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

Making rings in metal clay can be one of the most challenging things to do with this medium. During this course, students will learn the essential tips, tricks and trade secrets to make beautiful silver clay rings, sizing them to account for shrinkage to make perfect, seamless ring bands. With so many different and endless 

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RECORDER ENSEMBLES: GRADES 4-6

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

For intermediate players (roughly grades 4-6). An opportunity to play together over a pleasant weekend with others, with expert guidance as appropriate. Annemarie Klein Residential: £310 Non-residential: £230

CRAFTER’S WEEK

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

We are turning Higham over to CRAFT for a week of workshops and demos for craft students led by some of our most sought-after tutors, offering a rich mix of inspiration, techniques and styles. Students will spend a day with each tutor, completing a simple project in a day while learning the fundamentals of four 

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WILLOW BASKET-MAKING – BEGINNERS

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

Work with Cumbria basket maker Phil Bradley to learn the techniques involved in English roundwork basketry. We will cover some of the basic elements of working with willow and - new for this year - visit Phil's studio and smallholding to take a look at the growing, harvesting and managing of willow beds. Phil Bradley 

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SUNDAY LECTURE: NORMAN NICHOLSON: A WRITER FOR OUR TIME

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

The Cumbrian poet Norman Nicholson (1914-1987) lived in Millom all his life, apart from the two-year period he spent as a teenager in a TB Sanatorium in the New Forest. Proud to be identified with his region, Nicholson was nationally and internationally respected for his poetry and other writings, which were accessible, insightful and even 

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CARTOONS FOR CHRISTMAS

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

This entertaining short break will give you the basic skills necessary to draw cartoon figures and animals and offer several ingenious methods to cheat at drawing your own Christmas cards. Everyone can produce their own cartoon card with the aid of a few simple tricks, a modicum of practice and the supportive company of fellow 

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FULLY BOOKED: INSECTS IN CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING

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

You will either wish to improve your Chinese brush painting or be a painter wanting to try new techniques in this ancient artform that is still evolving. A relaxed, informative and practical course. Time will be spent on composition with a little theory from studying some masters. Lots of support, guidance and all materials necessary 

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GEOLOGY WITH ANNETTE MCGRATH: ROCKS, MINERALS, FOSSILS

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

A thorough introduction to rocks, minerals and fossils through illustrated talks and hands-on practical sessions. You will have the opportunity to examine a museum-quality geological collection from around the world and scrutinise the inner secrets of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks down the microscope. A large selection of geological specimens, geological maps and books will 

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SILVERPOINT, PEN AND BRUSH WITH INK

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

We will be exploring traditional drawing techniques including the old art of silverpoint - an early method of drawing used by artists such as Albrect Dürer and Leonardo da Vinci. It is a drawing made on a prepared ground using silver (or gold or copper) which then tarnishes, creating fine lines. There will also be 

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FULLY BOOKED: CHRISTMAS CREATIONS (MATERIALS PROVIDED)

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

Get into the Christmas Spirit! Arrangements will include several of the following: a scarlet Christmas basket, a lit bauble bowl, an icy winter scene, a lantern, a Scandi felt pot design, a decorated Christmas tree, a candlelit platter, a window ledge design with accessories. All materials will be provided. Just bring scissors, wire cutters and 

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