How to get to HighamHigham Hall is on the northern edge of the Lake District, between Cockermouth (3 miles) and Keswick (8 miles), a mile from Bassenthwaite Lake.

CAR: From Penrith (M6, J40) or Keswick, follow the A66, after Bassenthwaite Lake turn right…From Cockermouth, follow the A66 for 3 miles, turn left... ... at the B5291 signposted Dubwath/Castle Inn. Higham Hall is signposted after turn-off. Continue 500m to the junction, turn right, go 500m and turn left 500m up the hill.From Carlisle (A595), turn left at Bothel (A591) and turn right onto B5291 at Castle Inn. After Ouse Bridge bear sharp right, take 2nd road on the right 500m up the hill.

RAIL: West Coast Main Line rail: Penrith (25 miles)First Northwestern Local rail: Workington (10 miles)From outside stations catch bus or taxi.

BUS: X4/X5 between Penrith & Workington. We can meet you at ‘The Wheatsheaf’ before 5pm.554 bus between Carlisle & Keswick. We can meet you at ‘The Castle Inn’ before 5pm.

TAXI:Brian Reay offers Personal Pickup from Penrith or Carlisle Station (£30) Keswick or Cockermouth (£10) T: 01768 776083 M: 07968 599241

Full travel details at www.highamhall.com

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Introduction and Enquiries

Higham Hall Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9SH, United Kingdom

www.highamhall.com

+44 (0) 1768 776 276 admin@highamhall.com

Charity no: 1124959Company no: 06421365

More information on our amazing Tutors is available on the Higham Hall website.

Cover: Sally AlexandreMap: Custard Graphic DesignPrinting: H&H Reeds

COOKERY DEMONSTRATIONS WITH FOOD & COMPANY Attending a day course in the Garden Hall, in the grounds of Mirehouse near Keswick? Stay at Higham for a special standard B&B rate of £35pppn. For £5 extra we can drop you off & pick you up so you can enjoy it fully! Subject to availability. 01697 478634 www.foodandcompany.co.uk

OFTEN PEOPLE’S PLANS CHANGE SO IT CAN BE WORTH CHECKING IF THERE ARE LAST MINUTE SPACES ON EXISTING COURSES

How to get to HighamHigham Hall is on the northern edge of the Lake District, between Cockermouth (3 miles) and Keswick (8 miles), a mile from Bassenthwaite Lake.

CAR: From Penrith (M6, J40) or Keswick, follow the A66, after Bassenthwaite Lake turn right…From Cockermouth, follow the A66 for 3 miles, turn left... ... at the B5291 signposted Dubwath/Castle Inn. Higham Hall is signposted after turn-off. Continue 500m to the junction, turn right, go 500m and turn left 500m up the hill.From Carlisle (A595), turn left at Bothel (A591) and turn right onto B5291 at Castle Inn. After Ouse Bridge bear sharp right, take 2nd road on the right 500m up the hill.

RAIL: West Coast Main Line rail: Penrith (25 miles)First Northwestern Local rail: Workington (10 miles)From outside stations catch bus or taxi.

BUS: X4/X5 between Penrith & Workington. We can meet you at ‘The Wheatsheaf’ before 5pm.554 bus between Carlisle & Keswick. We can meet you at ‘The Castle Inn’ before 5pm.

TAXI:Brian Reay offers Personal Pickup from Penrith or Carlisle Station (£30) Keswick or Cockermouth (£10) T: 01768 776083 M: 07968 599241

HIGHAM HALLAn Educational Trust providing short courses for adults of all ages

A company Limited by Guarantee and registered in England, number 06421365, charity number 1124959

Principal’s WelcomeWelcome.

Being true to our ethos and reason for existing has enabled us to enhance what we do, continuing what Higham has done so well for nearly 40 years.

A simple formula: we provide activities for adults to enjoy which stimulate, provide pleasure and even educate, through the best Tutors available from all over.

Higham’s additional magic comes from our residential focus in a stunning setting, providing something for people to do alongside likeminded others.

