Calendar of Courses
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FULLY BOOKED: CONTEMPORARY PAINTING: ABSTRACTION AND REPRESENTATION
Look 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 media and subject matter. Steve Humble (London www.highamhall.com/steve-humble) Residential: £535 Non-residential: £365 (incl. field trips)
2 events,
FULLY BOOKED: BOOKBINDING: RESTORATION
Old books are history and deserve TLC. Bring along at least three books (no larger than A4) and be guided step by step through each process, learning techniques of paper repair and cover restoration using modern materials and keeping as much of the original as is practical. Leather bound books can be more difficult to
3 events,
ESSENTIAL DRAWING SKILLS: EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING
A fun course exploring contemporary approaches to drawing. Excellent practise to free up your technique working both in the classroom and in the grounds of Higham (weather permitting). Ceri Allen (Carlisle www.highamhall.com/ceri-allen) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190 ESSENTIAL DRAWING SKILLS modules can work well as standalone sessions or, combined with others in the series, can
VIOLS AND RECORDERS
A friendly course (all levels except beginner) to enjoy exploring a variety of music with others on your own instrument, plus a chance also for you to consort! Elizabeth Dodd - VIOLS (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/elizabeth-dodd) Philip Gruar - RECORDERS (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/philip-gruar) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190 We shall have TVs on to watch the King’s Coronation this
5 events,
FULLY BOOKED: COLLAGE, PEN AND ACRYLIC
Enhance the creative impact of your Artwork with some stunning Collage techniques. Existing artists may work on their own subject with professional advice or receive guidance for a street scene with buildings to flex those artistic muscles. Sue Ford (Yorkshire www.highamhall.com/sue-ford) Residential: £465 Non-residential: £330
GOLDWORK
Goldwork covers all aspects of embroidery using metal threads and materials. Introducing beginners to the basic techniques and encouraging the experienced to develop their designs, everyone can work at their own pace with individual expert guidance throughout. Jane Matthews (Yorkshire www.highamhall.com/jane-matthews) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190 BEADED JEWELLERY follows
3 events,
BIRD SONGS AND CALLS
An 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 trips with a fair amount of walking)
4 events,
BEADED JEWELLERY
A course designed to give pleasure to all. Those new to creating beaded jewellery can enjoy the thrill of making their first piece, and the more experienced may develop their skills and progress to an advanced level. There will be several projects to choose from for all abilities. Stitched and Bead Embroidery techniques will be
2 events,
FULLY BOOKED: RUSKIN LACE
A Lake District speciality since 1884, using Needlepoint Lace techniques for drawn thread and cut linen work with geometric designs. Suitable for both beginner and experienced. If required, a starter pack (£12) is purchasable from the Tutor. Karen Quickfall (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/karen-quickfall) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190 Precedes another course
2 events,
FULLY BOOKED: RUSKIN LACE
A Lake District speciality since 1884, using Needlepoint Lace techniques for drawn thread and cut linen work with geometric designs. Suitable for both beginner and experienced. If required, a starter pack (£12) is purchasable from the Tutor. Karen Quickfall (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/karen-quickfall) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190 Follows another course
2 events,
FULLY BOOKED: PATCHWORK QUILTING: WINDING WAYS
This is a well-known design but very difficult to piece if you don’t have a few tricks up your sleeve. Learn a different way of piecing curves, how to sew accurate ¼” borders and quilting options. Alternatively, you may bring your own project to work on. Suitable for all levels. Lis Binns (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/lis-binns)
3 events,
FULY BOOKED: STAINED GLASS PANEL OR TIFFANY LAMP
Make a stained glass panel or a Tiffany-style lamp, developing skills so that you can construct more elaborate projects later. Understand and use the techniques of template glass cutting, using grinding machines, copper foiling, leading application and final soldering. No experience required - be guided in all aspects. Illustrated evening slide lectures. Materials dependent on
UNDERSTANDING THE HUMAN MATURATION PROCESS: INTRODUCTION TO INDIVIDUATION
UNDERSTANDING THE HUMAN MATURATION PROCESS: INTRODUCTION TO INDIVIDUATION
Analytical psychologist Carl Jung believed that our human lived experience (conscious experience) represents a relatively small part of our total psychological functioning. In reality, much of our experience, and many determinants of our behaviour, exist outside our awareness i.e. our unconscious. We will explore Jung’s mid-life concept; through the map of the psyche; personal and
3 events,
FULLY BOOKED: GET WEAVING!
Explore the use of colour and texture. Dress a loom. Understand how to read pattern draft. Suitable for both absolute beginners and developing weavers. Jan Beadle (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/jan-beadle) Residential: £365 Non-residential: £255 (Yarns £15 purchasable from Tutor)
3 events,
TALK & TEA: LOST CUMBRIA ON FILM
TALK & TEA: LOST CUMBRIA ON FILM
We will be heading back in time for a nostalgic trip into the past all over the county with the Cumbria Film Archive. A unique afternoon of entertainment enjoying genuinely rare and unique footage - always fascinating and always something new. See www.cumbriafilmachive.com for examples of the excellent footage they have been collecting. Andrew
4 events,
SKETCHING IN PEN AND WATERCOLOUR (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
For those who may have lightly dabbled or not, but seeking something still gentle and not too full-on, this course aims to help you explore the merits of Sketchbooking as an artist's tool towards better Watercolour. Hone your skills and develop your appetite for different subjects. All abilities welcome, even if you feel you struggle
DRAW LIKE A PRO!
