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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  • FURTHER MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPT ILLUMINATION

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

    This 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 […]

  • THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS: POETRY & PAINT

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

    Playful yet serious this is a practical creative course exploring the spaces between and around ideas, the gaps and pauses left for imagination to rest and expand, the subtle interplay between physical objects and the written / spoken word. Taking inspiration from different cultural influences, and using the work of ceramicist Edmund de Waal and […]

  • SPRING YOGA AND WALKING

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

    A perfect mix of hatha yoga sessions  (working on postures, breathing exercises and relaxation) and guided hill walks of up to 5 miles, sometimes over rough and steep ground (requiring a reasonable level of fitness) among the peaceful northern fells; the purpose of which is to leave the student supple, relaxed and refreshed and uplifted.  […]

  • WHAT IS PAINTING – A STUDIO PRACTICE-LED EXPLORATION

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

    Through your own studio painting practice, combined with group and individual tutorials, explore and develop your understanding of your use of paint as a conceptual and material substance, extend your technical responses to your chosen medium, and consider your practice within the context of Contemporary Painting, and Contemporary Art more widely.

  • 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 […]

  • THE MAKING OF THE ENGLISH BIBLE

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

    In 1500 anyone found in possession of a bible in English risked being burned at the stake. But soon pioneers like Tyndale and Coverdale would begin to provide printed English Bibles and a reluctant Henry VIII was persuaded by Thomas Cromwell for a copy of the Bible to be placed in every parish church. Further […]

  • CREATE A CHARACTER – LINE AND WASH

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

    A short course on illustration using pen and watercolour. The programme will be built along a small project and incorporate pen and watercolour techniques to help you create a `character’. It is fun and hard work but will help you develop confidence to handle the medium, and create something new. Linda has had a career […]

  • SUNDAY LECTURE: FERN FEVER ON THE FELLS

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

    This talk will tell the story of the Victorian fern craze in the Lake District, from the Romantics’ early appreciation of the plant, through fern tourists, books, guides, and nurseries, to Kendal Mint Cake, and even Custard Cream biscuits. Dr Sarah Whittingham FSA is an independent historian, who has written books on architectural, garden, and […]

  • BIRD SONGS AND CALLS

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

    There is no doubt that familiarity with bird songs and calls songs and calls plays an essential part in the process of locating and identifying them. For example, the clamour of bird song in springtime woodland gives an indication of the both the number and identity of birds present, which might otherwise be overlooked. This […]

  • FOLK N FELL 2026

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

    We welcome back the well-established FolknFell weekend to Higham Hall.  Three outstanding musicians lead a weekend of folk and acoustic ensemble playing, singing and informal sessions with time for walking. A great way to enjoy yourself, learn new material and meet new friends. With the option to take time to explore the local area on […]