We recognise the importance of good food, comfortable accommodation and we endeavour to always make it worthwhile for your efforts in coming.

We strive to offer both short and longer courses, catering for those who can only make weekends, and those who desire longer learning breaks.

We are independent, we receive no grants or subsidies, all our income comes from what we offer in this brochure. We are passionate about what we do.

Thank you very much for supporting Higham, and for sharing us with others.

George Cooke – Principal

ASSISTED PLACES SCHEMEIf your income is low and you receive certain state benefits, or you are aged 18 to 25, you can apply for a Higham Assisted Place and a Friends of Higham Bursary. Contact us for details.

GIFT VOUCHERSAn ideal present available on request for any amount.

GROUPS WELCOME We have special rates for all kinds of interest groups spending time away.

LAST MINUTE B&B Often available. Ring for availability. Sign up for our monthly eNEWS on the website with updates, offers etc.

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Over 100 courses still left to run from our previous brochure including:

D0215RI1 PAPER MODELS: POP-UP MECHANISMS10am to 5pm Sun 1 Feb 2015D0215RI2 PAPER MODELS: AMAZING ANIMALS!10am to 5pm Mon 2 Feb 2015Each course: £50 including lunch, refreshments & materialsRob Ives (paper engineer)

M0215AB1 ALAN BARNES JAZZ MASTER CLASSeither: 6:30pm Mon 2 Feb to 1:30pm Fri 6 Feb 2015or: 6:30pm Sun 8 Feb to 1:30pm Thu 12 Feb 2015Residential: £450 Non-residential: £310MARK BASSEY’S JAZZ COMPOSITION is on 29/4.Our legendary JAZZ SUMMER SCHOOL (with Alan Barnes) is on 9/8.

A0215VN DRAWING & PAINTING SKILLS6:30pm Fri 6 Feb to 1:30pm Sun 8 Feb 2015Vicki Norman (professional artist from Shropshire)Residential: £212 Non-residential: £148

W0215AT UNACCUSTOMED AS I AM: BE A GOOD SPEAKER6:30pm Fri 6 Feb to 1:30pm Sun 8 Feb 2015Alan Taylor (retired circuit judge)Residential: £212 Non-residential: £148

T0215JT1 START UP SPANISH6:30pm Fri 6 Feb to 1:30pm Sun 8 Feb 2015T0215JT2 FREE UP YOUR SPANISH6:30pm Sun 8 Feb to 1:30pm Tue 10 Feb 2015John Tickle (linguist)Each course: Residential: £212 Non-residential: £148OFFER: Attend both of these Spanish courses, save £24

L0215KC1 SHORT STORIES6:30pm Fri 6 Feb to 1:30pm Sun 8 Feb 2015L0215KC2 NOVELS & THEIR SETTINGS6:30pm Sun 8 Feb to 1:30pm Tue 10 Feb 2015Keith Chandler (fellow, University of Chester)Each course: Residential: £212 Non-residential: £148OFFER: Book both these courses, save £24

A0215BH PAINTING TREES & FOLIAGE THROUGH THE SEASONS6:30pm Sun 8 Feb to 1:30pm Tue 10 Feb 2015Ben Haslam (professional artist & gallery owner)Residential: £212 Non-residential: £148

A0215RD EXPRESSIVE DRAWING6:30pm Tue 10 Feb to 1:30pm Sun 15 Feb 2015Robert Dutton (international award-winning professional artist)Residential: £429 Non-residential: £269

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M0215TK THE STORY OF SITCOM6:30pm Sun 15 Feb to 1:30pm Tue 17 Feb 2015Tony Kirwood (comedy actor & writer)Residential: £212 Non-residential: £148

H0215JS THE JACOBITES 1689-17466:30pm Tue 17 Feb to 1:30pm Fri 20 Feb 2015John Sadler (military historian & author)Residential: £309 Non-residential: £216

C0215CM1 WOODWORKING: 2 DRAWER DOVETAIL BOX6:30pm Tue 17 Feb to 1:30pm Fri 20 Feb 2015Chris Morris (carpentry tutor)Residential: £292 Non-residential: £196

A0215LP PORTRAITS WITH PERSONALITY6:30pm Fri 20 Feb to 1:30pm Tue 24 Feb 2015Lionel Playford (master of fine art & landscape painter)Residential: £372 Non-residential: £244

L0215RM CLASSIC BRITISH COMIC DRAMA FROM RATTIGAN TO PINTER6:30pm Sun 22 Feb to 9am Wed 25 Feb 2015Dr Richard Moore (visiting lecturer, Newcastle University)Residential: £269 Non-residential: £173OFFER: Book 2 Literature courses for this week, save £25.

