FULLY BOOKED: BOTANICAL ART IN COLOURED PENCIL: CAPTURING THE SIGNS OF SPRING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth
FULLY BOOKED: SIX OF THE BEST CLASSICAL SYMPHONIES
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, CockermouthWeek of Courses
HIGHAM HALL CHOIR: ‘OTHER WORDLY’
Exploring the stunning Requiem by Herbert Howells and music by Renaissance composer Dionisius Prioris (1460 - 1514) whose music can only be described as crystalline and other worldly. We'll explore more early composers such as John Sheppard (In pace), William Byrd's Resurrexi and have a taste of Gregorian chant (In paradisum). Music is sent out
SPRING BULBS, BUDS AND BLOSSOM IN THE LANDSCAPE
Express your feelings in drawing and painting about nature bursting out from hedgerows, verges, meadows and woods in spring. This special time of year is all about the energy and optimism of growth and colour. The course will help you observe directly from nature through outdoor sketching then develop powerful expressive responses in the studio
FULLY BOOKED: BOTANICAL ART IN COLOURED PENCIL: CAPTURING THE SIGNS OF SPRING
With colour creeping back into the plant world, what better time to capture the colours, textures and unfurling forms of spring: explore emerging fern crosiers, velvety wallflowers and violets, the fresh yellows of narcissi and true blues of grape hyacinths, the silky petals of early cherry blossom, the joyous riot of primula flowers and the
FULLY BOOKED: SIX OF THE BEST CLASSICAL SYMPHONIES
Sharing our time with Haydn and Mozart, we will consider some of the most impressive symphonies of the Viennese Classical Era. Haydn’s Surprise, Clock and London symphonies confirm his mastery as the so-called Father of the Symphony. Mozart’s final three symphonies, nos. 39, 40 & 41 are generally regarded as his finest symphonic works. Ian