CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING FOR THE TERRIFIED
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCome and explore the relaxing free flowing brush strokes of this ancient artform. You will be surprised at how quickly a good painting can be formed. Traditional and modern topics covered. Lots of support for absolute beginners and interesting projects for the more experienced. Materials will be provided. Peta Allingham Residential: £430 Non-residential: £305 (inc.
ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL RETREAT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomDo you love Italy? Are you looking to improve your Italian conversation and immerse yourself in Italian culture? Join Antonella in her 2025 retreat at Higham Hall. The retreat will balance structured group activities with plenty of free time to explore Italian film, literature and music. You will be encouraged and supported to build confidence
BRASS BAND WEEKEND
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA serious yet relaxed weekend for brass band players to rehearse and perform popular, and perhaps lesser-known, brass band repertoire. There will be both whole-band and sectional rehearsals. All prospective players must contact Martyn at martyngrisdale@gmail.com before enrolling to ascertain level, instrument(s) and suitability. Martyn Grisdale (course leader) with Andy Kershaw and Dr Brett Baker
DRAWING IN COLOUR
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA course exploring the great variety of different coloured drawing materials and techniques used - with inspiration from work by artists both past and present. Ceri Allen £95 including lunch BOOK ONLINE: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DSHJ
FULLY BOOKED: STRING CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA course for preformed string chamber music groups, working at self programmed repertoire. Richard Muncey (viola) and Heather Bills (cello) will join the tutoring team. Louise Latham Residential: £330 Non-residential: £245
INTRODUCTION TO UPHOLSTERY (3)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomSprung seat/dining chair/larger stool. Tackle one of these more challenging pieces and increase your technical range. For beginners, working through techniques to equip you with basic skills and knowledge of upholstery. This is the third in a series of day courses in October, December and February. It can be attended on its own or alongside
PALETTE KNIFE EXPERIMENTS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomLearn to use the palette knife as part of your mark-making repertoire. Have fun applying paint without a brush! Using drag, scrape and spread techniques. Explore the sculptural qualities of paint playing with textures and layers and mixing colours directly on the surface of the canvas. This humble artist’s tool can unlock many new possibilities
PILATES & NORDIC WALKING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomNordic walking is the perfect accompaniment to pilates. Both disciplines focus on core engagement; learning the basics of pilates will enhance the practice of Nordic walking. Body control pilates is a safe, effective form of body conditioning that works by strengthening the core postural muscles, rebalancing the body and encouraging correct alignment. It is a
BEGINNERS DRESSMAKING WITH LIS BINNS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor anyone with little or no knowledge of dressmaking or for those with little confidence, make an item of clothing of your own choice, using your own fabric. The tutor will show you how to cut out, how to interpret the instructions, and what the instructions don’t tell you. You will also learn how to
A CREATIVE APPROACH TO LANDSCAPE – USING ACRYLIC AND SOFT PASTELS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomDevelop your approach to representing the experience of “being" in the landscape, rather than a faithful representation of what you see (although there is nothing wrong with that!). This course will introduce you to a variety of ways of breaking from a “traditional" approach helping you explore creative possibilities. Alex Jakob-Whitworth Residential: £410 Non-residential: £285