C0215HS YOUR DECOUPAGE PROJECT: GET IT DONE!6:30pm Wed 11 Feb to 1:30pm Fri 13 Feb 2015Helen Smith (crafter)Residential: £212 Non-residential: £148

D0215BS BRIAN SMITH WATERCOLOUR DAY: MOTHER COLOUR & HARMONY10am to 5pm Wed 11 Feb 2015Brian Smith (award-winning professional watercolour artist)£50 includes lunch & refreshments

N0215PN IDENTIFYING TREES IN WINTER6:30pm Fri 13 Feb to 1:30pm Sun 15 Feb 2015Paul Nichol (field mycologist & author)Residential: £212 Non-residential: £148

T0215HT DE-RUST YOUR FRENCH6:30pm Fri 13 Feb to 1:30pm Sun 15 Feb 2015Helen Tucker (language tutor/teacher)Residential: £212 Non-residential: £148

L0215TK GET STARTED IN COMEDY WRITING6:30pm Fri 13 Feb to 1:30pm Sun 15 Feb 2015Tony Kirwood (comedy actor & writer)Residential: £212 Non-residential: £148

L0215NC WRITING ARTICLES FOR MAGAZINES6:30pm Sun 15 Feb to 1:30pm Tue 17 Feb 2015Nicholas Corder (writer & musician)Residential: £212 Non-residential: £148

L0215JW TALKING PROPER: IS ENGLISH REALLY GOING TO THE DOGS?6:30pm Mon 23 Feb to 1:30pm Wed 25 Feb 2015Jackie Wilkin (literature expert, ret'd university lecturer)Residential: £212 Non-residential: £148OFFER: Book 2 Literature courses for this week, save £25.

L0215JW2 PRESENTING GRAHAM GREENE: IN WORD, FILM & SOUND6:30pm Wed 25 Feb to 1:30pm Fri 27 Feb 2015Jim Wilson (philosophy & theology expert)Residential: £212 Non-residential: £148OFFER: Book 2 Literature courses for this week, save £25.

D0215HT SPANISH CONVERSATION DAY10am to 5pm Thu 26 Feb 2015Helen Tucker (language tutor)£50 including lunch & refreshments

A0215SF PAINTING PICTURES: COLLAGE WITH ACRYLIC6:30pm Fri 27 Feb to 1:30pm Sun 1 Mar 2015Sue Ford (artist)Residential: £212 Non-residential: £148

M0215ES RECORDER PLAYING: NEXT STEPS6:30pm Fri 27 Feb to 1:30pm Sun 1 Mar 2015Eileen Silcocks (conductor - Scottish Recorder Orchestra)Residential: £212 Non-residential: £148

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C0315AB1 YOUR UPHOLSTERY PROJECT: GET IT DONE!6:30pm Sun 8 Mar to 1:30pm Thu 12 Mar 2015Angie Britton (upholstery & soft furnishings tutor)Residential: £372 Non-residential: £244

H0315SR BELIEF & SUPERSTITION IN MEDIEVAL ENGLAND II: MONARCHS, MERCHANTS, TRAVELLERS AND MONSTERS6:30pm Tue 10 Mar to 1:30pm Thu 12 Mar 2015Dr Sam Riches (cultural historian Lancaster University)Residential: £212 Non-residential: £148

C0315LN PEG LOOM WEAVING WORKSHOP6:30pm Tue 10 Mar to 9am Fri 13 Mar 2015Lana Norman (Herdwick breeder & wool tutor)Residential: £269 Non-residential: £173

