FULLY BOOKED: DECORATIVE PAPER MAKING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomStudents will produce a range of decorated papers using techniques such as pigmented paste, suminagashi (Japanese ink marbling) and traditional paper marbling on a 'thickened' water surface. The samples produced will then be used to decorate a range of binding structures including Japanese stab, concertina and multi-section binding. Techniques used are very traditional and hands-on
FULLY BOOKED: CURIOSITIES OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis course will focus on some curious and intriguing aspects of the English language. Why has English the richest vocabulary in the world? Why is English spelling so infuriating? What do place names tell us? Why does the language change, and who makes the rules? Join this course to find answers to these and other
FULLY BOOKED: TRY FOR A DAY: BOTANICAL ART
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis informal and relaxed workshop is a gentle introduction to the delights of drawing from nature. You will spend the morning building confidence while closely observing individual flower petals, leaves and berries and practising watercolour techniques. The afternoon is spent painting flowers and plants from the beautiful gardens here at Higham. Everyone welcome, no experience
WITHOUT FROM WITHIN
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomUsing the wonderful setting of Higham Hall itself, this course explores the depiction of interior and exterior space; ‘looking through windows and entrances’ with inspiration from French artists Bonnard and Vuillard along with modern and contemporary influences. A painting course for those with some experience. Ceri Allen Residential: £520 Non-residential: £380
FULLY BOOKED: FRANCES IN RESIDENCE – FOCUS ON GESSO
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomBring your own sketches and projects. Be shown different ways to use gesso to either build a whole picture or wash it with colour, exploring the rich possibilities of texture possible with this technique. This course is suitable for beginners or experienced artists who would like to experiment in company. Demonstrations of these methods for
CAROLS FOR EVERYONE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCarols and Christmas songs for everyone, from every background and every level of experience. We will explore music from all over the world, both known and less familiar, look at vocal basics, reading music and making music together. Deborah Catterall Residential: £305 Non-residential: £220
FULLY BOOKED: SILVER JEWELLERY: BRACELETS, RINGS AND PENDANTS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis course is aimed at beginners and intermediate level students. Students will make 3 beautiful pieces of silver jewellery - a bracelet and two rings. Summer and Winter course projects differ. Rebecca Halstead Residential: £410 Non-residential: £285 (materials available from tutor £48)
EXPLORE EMBROIDERY (WINTER SPECIAL 3 nights for 2)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCome and explore hand embroidery. This course is suitable for all levels of embroiderers, from those brand new to embroidery to the more experienced stitcher. You can choose from one of the kits available, good for an introduction into embroidery or from a selection of embroideries on display using your own fabric and threads. You
SONGWRITING SESSIONS WITH CHRIS MCSHANE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomChris will cover all the main aspects of songwriting technique with lots of fun exercises and the opportunity for students to develop their skills in a relaxed atmosphere. The course is open to singers, writers and musicians of all standards. There will be opportunities for students to work on their own and in groups. Topics
FULLY BOOKED: PORTRAITURE (CLOTHED LIVE MODELS)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomOne of the essential skill sets for artists, during this course we will focus on the clothed model and will include working from live sitters. You will be guided to experiment towards a freer, yet meaningful drawing style. You will expand, refine and challenge your drawing practice whist reinforcing all the essential fundamentals with in