FULLY BOOKED: DRAMATIC SEASCAPES, SKIES AND LANDSCAPES IN SOFT PASTEL
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, CockermouthWeek of Courses
WHITEWORK EMBROIDERY
On this course you will be shown stitching techniques that are all grouped under the heading of White work. As the name suggests they are all stitched on white fabric with white threads. We will focus on Schwalm and Mountmellik embroidery techniques. Some embroidery experience is recommended for this course. Angie Burt Residential: £485 Non-residential:
FULLY BOOKED: DRAMATIC SEASCAPES, SKIES AND LANDSCAPES IN SOFT PASTEL
Extend your artistic skills to create dramatic seascapes and skies using soft pastels. Demonstrations throughout, with constructive one-to-one critiques, support for beginners and encouragement for the more experienced to inspire you to make the most of this exciting and very versatile medium. Eileen Gardner Residential: £585 Non-residential: £380
LATE SUMMER YOGA AND WALKING
A perfect mix of hatha yoga sessions (working on postures, breathing exercises and relaxation) and guided hill walks of up to 5 miles, sometimes over rough and steep ground (requiring a reasonable level of fitness) among the peaceful northern fells - which will leave you feeling supple, relaxed and refreshed! Suitable for beginners and experienced.
EXPLORE COLOUR IN PAINTING – HOW TO UNDERSTAND IT AND HOW TO USE IT
Let Alex's knowledge of contemporary painting and colour theory guide you to develop your use and understanding of colour, how to use it to create harmony and balance or introduce drama or calmness where it’s needed. With useful try-outs to practice, perfect to help you see and represent the world in a way that brings
VISITING LAKELAND GARDENS
Join expert horticulturalist Louise on an intimate tour of Lake District gardens, including some not normally open to the public. Meet the gardeners, discover new plants and garden design inspiration behind the gates, walls and clipped hedges of some hidden horticultural gems of the Lake District. Louise Stoddart Residential: £525 Non-residential: £370 (incl. fieldtrips)
ANIMAL PORTRAITS IN PASTEL
For both beginners and improvers. Complete a tutor-led portrait of an sheep on velour paper. Learn about various types of pastel and surfaces and practice layering, blinding and building up texture. After this exercise, work on a picture of your own choosing with Paul’s patient and generous one-to-one support. All materials provided but please bring
ENAMELLING
Make enamelled jewellery, small tiles or panels working on copper, silver, or steel. Learn various techniques of enamel application as desired (foils, stencils and sgraffito among others) and practice kiln use, control and safety. All abilities welcome from beginners to advanced; students will be supported to work at their own pace on appropriate projects. Materials
BOTANICAL ART USING COLOURED PENCIL: DEPICTING THE FRUITS AND SEEDS OF HARVEST TIME
Mid-September is usually a great time to explore gardens and hedgerows to find interesting seeds and seed pods as well as colourful fruits before their colours and forms begin to fade with Autumn. Concentrate on one larger subject or perhaps select a collection of smaller subjects to observe and record in detail and capture in
FINDING MY VOICE: ASSERTIVENESS AND STANDING UP FOR MYSELF
FINDING MY VOICE: ASSERTIVENESS AND STANDING UP FOR MYSELF
This session will focus on understanding the meaning of assertiveness and developing skills to build self esteem and improve healthy relationships. A highly participative session where first-stage skills will be taught, facilitated and practised. Lina Mookerjee £95 incl. lunch and refreshments BOOK ONLINE: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/EKUM