• 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.

  • 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 […]