Higham Hall College
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CALICO GARDENS EMBROIDERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomHand stitches in neutral shades with subtle enhancements creating texture and 3D effects. Beginners and experienced embroiderers all welcome; start with a Calico Garden Sampler to frame or bring your own project to work on with Angie's expert support.
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TAPESTRY WEAVING: A FEAST OF WEFTS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFrom wiry shining hemp to wire of all colours; from a chalky soft spun cotton to gleaming silks, muscular linens or sumptuous wools; even torn newspaper, plastic bags or worn-out clothing; there are so many potential weft materials, each with a unique personality. We'll try weaving with various plant fibres, synthetics, animal hair and wool […]
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LINO-CUT PRINTMAKING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomUsing traditional lino-cut printmaking techniques, print your own images to create individual and decorative cards or pictures with expert guidance from Clare Melinksy. Clare is a renowned illustrator whose distinctive designs feature on product packaging, book covers, magazines, cards and even postage stamps. All tools needed are provided as part of the course: we also […]
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WOVEN TAPESTRY: BEGINNERS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWhether you are a beginner or in need of a refresher, this workshop is designed to give you a solid technical grounding in tapestry weaving. With expert guidance from award-winning tapestry and constructed textiles artist Louise Martin, participants will learn essential weaving techniques from setting up a loom, weaving a design, to finishing your tapestry. […]
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A WEEKEND WITH THE HARP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor all ability levels except absolute beginners. Emphasis will be on having fun, but attention will be paid to technique, tone, accuracy and musicality. Written music supplied and specially written parts will cater for all levels. All styles - something for everyone!
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BOTANICAL STUMPWORK EMBROIDERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWe will create a variety of flowers using a mixture of surface embroidery, embellishment and stumpwork techniques including needlelace. The finished piece will form a sprig. Helen McCook Residential: £540 Non-residential: £385
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YOU THE JURY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomJoin crime writer Diane Janes for an immersive experience where, as a member of a 12-strong jury, you'll examine five separate real-life murder cases that occurred between 1900-1975, chosen by Diane for the insights they can give us on our judicial system and social history. After listening to the evidence and discussing it with your […]
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3D MIXED MEDIA EMBROIDERY AND BOX
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis course will explore mixed media embroidery and embellishment on to an even grid base which will then be used to create a box. Helen McCook Residential: £540 Non-residential: £385
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CONSTRUCTING AND DECONSTRUCTING LANDSCAPE – ACRYLIC, OIL PASTEL AND DRAWING MEDIA
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomStudio based painting course working towards abstract/semi-abstract landscapes using acrylic inks, acrylic paints, acrylic auxiliaries and mediums together with soft oil pastels and different drawing media (coloured pencils and graphite). Aimed at experienced and intermediate level artists who want to move beyond representation in their painting style. Sorry, the course is NOT suitable for beginners as […]
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INTERMEDIATE AND ELEMENTARY WOODWIND DIRECTED BY LAURENCE PERKINS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAll applications to be made initially through Laurence to ascertain ensemble line-up. www.laurenceperkins.com/wind-serenades Laurence Perkins with Mandy Burvill Residential: £709 Non-residential: £502 We can pick up at 5pm from Penrith Rail Station (+£40) BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT ON PAYING BALANCE.