Higham Hall College
Courses at this venue
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SPIRITUALITY FOR SCEPTICS: HINDUISM AND ANCIENT GREEK PHILOSOPHY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomJoin us for an enlightening four-day journey exploring the intersections of Hinduism and Ancient Greek philosophy. This course invites sceptics and seekers to engage with key concepts like Dharma, Eudaimonia, and the nature of the self. Participants will delve into significant texts, guided meditations, and reflective discussions aimed at fostering personal growth. Through comparison, interpretation, […]
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ACOUSTIC GUITAR – IMPROVERS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThe acoustic guitar course will aim to build on aspects covered during the basics and beyond, such as expanding your chord shapes, rhythm and strumming, learning songs and styles. We will look at improvising and scales. In addition, we will cover music theory to help you support your knowledge. The course will be suited to […]
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LIS BINNS PATCHWORK: LONE STAR QUILT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomIn this course we will tackle the Lone Star quilt. This pattern is believed to have originated in England as the Mathematical Star, before it spread to America and was adopted in Texas as Lone Star. It involves a lot of point-matching and dreaded ‘Y- seams’ but you will be given lots of tips and […]
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TALK & TEA: A PHILOSOPHER’S GUIDE TO CHANGE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomIn this talk, we’ll explore philosophical perspectives on change, drawing on insights from al-Ghazali, the Daodejing, and John Dewey. Al-Ghazali sees change as a divine opportunity for spiritual growth, the Daodejing encourages harmony with life’s flux through wu wei (effortless action), and Dewey views change as a force for learning and adaptation. In reflecting on these views, […]
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RECORDER ENSEMBLES: GRADES 1-3
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomDo not be scared to make mistakes, have fun and make music! A chance for those developing a liking for recorder playing to progress their musicality in a gentle way with like-minded people under professional guidance.
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SILVER CLAY JEWELLERY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomSilver Clay is a remarkable material made up of fine silver particles, a plant-based binder and water. It can be moulded, rolled, textured and shaped to create hand-crafted pieces which are then fired and polished to make fine hallmark-quality silver jewellery. With expert guidance, make up to three professionally-styled pieces over a weekend. Those with […]
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TRY FOR A DAY: BOTANICAL ART
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis informal and relaxed workshop is a gentle introduction to the delights of drawing from nature. You will spend the morning building confidence while closely observing individual flower petals, leaves and berries and practising watercolour techniques. The afternoon is spent painting flowers and plants from the beautiful gardens here at Higham. Everyone welcome, no experience needed. […]
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LINO-CUT PRINTMAKING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomUsing traditional lino-cut printmaking techniques, print your own images to create individual and decorative cards or pictures with expert guidance from Clare Melinksy. Clare is a renowned illustrator whose beautiful lino-cut designs are used on product packaging, book covers, magazines, cards and even postage stamps. All tools needed are provided as part of the course: […]
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PIANO WORKSHOP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA performance-based workshop with Martin Roscoe where up to 10 players of Grade 7 standard and above prepare a short recital of between 15-20 minutes to play to the other participants. If possible, please bring along extra copies of the works being performed for the other players. Martin will provide constructive suggestions for improving aspects […]
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CAPTURE SCOTTISH SCAPES: EXPLORE EXPRESSIVE MIXED MEDIA
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCreate expressive landscape paintings inspired by Scotland using reference photos provided by your tutor, who will encourage you to paint loosely, work in layers and explore colour through a combination of group activities and one-to-one tutoring. Mixed media, for all levels.