FULLY BOOKED: BOOKBINDING: DOS-A-DOS BINDING MODEL

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

Dos-à-dos is a French term for “back-to-back” - a binding structure in which two separate books are bound together. The format dates back at least to the 16th century. Two 

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NO TUTOR CRAFTER’S WORKSHOP

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

For experienced Embroiderers, Quilters, Weavers and Sewers to take advantage of the Cedar Room to develop your own projects free of distractions, whilst enjoying the Higham magic, including the food! 

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FULLY BOOKED: STRING ORCHESTRA WEEKEND

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

Sibelius on Scandinavia. We will explore the rich string orchestra repertoire from the Nordic countries to include music by Dag Wiren, Grieg, Nielson and Sibelius. Players should have previous ensemble 

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FULLY BOOKED: BOOKBINDING: PLAYTIME

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

We were unable to hold this Bookbinding workshop earlier this year, so here it is: An open opportunity to bring binding projects you may have started elsewhere, a book you 

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FULLY BOOKED: SOLWAY FIELD TRIPS: SHORTER WALKS

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

A journey through time visiting less well known heritage sites on the Solway coastal plains. See ancient places of worship, once thriving seaports, forgotten estuary crossings and learn about Solway 

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WOVEN TAPESTRY DAY (MATERIALS PROVIDED)

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

Taster or refresher. Come with no experience or bring work you want help with. Looms will be ready-warped. Be shown how to weave simple shapes, mix colours and control your 

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FULLY BOOKED: WOVEN TAPESTRY: TRANSPARENCY

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

The workshop concentrates on weaving areas where two or more colours overlap. This can be achieved using solid or mixed threads. Louise Martin (Orkney highamhall.com/louise-martin) Residential: £275 Non-residential: £195 Also 

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FULLY BOOKED: WOVEN TAPESTRY: OPTICAL ILLUSIONS

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

This course will concentrate on weaving shapes, sometimes with repetition, often with precision, solid colour and a beautiful quality of line to produce a woven optical illusion. Louise Martin (Orkney 

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