“I HACK AND HAMMER AT THE HANDIWORK OF VERSE” AN EXPLORATION OF NORMAN NICHOLSON’S POETRY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomNorman Nicholson (1914-1987) was the foremost Cumbrian poet of his period and was honoured with several awards, including the Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry (1977). Proud to be a regional
TALK & TEA: A PHILOSOPHER’S GUIDE TO LOVE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis 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,
TALK & TEA: A PHILOSOPHER’S GUIDE TO LOVE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis 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,
JAPANESE BORO SLOW STITCHING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomSimply 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
HIGHAM HALL CHOIR: ‘OTHER WORDLY’
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomExploring the stunning Requiem by Herbert Howells and music by Renaissance composer Dionisius Prioris (1460 - 1514) whose music can only be described as crystalline and other worldly. We'll explore
EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA fun course experimenting with different approaches to drawing, taking inspiration from artists both contemporary and traditional. A great class for those looking to progress and expand their drawing methods.
HEALTHY BODY, HEALTHY MIND
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom‘Nothing is more important than your health’ is a common wisdom expression and in this workshop Lina will invite participants to explore this further. Using the ancient health paradigm from
SIX OF THE BEST CLASSICAL SYMPHONIES
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomSharing our time with Haydn and Mozart, we will consider some of the most impressive symphonies of the Viennese Classical Era. Haydn’s Surprise, Clock and London symphonies confirm his mastery
SPRING BULBS, BUDS AND BLOSSOM IN THE LANDSCAPE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomExpress your feelings in drawing and painting about nature bursting out from hedgerows, verges, meadows and woods in spring. This special time of year is all about the energy and
FULLY BOOKED: BOTANICAL ART IN COLOURED PENCIL: CAPTURING THE SIGNS OF SPRING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWith colour creeping back into the plant world, what better time to capture the colours, textures and unfurling forms of spring: explore emerging fern crosiers, velvety wallflowers and violets, the