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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  • LEATHERWORK: HAND-STITCHED DOCUMENT WALLET

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

    Learn the traditional craft of leatherwork and make a quality item that will last you for years. In this course you will learn how to make a hand-stitched document wallet that will fit an A5 journal, iPad or documents. You will be able to hand-tool your document wallet to personalise it.

  • THE ART AND ARCHITECTURE OF THE EARLY STUARTS 1603-1660

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

    In this short course we will explore something of the revolution in art and architecture in England during the first half of the seventeenth-century, associated with such names as Inigo Jones, Charles I, Anthony Van Dyck and Peter Paul Rubens. We will also consider the effects of Civil War, the Puritan Republic and the Restoration […]

  • BOOKBINDING: THE BRADEL BINDING

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

    A Bradel binding (also called a bonnet or Bristol board binding) is an 18th century German case binding. It most resembles a case binding but instead, it is built up on the book. Many bookbinders consider the Bradel binding to be stronger than a case binding, and there is more than one way of making one. […]

  • ‘SONG OF SONGS’ HIGHAM CHOIR – EXPERIENCED

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

    A look into settings of the mystical ‘Song of Songs’. How voice and technique come together to make a more authentic performance. Music is sent out in advance by email. For this one, you need to check your voice-type and sight-singing ability with Deborah before booking (deborah_catterall@yahoo.com 07964 310617).

  • EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING

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

    A popular and fun course to free up your practice. Experiment with different approaches to drawing, taking inspiration from artists both contemporary and traditional. This is a great class for those looking to progress and expand their drawing methods. BOOK ONLINE: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FDNF

  • STRING SERENADES PLUS

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

    From Mozart’s ever popular Eine Kleine Nachtmusik we will take in Mendelssohn’s stunning Octet and the string serenades by Dvorak, Tchaikovsky and Elgar not forgetting Grieg’s Holberg Suite. English composers made an important contribution to the string orchestra and we will finish with familiar works by Holst, Vaughan Williams and Warlock.

  • CELEBRATE THE ENERGY OF SPRINGTIME IN SKETCHING AND PAINTING

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

    Lift your heart in celebration of nature’s return after the sleep of winter. On this course we will harness our feelings for nature through outdoor sketching at beautiful landscape locations in the hills and on the coast and through studio drawing and painting with expert guidance throughout from your tutor.  

  • LAKES, RIVERS AND WOODLANDS – PAINTING NATURE WITH ACRYLICS

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

    Follow Kara's step-by-step guide to producing two beautiful paintings of both lakes/rivers and spring woodlands using acrylic paints, brushes and implements that you are able to bring. Kara will teach you to employ a range of techniques that will help you to achieve realism, impressionism and coherent tonal qualities, pushing the boundaries of the acrylic medium.

  • 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 […]

  • HARPS NORTH WEST SUMMER FESTIVAL

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

    Harps North West is delighted to welcome tutors Mary Dunsford, Corrina Hewat and Ailie Robertson to their eighth summer festival. As well as entertaining us in the opening concert on the Friday evening, the tutors will lead workshops at all levels, except absolute beginners. So expect to learn new tunes alongside improving your skills and technique all […]