FULLY BOOKED: CONTEMPORARY PAINTING: ABSTRACTION AND REPRESENTATION
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, CockermouthWeek of Courses
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)
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
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
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