Week of Courses
SCULPTURAL NEEDLEFELT
Create a characterful sculpture c.12-18 inches in size using wool fibres based on a wire armature. There will be plenty of sources of inspiration and support to try one of a range of stylistic approaches, from art deco abstraction to stone carving and caricature. Sympathetic, patient and knowledgeable guidance from an outstanding felt artist (http://www.furzie.co.uk).
FULLY BOOKED: SUMMER STRING ORCHESTRA
Join us at Higham to experience the glories of the string orchestra repertoire. We will study Mozart’s Adagio and Fugue, Heinrich Biber’s Battalia, John Ireland’s Concertino Pastorale and Samuel Barber’s ever popular Adagio for Strings. You should have some orchestral experience for this course. Please state your instrument when applying and whether you prefer 1st
FULLY BOOKED: WATERCOLOURS WITH CONFIDENCE
Paint in a variety of settings utilising the studio and Higham’s grounds. Enjoy demos, paint-alongs and working en plein-air. You can bring your own reference materials, work from life or follow tutor-led demonstrations. Come along to develop skills and improve your confidence. For all levels. Jane Beech Residential: £585 Non-residential: £380
SUMMER QUILTER’S RETREAT
Bring your own project to work on or choose from a selection of projects available to try…perhaps a lap quilt or appliqué which could make a cushion or bag panel. Relax with new friends and old as you sew your day away. Lis Binns Residential: £585 Non-residential: £380
SOUNDS EASY
Easy listening music for voices in 2 or 3 parts depending on ability, but particularly aimed at those who want to sing in harmony at an easy level. We will sing a variety of music drawn from the Great American Songbook, pop classics, ballads etc. The emphasis is on a relaxing but fun course. Chris
SEWING ACCESSORIES
Every quilter needs their accessories. Choose from making a board bag, pincushion and thread/scrap keeper, a needle park, a block keeper, a clip cushion, a machine mat, a sewing machine cover, and an ironing pad. Students can also bring their own project if preferred. Lis Binns Residential: £485 Non-residential: £330