WINTER BIRDS

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

Imagine spectacular gatherings of Barnacle and Pink-footed geese against a backdrop of a winter sunset and the massed pipings of thousands of waders as they swirl in the sky. Our Solway and Cumbrian coast is wintering ground for many species prior to their northward migration, hosting an exciting array of raptors. Hone your identification skills! 

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ESSENTIAL DRAWING SKILLS: MARK MAKING AND MATERIALS

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

Develop or improve your essential drawing skills through understanding the many ways in which ‘line’ and ‘mark making’ may be used in drawing. We will look at the different ways artists have used line and experiment with different media during the course. This hop-on, hop-off series aims to gently embed, refresh and refine the foundation 

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CHRISTMAS CREATIONS (MATERIALS PROVIDED)

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

Get into the Christmas Spirit! Arrangements will include several of the following: a cone tree, a star wreath with bells, a candle platter, a lantern or candle holder, a lit bottle, a bauble platter, a winter pot with lit contorted hazel, an angel or beaded bauble. All materials will be provided. Just bring scissors, wire 

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FULLY BOOKED: UPHOLSTERY

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

Hands-on! Bring chair, stool, ottoman, headboard... build up from scratch or just re-cover, tackle interior paddings with traditional or modern techniques. Please contact Cathy prior to your course to discuss your project needs 07770 714103. Cathy Newbery (Cumbria highamhall.com/cathy-newbery) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190

YOGA AND CIRCLE DANCE

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

Yoga and Circle Dance complement each other beautifully. Yoga practice - postures, breathing techniques, relaxation - will alternate with sessions of circle dancing, which is drawn from many countries and cultures, celebrating the seasons, is enjoyable, easy to learn and no partners are required. Gill Hunter (Yoga highamhall.com/gill-hunter) Anne-Lise Kryger (Circle Dance highamhall.com/anne-lise-kryger) Residential: £385 

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SILVER JEWELLERY: BANGLES, PENDANTS, PANELS AND BAUBLES

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

This jewellery course is aimed at beginners, but more experienced students are very welcome (but please let the tutor know if you will not be doing the set projects). Students will work on three step by step projects, but everyone will put their own ideas into their jewellery so each piece will be very individual. 

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PILATES AND CIRCLE DANCE

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

Enjoyable, easy to learn, no partners required. Sessions of Body Control Pilates (a safe, effective form of body conditioning that works by strengthening the core postural muscles, re-balancing the body and bringing it back to correct alignment) will alternate with Circle Dancing (popular in many countries and cultures, generally celebrating the seasons). Susie Gale (Pilates 

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FULLY BOOKED: RUSKIN LACE

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

A Lake District speciality since 1884, using Needlepoint Lace techniques for drawn thread and cut linen work with geometric designs. Suitable for both beginner and experienced. If required, a starter pack (£12) is purchasable from the Tutor. Karen Quickfall (Lancashire highamhall.com/karen-quickfall) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190 Another course follows.

FULLY BOOKED: RUSKIN LACE

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

A Lake District speciality since 1884, using Needlepoint Lace techniques for drawn thread and cut linen work with geometric designs. Suitable for both beginner and experienced. If required, a starter pack (£12) is purchasable from the Tutor. Karen Quickfall (Lancashire highamhall.com/karen-quickfall) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190 Follows another course

STAINED GLASS CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

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

Make your own Christmas decorations and ornaments in Stained Glass - nativity scenes, free standing angels, flying angels, Father Christmases etc. Tuition will be given in glass cutting, copper foiling and assembly. Bring your own designs or use those supplied. Bill Davies (Wirral highamhall.com/bill-davies) Residential: £365 Non-residential: £255