Professional artists often have a pleasing polish to their drawings. They look confidently handled, pleasingly proportioned, with a bold clarity to the detailed sections contrasting with a dreamy delicacy to the more out of focus areas. Is this achieved by talent alone? No, it is created by careful control of a specific set of drawing
3 events,
WRITING FICTION: SETTING AND STRUCTURE
A residential creative writing course aimed at both beginning and intermediate writers interested in flash fiction, short stories, novellas or the novel. Consisting of lectures, writing exercises and individual tutorials, enjoy uninterrupted writing time in a beautiful rural retreat. In addition to taught sessions on ‘Setting’ and ‘Structure’, Darren will provide you with short stories
4 events,
FULLY BOOKED: SEMI-ABSTRACT MIXED MEDIA EXPRESSIVE LANDSCAPE (3 NIGHT)
This exciting short studio-based art course explores lots of creative and expressive techniques with mixed media. Engage with your subject with greater depth, meaning and feeling. Create sumptuous paintings with acrylic inks, watercolour/gouache and soft pastels, often in the same study. Not suitable for pure beginners (as the techniques may be too advanced), but for
5 events,
REPRESENTING ROYALTY: THE PHARAOH IN ANCIENT EGYPTIAN ART
The Pharaoh dominated ancient Egyptian official art. This course examines how and why this was the case, investigating evidence from the Predynastic Period to the Roman occupation of Egypt. What is a sphinx, exactly? How many crowns does one king need? Why does Akhenaten look so odd? Come for answers to these and more questions!
THE LAZY PHILOSOPHER’S GUIDE TO IRIS MURDOCH
Murdoch’s philosophy has often been neglected in favour of her novels. In this course we will remedy this imbalance. Beginning with the novel The Bell, we will look at the relationship between her philosophy and her fiction. We will then reflect upon the influence of Existentialism on her oeuvre before immersing ourselves in her best-known
6 events,
LIFE DRAWING
A traditional skill that increases accuracy within observational drawing, life drawing feeds into all areas of art practice. Expand, refine, and challenge yourself reinforcing all the essential fundamentals in a small group and working direct from a life model. Catherine MacDiarmid (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/catherine-macdiarmid) Residential: £385 Non-residential: £275
DAFFODIL AND BLUEBELL SCENES IN COLOURED PENCIL
Images of Ullswater and Rannerdale will epitomise the dynamic Lakeland spring scenery. Work with Margaret's patient expert guidance as you gently explore the potential of the humble pencil to produce high quality pictures inspired by first-hand experience of the setting. For all. Margaret Eggleton (Surrey www.highamhall.com/margaret-eggleton) Residential: £490 Non-residential: £355 (incl. field trips)
TALK & TEA: THE PHILOSOPHY OF HAPPINESS
TALK & TEA: THE PHILOSOPHY OF HAPPINESS
One in a series of lectures by our Philosophy Tutor Darren for anyone who would like to enrich their lives by hearing a philosophical perspective on various topics. What is happiness? Is it nothing more than feeling good, which underpins the philosophy of utilitarianism? Is it merely the temporary cessation of suffering? Or is it
4 events,
SILVER JEWELLERY: SILVER JEWELLERY: RINGS, BROOCH AND EARRINGS
Aim to complete three beautiful pieces of silver jewellery. Although set projects, everyone will put their own stamp on their designs and the pieces will be very individual. Traditional techniques will be covered such as saw piercing, roll printing, metal forming, hammering and texturing, soldering and finishing. Very hands-on, intensive and taught step-by-step, ideal for
4 events,
FULLY BOOKED: BOOKBINDING: INTERMEDIATE
In this follow up to beginners, we focus on a significant 19th century development which countered rough-handed use and became very popular with public and private libraries. One of the most satisfying bindings, Library-style Buckram uses many Account book binding features, giving maximum head-to-tail support, combining endpapers, spine linings and boards allowing it to stand
BUTTERFLIES, MOTHS AND THE COUNTRYSIDE OF NORTH WEST CUMBRIA
For lovers of natural history and the countryside, and an eye opener for anyone wishing to develop awareness of our environment. Walk contrasting Cumbrian sites where conservation management has helped the habitats of rare butterflies including Marsh Fritillary, Mountain Ringlet, Small Blue and The Forester. Presentations will consider wider conservation issues. Chris Winnick with Claire
3 events,
RECORDERS: IN CONCORD GRADES IV-VI
For intermediate players (roughly Grades 4-6). An opportunity to play together over a pleasant weekend with others, with expert guidance as appropriate. Annemarie Klein (Edinburgh www.highamhall.com/annemarie-klein) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190
5 events,
FULLY BOOKED: LAKELAND BIRDS
The Lake District has few equals for all-round bird watching. Find early summer residents and visitors, and, both in- and out-doors, explore habitats from upland fells to rivers, lakes and coast. Comfortable pace, ideal for learning to recognise birds by both sight and sound. Reasonable walking required (Level 2). Keith Offord (Shropshire www.highamhall.com/keith-offord) Residential: £565
NO TUTOR CRAFTERS WORKSHOP
Due to popular demand we are able to offer these additional dates for those experienced Embroiderers, Weavers and Sewers to take advantage of some space (at a bargain price!) developing your own projects free of distractions, whilst enjoying the Higham magic, including the food! No tutor, but a chance to share ideas, relax and maybe