D0315BS WATERCOLOUR DAY: PAINT TO PAPER10am to 5pm Wed 11 Mar 2015Brian Smith (award-winning professional watercolour artist)£50 includes lunch & refreshments

A0315FR FRIDA: USE HER LIFE & WORK TO INSPIRE YOUR ARTWORK6:30pm Fri 13 Mar to 1:30pm Sun 15 Mar 2015Fran Riley (Creative Artist)Residential: £212 Non-Residential: £148

A0315BC DEVELOP YOUR OWN PAINTING STYLE6:30pm Sun 1 Mar to 1:30pm Wed 4 Mar 2015Bridget Cox (professional painter)Residential: £292 Non-residential: £196

M0315DA 50 YEARS OF RUBBER SOUL6:30pm Mon 2 Mar to 1:30pm Wed 4 Mar 2015David Ashworth (music educator)Residential: £212 Non-residential: £148

D0315AB1 TRY FOR A DAY: GOLDWORK10am to 5pm Mon 2 Mar 2015D0315AB2 TRY FOR A DAY: STUMPWORK10am to 5pm Tue 3 Mar 2015Angie Burt (embroidery tutor)£50 including lunch, refreshments & materialsOFFER: Book both of these courses, save £20.

D0315VH IMPROVE HEALTH WITH ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE10am to 4:30pm Sat 7 Mar 2015Vida Hedley (professional teacher of movement & dance)£50 including lunch & refreshments

A0315RD EXPRESSIVE MIXED-MEDIA: WATERCOLOUR & PASTEL6:30pm Sun 8 Mar to 9am Fri 13 Mar 2015Robert Dutton (international award-winning professional artist)Residential: £429 Non-residential: £269

H0315AL1 THE LONG ARMISTICE: EUROPE 1919-396:30pm Sun 15 Mar to 1:30pm Tue 17 Mar 2015H0315AL2 BRITAIN CAN TAKE IT! FILM AND THE HOME FRONT 1939-426:30pm Tue 17 Mar to 1:30pm Thu 19 Mar 2015Dr Andrew Lacey (historian, Oxbridge tutor)Each course: Residential: £212 Non-residential: £148

A0315VP HOW TO PAINT IN WATERCOLOUR6:30pm Sun 15 Mar to 9am Fri 20 Mar 2015Viv Philpot (art teacher) assisted by Geoff PhilpotResidential: £449 Non-residential: £289

L0315DH ISMS - GET TO GRIPS WITH THEM!6:30pm Fri 20 Mar to 1:30pm Sun 22 Mar 2015Darren Harper (Philosophy Tutor)Residential: £212 Non-residential: £148

A0315HL1 BEGINNER/ REFRESHER TO PAINT IN ACRYLICS6:30pm Fri 20 Mar to 1:30pm Sun 22 Mar 2015Residential: £212 Non-residential: £148A0315HL2 ACRYLIC PAINTING WORKSHOP6:30pm Sun 22 Mar to 1:30pm Wed 25 Mar 2015Residential: £292 Non-residential: £196Hazel Lale (international artist)OFFER: Book both of these courses, save £25.

M0315DL ROMANTIC MUSIC & LITERATURE6:30pm Fri 20 Mar to 1:30pm Sun 22 Mar 2015David Lindley (ex-WEA Co-ordinator)Residential: £212 Non-residential: £148

M0315CH SINATRA: THE VOICE6:30pm Sun 22 Mar to 1:30pm Tue 24 Mar 2015Chris Howes (music historian, broadcaster & critic)Residential: £212 Non-residential: £148

T0315JT1 START UP ITALIAN6:30pm Sun 22 Mar to 1:30pm Tue 24 Mar 2015T0315JT2 FREE UP YOUR ITALIAN6:30pm Tue 24 Mar to 1:30pm Thu 26 Mar 2015John Tickle (linguist)Each course: Residential: £212 Non-residential: £148OFFER: Book both these courses, save £24

