FULLY BOOKED: EASTER EMBROIDERY EXTRAVAGANZA (SPECIAL PRICE)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth
Week of Courses
FULLY BOOKED: EASTER EMBROIDERY EXTRAVAGANZA (SPECIAL PRICE)
Enjoy trying different hand embroideries, whether you’re a newbie or oldie, on this seasonal escape. Choose from a selection of kits to include techniques in Crewel work, Calico Gardens and counted thread works. Can become addictive! Materials available from Angie. Angie Burt (Lancashire highamhall.com/angie-burt) SPECIAL PRICE 3 Nights for the price of 2: Residential: £280
FULLY BOOKED: RAKU POTTERY WITH CHRIS BARNES
Chris will help you to create your own pieces of raku pottery and sculpture, and experience the excitement of raku firing. With lectures, demos and (hopefully) a trip out whilst some things are firing! Chris Barnes (Cumbria highamhall.com/chris-barnes) Residential: £575 Non-residential: £405
CEILIDH BAND FOLK ENSEMBLE EASTER JAM(BOREE)
For musicians of any standard with a concert pitch instrument such as violin (fiddle), viola, cello, mandolin, mandola, banjo, ukulele, guitar, flute whistle, piano accordion, melodeon, concertina etc. Parts for transposing instruments in Bb, Eb and bass clef will be available. Play a wide range of traditional and contemporary folk music from the British Isles,
WHITEWORK EMBROIDERY
White-on-white embroidery. Sample different types and techniques of Whitework or work on your own piece. Angie Burt (Lancashire highamhall.com/angie-burt) Residential: £290 Non-residential: £210
THE PHILOSOPHY AND LITERATURE OF HENRIK IBSEN
“A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.” (An Enemy of the People) What is the relationship between the community and individual? Is one more important than the other? In this course led by philosophy and literature tutor Darren Harper, we discuss society, ethics, truth and life in the
RUSKIN LACE
A Lake District speciality since the late nineteenth century, Ruskin lace was made from hand-spun and woven linen produced by cottagers around Coniston. Karen is a leading exponent of this heritage craft who brings extensive knowledge to support and guide you in traditional needlepoint lace techniques along with drawn thread and cut linen work to
FULLY BOOKED: CIRCLE DANCE: SPRING
All are welcome to join in exploring this inclusive form of community dancing where no partners are required. For newcomers and the experienced alike. Music and dances drawn from cultures and countries around the world; the pace varies from lively to meditative. A tonic for body and mind! Anne-Lise Kryger (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/anne-lise-kryger) Residential: £290 Non-residential:
17TH & 18TH CENTURY CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOP
For pre-formed chamber groups (with or without singer) who should bring at least 4 pieces to work on which can be at varying stages of readiness. Work at 415 or 440Hz, with availability of one harpsichord playable at either pitch, plus Higham's transposable electric pianos. Keyboard players are welcome to bring their own instruments if
JEWELLERY MAKING: SILVER CLAY
Silver Clay is a remarkable material made up of fine silver particles, an organic plant-based binder and water. It can be moulded, rolled, textured and shaped to create hand-crafted pieces which are then fired and polished to make fine hallmark-quality silver jewellery. With expert guidance, make up to three professionally styled pieces over a weekend.
VISITING LAKELAND HOUSES AND GARDENS
Join expert horticulturalist Louise for special guided tours of some inspiring Spring gardens in the Lake District. Get to know the plants, growing conditions and particular challenges that gardeners and garden designers faced as part of the history of landscape gardening in this special corner of the world. Louise Stoddart (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/louise-stoddart) Residential: £430 Non-residential:
TALK & TEA: A PHILOSOPHER’S GUIDE TO IDENTITY
TALK & TEA: A PHILOSOPHER’S GUIDE TO IDENTITY
Who are you? Is the self immutable? Are you still the same person after you retire? In this talk, with the help of philosopher Amartya Sen, we will explore not only the questions above, but also to what degree our identities are plural, while casting a philosophical perspective on the incendiary topic of identity politics. Darren Harper
TRY FOR A DAY: BOTANICAL PAINTING
TRY FOR A DAY: BOTANICAL PAINTING
This informal and relaxed workshop is a gentle introduction to the delights of drawing from nature. You will spend the morning building confidence while closely observing individual flower petals, leaves and berries and practising watercolour techniques. The afternoon is spent painting flowers and plants from the beautiful gardens here at Higham. Everyone welcome, no experience needed.
A RECITAL BY EDEN BAROQUE
A RECITAL BY EDEN BAROQUE
All the world`s a stage: 17th & 18th century theatrical songs and instrumental music inspired by Shakespeare and others. Programme includes music by Holborne, Locke, Biber, Purcell, Dibdin and Arne. performed by Eden Baroque: Michael Sanderson baritone, baroque violin and Katharine May harpsichord £10 Proceeds to the Stroke Association www.highamhall.com/Katharine-May-Michael-Sanderson