LAKES, RIVERS AND SPRING WOODLANDS – PAINTING NATURE WITH ACRYLICS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, CockermouthWeek of Courses
SHAKESPEARE’S ROMEO AND JULIET
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet challenged existing conventions of tragedy, yet was an instant success and became the world’s most famous love story. Why did it become so enduringly popular? Join us to look more deeply at a familiar play and examine Shakespeare’s use of source material, staging and, above all, poetry. Clare Smout Residential: £350
PHILOSOPHY AND FILM
In this course, we explore themes of morality, ethics, and humanity’s connection to the natural world through four significant films. We begin with 12 Angry Men, where jurors grapple with justice, paired with The Lives of Others, an examination of surveillance and empathy in an oppressive regime. We then delve into Into the Wild, a journey of self-discovery
Philosophy & Film
In this course, we explore themes of morality, ethics, and humanity’s connection to the natural world through four significant films. We begin with 12 Angry Men, where jurors grapple with justice, paired with The Lives of Others, an examination of surveillance and empathy in an oppressive regime. We then delve into Into the Wild, a journey of
INTRODUCTION TO NATURAL DYEING
This course is suitable for beginners and those with some knowledge. We will use traditional plants to dye animal fibres. We will dye small hanks to produce a range of colours. From these, each student will have samples to mount on cards for future reference. A variety of techniques will be used. Judy Hardman Residential:
LAKES, RIVERS AND SPRING WOODLANDS – PAINTING NATURE WITH ACRYLICS
A step-by-step instructional course to guide you in producing two beautiful paintings of both lakes/rivers and spring woodlands using acrylic paints. Learn to employ a range of techniques to achieve realism, impressionism and coherent tonal qualities, pushing the boundaries of the acrylic medium. Please bring your own brushes and any other tools/implements you like to
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: £485 Non-residential: £330 (yarns £15 available to purchase from tutor)