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M0315IF MASTERS OF THE ENGLISH SYMPHONY6:30pm Tue 24 Mar to 1:30pm Thu 26 Mar 2015Ian France (music lecturer)Residential: £212 Non-residential: £148

C0315BD STAINED GLASS ANCIENT OR MODERN6:30pm Sun 29 Mar to 1:30pm Thu 2 Apr 2015Bill Davies (stained glass & framing tutor)Residential: £372 Non-residential: £244

D0315LA YOGA FOR SPRING2 to 5pm Sun 29 Mar 2015Linda Allam (yoga teacher & mindfulness facilitator)£16 including refreshments

A0315AN PROGRESS WITH OIL, ACRYLIC OR WATERCOLOUR6:30pm Sun 29 Mar to 1:30pm Thu 2 Apr 2015Andrew Napier (fine artist)Residential: £372 Non-residential: £244

L0315KS INSPIRE YOUR WRITING USING NATURE6:30pm Sun 29 Mar to 9am Thu 2 Apr 2015Kenneth Steven (writer, poet, author of over 25 books)Residential: £389 Non-residential: £229

L0315HP ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON6:30pm Sun 29 Mar to 1:30pm Tue 31 Mar 2015Hugh Parry (literature specialist)Residential: £212 Non-residential: £148

D0315JBMOTHER’S DAY TALK & CREAM TEA

STYLE SECRETS WITH ‘JENNY B’2 to 5pm Sun 15 Mar 2015

By popular demand, Jenny Bersin returns with insights into personal fashion and taste. An ideal afternoon treat to celebrate

Mothering Sunday.£20, includes special Mother's Day Cream Tea

D0215VN OIL PAINTING DEMO: VICKI NORMAN2 to 5pm Sun 8 Feb 2015Vicki Norman (professional artist from Shropshire)£16 including refreshments

D0315PO TALK & TEA: ENGLISH TOPOGRAPHICAL PAINTINGS OF THE 18TH & EARLY 19TH CENTURIES2 to 5pm Sun 8 Mar 2015Dr Patrick Oates (figurative fine artist & historian)£16 including refreshments

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D0315DH TALK & TEA: FEMINISM2 to 5pm Sun 22 Mar 2015Darren Harper (Philosophy Tutor)£16 including refreshments

And an updated course from the last brochure: H0315DS MICROBES, MAGIC BULLETS & VACCINES6:30pm Wed 25 Mar to 1:30pm Fri 27 Mar 2015Penicillin was only produced towards the end of WW2. What was it like to live before the discovery of antibiotics and vaccines? What are bacteria and viruses? How do antibiotics and vaccines protect us against infection? Explore some of the key people who made revolutionary discoveries resulting in improvements in health. Hear about modern advances in Immunology and vaccines for treatment of diseases from rheumatoid arthritis to cancer. Even recreate some simple experiments of key discoveries.NEW TUTOR: Prof. David Stott (ret'd Glasgow University)Residential: £212 Non-residential: £148

SUMMER CONCERTS AT HIGHAM

D1506EO ENCORE OPERA4:30 to 6:30pm Sun 21 Jun 2015

A special blend of music, passion and romance for all tastes presented once again by the wonderful Encore, performing

throughout the north-west since 1992. Bar open before, after & interval

Concert £10, add Dinner for £20. B&B £30.

D1507IW MAGIC OF THE VIOLA8 to 10pm Fri 31 Jul 2015

Performances by the violists celebrating the end of our first Viola Masterclass Fortnight. Curated by Ivo-Jan van der Werff

(violist, Medici String Quartet)Tickets £6 (bar available)

D1508AT TEA CONCERT: THE ARENSKY TRIO2 to 4pm Sun 2 Aug 2015

Wonderful masterpieces inspired by the Piano Trio,back by popular demand!

Louise Latham (violin)Stephen Threlfall (cello)Kathleen Uren (piano)

£18 includes refreshments

D1508LP JAZZ CONCERT with special guest Alan Barnes8 to 11pm Sat 15 Aug 2015

A lively and diverting intimate evening of mainstream jazz led by the irrepressible Len Phillips with special guest the great

Alan Barnes and players from our residential jazz course. Nice!

