Higham Hall College
Courses at this venue
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CAV & PAG AND VERSIMO
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomTruth, low-life or realism are ways to explain the Verismo movement in 1890’s Italian opera. Cavalleria Rusticana and I Pagliacci are the most famous examples and we will also consider revolutionary Andrea Chenier and star actress Adriana Lecouvreur.
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ANCIENT ROCKS OF LAKELAND
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAn advanced course for people with some geological knowledge, or those that have already attended our GEOLOGY OF THE LAKES: AN INTRODUCTION course. This course examines the oldest rocks in Lakeland: the early-mid Palaeozoic (of Ordovician to Devonian age). It includes several field trips to locations across the Lake District – please wear appropriate walking […]
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APPRECIATING SHAKESPEARE IN PERFORMANCE: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomIncreasingly farcical confusion occurs when two pairs of identical twins, shipwrecked and separated as babies, end up many years later in the same town and are repeatedly mistaken for each other. Underneath the high-energy comedy, Shakespeare explores deeper issues of identity and loss. This study weekend accompanies a production of the play by the Festival […]
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PHULKARIS: HAND EMBROIDERIES FROM PUNJAB, INDIA
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThe course will introduce the learners to the culture, history and craft of Phulkari embroideries and give them the skills to create their own Phulkari inspired hand embroidery. The course will include a short talk, drawing, wood block printing and hand embroidery. By the end of the course, each participant would have designed their own […]
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SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThe Festival Players return, performing Shakespeare's high-energy comedy, where confusion occurs when two pairs of identical twins, shipwrecked and separated as babies, end up many years later in the same town and are repeatedly mistaken for each other. We are hoping for good weather, despite the title of the play, but the show will go […]
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JAZZ PLAYERS’ SUMMER SCHOOL FEATURING ALAN BARNES (SAX)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA serious yet relaxed week for jazz musicians who are able to play and read music to rehearsal band standard. Play a range of material from Swing to Bebop in small groups under the expert guidance of three of the UK's best jazz musicians. All prospective players must contact David 07951 903230 daveblackmusic@hotmail.com before enrolling to […]
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JAZZ CONCERT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA lively and engaging evening of mainstream jazz with David Black and players from our residential jazz course joined by very special guests saxophonist Alan Barnes and trumpeter Mark Armstrong. BOOK ONLINE: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FYMJ
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SCOTTISH BORDERS HISTORY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMinibus fieldtrips exploring the rich and layered history of the English and Scottish borderlands. Visit historic sites in the Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway and Cumbria. A journey though time - medieval through to more recent heritage and some famous (and sometimes infamous) locals.
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BOTANICAL ART USING COLOURED PENCILS: SUMMER FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomBy observing and drawing directly from nature, enjoy exploring the varied forms and textures of the summer garden’s edible harvest and learn how to build up their rich colours by blending and layering coloured pencils in the relaxing atmosphere of Higham Hall. The course is suitable for beginners and those with some experience with coloured […]
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ARTIST LABORATORY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom‘Over six days in the studio this mentored programme, centred on your own practice, will foster experimentation, enquiry, and artistic development. With Steve’s knowledgable and considered support, and utilising individual and group discussions, you will be encouraged to respond open-mindedly to your own questions and ideas around your practice/discipline, conceptual approaches, and subject material.’