Week of Courses
FULLY BOOKED: 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)
PERFORMING: CONJURE YOUR CONFIDENCE!
Ta-da! Learning some simple close-up, cabaret-style magic is not only fun, but develops confidence. Maybe you could increase your popularity at social gatherings or just keep the grandkids amused! Suitable for all. Chris Winnick (S. Cumbria www.highamhall.com/chris-winnick) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190 (incl. materials)
FULLY BOOKED: ART OF THE ETERNAL CITY
This programme is about Rome; the artists who plied their talents there and others who never visited but used its reputation as an inspirational source for history painting and grand landscapes. They all left a mark which distinguished Rome as a onetime art capital of the western sphere. For further information please contact Bertram: fin19@btinternet.com
FULLY BOOKED: BOTANICAL COLOURED PENCIL: CELEBRATING THE COLOURS AND VARIETY OF SPRING BULBS
An inspiring time to observe emerging buds and flowers with colours and textures fresh and ready to show! Capture a single specimen or create a composition. Relaxed atmosphere, individual attention, techniques explained for both beginner and experienced to work at their own pace. Lots of pencil types to try plus some new introductions and various
FULLY BOOKED: INTRO TO MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPT ILLUMINATION (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
Skills passed down by medieval craftspeople to create small-scale designs using 24 carat gold leaf and pigments (a small amount of lead is possible). No drawing experience necessary, choose from a selection of medieval designs, including illuminated letters. Toni Watts (Lincoln www.highamhall.com/toni-watts) Residential: £290 Non-residential: £210 (incl. materials) Toni's FURTHER ILLUMINATION follows
FULLY BOOKED: FURTHER MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPT ILLUMINATION (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
More advanced illumination: make perfect manuscript gesso using a traditional recipe, lay it smoothly and gild with loose leaf gold. Practical tips on mastering technique, creating raised areas of gilding with a high shine. Those who are already able to make and lay gesso are welcome to work on their own projects with help and