FULLY BOOKED: BOTANICAL ART USING COLOURED PENCIL: CAPTURING THE GLORIOUS COLOURS OF SUMMER
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth
Week of Courses
ARTIST LABORATORY
Over six days in the studio this mentored programme, centred on your own practice, will foster experimentation, enquiry, and artistic development. With Steve’s knowledgeable and considered support, and utilising individual and group discussions, you will be encouraged to respond open-mindedly to your own questions and ideas around your medium/media, conceptual approaches, and subject matter. Steve
FULLY BOOKED: BOTANICAL ART USING COLOURED PENCIL: CAPTURING THE GLORIOUS COLOURS OF SUMMER
Summer is a time of vibrant and exuberant colour in the gardens and countryside. Learn to imitate nature’s rich and varied palette exploring colour mixing and matching using coloured pencils. Observing nature’s details, you can produce a single study or create a composition of smaller subjects to record this colourful season. This course is suitable
SCOTTISH BORDERS HISTORY
Minibus fieldtrips exploring the rich and layered history of the English and Scottish borderlands. Visit historic sites in the Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway and Cumbria. A journey though time – from the medieval period up to more recent cultural heritage including a few famous (and sometimes infamous) locals. Fiona Stoddart Residential: £535 Non-residential: £380
HILLS AND MOORLAND LANDSCAPES IN RECYCLED FABRICS
For beginners and improvers. Create a fabric landscape based on hilly landscapes and moorlands using a wide range of recycled, found and repurposed materials. Explore a wide range of experimental textile and mixed media techniques including layering and blending of fabrics using a sewing machine. From inspiration to realisation, be supported and encouraged to play,
FROM MINING TO MOUNTAINEERING: INDUSTRY AND CULTURE IN THE LAKE DISTRICT
This course explores the cultural and environmental history of the English Lake District, and investigates how perceptions of the region have influenced modern ideas and attitudes about the natural world. We’ll begin by reading accounts by 17th century travellers to the Lake District (many of whom found the region terrifying) before considering the causes of
STILL LIFE PORTRAIT
Create an unconventional ‘portrait’ using objects or images which describe that person or place. A great way to convey the essence of someone while developing your imagination and skill in composition. For inspiration, we will look at work by artists who have used this unusual approach to portraiture. There will be a presentation and plenty
EARLY MUSIC SUMMER SCHOOL 2025
For competent singers, viol and recorder players, covering music c1450-c1650. Instruction in choral/solo singing, viol and recorder playing, lute, plus vocal technique and various consorts. Plenary music-making sessions, lectures and opportunities to try something new (instrument or voice). A marvellously rich musical cocktail! There is an application form and you need to contact head tutor