SILVER JEWELLERY: BANGLES, PENDANTS, PANELS AND BAUBLES
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis 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.
PILATES AND CIRCLE DANCE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomEnjoyable, 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
FULLY BOOKED: RUSKIN LACE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA 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 KingdomA 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 KingdomMake 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 KingdomYou 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
FULLY BOOKED: CAROLS FOR EVERYONE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomEven 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
EXPLORE EMBROIDERY (WINTER SPECIAL)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA 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
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
PALETTE KNIFE EXPERIMENTS (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomExplore 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