Higham Hall College
Courses at this venue
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NURTURE THROUGH NATURE WINTER YOGA RETREAT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomEmbrace the stillness of the season with a soul-soothing yoga retreat nestled in the heart of nature's winter wonderland. This retreat is designed to help you reconnect with yourself and the natural world, offering deep rest, reflection and renewal.
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STRING CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA course for pre-formed string chamber music groups, working at self-programmed repertoire. Fay Sweet, Stephen Orton and Mary Dainton will join the tutoring team.
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DISCOVERING PEN AND INK
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCreate textures, tonal areas and decorative patterns in pen and ink, then combine them to create a finished drawing. With demos throughout and access to a variety of pens to experiment with, by the end you should be able to handle your materials with confidence.
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LACE AS YOU LIKE IT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomHave 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 […]
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LOST CUMBRIA ON FILM
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomJoin us as we embark on a time-travelling adventure with producers from Cumbria Film Archive. Their rare films, going back well over a century, mean you will enjoy a feast of nostalgia. For over thirty years they have been amassing a huge collection of material which will enthral anyone with an interest in local history. […]
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PEN & WASH
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA 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 […]
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LACE AS YOU LIKE IT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomHave 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 […]
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WINTER YOGA RETREAT: TOWARDS A PERSONAL PRACTICE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAlongside 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.
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LOOKING AT SMALL THINGS: LICHENS AT HIGHAM
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomTake a stroll around Higham's grounds with Cumbria Lichen and Bryophyte Group member Pete Martin for an enjoyable introduction to lichens, overlooked yet remarkable features of the natural world that can be found, quite literally, on our doorstep - or any other surface and in any environment. Pete will highlight some of the species to […]
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CELTIC CALLIGRAPHY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis 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 […]