Higham Hall College
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BOTANICAL WATERCOLOUR PAINTING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomSculptural 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.
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ENAMELLING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMake 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 […]
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FINLAND: ART AND IDENTITY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomUkraine`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 […]
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DRAMATIC SEASCAPES, SKIES AND LANDSCAPES IN SOFT PASTEL
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomExtend 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.
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INTRODUCTION TO NATURAL DYEING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis 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.
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PLAYING WITH THE PAST: ADVENTURES IN CULTURAL HERITAGE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomEven 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, […]
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PAINT THE COLOURS OF THE LANDSCAPE YOU LOVE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomBring 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. […]
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ANIMAL PORTRAITS IN PASTEL (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor 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 […]
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SUNDAY LECTURE: THE CORPSE ROADS OF CUMBRIA
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA 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 […]
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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.