FULLY BOOKED: CURIOSITIES OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

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

This 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 

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FULLY BOOKED: TRY FOR A DAY: BOTANICAL ART

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

This 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 

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WITHOUT FROM WITHIN

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

Using 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 

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FULLY BOOKED: FRANCES IN RESIDENCE – FOCUS ON GESSO

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

Bring 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 

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CAROLS FOR EVERYONE

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

Carols 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 

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FULLY BOOKED: SILVER JEWELLERY: BRACELETS, RINGS AND PENDANTS

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

This 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 

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EXPLORE EMBROIDERY (WINTER SPECIAL 3 nights for 2)

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

Come 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 

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SONGWRITING SESSIONS WITH CHRIS MCSHANE

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

Chris 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 

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FULLY BOOKED: PORTRAITURE (CLOTHED LIVE MODELS)

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

One 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 

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EXPLORE EMBROIDERY (WINTER SPECIAL 3 nights for 2)

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

A friendly course for all, from new to the more experienced. Bring your own project for helpful guidance or choose a project available from the tutor. 2nd of 3 successive 

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