PERFORMING: CONJURE YOUR CONFIDENCE!
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomTa-da! Learning some simple close-up, cabaret-style magic is not only fun, but develops confidence. Maybe you could increase your popularity at social gatherings or just keep the grandkids amused! Suitable
FULLY BOOKED: BIRD SONGS AND CALLS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAn alternative to LAKELAND BIRDS, with more emphasis on the aural characteristics of our feathered friends out in the field. Keith Offord (Shropshire www.highamhall.com/keith-offord) Residential: £461 Non-residential: £325 (incl. field
FULLY BOOKED: ART OF THE ETERNAL CITY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis programme is about Rome; the artists who plied their talents there and others who never visited but used its reputation as an inspirational source for history painting and grand
FULLY BOOKED: BOTANICAL COLOURED PENCIL: CELEBRATING THE COLOURS AND VARIETY OF SPRING BULBS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAn inspiring time to observe emerging buds and flowers with colours and textures fresh and ready to show! Capture a single specimen or create a composition. Relaxed atmosphere, individual attention,
FULLY BOOKED: INTRO TO MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPT ILLUMINATION (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomSkills passed down by medieval craftspeople to create small-scale designs using 24 carat gold leaf and pigments (a small amount of lead is possible). No drawing experience necessary, choose from
FULLY BOOKED: FURTHER MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPT ILLUMINATION (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMore advanced illumination: make perfect manuscript gesso using a traditional recipe, lay it smoothly and gild with loose leaf gold. Practical tips on mastering technique, creating raised areas of gilding
FULLY BOOKED: VIOLIN CONCERTOS OF THE ROMANTIC ERA
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFollowing the Classical precedents of Mozart and Beethoven, Romantic composers either wrote large symphonic violin concertos (Brahms and Tchaikovsky) or shorter expressive works (Mendelssohn and Bruch). Saint-Saens' no.3 and Glazunov's
SOLWAY FIELD TRIPS: LONGER HERITAGE WALKS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomSolway fieldtrips spent exploring (predominantly on foot) the built and natural heritage of the landscape of the beautiful Solway coast. History, abundant wildlife habitats and stories. Dress for weather and
FULLY BOOKED: BASSOONS WITH LAURENCE PERKINS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomYes, honestly, only Bassoons allowed! Laurence Perkins (Manchester www.highamhall.com/laurence-perkins) with Amy Thompson Residential: £535 Non-residential: £400 We can pick up at 5pm from Penrith Rail Station (+£40) BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT
FULLY BOOKED: CONTEMPORARY PAINTING: ABSTRACTION AND REPRESENTATION
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomLook at the relationship between Abstraction and Representation through the lens of Contemporary Painting. Using exercises, briefs, and tutorials, Steve will coax you to extend your responses to your chosen