TICKET TO RIDE – PART 1

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

An exploration of multiple styles of 20th century popular music, from the great American songbook, the emergence of jazz, blues and rock ‘n’ roll and onwards to pop music of 

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FULLY BOOKED: LEATHERWORK: HAND-STITCHED TOOL HOLDER

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

Leatherwork is a great craft; using traditional methods to make quality items that will last you for years. In this course you will learn how to make your own hand-stitched 

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FOLK SINGING WITH WILL AND ROSIE

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

A gentle introduction to singing folk music in three- and four-part harmony! Can’t read music? No problem - folk is an oral tradition, and we teach everything by ear. Learn 

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LINO-CUT PRINTMAKING

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

Using traditional lino-cut printmaking techniques, print your own images to create individual and decorative cards or pictures with expert guidance from Clare Melinksy. Clare is a renowned illustrator whose lino 

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PHILOSOPHY AND NATURE: DEEP ECOLOGY

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

“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” — Lao Tzu.  This course will take a gently philosophical approach to the relationship between humanity and nature. Exploring the thought-provoking ideas 

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TALK & TEA: A PHILOSOPHER’S GUIDE TO LOVE

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

This talk will explore diverse perspectives on love. Beginning with Plato’s The Symposium, we’ll discuss physical attraction and spiritual beauty. Erich Fromm’s The Art of Loving will proffer psychological insights, 

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TALK & TEA: A PHILOSOPHER’S GUIDE TO LOVE

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

This talk will explore diverse perspectives on love. Beginning with Plato’s The Symposium, we’ll discuss physical attraction and spiritual beauty. Erich Fromm’s The Art of Loving will proffer psychological insights, 

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JAPANESE BORO SLOW STITCHING

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

Simply spend peaceful time being creative.  Slow stitching is perfect for experiencing mindful relaxation. We’ll be inspired by the Japanese Boro tradition that values cloth as a precious resource, extending 

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