Higham Hall College
Courses at this venue
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ALAN BARNES JAZZ MASTERCLASS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomDevelop your jazz playing with award-winning saxophonist/clarinettist Alan Barnes. We will take a relaxed look at jazz theory for instrumentalists with lots of opportunities to play and practise together. You will need to be able to read music, understand chords and preferably have some rehearsal band experience. (Limited spaces)
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FURTHER MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPT ILLUMINATION
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis an intermediate-level course. Make perfect manuscript gesso using a traditional recipe, lay it smoothly and gild with loose leaf gold. This class is full of practical tips, helping you to achieve raised areas of gilding with a mirror shine. Those who are already able to make and lay gesso are welcome to work on […]
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BRIGHT COLOURS IN A DARK MONTH
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomBACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, this short painting course with Robert will focus on getting to grips with Derwent's Inktense blocks on Canson cotton rich watercolour paper (all materials provided). This highly versatile new painting medium allows for bold mark-making, glazing and layering - perfect for achieving expressive, semi-abstract compositions. We will take a creative approach to landscape subjects […]
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PILATES & NORDIC WALKING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThe combination of Pilates and Nordic walking is perfect for building core strength & fitness. We will start the morning with a Pilates class and spend the afternoon discovering the technique & benefits of Nordic walking. Having mastered the correct technique, participants will find that over 85% of body weight is supported so the exercise […]
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BEGINNERS DRESSMAKING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor anyone with little or no knowledge of dressmaking or for those with little confidence, this is an opportunity to make an item of clothing of your own choice, using your own fabric, with generous encouragement and support from our experienced tutor. Lis will show you how to cut out, how to interpret the instructions, […]
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GET WEAVING!
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomExplore the use of colour and texture. Dress a loom. Understand how to read pattern draft. Suitable for both absolute beginners and developing weavers.
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UPHOLSTERY WORKSHOP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomLearn to strip a small item of furniture (e.g. a drop in dining seat or dining chair, stool), tackle interior paddings and rebuild it using traditional or modern upholstery techniques as appropriate. You bring the item of furniture you want to restore and the fabric you would like to use; all the fillings, specialist tools, […]
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PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomExplore a wide range of techniques: woodcut (cutting in plankwood); engraving (on endgrain hardwood or plastic); drypoint (drawing on metal with steel); and etching (using acid to etch on a zinc plate). Make handmade prints to your own design. Beginners or experienced.
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CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING FOR THE TERRIFIED
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomTry your hand at this ancient artform. Once you have mastered how to hold the brush, you will be encouraged to experiment with varying degrees of pressure, speed and moisture. Soon enough these experiments will become relaxing, free-flowing brushstrokes. You will be surprised at how quickly a good painting can be formed. Traditional and modern topics […]
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ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IMMERSION RETREAT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAre you looking to improve your Italian and immerse yourself in Italian culture? Join Antonella on her third retreat at Higham. The games, readings and videos used in each retreat all relate to a different cultural theme, which helps to support rich, sustained conversations in Italian amongst participants. The retreat is designed to accommodate people […]