SILVER JEWELLERY: BANGLES, PENDANTS, PANELS AND BAUBLES
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth
Week of Courses
YOGA AND CIRCLE DANCE
Yoga and Circle Dance complement each other beautifully. Yoga practice - postures, breathing techniques, relaxation - will alternate with sessions of circle dancing, which is drawn from many countries and cultures, celebrating the seasons, is enjoyable, easy to learn and no partners are required. Gill Hunter (Yoga highamhall.com/gill-hunter) Anne-Lise Kryger (Circle Dance highamhall.com/anne-lise-kryger) Residential: £385
SILVER JEWELLERY: BANGLES, PENDANTS, PANELS AND BAUBLES
This jewellery course is aimed at beginners, but more experienced students are very welcome (but please let the tutor know if you will not be doing the set projects). Students will work on three step by step projects, but everyone will put their own ideas into their jewellery so each piece will be very individual.
PILATES AND CIRCLE DANCE
Enjoyable, easy to learn, no partners required. Sessions of Body Control Pilates (a safe, effective form of body conditioning that works by strengthening the core postural muscles, re-balancing the body and bringing it back to correct alignment) will alternate with Circle Dancing (popular in many countries and cultures, generally celebrating the seasons). Susie Gale (Pilates
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 highamhall.com/karen-quickfall) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190 Another course follows.
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 highamhall.com/karen-quickfall) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190 Follows another course
STAINED GLASS CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
Make your own Christmas decorations and ornaments in Stained Glass - nativity scenes, free standing angels, flying angels, Father Christmases etc. Tuition will be given in glass cutting, copper foiling and assembly. Bring your own designs or use those supplied. Bill Davies (Wirral highamhall.com/bill-davies) Residential: £365 Non-residential: £255
FULLY BOOKED: CAROLS FOR EVERYONE
Even if you have shied off joining-in through feelings of vocal inadequacy, you are welcome to join (or rejoin) us for this fun preChristmas break for your vocal chords. Enjoy many carols, familiar and less so, as we aim to add to your confidence and enjoyment. Open to all levels of singer. Deborah Catterall (N
TRY FOR A DAY: BOTANICAL PAINTING FOR THE TERRIFIED
TRY FOR A DAY: BOTANICAL PAINTING FOR THE TERRIFIED
You will spend the morning building confidence by practising watercolour techniques painting petals, leaves and berries. The afternoon is spent painting flowers and plants from the beautiful gardens here at Higham. Informal, fun and relaxed. Everyone welcome, even if you think you won’t be any good! All materials supplied and you get to keep your