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5 events,
WRITING FICTION: CHARACTER AND DIALOGUE
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 ‘Character’ and ‘Dialogue,’ Darren will provide you with short stories
CARTOONS FOR CHRISTMAS
Similar to our March DRAW LIKE A CARTOONIST, but this time focused towards drawing Christmas cards (of course!) A really fun seasonal course for anyone (whether you are an experienced artist or a complete beginner). Colin has produced the front-page cartoon for The Westmorland Gazette since 1984. Colin Shelbourn (highamhall.com/colin-shelbourn) Residential: £280 Non-residential: £200.
AUTUMN COLOURS IN WATERCOLOUR (WITH SOME COLOURED PENCILS)
Work with Margaret’s patient, expert guidance as you gently explore your potential produce high quality pictures inspired by the natural world. Suprise yourself with what can be achieved. Suitable for all. Margaret Eggleton (Surrey highamhall.com/margaret-eggleton) Residential: £390 Non-residential: £280 (incl. field trips)
CHRISTMAS CREATIONS (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
Get into the Christmas Spirit! Arrangements will include several of the following: a cone tree, a star wreath with bells, a candle platter, a lantern or candle holder, a lit bottle, a bauble platter, a winter pot with lit contorted hazel, an angel or beaded bauble. All materials will be provided. Just bring scissors, wire
A PHILOSOPHER’S GUIDE TO SPIRITUALLY FOR ATHEISTS
What is spirituality? Can it be secular or must it be sacred? Can it help to fill the god-shaped-hole left by Nietzsche? Using lectures, literature, discussion and meditation, this course will draw upon a variety of global traditions to see if, as atheists or agnostics, we can utilise the wisdom of different cultures to feel
5 events,
CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING FOR THE LESS TERRIFIED (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
You will either wish to improve your Chinese brush painting or be a painter wanting to try new techniques in this ancient artform that is still evolving. A relaxed, informative and practical course. Time will be spent on composition with a little theory from studying some masters. Lots of support and guidance provided. The emphasis
3 events,
TALK & TEA: THE PHILOSOPHY OF MIDLIFE
TALK & TEA: THE PHILOSOPHY OF MIDLIFE
Why does midlife often induce incongruous changes in one’s life? Is it that the things we have spent our lives pursuing no longer hold value? Making reference to philosopher Kieran Setiya’s distinction between existential value and ameliorative value, as well as the traditional Hindu stages of life, we will explore the value of life’s goals.
3 events,
SCULPTURAL NEEDLEFELT – WHIMSICAL WREATHS
Make a couple of Whimsical Wreaths for Christmas, decorated with needlefelted characters: Father Christmas, Reindeer, Robins and Polar Bears, felt holly, mistletoe and ivy. All these decorations will be wired and poseable - with the idea that the wreaths can be taken apart after Christmas and the characters recycled for another year, or used as
CONTEMPORARY LANDSCAPE PAINTING
Look at fresh approaches to working from the landscape, via the lens of Contemporary Painting. With exercises, briefs and tutorials, be pushed to extend your responses to your chosen media and subject matter. Steve Humble (London highamhall.com/steve-humble) Residential: £535 Non-residential: £365 (incl. field trips)
3 events,
WINTER BIRDS
Imagine spectacular gatherings of Barnacle and Pink-footed geese against a backdrop of a winter sunset and the massed pipings of thousands of waders as they swirl in the sky. Our Solway and Cumbrian coast is wintering ground for many species prior to their northward migration, hosting an exciting array of raptors. Hone your identification skills!
3 events,
ESSENTIAL DRAWING SKILLS: MARK MAKING AND MATERIALS
Develop or improve your essential drawing skills through understanding the many ways in which ‘line’ and ‘mark making’ may be used in drawing. We will look at the different ways artists have used line and experiment with different media during the course. This hop-on, hop-off series aims to gently embed, refresh and refine the foundation
5 events,
YOGA AND CIRCLE DANCE
Yoga and Circle Dance complement each other beautifully. Yoga practice - postures, breathing techniques, relaxation - will alternate with sessions of circle dancing, which is drawn from many countries and cultures, celebrating the seasons, is enjoyable, easy to learn and no partners are required. Gill Hunter (Yoga highamhall.com/gill-hunter) Anne-Lise Kryger (Circle Dance highamhall.com/anne-lise-kryger) Residential: £385
CHRISTMAS CREATIONS (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
Get into the Christmas Spirit! Arrangements will include several of the following: a cone tree, a star wreath with bells, a candle platter, a lantern or candle holder, a lit bottle, a bauble platter, a winter pot with lit contorted hazel, an angel or beaded bauble. All materials will be provided. Just bring scissors, wire
FULLY BOOKED: UPHOLSTERY
Hands-on! Bring chair, stool, ottoman, headboard... build up from scratch or just re-cover, tackle interior paddings with traditional or modern techniques. Please contact Cathy prior to your course to discuss your project needs 07770 714103. Cathy Newbery (Cumbria highamhall.com/cathy-newbery) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190
4 events,
SILVER JEWELLERY: BANGLES, PENDANTS, PANELS AND BAUBLES
This jewellery course is aimed at beginners, but more experienced students are very welcome (but please let the tutor know if you will not be doing the set projects). Students will work on three step by step projects, but everyone will put their own ideas into their jewellery so each piece will be very individual.
3 events,
PILATES AND CIRCLE DANCE
Enjoyable, easy to learn, no partners required. Sessions of Body Control Pilates (a safe, effective form of body conditioning that works by strengthening the core postural muscles, re-balancing the body and bringing it back to correct alignment) will alternate with Circle Dancing (popular in many countries and cultures, generally celebrating the seasons). Susie Gale (Pilates
3 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 highamhall.com/karen-quickfall) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190 Another course follows.
3 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 highamhall.com/karen-quickfall) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190 Follows another course
2 events,
STAINED GLASS CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
Make your own Christmas decorations and ornaments in Stained Glass - nativity scenes, free standing angels, flying angels, Father Christmases etc. Tuition will be given in glass cutting, copper foiling and assembly. Bring your own designs or use those supplied. Bill Davies (Wirral highamhall.com/bill-davies) Residential: £365 Non-residential: £255
3 events,
TRY FOR A DAY: BOTANICAL PAINTING FOR THE TERRIFIED
TRY FOR A DAY: BOTANICAL PAINTING FOR THE TERRIFIED
You will spend the morning building confidence by practising watercolour techniques painting petals, leaves and berries. The afternoon is spent painting flowers and plants from the beautiful gardens here at Higham. Informal, fun and relaxed. Everyone welcome, even if you think you won’t be any good! All materials supplied and you get to keep your
2 events,
FULLY BOOKED: CAROLS FOR EVERYONE
Even if you have shied off joining-in through feelings of vocal inadequacy, you are welcome to join (or rejoin) us for this fun preChristmas break for your vocal chords. Enjoy many carols, familiar and less so, as we aim to add to your confidence and enjoyment. Open to all levels of singer. Deborah Catterall (N