Higham Hall College
FULLY BOOKED: SUMMER STRING ORCHESTRA
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomJoin us at Higham to experience the glories of the string orchestra repertoire. We will study Mozart’s Adagio and Fugue, Heinrich Biber’s Battalia, John Ireland’s Concertino Pastorale and Samuel Barber’s ever popular Adagio for Strings. You should have some orchestral experience for this course. Please state your instrument when applying and whether you prefer 1st
FULLY BOOKED: WATERCOLOURS WITH CONFIDENCE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomPaint in a variety of settings utilising the studio and Higham’s grounds. Enjoy demos, paint-alongs and working en plein-air. You can bring your own reference materials, work from life or follow tutor-led demonstrations. Come along to develop skills and improve your confidence. For all levels. Jane Beech Residential: £585 Non-residential: £380
SUMMER QUILTER’S RETREAT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomBring your own project to work on or choose from a selection of projects available to try…perhaps a lap quilt or appliqué which could make a cushion or bag panel. Relax with new friends and old as you sew your day away. Lis Binns Residential: £585 Non-residential: £380
SOUNDS EASY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomEasy listening music for voices in 2 or 3 parts depending on ability, but particularly aimed at those who want to sing in harmony at an easy level. We will sing a variety of music drawn from the Great American Songbook, pop classics, ballads etc. The emphasis is on a relaxing but fun course. Chris
FOLK SINGING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA gentle introduction to singing folk music in three- and four-part harmony! Can’t read music? No problem - folk is an oral tradition, and we teach everything by ear. Learn how to warm up your voice, then sing in rounds and in parts, as you become acquainted with a wonderful folk repertoire with two tutors
SEWING ACCESSORIES
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomEvery quilter needs their accessories. Choose from making a board bag, pincushion and thread/scrap keeper, a needle park, a block keeper, a clip cushion, a machine mat, a sewing machine cover, and an ironing pad. Students can also bring their own project if preferred. Lis Binns Residential: £485 Non-residential: £330
JANE AUSTEN – A CELEBRATION OF ONE OF OUR GREATEST NOVELISTS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis year is the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen, perhaps the best and certainly the most loved of English novelists. From her Hampshire cottage she wrote six novels of family and social life in her time, with such fidelity and human understanding that her work seems to touch upon profound truths of
WEDDING FLOWERS: SUSTAINABLE FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomGain the knowledge, experience and confidence to create your own unique beautiful wedding florals using local and British seasonal flowers. This course will touch on growing, sourcing and sustainability and help with tips and techniques for creating mood boards, cutting and designing, planning and practicalities. Sarah is an eco-friendly freelance wedding and events studio florist
STOICISM RETREAT: IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomIn this retreat you will explore the origins and principles of Stoic philosophy through engaging sessions on resilience, the dichotomy of control, and the role of virtue in adversity. Participate in guided meditations, group discussions, and practical journaling exercises to deepen your understanding. Discover modern applications of Stoicism and build supportive networks. Conclude with personal
TALK & TEA: A PHILOSOPHER’S GUIDE TO BOREDOM
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomIn this talk we will explore insights from Bertrand Russell and Fernando Pessoa. Russell views boredom as a barrier to happiness, urging us to seek meaningful pursuits, while Pessoa invites us to embrace boredom as a space for introspection and creativity, leading to self-discovery. Throughout the session, we’ll encourage participants to rethink their experiences with