SING WITH OTHERS: YES, YOU CAN!

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

A chance to sing with others, even if this is your first time. This course is a great confidence builder, particularly if you have been told that you can’t sing or if you can but would like more experience. A very friendly and happy course, where we will explore the skills of ensemble singing and 

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BOTANICAL WATERCOLOUR PAINTING

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

The flowers in the garden may be gone, but pot plants, florists’ blooms and even fruit, nuts and vegetables provide us with a range of subjects to study in watercolour. Individual help and frequent demonstrations will help both experienced and beginners to produce an accurate portrayal of the chosen subject. Marion Wilson SBA Residential: £410 

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FULLY BOOKED: ENAMELLING WEEK

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

Four full days for time-consuming techniques (painted enamels, advanced cloisonne, plique a jour). Work on copper, silver, or pre-prepared steel; making enamel jewellery, small panels, bowls, or kiln-fired beads. Some experimental techniques may be tried; such as raku firing, solar Riso screens and marbled enamels. Beginners or more experienced. Materials available to purchase from Tilly 

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ON NOT KNOWING: HOW ARTISTS THINK

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

Join our principal Lizzie to explore contemporary artists' practices from a curator's point of view. I will introduce you to a range of artists' practices and their wider cultural and art historical contexts through lectures and studio visits with local artists. We will consider the questions that artists face every time they enter the studio: 

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FULLY BOOKED: INTRODUCTION TO MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPT ILLUMINATION

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

Use skills passed down by medieval craftspeople to create small designs using 23 carat gold and pigments. No drawing experience is necessary. A selection of medieval and contemporary designs are available to trace, including illuminated letters, but creativity is welcomed. Toni Watts Residential: £325 Non-residential: £240 (incl. materials)

TEXTS, TRADITIONS & TRANSLATIONS: THE CREATION OF THE BIBLE

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

As with all great literature the story of how the Bible emerged is a fascinating one. Why were some books included and others failed to make the cut? Why do Catholics and Orthodox have more books in their canon than Jews and Protestants? What happens when you translate a text out of its original language, 

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MANUSCRIPT ILLUMINATION: MORE CHALLENGING TECHNIQUES

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

This course is only suitable for those with experience in laying manuscript gesso and using loose leaf gold. During the workshop you will work on three small projects, one which will combine flat and raised gilding, one which combines different colours or textures of gold (with the option to add tooling) and one where you 

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FULLY BOOKED: ALAN BARNES JAZZ MASTER CLASS

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

Develop your jazz playing with award winning saxophonist/ clarinettist Alan Barnes. A relaxed look at jazz theory for instrumentalists with lots of opportunities to play and practise together. You need to be able to read music, understand chords and preferably have some rehearsal band experience. Alan Barnes Residential: £580 Non-residential: £430

BOTANICAL ART IN COLOURED PENCILS: DEPICTING HOUSE PLANTS

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

In the winter months, when botanical choices are limited, house plants can provide some interesting challenges for the botanical artist. They have undergone a recent revival in popularity and there are lots of interesting and often unusual types to choose from. Flowers can be optional  - or exotic - but colour may also be a 

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DRAWING THE FIGURE WITHOUT A MODEL

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

If you have ever wanted to be able to draw figures without always having to rely on reference material then this course is a great introduction. Jason Skill, your tutor, taught life drawing for many years and found that basic construction drawing was the key component that helped students become more confident and capable at 

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