Higham Hall College
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IF YOU CAN DOODLE, YOU CAN DRAW
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThere is one type of drawing that virtually everyone does and that is doodling. It’s fun, mindful and entertaining. Many find it helps them think and absorb information in meetings . In the last few years several professional artists have taken a fresh look at doodle drawing, no longer seeing it as frivolous and throw […]
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A WEEKEND FOR FLUTES WITH PIANO
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA relaxed weekend of flute playing for players at Grade 3 and above, to build confidence and improve performing skills. Ask questions about tone and technique; play in a flute ensemble and have the chance to play your favourite pieces with piano accompaniment (bring along a piece for flute and piano that you know well […]
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VISITING LAKELAND GARDENS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomJoin 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.
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PEWTER SPOON MAKING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomJoin Ella to make a pewter spoon using traditional pewtersmithing techniques. A course jampacked with skills including hammers to form a spoon bowl from a flat sheet of pewter, casting a handle using molten pewter, soldering, polishing and finishing. Ella will guide you from design to finished spoon with step-by-step instructions and demonstrations. Suitable for […]
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GET WEAVING!
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomExplore the use of colour and texture. Dress a loom. Understand how to read pattern draft. Suitable for both absolute beginners and developing weavers.
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SILVER JEWELLERY – PENDANTS, BANGLES AND EARRINGS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomDuring this course students will create three beautiful pieces of designer jewellery – a pendant, earrings and a bangle, using both silver sheet and wire. Techniques include saw piercing, filing, roll printing/texturing, wire forming, soldering, riveting and finishing. This course is suitable for beginners and intermediate students. Rebecca will bring three designs to work from, […]
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TIME TO WRITE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA creative retreat in the idyllic surroundings of the Lake District which has been an inspiration to generations of writers. Whether you’re a beginner needing help to put your ideas on paper, or an author longing for a peaceful space, constructive feedback and the company of other writers, this is for you. There will be […]
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RUSKIN LACE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomRuskin Lace is a special form of lace which originated as a cottage industry in the Lake District in the 1880s. Karen, a leading expert and author on Ruskin Lace, brings extensive knowledge to support and guide you whether it is your first encounter with this heritage craft or you are already addicted! You will […]
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ART HISTORY STUDY DAY: NOW YOU SEE ME…
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThe second in our series of art study days exploring concepts and ideas that shape the world we live in through the lens of art history. In this day course, we will explore visibility and invisibility in art. What are we shown, and what can't we see? Who tells the stories? Whose stories are told? […]
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SCIENCE FICTION ON FILM TO 1970
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWe will explore together the history of science fiction on film from the earliest days of cinema tricks to the dawn of the modern blockbuster. The essential question science fiction asks is 'What would a world with different technology to the present day look like?'. Such speculative fictions overlap with a huge range of other genres, and […]