Higham Hall College
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WATERCOLOURS WITH CONFIDENCE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomPaint in a variety of settings: utilising the studio and Higham grounds. Enjoy demos, paint alongs and painting en plein-air. You can bring your own reference materials, work form life or follow tutor led demonstrations. Come along, develop skills and improve your confidence. For all levels.
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SCULPTURAL NEEDLEFELT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCreate a characterful sculpture, c.12-18 inches in size, using wool fibres based on a wire armature. There will be plenty of sources of inspiration and support to try one of a range of stylistic approaches, from art deco abstraction to stone-carved or caricature. Sympathetic, patient and knowledgeable guidance from an outstanding felt artist (http://www.furzie.co.uk). All […]
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WRITING THE LIVES OF SAINTS: THE GOLDEN LEGEND AND ITS COUNTERPARTS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomIn Anglo-Saxon and medieval England, hagiography - the writing of the lives of saints - became a literary genre par excellence that emerged from a confluence of oral traditions, cultural practices and religious pilgrimage throughout Europe. Notable examples of this phenomenon include Mirk's Festial, Aelfric's Lives of Saints and The Golden Legend, a collection of 153 hagiographies that […]
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THE PHILOSOPHY OF CREATIVITY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomNo one can be told how to create, lest they cease to be creative. Creativity is also notoriously difficult to define; although many people have tried. So why should we philosophise about creativity? The main reason, as Jerome Bruner puts is, “beyond practicality”. It is “the ancient search of the humanist” for what makes human […]
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SUMMER STRING ORCHESTRA
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomJoin us at Higham to experience the glories of the String Orchestra repertoire. We will study Britten Simple Symphony, Handel Concerto Grosso op 6 no 11 and Delius Aquarelles. You should have some orchestral experience for this course. Please state your instrument when applying and whether you prefer 1st or 2nd violin parts.
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CAPTURING MOVEMENT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomExplore methods of illustrating movement, first in drawing form and then in watercolour. There are several painting and drawing approaches you can employ to capture the look of a form travelling at speed. These ideas will be explored, shown first in demonstrations and exercises. Once you have got to grips with the basic approaches, you […]
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AN INTRODUCTION TO TREES
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWould you like to be able to identify and put a name to those trees you encounter when out and about? If so, this course will introduce you to those features of trees that you need to be familiar with. Combining trips to tree collections which will involve level walking and indoor sessions where we will examine […]
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SUMMER QUILTER’S RETREAT: JAPANESE FOLDED PATCHWORK
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomNot to be confused with Cathedral Window, Japanese Folded Patchwork uses circles folded round squares. Traditionally done by hand, you can use a machine if you prefer. You can add interest by using pieced fabric for the circles and/or the squares. Suitable for all abilities.
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PRINTMAKING: ETCHING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomUsing metal plates made of Copper or Zinc we will learn the fundamental elements of the Etching process, with demonstrations and extensive technical support, culminating in your own set of limited edition prints. We will also have time to explore advanced techniques such as aquatint, chin collé and relief etching. As such this course is […]
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PATCHWORK: APPLIQUE FROM THE REVERSE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomIn the course we will be using a pre-printed panel. Adding a window frame and surround turns the panel into the view out of a window. You will have time to turn this into a wall hanging by quilting. Suitable for all abilities.