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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  • BLOCKPRINTING

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

    We will explore tessellation, pattern and repetition through the prism of Block Printing using lino and rubber stamps. We will take inspiration from traditional Indian block printing as well as mid-twentieth century design. You will carve your own blocks using specialist tools, experiment with how to print onto paper and fabric and learn how to […]

  • MEADOWS AND WOODLANDS

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

    We explore the magic of woodland and meadows at this time of year as these rich areas have been transformed from winter and the spring.  We look at painting light in forests, the magic of bluebell woods and the rich tapestries of woodland edges and meadow landscapes. Most suitable for water-based paint, acrylic watercolour and […]

  • GEOLOGY OF THE LAKES: AN INTRODUCTION

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

    Have you ever wondered why the topography and geology of the Lake District and wider Cumbria area varies so much? Find out why when you travel through 500 million years of geological history on this course. There will be stories of ancient oceans, volcanoes, Himalayan-scale mountain ranges, tropical seas and swamps, deserts and ice ages. […]

  • RAMBLES WITH SKETCHBOOKS

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

    For those who enjoy walking and sketching. This is the ideal combination of both, exploring the local area with short, not too strenuous half day rambles and a whole day ramble. Your sketchbook is a unique document which celebrates nature, a source of inspiration for future image making, and a memory of time well spent in […]

  • IF YOU CAN DOODLE, YOU CAN DRAW

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

    There is one type of drawing that virtually everyone does and that is doodling. It’s fun, mindful and entertaining. Many find it helps them think and absorb information in meetings . In the last few years several professional artists have taken a fresh look at doodle drawing, no longer seeing it as frivolous and throw […]

  • A WEEKEND FOR FLUTES WITH PIANO

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

    A relaxed weekend of flute playing for players at Grade 3 and above, to build confidence and improve performing skills. Ask questions about tone and technique; play in a flute ensemble and have the chance to play your favourite pieces with piano accompaniment (bring along a piece for flute and piano that you know well […]

  • VISITING LAKELAND GARDENS

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

    Join expert horticulturalist Louise on an intimate tour of Lake District gardens, including some not normally open to the public. Meet the gardeners, discover new plants and garden design inspiration behind the gates, walls and clipped hedges of some hidden horticultural gems of the Lake District.

  • PEWTER SPOON MAKING

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

    Join Ella to make a pewter spoon using traditional pewtersmithing techniques. A course jampacked with skills including hammers to form a spoon bowl from a flat sheet of pewter, casting a handle using molten pewter, soldering, polishing and finishing. Ella will guide you from design to finished spoon with step-by-step instructions and demonstrations. Suitable for […]

  • GET WEAVING!

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

    Explore the use of colour and texture. Dress a loom. Understand how to read pattern draft. Suitable for both absolute beginners and developing weavers.

  • SILVER JEWELLERY – PENDANTS, BANGLES AND EARRINGS

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

    During this course students will create three beautiful pieces of designer jewellery – a pendant, earrings and a bangle, using both silver sheet and wire. Techniques include saw piercing, filing, roll printing/texturing, wire forming, soldering, riveting and finishing. This course is suitable for beginners and intermediate students. Rebecca will bring three designs to work from, […]