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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  • BOTANICAL ART USING COLOURED PENCILS: THE FIRST FLOWERS AND EVERGREENS OF THE WINTER GARDEN

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

    Despite the frosty temperatures, colour is beginning to return to the garden with flowering shrubs like winter jasmine or mahonia sparkling against the deep greens of laurel, ivy, varigated hollies or box, and hardy flowers such as hellebores, cyclamen and snowdrops appear in the borders and woodland edges while on windowledges forced bulbs will be […]

  • ENAMELLING WEEK

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

    Four full days for time-consuming techniques (painted enamels, advanced cloisonne, plique a jour). Work on copper, silver, or pre-prepared steel; making enamel jewellery, small panels, bowls, or kiln-fired beads. Some experimental techniques may be tried; such as raku firing, solar Riso screens and marbled enamels. Beginners or more experienced. Materials available to purchase from Tilly […]

  • RECORDER ENSEMBLES: INTERMEDIATE

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

    For intermediate players (roughly Grades 4-6). An opportunity to make music together over a pleasant weekend with others, with expert guidance as appropriate.

  • ENAMELLING WEEKEND

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

    Work on copper, silver or steel; make enamelled jewellery, small tiles or panels. Absolute beginners welcome. You will learn key skills such as enamel application; kiln use, control and safety; foils, stencils, sgraffito and other techniques as desired. Materials available to purchase from Tilly (£5-£20 dependent upon project).  

  • RUSKIN LACE

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

    Ruskin Lace is a special form of lace which originated as a cottage industry in the Lake District in the 1880s. Karen, a leading expert and author on Ruskin Lace, brings extensive knowledge to support and guide you whether it is your first encounter with this heritage craft or you are already addicted! You will […]

  • “NORTH OF EVERYWHERE”: POETRY AND PAINT

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

    Helen Mort's journeying poem, 'North of Everywhere', will be our creative map this time. Using writing and painting techniques we'll explore ideas about the north and nordic imagination - rich terrain that has unsettled and provoked writers and artists across time and geography. Uncanny, outlandish, inventive - join us for the mystery and magic of […]

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]