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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  • PLAYING WITH THE PAST: ADVENTURES IN CULTURAL HERITAGE

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

    Even though it is related to the memory of things past, Heritage is a modern idea; and as such it’s an idea that is, like its subject, still in continuous development. Similar, but not quite like History, heritage is the use we make in the present of the remains of the past, be they objects, […]

  • PAINT THE COLOURS OF THE LANDSCAPE YOU LOVE

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

    Bring photos, sketches, notes or just memories, of a place that has meaning for you. We will explore colour to help you develop palettes to interpret your sense of place in your painting. We will be learning about how to choose and how to use colour, through studies and experiments, before applying to your painting. […]

  • ANIMAL PORTRAITS IN PASTEL (MATERIALS PROVIDED)

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

    For both beginners and improvers. Complete a tutor-led portrait of an animal on velour paper. Learn about various types of pastel and surfaces and practice layering, blinding and building up texture. After this exercise, work on a picture of your own choosing with Paul's patient and generous one-to-one support. All materials provided but please bring […]

  • SUNDAY LECTURE: THE CORPSE ROADS OF CUMBRIA

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

    A talk and discussion about the corpse roads that criss-cross Cumbria. These ancient paths were used in medieval times to take the dead to the ‘mother’ church for burial but around 30 still survive as public footpaths. The talk will look at the history of the corpse roads, the evidence for their routes and the […]

  • VISITING LAKELAND GARDENS

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

    Join 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.

  • BOTANICAL ART USING COLOURED PENCILS: AUTUMN COLOURS AND FORMS

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

    Leaves will be turning whilst fruits and seeds will be ripening. Working from your choice of gathered subjects this is a perfect time to capture the interesting forms and glorious riot of colour using coloured pencils as nature puts on its seasonal finale. The course is suitable for beginners and those with some experience with […]

  • SCULPTING IN CLAY

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

    This course will provide an opportunity for students to sculpt two self-supporting figures (sculptures not supported by armatures) which can be human, animal or mythical.  All levels are welcome and if you have some experience of sculpting, please bring your preferred tools, albeit tools will be provided for those who need them.  You should also […]

  • EXPLORING SHAKESPEARE: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW

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

    This comedy of disguises, deception and war between the sexes remains a surefire Box Office hit. But is it simply a knockabout farce or something more serious - a disturbing celebration of misogyny or a subversive exposé of such attitudes? Join us to explore the play, Shakespeare’s intentions and a range of approaches to staging […]

  • INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE STITCHING

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

    A fun way to get serious, stitching little creative projects using a stash of bits and pieces. Basic materials are provided, but feel free to bring some fabric of your own if you wish. Ann will guide you with professional tips and techniques. Relaxed and absorbing, this is a course to inspire your creativity and […]

  • PAINTING TUMBLING WATER

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

    Water cascading over rocks is always captivating, even thrilling to watch in nature. So it's little surprise that it's such a popular subject for painters. Jason has spent years studying this subject, finding the best ways to teach painters how to render this subject with greater ease and skill. So why not take the strain […]