FULLY BOOKED: PORTRAITURE (CLOTHED LIVE MODELS)

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

One of the essential skill sets for artists, during this course we will focus on the clothed model and will include working from live sitters. You will be guided to 

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EXPLORE EMBROIDERY (WINTER SPECIAL 3 nights for 2)

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

A friendly course for all, from new to the more experienced. Bring your own project for helpful guidance or choose a project available from the tutor. 2nd of 3 successive 

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INSPIRED BY ST IVES

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

A new and delightful course working in the studio from imagery and still life arrangements. Bring along your images from visits to the coast and interpret them with inspiration from 

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EXPLORE EMBROIDERY (WINTER SPECIAL 3 nights for 2)

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

A friendly course for all, from new to the more experienced. Bring your own project for helpful guidance or choose a project from the tutor. Last of 3 successive courses 

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RICHARD STRAUSS: TONE POEMS

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

In the 1890s Richard Strauss dazzled the musical world with a series of celebrated tone poems. From Don Juan to Till Eulenspiegel, Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001 Space Odyssey) to the 

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FULLY BOOKED: UPHOLSTERY WEEKEND

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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INTRODUCTION TO BRYOPHYTES (MOSSES AND LIVERWORTS)

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

An introductory course in which we will look at identifying some of the most common bryophytes. We will look at the main features that help with identification, collect some species 

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SKETCHBOOKS FAST & LOOSE: LINE AND TONE

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

Artful games to get creative inspiration flowing. Learn new ways of seeing objects, recording swift impressions using your sketchbook, so this becomes an essential aid to design and art projects. 

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HERITAGE OIL AND WATER GILDING

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

This is a practical course aimed at beginners, although more experienced students are welcome. Over four days, you will master the art of traditional water and oil gilding. Using skilled 

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