FULLY BOOKED: RUSKIN LACE

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

Ruskin Lace is a distinctive form of lace which originated as a cottage industry in the Lake District in the 1880s. You will be working on linen fabric using a 

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EGYPT’S FEMALE PHARAOH: HATSHEPSUT

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

The exceptional reign of the female Pharaoh Hatshepsut (c. 1473-58 BCE) produced some of Pharaonic Egypt's most distinctive art and architecture. This course examines the historical context for Hatshepsut's time, 

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FULLY BOOKED: RUSKIN LACE

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

Ruskin Lace is a very distinctive form of lace which originated as a cottage industry in the Lake District in the 1880s. You will be working on linen fabric using 

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VISITING LAKELAND GARDENS

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

Join expert horticulturalist Louise on an intimate tour of Lake District gardens, including some not normally open to the public. Meet the gardeners, discover new plants and garden design inspiration 

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BASSOONS WITH LAURENCE PERKINS

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

Yes, honestly, only Bassoons allowed! Laurence Perkins with Catriona McDermid Residential: £709 Non-residential: £502 We can pick up at 5pm from Penrith Rail Station (+£40) BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT ON BOOKING 

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FULLY BOOKED: BOOKBINDING: RESTORATION

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

Most books deteriorate over time and book conservators had to develop skills in restoring them. On this course you will learn the basics of book repairs using a variety of 

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FULLY BOOKED: CONTEMPORARY BOOKBINDING STRUCTURES

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

This course will examine a range of binding styles and structures commonly used in contemporary bookbinding or book artists’ practices. The work is distinguished by an innovative, exploratory approach using 

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ATTIC WINDOWS QUILT

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

Attic Windows is a traditional quilt pattern that creates a three-dimensional window-like quilt design. It is a great pattern to show off large fabric designs, or even cut up a 

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A WEEKEND FOR FLUTES WITH PIANO

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

A friendly and relaxed weekend of flute playing, around Grade 3 and above, to build confidence and improve performing skills. Ask questions about tone and technique etc. with daily warm 

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SUNDAY LECTURE: Understanding the Anthropocene

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

The Anthropocene is the proposed new phase of Earth’s history that tries to articulate how humans shape the Earth system. But what is the Anthropocene, why does it matter so 

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