WATERCOLOUR LANDSCAPES FOR BEGINNERS (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomLearn how to paint a simple but effective landscape, including skies, hills, trees, hedgerows and other landscape features including adding buildings to the landscape. Suitable for beginner and intermediate levels who want to brush up their techniques. A taught course, using step-by-step demonstrations with individual help given throughout. Jane Beech (Cheshire www.highamhall.com/jane-beech) Residential: £485 Non-residential:
SKETCHBOOK: FAST AND LOOSE!
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomArtful games to get creative inspiration flowing, all in the privacy of your own sketchbook. Be introduced to new ways of seeing objects, recording your impressions and using your sketchbook so you see this essential aid to Design and Art in a new light. Learn how sketchbooks have been used by different artists and why
CERAMIC SCULPTURE: GET A-HEAD!
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMake face and head sculptures up to 30cm tall to be glazed and fired in a raku kiln at the end. Make a single larger piece using Cumbrian brick clay, fired later by us when dry. This is the real deal! Martin Copley (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/martin-copley) with Kay Latto Residential: £690 Non-residential: £490
FULLY BOOKED: WAGNER: THE EASY WAY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomPeople often keep Wagner at arm's length. Avoiding 'heavy' sounds and 'longueurs', this course aims to make his music approachable, with scenes and excerpts from across his operas. Throughout, the emphasis will be on Wagner's expressive music. A repeat due to demand! Ian France (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/ian-france) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190
FULLY BOOKED: VISITING LAKELAND GARDENS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomJoin expert Louise on an intimate tour of gardens, some not normally open to the public. Take inspiration and meet gardeners, viewing behind the gates, walls and hedges of some hidden horticultural gems of the Lake District. Louise Stoddart (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/louise-stoddart) Residential: £405 Non-residential: £295 (incl. field trips) Repeated in September.
RECITAL: THE INSTRUMENT OF THE DEVIL
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom“CLAR’NETS, HOWEVER BE BAD AT ALL TIMES ... DEPEND UPON’T, IF SO BE YOU HAVE THEM TOOTING CLAR’NETS YOU’LL SPOIL THE WHOLE SET-OUT”. So said Michael Mail and Mr Penny in Thomas Hardy’s Under the Greenwood Tree. Ambrose Bierce in his Devil’s Dictionary also had a similar opinion: “CLARINET: AN INSTRUMENT OF TORTURE OPERATED BY
FULLY BOOKED: CALICO GARDENS EMBROIDERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomHand stitches in neutral shades with subtle enhancements creating texture and 3D effects. Beginners or experienced welcome, work on either a Calico Garden Sampler to frame or your own project. Angie Burt (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/angie-burt) Residential: £365 Non-residential: £255 (WEEKEND course follows)
WILLOW BASKET – INTERMEDIATE (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomSlightly more advanced techniques will be covered to create a slightly more intricate hand basket with a handle, suitable for carrying shopping, tools or for enhancing a performance of Little Red Riding Hood. Sorry, this one is not for total beginners. Phil Bradley (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/phil-bradley) Residential: £390 Non-residential: £280 (incl. materials) A course more suitable
PASTELS: PURE AND SIMPLE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomLearn and develop a mastery of chalk pastel on its own, delivering vibrant colours across a wide range of tones. Work from landscape and still life under guidance of an artist who continues the authentic approach of the much-missed Christopher Assheton-Stones. All levels of ability and an individualised approach is offered for previous attendees. Graham
REIVERS TO WEAVERS: VISITING THE BORDERS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomVisit lesser-known heritage sites around our Border Lands. Medieval dwellings fortified against attack from Scottish raiders and the infamous Reivers; wild moorland scenery; wooded river valleys with a forgotten industrial past. Indoor and outdoor venues, some off-road walks, so dress for weather, walking and full-day minibus excursions. Sorry, no dogs. Fiona Stoddart (Solway Connections