Week of Courses
VIBRANT SOFT PASTEL
Aim for vibrant and atmospheric paintings, be inspired using soft pastels on a variety of different backgrounds. Step by step and personal guidance. For all levels to enjoy. Sue Ford (Yorkshire highamhall.com/sue-ford) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190
THE WESTERN – FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE 1950s
By the 1950s, the Hollywood Western had come of age, adding new complexity and emotional impact to earlier themes. Directors like Howard Hawks, John Ford, Anthony Mann and King Vidor created some of their finest work within the genre. This film appreciation course will trace its development from the earliest days using clips and discussion.
WOODCARVING: RELIEF AND CREATIVE
Transform a block of wood into a unique picture. Bring ideas or use Sharon’s books for inspiration. Transfer a pattern, use chisels, learn techniques. Beginners and experienced. Sharon Littley (S Wales highamhall.com/sharon-littley) Residential: £605 Non-residential: £420
PATCHWORK QUILTING: STORM AT SEA
Use foundation piecing or templates to make this popular quilt design. You will learn how to make accurate blocks and how to join them without losing your points. Sorry, this one is not suitable for beginners. Alternatively, bring your own project. Lis Binns (Lancashire highamhall.com/lis-binns) Residential: £370 Non-residential: £260 First of two successive courses
ICONS OF FRENCH IMPRESSIONISM
Sit back and enjoy hearing about a selection from the pantheon of French artists who are still admired in the 21st century. These are superb exponents of a style-wave which broke the traditional moulds. The emergence of this phenomenon transformed perceptions and instigated a different visual landscape. Bertram Aitchison (Dumfries highamhall.com/bertram-aitchison) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190
FULLY BOOKED: PATCHWORK QUILTING: STORM AT SEA
Use foundation piecing or templates to make this popular quilt design. You will learn how to make accurate blocks and how to join them without losing your points. Sorry, this is not suitable for beginners. Alternatively, bring your own project. Lis Binns (Lancashire highamhall.com/lis-binns) Residential: £370 Non-residential: £260 Second of two successive courses