• CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT HIGHAM

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

    Join us for a festive 3-course Christmas lunch in the historic dining room at Higham. Enjoy a pre-lunch sherry in the Drawing Room. Bring a group or just yourself; the halls will be decked and staff ready with our customary warm welcome. Traditional or vegetarian options available. Menu: Starter: Melon Cocktail with Mango Sorbet or […]

  • PORTRAITURE (CLOTHED LIVE MODELS)

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

    Drawing from life is one of the essential skillsets for artists. During this course we will focus on the clothed model and work from live sitters. You will be guided to experiment towards a freer, yet meaningful drawing style. You will expand, refine and challenge your drawing practice whist reinforcing all the essential fundamentals with in […]

  • SILVER JEWELLERY

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

    This course is aimed at beginners and intermediate students. Students should have reasonable manual dexterity, as they will be learning how to use hand tools such as hammers, saws and soldering torches. Anyone who has attended the course before will have the opportunity to improve and expand their silverworking skills. Students will work on three projects […]

  • EXPLORING INTERIORS

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

    This is a practical painting course exploring the genre of interior painting. The domestic interior has long been a rich source of material for artists. It is possible to evoke emotions, convey social commentary and even explore psychological themes through the formal choices made when portraying interior spaces and the objects inside. Join Ceri working […]

  • BRUSHO, PENCILS AND INKS

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

    Suitable for beginners. Explore the versatility, vibrance and spontaneity of Brusho, then add coloured pencil, pen and ink to make art that is truly unique. Just bring your own coloured pencils (tutor will be using Derwent Inktense), together with an apron or old shirt to protect your clothes and an A3 size folder to take […]

  • INTRODUCTION TO BRYOPHYTES (MOSSES AND LIVERWORTS)

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

    An introductory course in which we will look at identifying some of the most common bryophytes. We will look at the main features that help with identification, collect some species from the grounds and practise using a key. We will use hand lenses and microscopes to appreciate the details of these tiny plants and get […]

  • SERGEANT PEPPER RE-IMAGINED

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

    We will listen to tracks from the iconic Beatles Album then rewrite and rearrange them, creating our own new versions which we will then perform and record. The course is suitable for all acoustic instruments and musicians that can play to a reasonable standard. Please let us know in advance what instrument you play so […]

  • PAINTING TEXTURE AND DETAIL WITH WATERCOLOUR – PROJECTS STEP BY STEP

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

    Painting texture and detail can be both fun and absorbing. It also does not have to take an age working with a small brush. There are lots of fun ways you can 'shortcut' the appearance of texture using some quick painting approaches used by the professionals. Your tutor Jason will take you step-by-step through projects […]

  • ENGLISH ROUNDWORK BASKETS

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

    An old favourite! Work with Cumbrian basketmaker Phil Bradley to learn the techniques of English roundwork basketry. We will cover some of the basic elements of working with willow and take a fieldtrip to look at the growing, harvesting and managing of willow beds in Phil's own smallholding.

  • YOGA AND CIRCLE DANCE

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

    Yoga and circle dance complement each other beautifully. Daily yoga practice involving postures, breathing techniques and relaxation will alternate with sessions of circle dancing, a gentle, enjoyable and easy-to-learn activity, which is drawn from many countries and cultures, celebrates the seasons, and does not require a partner.