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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  • PEN & WASH

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

    A course looking at pen and ink techniques and combining them with watercolour to create line and wash artwork. We will be looking at how to create textures, tones and decorative patterns with ink and how to paint various washes and then combining the two to produce line and wash work. Demonstrations, help and advice […]

  • LACE AS YOU LIKE IT

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

    Have you ever wondered about how lace is made? Would you like to learn this fascinating craft?  All abilities are welcome, from complete beginner through to advanced. Want to try a lace type that you have not made before? Most of the many different lace types can be accommodated in the class. If  you have […]

  • WINTER YOGA RETREAT: TOWARDS A PERSONAL PRACTICE

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

    Alongside the practical practices and breathwork, this course give the opportunity to explore the benefits of this accessible approach to yoga, adapted to the individuals ability and need. All levels welcome.

  • LOOKING AT SMALL THINGS: LICHENS AT HIGHAM

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

    Take a stroll around Higham's grounds with Cumbria Lichen and Bryophyte Group member Pete Martin for an enjoyable introduction to lichens. These overlooked yet remarkable features of the natural world can be found, quite literally, on our doorstep - or any other surface and in any environment. Pete will highlight some of the species to […]

  • CELTIC CALLIGRAPHY

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

    This practical introduction to the art of calligraphy will focus on the calligraphic styles used by scribes from the 8th century to produce, for example, the Lindisfarne Gospels, the Book of Kells and Lichfield Gospels. These magnificent books were created by isolated religious communities where, although influenced by various overseas cultures, their individual styles flourished. We […]

  • INDIGO DYEING

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

    Dyeing with natural indigo is a kind of alchemy. During this fascinating course, you will learn about working with indigo dye using two different reducing agents. Molly will also show you a variety of shibori techniques which are used to pattern fabric and explain how to get deep shades of blue. You will learn how to […]

  • MAHLER: SYMPHONIES 2, 3 & 4

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

    These “Wunderhorn” symphonies contain song settings from Mahler’s favourite collection of poems: “the Youth’s Magic Horn”. Mahler incorporates them in his overall symphonic vision: Resurrection (no.2), the World (no.3) and Heaven (no.4).

  • GEOLOGY OF ENGLAND

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

    The geological history of England spans almost 700 million years of time, which is reflected in its great diversity of rocks and spectacular landscapes. Come on an exciting journey that will encounter cataclysmic volcanoes, extinction events, oceans and mountain ranges, now all lost to time. This is an entirely indoor course delivered through a series […]

  • LAKES, RIVERS AND WOODLANDS – PAINTING NATURE WITH ACRYLICS

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

    Follow Kara's step-by-step guide to producing two beautiful paintings of both lakes/rivers and spring woodlands using acrylic paints, brushes and implements that you are able to bring. Kara will teach you to employ a range of techniques that will help you to achieve realism, impressionism and coherent tonal qualities, pushing the boundaries of the acrylic medium.

  • 17TH & 18TH CENTURY CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOP

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

    For pre-formed chamber groups (with or without singer) who should bring at least 4 pieces to work on which can be at varying stages of readiness. Work at 415 or 440Hz, with availability of one harpsichord playable at either pitch, plus Higham's transposable electric pianos. Tutors' recital on Saturday evening, with an informal participants' concert […]