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 images, printed text or textured surfaces – often alongside painted or hand-drawn elements – to create an image that can be abstract, expressive and sometimes
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 practical insights to navigate challenges with inner strength and serenity. Explore the timeless wisdom of Stoicism through immersive discussions, reflective activities, meditations and literary explorations,
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 of geological history on this course. There will be stories of ancient oceans, volcanoes, Himalayan-scale mountain ranges, tropical seas and swamps, deserts and ice ages.
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 modern hedonism, encouraging a more thoughtful approach to gratification? Join us as we explore these questions and others, allowing pleasure to be our guide through
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 ensemble and have the chance to play your favourite pieces with piano accompaniment (bring along a piece for flute and piano that you know well
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 by a professional jewellery designer and maker through the processes of designing and working with silver to create simple hand-crafted pieces. Students should feel comfortable
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 to gauge professional distinction. If, however, we delve into the archives of local societies, we can paint a much fuller picture – one in which
ESSENTIAL ART SKILLS: EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomExpand your ideas about drawing with exciting projects using a variety of drawing media on this fun course with inspiration from work by modern and contemporary artists. Ceri Allen (Carlisle www.highamhall.com/ceri-allen) Residential: £290 Non-residential: £210
VIOL AND RECORDER CONSORT PLAYING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomTwo parallel, friendly courses offering a variety of music for players at any level except beginners. For those who wish, there are opportunities to mix and match between the two courses and we usually join together for the final session. Elizabeth Dodd (VIOLS) (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/elizabeth-dodd) with Philip Gruar (RECORDERS) (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/philip-gruar) Residential: £320 Non-residential: £240
LANDSCAPE DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMany people dream of sitting in the landscape and sketching with some skill. This course will help to demystify the journey from framing a view to understanding line and perspective, light and colour. Jason will teach you how to make a relatively small range of simple yet versatile marks, then begin to explore where and