CEILIDH BAND FOLK ENSEMBLE FOR ALL
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor 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,
CALICO GARDENS EMBROIDERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomHand 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 KingdomHand 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 KingdomFor 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 KingdomHumans 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
EXPLORING GARDENS FROM THE ARMCHAIR
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA series of encapsulating talks exploring the art and meaning of gardens, gardening and flowers. (These talks may appeal to those that are fascinated by gardening but not in the mood for hard, physical graft!). Danny Wells (Derbyshire highamhall.com/danny-wells) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190
ADVANCED LINO-CUT PRINT MAKING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis course will be of interest to experienced lino cut students wanting to make a multi-colour print using two or three separate lino blocks. A slightly technical course for more advanced students. We will be making a simple jig that you can also use at home, to improve your printmaking skills. You will still have
JEWELLERY MAKING: TORCH-FIRED ENAMEL BEADS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomEvery bead is unique! Experiment with different effects and colours for exciting necklace and earrings, or an unusual pendant. Thread your beads professionally, using a variety of findings. Inspirational and fun for both existing beaders and newbies. Sharon Ford (Cambridge highamhall.com/sharon-ford) Residential: £485 Non-residential: £350 (incl.first bottle of MAPgas. Materials c£50 depending on project.)
ADVANCED DRAWING: HOME, NOT A HOUSE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom*NEW* Take your drawing deeper than just drawing physical buildings, so your picture can suggest a story behind it. From your own photograph, be guided to create a characterful drawn portrait of a building that will contain both substance and meaning. Ideal for artists feeling ready to develop a more sophisticated approach to their subject
ANIMAL PORTRAITS IN PASTEL (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor both beginners and improvers. Complete a tutor-led portrait of a giraffe on velour paper. Learn about various types of pastel and surfaces and practice layering, blinding and building up texture. After this work on a picture of your own choosing with one-to-one help and Paul’s patient guidance. Please bring your own photographs/reference material for