SUMMER STRING ORCHESTRA
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA chance to experience the joy of string orchestra playing in the wonderful ambience of Higham Hall. This is an introductory course for string players, exploring the core repertoire for string orchestra to include Vivaldi, Elgar’s Serenade, Warlock’s Capriol Suite, Grieg’s Holberg Suite and Mozart’s Divertimenti. Course director Louise Latham (violin), plays in the Northern Chamber
SECRET SOLWAY (SHORT WALKS)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomTake a journey through time exploring the lesser-known inner Solway estuary coast of both Cumbria and Dumfries & Galloway. This is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Special Area of Conservation with internationally important salt marshes, sand dunes and wetlands; it is also rich in history, local culture and stories. It is renowned for
TORCH FIRED ENAMEL BEADS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMake your own enamel beads then create beautiful jewellery from them under the expert guidance of Sharon Ford, leading enameller and restorer in enamels and gilding. Enamelling involves the fusion of jeweller's quality vitreous enamel with copper and silver through firing. When heat is applied, the enamels soften and flow, and the varying presence of
FULLY BOOKED: TCHAIKOVSKY 4, 5 AND 6
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomTchaikovsky’s last three symphonies are considered his greatest orchestral works. An obsession with fate tends to dominate the outer movements: ‘doom-laden’ and ‘heart-on the-sleeve’ are terms frequently applied. By contrast the middle movements are graceful, sounding not unlike ballet music. Following a now-familiar format, Ian will guide you expertly through these pieces, drawing out aspects
FULLY BOOKED: RUSKIN LACE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA Lake District speciality since the late nineteenth century, Ruskin lace was made from hand-spun and woven linen produced by cottagers around Coniston. Karen is a leading exponent of this heritage craft who brings extensive knowledge to support and guide you in traditional needlepoint lace techniques along with drawn thread and cut linen work to
BRITISH BMG FEDERATION SUMMER SCHOOL WEEKEND 2024
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWe welcome the British Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar Federation to Higham for the first time with three separate courses: Chris Sands' Finger-style 5-string Banjo; Roland Gallery's Art of Playing in Ensemble for mandolin family instruments and guitar (including bass), and Nigel Gatherer's Old Time Music for all instruments and levels of experience. Music reading and
LIGHT ON THE LAKE: LANDSCAPE IN INK AND COLOURED PENCIL
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis course combines the impact of ink with the softness and subtlety of coloured pencil, perfect for the lakeside in summer. Practise mark-making in ink and blending, embossing and lifting out in coloured pencil. Integrate both media to build a harmonious image using cool reflections, soft light and contrasting foliage shapes. This is slow and
IDENTIFYING TREES AND UNDERSTANDING WOODLANDS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomGain a better understanding of different tree species and their ecosystems, their relationships with fungi, soil and other trees, and how we depend on them; learn about the differences between native, exotic and naturalised trees and where they might be found. This course will involve some gentle guided walks (on the level) through local woodlands
ENAMEL BOWLS LARGE AND SMALL
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis course will focus on making fired enamel copper bowls of different sizes. While there will be a range of sizes available to work with, those who have not made an enamel bowl before will be encouraged to start with a small bowl. Those with some experience of making small enamel bowls will have the
FOLK SINGING WITH WILL AND ROSIE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA 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 how to warm up your voice, then sing in rounds and in parts, as you become acquainted with a wonderful folk repertoire with two expert