FULLY BOOKED: INTRODUCTION TO BRYOPHYTES (MOSSES AND LIVERWORTS)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, CockermouthWeek of Courses
HERITAGE OIL AND WATER GILDING
This is a practical course aimed at beginners, although more experienced students are welcome. Over four days, you will master the art of traditional water and oil gilding. Using skilled processes, you will prepare a picture frame, decorative object, letter of the alphabet and picture rail for gilding with 23.75ct gold leaf, as well as
FULLY BOOKED: WINTER BIRDS
Imagine spectacular gatherings of barnacle and pink-footed geese against a backdrop of a winter sunset and the massed pipings of thousands of waders as they swirl in the sky. Our Solway and Cumbrian coast is wintering ground for many species prior to their northward migration, hosting an exciting array of raptors. Hone your identification skills!
SKETCHBOOKS FAST & LOOSE: LINE AND TONE
Artful games to get creative inspiration flowing. Learn new ways of seeing objects, recording swift impressions using your sketchbook, so this becomes an essential aid to design and art projects. Use black-and-white and monotone to record what you see, without feeling that it needs to be a photographically accurate representation. Sketchbooks have been used by
FULLY BOOKED: LAURENCE PERKINS: VIENNESE MUSIC
All applications to be made initially through Laurence to ascertain ensemble line-up. www.laurenceperkins.com/wind-serenades Laurence Perkins Residential: £590 Non-residential: £450
GET WEAVING!
Explore the use of colour and texture. Dress a loom. Understand how to read pattern draft. Suitable for both absolute beginners and developing weavers. Jan Beadle Residential: £410 Non-residential: £285 (Yarns £15 available to purchase from tutor)
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 for drawn thread and cut linen work to create
ENAMELLING WEEKEND
Work on copper, silver, or steel; make enamelled jewellery, small tiles, or panels. Skills include: enamel application, kiln use, control and safety, foils, stencils, sgraffito and other techniques as desired. Absolute beginners welcome. Materials available to purchase from Tilly (£5-£20 dependent upon project). Tilly Wilkinson Residential: £315 Non-residential: £230
FULLY BOOKED: BOTANICAL WATERCOLOUR PAINTING
The flowers in the garden may be gone, but pot plants, florists’ blooms and even fruit, nuts and vegetables provide us with a range of subjects to study in watercolour. Individual help and frequent demonstrations will help both experienced and beginners to produce an accurate portrayal of the chosen subject. Marion Wilson SBA Residential: £410
SING WITH OTHERS: YES, YOU CAN!
A chance to sing with others, even if this is your first time. This course is a great confidence builder, particularly if you have been told that you can’t sing or if you can but would like more experience. A very friendly and happy course, where we will explore the skills of ensemble singing and
FULLY BOOKED: ENAMELLING WEEK
Four full days for time-consuming techniques (painted enamels, advanced cloisonne, plique a jour). Work on copper, silver, or pre-prepared steel; making enamel jewellery, small panels, bowls, or kiln-fired beads. Some experimental techniques may be tried; such as raku firing, solar Riso screens and marbled enamels. Beginners or more experienced. Materials available to purchase from Tilly
FULLY BOOKED: INTRODUCTION TO BRYOPHYTES (MOSSES AND LIVERWORTS)
FULLY BOOKED: INTRODUCTION TO BRYOPHYTES (MOSSES AND LIVERWORTS)
An introductory course in which we will look at identifying some of the most common bryophytes. We will look at the main features that help with identification, collect some species from the grounds and practise using a key. We will use hand lenses and microscopes to appreciate the details of these tiny plants and get
A NEW YEAR VIENNESE CONCERT BY CANDLELIGHT
A NEW YEAR VIENNESE CONCERT BY CANDLELIGHT
A varied programme of Viennese music (Haydn, Schubert, Mozart, Beethoven and others) performed by candlelight Laurence Perkins and friends. tickets £18 or £32 for 2. Includes a glass of wine in the bar afterwards. Proceeds towards the Higham building appeal. BOOK ONLINE: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DSHB