Higham Hall College

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Bassenthwaite Lake
Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9SH United Kingdom Get Directions
Phone 01768 776276
Website www.highamhall.com

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  • DISCOVERING WATERCOLOURS

    Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

    Have you ever wanted to paint with watercolours but don’t know how? If so, this is the course for you. Come along and be guided with some simple tips to make the most of watercolours. Get used to colour mixing, composition and different ways of achieving effects in a simple way to produce watercolour paintings […]

  • DISTINCTIVE FRENCH SYMPHONIES

    Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

    Berlioz broke the mould with his Symphonie Fantastique, Bizet showed early promise with his symphony in C. Cesar Franck’s symphony moves from Gothic splendour to a lively finale and Saint-Sean’s Organ symphony follows the four movement precedence with a loud, celebratory finale which is impossible to resist.

  • RUSKIN LACE

    Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

    with this heritage craft or you are already addicted! You will work on linen fabric using a combination of drawn thread and cut linen work, with the distinctive geometric designs created using needlelace techniques specific to this type of lace. This course is suitable for both beginner and experienced needleworkers. If required, a starter pack (£15) […]

  • THE WAY WE WERE: HOW FILMS REFLECTED OUR LIVES

    Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

    A look at the way British and American society changed between 1930 and 1980 as reflected in the feature films of the period.

  • ATKINSON GRIMSHAW: MASTER OF MOONLIGHT AND MUCH MORE

    Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

    Grimshaw was one of the very few genuinely self taught, working class artists, to emerge during the most productive period of British art, the reign of Queen Victoria 1837-1901. Overcoming the discouragements of having his paints and brushes burned by his mother, and inspired by success of Pre-Raphaelitism, his own meticulous rendering of landscapes lead […]

  • BOTANICAL WATERCOLOUR PAINTING

    Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

    Sculptural seed heads and glowing hedgerow fruits will inspire you to capture the fresh palette and clean lines of autumn. Working direct from nature, learn to accurately depict them in watercolour with technical demonstrations, knowledgeable guidance and one-to-one tuition. For both beginners and the more experienced.

  • ENAMELLING

    Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

    Make enamelled jewellery, small tiles, or panels working on copper, silver, or steel. Learn the techniques of enamel application, foils, stencils, sgraffito among others as desired, and training in kiln use, control and safety. All abilities welcome from beginners to advanced; students will be supported to work at their own pace on appropriate projects. Materials available to purchase from […]

  • FINLAND: ART AND IDENTITY

    Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

    Ukraine`s struggle for self determination in the face of Russian oppression was preceded by that of Finland . Artists ,we have no examples of in our galleries ,developed inspiring images of their homeland & people which contributed significantly  to independence .The life & art of Albert Edelfelt and the outstanding Akseli Gallen -Kallela come as […]

  • DRAMATIC SEASCAPES, SKIES AND LANDSCAPES IN SOFT PASTEL

    Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

    Extend your artistic skills to create dramatic seascapes and skies using soft pastels. Demonstrations throughout, support for beginners and encouragement for the more experienced.  Supportive one-to-one critique encouraging you to use this exciting and very versatile medium.

  • INTRODUCTION TO NATURAL DYEING

    Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

    This course is suitable for beginners and those with some knowledge. They will use traditional plants to dye animal fibres. They will dye small hanks to produce a range of colours. From these students will have samples to mount on cards for future reference. A variety of techniques will be used.