Higham Hall College
Courses at this venue
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INTRODUCTION TO UPHOLSTERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomLearn to strip a small item of furniture (e.g. a drop in dining seat or dining chair, stool), tackle interior paddings and rebuild it using traditional or modern upholstery techniques as appropriate. You bring the item of furniture you want to restore and the fabric you would like to use; all the fillings, specialist tools, […]
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A VERY SPECIAL WOODWIND RECITAL
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAn hour of memorable musical performances, held in the intimate setting of our wonderful oak-floored Lecture Room. Laurence Perkins (Bassoon) Philippa Davies (Flute) Colin Honour (Clarinet) Jan Willem Nelleke (Piano) ADMISSION £10 Proceeds to Higham Hall with Bar available beforehand and afterwards. Proceeds towards the Higham building appeal. BOOK ONLINE: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FYME
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LONG STORY SHORT: READING ADVENTURES IN SHORT FORM WRITING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAn immersive opportunity to explore some shorter form stories and other tales, focusing on the sometimes subversive, often comic, aspects of the darker side of experience. Looking at writers from Sylvia Townsend Warner to Alison Lurie by way of fairy tales, Colm Toibin and Hilary Mantel, we'll share close readings of texts and discover how […]
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VISITING LAKELAND GARDENS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomJoin expert horticulturalist Louise on an intimate tour of Lake District gardens, including some not normally open to the public. Meet the gardeners, discover new plants and garden design inspiration behind the gates, walls and clipped hedges of some hidden horticultural gems of the Lake District.
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ADVANCED BOOKBINDING: A QUARTER LEATHER BINDING MODEL
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMaking books covered in leather is always a challenging but most satisfying thing to do no matter how many times you do it. We will be making a 19th century smooth spine, quarter-bound book in goatskin leather with decorative paper sidings. We will be making endpapers and hand sewing the text-block, taking the book through […]
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WWII ON THE SOLWAY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomDrawing on the expert WW2 knowledge of John Sadler and the local Solway coast knowledge of Fiona Stoddart this course offers two and a half days of fieldtrip visits to varied WW2 related sites in northwest Cumbria and Dumfries and Galloway in southwest Scotland. The programme for this course will aim to explore the wider […]
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BOOKBINDING: BEGINNERS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAn introduction to the basics of hand bookbinding using techniques that have hardly changed in centuries. See how paper is prepared then hand sewn into a single-section pamphlet and a multi-section book. Learn how to prepare the book for covering, using traditional methods with modern materials. Gain experience and insight into book construction and how […]
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BLOW! INTERMEDIATE WOODWIND
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomGrades 4 to 6 Flute, Oboe, Clarinet and Bassoon. Small and larger group playing under patient, enjoyable professional instruction. A great way to develop your playing! Notify us of instrument when booking.
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HARPS NORTH WEST SUMMER FESTIVAL
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomHarps North West is delighted to welcome tutors Mary Dunsford, Corrina Hewat and Ailie Robertson to their eighth summer festival. As well as entertaining us in the opening concert on the Friday evening, the tutors will lead workshops at all levels, except absolute beginners. So expect to learn new tunes alongside improving your skills and technique all […]
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CIRCLE DANCE RETREAT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomNewcomers as well as experienced are welcome to join this inclusive form of community dancing where no partners are required. However, some previous dance experience would be helpful. Music and dances are drawn from Worldwide cultures and countries, and pace varies from lively to meditative. A tonic for body and mind.