FOLK N FELL
We welcome the well-established FolknFell weekend to Higham Hall. Three outstanding musicians lead a weekend of folk and acoustic ensemble playing, singing and informal sessions with time for walking. A
YOGA FOR EVERY BODY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomHelen has practised yoga for 25 years and is a Yoga Alliance senior teacher. In 2021, she experienced a chronic illness which left her unable to perform self-care tasks and
FULLY BOOKED: BOOKBINDING: RESTORATION
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomOld books are irreplaceable, but often their pages and bindings show signs of fragility, decay or damage. This course focuses on the processes of deconstruction, repair and conservation that can
EXPLORE COLLAGE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCollage frees you up from the ‘rules’ of representational drawing or painting and allows you to explore a more personal artistic language. It is a compositional technique that combines found
STOICISM: CULTIVATING RESILIENCE AND TRANQUILITY WITHIN
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomEmbark on a transformative journey into Stoicism and delve into the profound teachings of Stoic philosophers such as Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus. This course goes beyond positive thinking, offering
GEOLOGY OF THE LAKES: AN INTRODUCTION
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomHave 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
TALK & TEA: A PHILOSOPHER’S GUIDE TO PLEASURE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomEver 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
A WEEKEND FOR FLUTES WITH PIANO
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA 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
FULLY BOOKED: SILVER JEWELLERY: RINGS, BANGLES AND EARRINGS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis is a practical course aimed at beginners, but more experienced students are most welcome. Over the course of a weekend, students will work on 3 different projects, guided step-by-step
SUNDAY LECTURE: ‘THE LADY OF THE LAKES’: CLARE ISOBEL FELL AND THE ROLE OF LOCAL SOCIETIES FOR WOMEN WORKING IN PREHISTORIC ARCHAEOLOGY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomNew research is beginning to reveal that women contributed far more to the story of archaeology than previously understood. Traditionally, narrators focussed on centres of academia and used publishing prowess