Higham Hall College
Courses at this venue
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BRASS BAND WEEKEND
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA serious yet relaxed weekend for brass band players to rehearse and perform popular, and perhaps lesser-known, brass band repertoire. There will be both whole-band and sectional rehearsals. All prospective players must contact Martyn at martyngrisdale@gmail.com before enrolling to ascertain level, instrument(s) and suitability. Paul Fisher and Jamie Smith will be joining the tutoring team.
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THE MARK YOU MAKE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAn exploratory drawing course looking at aspects of mark-making and materials. BOOK ONLINE: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FDMX
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COLOUR ANALYSIS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA dip into the process of Colour Analysis through exploring colour theories and qualities and how colour analysis systems have developed over the years. There will be some group exercises where colours are compared to start your exploration into discovering which colour families and qualities suit you best and how colour personalities can influence your […]
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PALETTE KNIFE EXPERIMENTS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomLearn to use the palette knife as part of your mark-making repertoire. Have fun applying paint without a brush! Using drag, scrape and spread techniques. Explore the sculptural qualities of paint playing with textures and layers and mixing colours directly on the surface of the canvas. This humble artist’s tool can unlock many new possibilities […]
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MOTIFS, MONUMENTS AND MOUNTAINS: PREHISTORIC CARVINGS IN THE CUMBRIAN LANDSCAPE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThe varied landscapes of Cumbria are dotted with a variety of enigmatic symbols, carved into rock surfaces over 5000 years ago. They range from complex designs on stone circles and burial cairns in the Eden Valley to simple scatters of hollows on striking outcrops in the central Lake District. Each carefully-made mark is a direct […]
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AN EVENING IN PARIS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFrench music, for advanced players only. All applications to be made initially through Laurence to ascertain ensemble line-up. www.laurenceperkins.com/wind-serenades Book online: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FDMZ
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CREATING COLLAGRAPH PLATE WITH TILE CEMENT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomTile cement is a wonderful, versatile material for making collagraph plates. We will be using it in its ‘wet’ form to draw, scrape and impress marks and patterns into it. Once dry we will continue to work into it by sanding, scratching and smoothing areas. Everyone will create several hard-wearing textured collagraph plates from tile […]
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WINTER LANDSCAPE: SKETCHING AND PAINTING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomSuitable for intermediate to advanced-level painters. Explore the Lake District in winter when colour and shadow are at their most varied and dramatic. With demos, exercises and expert advice throughout, experience outdoor sketching trips (dress for the weather!). Work with one or more media and develop a studio project in the painting medium of your […]
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CONCERT: AN EVENING IN PARIS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA varied programme of music performed by Laurence Perkins and friends.
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RUSKIN LACE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomRuskin 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 […]