SOLWAY FIELD TRIPS: ROMAN REMAINS, WARLORDS AND KINGS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth
Week of Courses
SOLWAY FIELD TRIPS: ROMAN REMAINS, WARLORDS AND KINGS
*NEW* Enjoy visits to places on the Solway with a link to Roman heritage and some medieval history thrown in for good measure. For photographers and artists as well as history fans. Sorry, no dogs. Fiona Stoddart (Solway Connections www.highamhall.com/fiona-stoddart) Residential: £410 Non-residential: £300 (incl. field trips and lunches out)
FULLY BOOKED: FRANCES WINDER IN RESIDENCE
Join Frances for a few days in the studio to do your own thing with Frances’ guidance and expertise. Frances Winder (S Cumbria www.highamhall.com/frances-winder) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190
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
ESSENTIAL DRAWING SKILLS: DRAWING WITH INK!
From Dip pens to Biros, explore the possibilities of this versatile medium. The course is aimed at beginners or as a refresher for the more experienced. Working in the classroom and the wonderful grounds at Higham on a number of projects set by tutor Ceri. Ceri Allen (Carlisle www.highamhall.com/ceri-allen) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190 ESSENTIAL
FULLY BOOKED: SUMMER YOGA RETREAT WEEKEND
Explore the Yoga tradition, balancing seasonal effects through diet, daily routine and Yoga practice. Essentially practical, using posture, breathing, meditative techniques and just a tiny bit of theory. All levels. Amanda Oakes (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/amanda-oakes) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190
FULLY BOOKED: WATERCOLOURS WITH CONFIDENCE
Paint in a variety of settings: Studio, Higham grounds and Lakes National Park. Enjoy demos, paint-alongs and painting en plein-air. Photograph and print your own scenes ready for painting. Develop skills, improve confidence. Beginners upwards. Mike Dobson MBE (N Yorkshire www.highamhall.com/mike-dobson) Residential: £465 Non-residential: £330
IDENTIYING TREES AND UNDERSTANDING WOODLANDS
Some gentle level walking through woods to collect specimens and identify trees in leaf. Develop your relationship with trees and their ecosystem, guided by a respected, patient expert in one of the most stunning areas of our country. Paul Nichol (N Cumbria www.highamhall.com/paul-nichol) Residential: £380 Non-residential: £270 (incl. field trips)