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

TRY FOR A DAY: BOTANICAL PAINTING FOR THE TERRIFIED

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

You will spend the morning building confidence by practising watercolour techniques painting petals, leaves and berries. The afternoon is spent painting flowers and plants from the beautiful gardens here at Higham. Informal, fun and relaxed. Everyone welcome, even if you think you won’t be any good! All materials supplied and you get to keep your 

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FULLY BOOKED: CAROLS FOR EVERYONE

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

Even if you have shied off joining-in through feelings of vocal inadequacy, you are welcome to join (or rejoin) us for this fun preChristmas break for your vocal chords. Enjoy many carols, familiar and less so, as we aim to add to your confidence and enjoyment. Open to all levels of singer. Deborah Catterall (N 

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EXPLORE EMBROIDERY (WINTER SPECIAL)

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

A friendly course for all, from new to the more experienced. Bring your own project for helpful guidance or choose a project available from Angie. Angie Burt (Lancashire highamhall.com/angie-burt) WINTER OFFER 3 Nights for the price of 2: Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190 1st of 3 successive courses with Angie - each with the 3 for 

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IN FULL COLOUR! LEARNING FROM MODERN MASTERS OF COLOUR

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

*NEW* A colourful course working mainly from still life and images aimed at those seeking to progress in their art journey, and a great tonic to welcome in the New Year. Enjoy painting inspired by some masters of colour from Impressionists to Expressionists: Monet, Van Gogh, Matisse, Kandinsky and more. Ideal for those exploring acrylic 

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PALETTE KNIFE EXPERIMENTS (MATERIALS PROVIDED)

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

Explore the application of paint through drag, scrape and spread technique. Play with mixing colours on the go and creating textures and layers (impasto). Palette knife painting lends itself to a variety of subject matters including the more abstract. Experience the freedom of using this tool to create your very own original masterpiece. Coral Grace 

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EXPLORE EMBROIDERY (WINTER SPECIAL)

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

A friendly course for all, from new to the more experienced. Bring your own project for helpful guidance or choose a project available from Angie. Angie Burt (Lancashire highamhall.com/angie-burt) WINTER OFFER 3 Nights for the price of 2: Residential: £270 Nonresidential: £190 2nd of 3 successive courses with Angie - each with the 3 for 

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SONGWRITING SESSIONS WITH CHRIS MCSHANE

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

Beat them winter blues! A unique opportunity for instrumentalists and/or aspiring lyric writers with the aim of recording and performing original songs at the end. Gain confidence from collaboration and even exploit the fellow talent available in the sessions to try out what you have come up with. Also learn some of the secrets behind 

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PORTRAITURE (CLOTHED LIVE MODELS)

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

One of the essential skill sets for artists, focusing on the human top third, including live subjects. Be guided to experiment towards a freer, yet meaningful drawing style. Expand, refine and challenge yourself reinforcing all the essential fundamentals in a small group. Catherine MacDiarmid (Cumbria highamhall.com/catherine-macdiarmid) Residential: £385 Non-residential: £275

EXPLORE EMBROIDERY (WINTER SPECIAL)

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

A friendly course for all, from new to the more experienced. Bring your own project for helpful guidance or choose a project available from Angie. Angie Burt (Lancashire highamhall.com/angie-burt) WINTER OFFER 3 Nights for the price of 2: Residential: £270 Nonresidential: £190 3rd of 3 successive courses with Angie - each with the 3 for 

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