THE UNKNOWN OPERAS: A TOUR DOWN UMFAMILIAR ROADS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, CockermouthWeek of Courses
PAINTING THE SEA: CUMBRIA’S WEST COAST
Cumbria's west coast offers a varied subject for the landscape artist. Join professional landscape painter Lionel Playford on a journey of discovery in outdoor sketching and studio painting visiting old harbours, wide beaches, rocky headlands and salt marshes for inspiration. Lionel Playford (N Pennines www.highamhall.com/lionel-playford) Residential: £600 Non-residential: £430 (incl. field trips)
SCULPTURAL NEEDLEFELT
Create a high quality, characterful 3D sculpture, 12-18 inches in size, from wool fibre based on a wire armature. Theme choices include an art deco figure, a stone carving, or a caricature. Sympathetic, patient guidance from an outstanding felt artist (www.furzie.co.uk). Both experienced and beginners welcome. Michelle Hickman aka Furzie (Gloucestershire www.highamhall.com/michelle-hickman) Residential: £365
THE UNKNOWN OPERAS: A TOUR DOWN UMFAMILIAR ROADS
Giuseppe Verdi wrote some of the most celebrated operas ever known. Many of us have never heard some of his pre-fame magical works. Of around thirty stage works, seven or eight form a regular part of opera company repertoire; the remainder given only a rare airing, remain largely hidden. We will unearth some of this
FULLY BOOKED: LEATHERWORK: QUALITY LEATHER BELT (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
Create your own leather belt using the traditional method of hand-stitching the saddle stitch. You will learn the finishing touches that make a quality belt. You will also be able to personalise your belt, or if you prefer a pair of coasters, with hand-tooled designs. Roslyn Whiting (http://highamhall.com/organiser/roslyn-whiting/) Residential: £290 Non-residential: £210 (incl. materials)
PHILOSOPHY: DEATH, GOD AND THE MEANING OF LIFE
In this introduction to existentialism and the philosophy of religion, we eschew traditional approaches to questions of life’s meaning and God’s existence. Instead, we explore profound, historical and yet underdiscussed approaches to both; including, but not limited to, Kierkegaard’s proclamation that “God does not exist, He is eternal”. How does this connect with Nietzsche’s equally
FULLY BOOKED: PEWTERWORK (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)
Come and learn to give form and texture to flat sheet metal. Popularised by the Arts and Crafts Movement, pewterwork uses no heat, heavy tools, or machinery. Simple hand-held tools and an ability to follow direction are all that are needed to produce decorative pieces to wear or give as gifts. Tilly Wilkinson (Wirral www.highamhall.com/tilly-wilkinson)
FULLY BOOKED: LAKELAND ROCKS: TROPICAL SEAS, RAGING DESERTS AND ICE AGES
A more advanced course for those already introduced to the subject. We move on from our Ancient Rocks of Lakeland course, examining the Carboniferous to Present. Includes trips out and with walking - bring boots and outdoor gear! Dr. Annette McGrath (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/annette-mcgrath) Residential: £390 Non-residential: £280 (incl. field trips) Note: Our ANCEINT ROCKS
WATERCOLOUR LANDSCAPES FOR BEGINNERS (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)
Learn how to paint a simple but effective landscape, including skies, hills, trees, hedgerows and other landscape features including adding buildings to the landscape. Suitable for beginner and intermediate levels who want to brush up their techniques. A taught course, using step-by-step demonstrations with individual help given throughout. Jane Beech (Cheshire www.highamhall.com/jane-beech) Residential: £485 Non-residential: