STOICISM AS A GUIDE TO LIFE: THE FOUR VIRTUES

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

Though many people wish to live a full and flourishing life, it is not always as easy as the next self-help bestseller might suggest. For the Stoics, there is a 

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TALK & TEA: A PHILOSOPHER’S GUIDE TO SIMPLICITY

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

Ever contemplated the profound essence of simplicity? Can Thoreau's retreat to Walden Pond unveil the secrets of a meaningful, uncluttered life in the midst of nature? How does Emrys Westacott’s 

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A WEEKEND WITH THE HARP

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

All ability levels except absolute beginners. Emphasis will be on having fun, but attention will be paid to technique, tone, accuracy and musicality. Written music supplied and specially written parts 

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FULLY BOOKED: UPHOLSTERY

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

Hands-on! Bring chair, stool, ottoman, headboard... Build up from scratch or just re-cover, tackle interior paddings with traditional or modern techniques. Please contact Cathy prior to your course to discuss 

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CEILIDH BAND FOLK ENSEMBLE FOR ALL

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

For musicians of any standard with basic playing skills and a concert pitch instrument such as violin (fiddle), viola, cello, mandolin, mandola, banjo, ukulele, guitar, flute whistle, piano accordion, melodeon, 

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FULLY BOOKED: CALICO GARDENS EMBROIDERY

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

Calico Embroidery is worked in neutral shades of cream and beiges only. It relies upon textured stitches and its own unique 3D elements to add interest to the embroideries. It 

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TRADITIONAL STAINED GLASS

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

Make a traditional stained-glass panel using key skills that will enable you to construct more elaborate projects later, including preparing your pattern, cutting glass safely, leading and soldering and finally, 

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CALICO GARDENS EMBROIDERY

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

Calico Embroidery is worked in neutral shades of cream and beiges only. It relies upon textured stitches and its own unique 3D elements to add interest to the embroideries. It 

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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