Higham Hall College
Courses at this venue
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MOTIFS, MONUMENTS AND MOUNTAINS: PREHISTORIC CARVINGS IN THE CUMBRIAN LANDSCAPE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThe varied landscapes of Cumbria are dotted with a variety of enigmatic symbols, carved into rock surfaces over 5000 years ago. They range from complex designs on stone circles and burial cairns in the Eden Valley to simple scatters of hollows on striking outcrops in the central Lake District. Each carefully-made mark is a direct […]
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PALETTE KNIFE EXPERIMENTS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomLearn to use the palette knife as part of your mark-making repertoire. Have fun applying paint without a brush! Using drag, scrape and spread techniques. Explore the sculptural qualities of paint playing with textures and layers and mixing colours directly on the surface of the canvas. This humble artist’s tool can unlock many new possibilities […]
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COLOUR ANALYSIS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA dip into the process of Colour Analysis through exploring colour theories and qualities and how colour analysis systems have developed over the years. There will be some group exercises where colours are compared to start your exploration into discovering which colour families and qualities suit you best and how colour personalities can influence your […]
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THE MARK YOU MAKE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAn exploratory drawing course looking at aspects of mark-making and materials. BOOK ONLINE: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FDMX
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BRASS BAND WEEKEND
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA serious yet relaxed weekend for brass band players to rehearse and perform popular, and perhaps lesser-known, brass band repertoire. There will be both whole-band and sectional rehearsals. All prospective players must contact Martyn at martyngrisdale@gmail.com before enrolling to ascertain level, instrument(s) and suitability. Paul Fisher and Jamie Smith will be joining the tutoring team.
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ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IMMERSION RETREAT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAre you looking to improve your Italian and immerse yourself in Italian culture? Join Antonella on her third retreat at Higham. The games, readings and videos used in each retreat all relate to a different cultural theme, which helps to support rich, sustained conversations in Italian amongst participants. The retreat is designed to accommodate people […]
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CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING FOR THE TERRIFIED
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomTry your hand at this ancient artform. Once you have mastered how to hold the brush, you will be encouraged to experiment with varying degrees of pressure, speed and moisture. Soon enough these experiments will become relaxing, free-flowing brushstrokes. You will be surprised at how quickly a good painting can be formed. Traditional and modern topics […]
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PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomExplore a wide range of techniques: woodcut (cutting in plankwood); engraving (on endgrain hardwood or plastic); drypoint (drawing on metal with steel); and etching (using acid to etch on a zinc plate). Make handmade prints to your own design. Beginners or experienced.
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UPHOLSTERY WORKSHOP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomLearn to strip a small item of furniture (e.g. a drop in dining seat or dining chair, stool), tackle interior paddings and rebuild it using traditional or modern upholstery techniques as appropriate. You bring the item of furniture you want to restore and the fabric you would like to use; all the fillings, specialist tools, […]
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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.