FULLY BOOKED: LANDSCAPE EXPRESSIVE SEMI-ABSTRACT ACRYLIC MIXED MEDIA

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

Explore contemporary acrylic techniques using lots of different acrylic media on different surfaces. We will venture outdoors (weather permitting) to gain inspiration from the immediate Lakeland landscape from Higham Hall, but this course focuses on a studio response to your own source material (landscape sketches, photographs etc of your own) with a semi-abstract and exploratory 

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WILLOW BASKET – BASIC (MATERIALS PROVIDED)

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

An old favourite! Work with Cumbria basket maker Phil Bradley to learn the techniques involved in English roundwork basketry. We will cover some of the basic elements of working with willow as well as taking a look at the growing, harvesting and managing of willow beds. Phil Bradley (Cumbria highamhall.com/phil-bradley) Residential: £390 Non-residential: £280 (incl. 

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FULLY BOOKED: RESINATE CLOISONNE & SILVER CLAY

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

Working entirely in Art Clay Silver, this technique begins by creating a master frame for the overall design that has a backing with a deep recess. Art Clay Silver Paper Type Long and Paper Type Plus + is cut into narrow strips which are then used to create the intricate pattern or design within the 

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A WEEKEND WITH THE HARP

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

All ability levels except absolute beginners. Emphasis will be on having fun, but attention will be paid to technique, tone, accuracy and musicality. Written music supplied and specially written parts will cater for all levels. All styles - something for everyone! Guest Tutors: Eira Lynn Jones (Welsh harpist) and Luke Webb (Irish harpist) Organised by 

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BEADS, BOXES AND BUTTONS (MATERIALS PROVIDED)

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

Discover many of the creative applications of Polymer Clay on this hands-on workshop for all abilities. Enjoy the freedom to develop your own design ideas, creating unique and distinctive objects through the use of this versatile coloured medium. What you create could go on to adorn special clothes, cards, book bindings and even artwork - 

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CEILIDH BAND FOLK ENSEMBLE FOR ALL

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

For musicians of any standard with a concert pitch instrument such as violin (fiddle), viola, cello, mandolin, mandola, banjo, ukulele, guitar, flute whistle, piano accordion, melodeon, concertina etc. Parts for transposing instruments in Bb, Eb and bass clef will be available. Play a wide range of traditional and contemporary folk music from the British Isles, 

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CALICO GARDENS EMBROIDERY

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

Hand stitches in neutral shades with subtle enhancements creating texture and 3D effects. Beginners or experienced welcome, work on either a Calico Garden Sampler to frame, or your own project. Angie Burt (Lancashire highamhall.com/angie-burt) Residential: £365 Non-residential: £255 First of two successive courses with Angie.

CALICO GARDENS EMBROIDERY

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

Hand stitches in neutral shades with subtle enhancements creating texture and 3D effects. Beginners or experienced welcome, work on either a Calico Garden Sampler to frame, or your own project. Angie Burt (Lancashire highamhall.com/angie-burt) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190 Second of two successive courses with Angie.

RECORDER ENSEMBLES: GRADES IV-VI

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

For intermediate players (roughly Grades 4-6). An opportunity to play together over a pleasant weekend with others, with expert guidance as appropriate. Annemarie Klein (Edinburgh highamhall.com/annemarie-klein) Residential: £275 Non-residential: £195

MAKING SENSE OF HUMAN ENERGIES PART 2: LIVING YOUR GOOD LIFE

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

Humans are complex creative capable beings. In this workshop we will explore how the human energy system (and Chakra system), offers insight and access to creative energy and good health. We will look at how energy operates, how it becomes strengthened or depleted as we explore the concepts of energy protection. Through a process of 

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