Higham Hall College
Courses at this venue
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BEGINNERS AND IMPROVERS UKULELE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThe course will cater for beginners (starting from scratch, learning together with fun and accessible rock and pop songs) and anyone who has already got to grips with the basic chords and would like to improve and develop their skills with new chords, alternative fingerings and tablature.
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INSPIRED BY THE SCOTTISH COLOURISTS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA colourful and inspiring course using methods and ideas employed by the Scottish Colourists. Work with your own subject matter or the varied items supplied. Through exploring the work of great artists, you can improve your practise.
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SKETCHING AND PAINTING THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomExplore the varied and wonderful landscapes of the northern Lake District from stream and riverbank to lakeside fell by way of woodland through plein-air sketching and studio painting. Lionel aims to help you develop more powerful ways to express your feelings about the outdoor world, seen from afar or close-up, using traditional drawing and painting […]
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LIFE DRAWING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis course will provide an opportunity for learners of all abilities to develop drawing direct from a life model. Life drawing is a traditional skill that increases accuracy within observational drawing and feeds into all areas of art practice. You will explore drawing techniques that develop both mark making and measuring skills. You will be […]
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EXPRESSIVE SKETCHBOOKS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA sketchbook is a place to experiment, try ideas out, record, analyse, remember and play. We will be looking at different ways of preparing pages for dynamic and eloquent “art journalling”, with techniques such as using the beauty of negative painting, construction and deconstruction, collage and collection, and other layering techniques.
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EXPRESSIVE SEMI ABSTRACT SEASCAPES IN MIXED MEDIA
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis short semi abstract mixed media seascape course gives you the opportunity to explore lots of creative and expressive art techniques in a really exciting and contemporary way with seascapes! Robert will teach you how to engage with your subject with greater depth, meaning and feeling with a semi abstract approach both in the studio. This art […]
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RACHMANINOV
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomSergey Rachmaninov (1873-1943) was one of the last and greatest Romantic composers. His music became the blueprint for many film soundtracks, and his life story is worthy of a film. From the disastrous premiere of his 1st symphony, through the upheaval of the 1917 Revolution, to his final years in Beverley Hills, this course will […]
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EARLY SUMMER COLOUR: BOTANICAL ART USING COLORED PENCIL
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomIn late May and early June expect to see a burst of colour, the opening act for the summer ahead. The bright hues of peonies, rose buds, irises and early flowering fuchsia are complimented by the vivid greens of lush new growth. Learn how to layer colour pencil to create vibrant and realistic botanical illustrations. You will […]
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SUNDAY LECTURE: THE HOME FRONT IN CUMBRIA DURING THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1914 – 1919
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThe lecture will examine the military role of Cumbria and the impact on the County of the First World War, which began as a small conflict and became a national effort involving the whole population. It will include various aspects such as The Border Regiment and other local military units; recruiting; local industries and their […]
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LAKELAND BIRDS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMagnificent scree-covered slopes, tranquil lakes, hanging oak woodlands and dramatic sea cliffs are just a few of Cumbria's habitats which we will be exploring throughout this five-day course. We will take short local trips to sample the best of Cumbria's summer birdlife, including Wheatears, Ring Ouzels, Redstarts, Dippers, Pied Flycatchers Wood Warblers and Ospreys to […]