Higham Hall College
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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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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 […]
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ANCIENT EGYPTIAN BODIES IN ART
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThe ancient Egyptians are almost immediate recognisable from their many depictions and the human body features prominently in Ancient Egyptian art. This course examines evidence for painting, sculpture and relief to show changing fashions of representing the body over time – in art and in hieroglyphic writing. How reliable are these as a guide to […]
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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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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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BOOKBINDING: RESTORATION
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMost books deteriorate over time and so book conservators had to develop skills in restoring them. On this course you will learn the basics of book repairs using a variety of cloths, papers, and adhesives. You will learn how to: deconstruct a book in a safe and systematic fashion, repair both individual pages and sections, […]
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BASSOONS WITH LAURENCE PERKINS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomYes, honestly, only Bassoons allowed! Laurence Perkins with Catriona McDermid and Yoshiko Endo We can pick up at 5pm from Penrith Rail Station (+£40) BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT ON BOOKING All applications to be made initially through Laurence to ascertain ensemble line-up: www.laurenceperkins.com/wind-serenades
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CREATIVE LEATHERWORKING FOR BOOKBINDERS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomUsing natural (undyed) and tannery dyed leathers, students will learn how to apply a wide range of decorative finishes and textures to a leather surface, including: craquele, printed resist, transfer print, dyeing and colouring. The completed leather samples will then be used to cover a millboard plaquette with lined doublure which can then be used […]
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PATCHWORK: HUNTER’S STAR
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomHunter's Star can be a tricky block to make due to the bias-cut edges and there are several different ways to make it, but this course takes a straightforward approach which everyone can use to find success. Use two contrasting colours or many to get the result you prefect. Pre-cuts (layer cakes) or meterage can be […]