Tickets £6 (bar available)

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M1504NC UKULELE EASTER PLAY AWAY!6:30pm Fri 3 Apr to 1:30pm Sun 5 Apr 2015Ukuleleists playing together under guidance can bring one on no end. Enjoy a range of songs, plenty of laughs, a relaxed atmosphere and take away some printed songsheets to add to your repertoire.Nicholas Corder (writer & musician)Residential: £217 Non-residential: £155 inc. lyrics & chords

A1504TS1 ART HISTORY: PRE-RAPHAELITES6:30pm Fri 3 Apr to 1:30pm Sun 5 Apr 2015John Millais, Holman Hunt and Rossetti pioneered a new approach to painting which changed the face of British Art. A negative reception made Hunt consider emigrating. But bright colour, sharp detail & poetic subjects still beguile viewers and influence painters today.Tim Stimson (art historian, NADFAS lecturer)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150EASTER OFFER: Stay on for VAN GOGH, save £25.

C1504HR HOOKY & PRODDY RUG EASTER BREAK6:30pm Fri 3 Apr to 1:30pm Mon 6 Apr 2015Creative, artistic & even therapeutic! Recycle clothing & non-furnishing fabrics into mats, wall hangings, pictures, 3D sculptured pieces etc. Covers all techniques including design and colour. All equipment provided to borrow or purchase.Heather Ritchie (40 years a rugmaker, international tutor)Residential: £295 Non-residential: £199

A1504TS2 ART HISTORY: VAN GOGH6:30pm Sun 5 Apr to 1:30pm Tue 7 Apr 2015Erroneous myths about him aside, the the world’s most popular artist's letters provide us with an incomparable insight into the spirit of a remarkable man, who somehow, persevering in the face of ridicule, painted picture after picture which he knew would be valued by the world after his tragic death.Tim Stimson (art historian, NADFAS lecturer)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150EASTER OFFER: Come also to the PRE-RAPHAELITES beforehand, save £25.

A1504LP SKETCHING CHURCHES: INTERIORS & EXTERIORS6:30pm Sun 5 Apr to 1:30pm Thu 9 Apr 2015Explore characterful churches in the landscape and as atmospheric interiors with mixed-media location sketching. Inspired by John Piper's evocative and dramatic architectural drawing, enjoy three full days developing sketching, colour & new combined media ideas.Lionel Playford (master of fine art & landscape painter)Residential: £392 Non-residential: £263 inc. Field Trips

L1504NC WRITING YOUR OWN LIFE STORY6:30pm Sun 5 Apr to 1:30pm Wed 8 Apr 2015Everyone has a book in them! Put down on paper your memories, reflections and ideas. Jog your memory, draft and improve your writing using fiction writer techniques. Inform future generations, or just enjoy the process.Nicholas Corder (writer & musician)Residential: £295 Non-residential: £199

H1504BB SAGAS IN STONE: EARLY CHRISTIAN & VIKING CUMBRIA6:30pm Tue 7 Apr to 1:30pm Fri 10 Apr 2015A rich and unique legacy of archaeological sites: stone circles, Hadrian's Wall, churches, sculptured stones and medieval castles. Visit some sites and see how the early settlers used local resources to create a new art and architecture, based upon their own traditions and styles, often imported from across Europe.Bruce Bennison (field & museum archaeologist)Residential: £315 Non-residential: £219 inc. Field Trips & admissions

C1504SM CERAMIC RESTORATION: COLOUR MATCHING & REFRESHER6:30pm Thu 9 Apr to 1:30pm Sun 12 Apr 2015Working on your own projects, develop awareness of colour and its application to a damaged and repaired object. Discover methods of disguising a mend, choice and use of paintbrush and coloured fillers. Not for beginners. Materials cost c£45.Sheila Maurice (freelance conservator of ceramics)Residential: £295 Non-residential: £199

T1504JT1 START UP FRENCH6:30pm Fri 10 Apr to 1:30pm Sun 12 Apr 2015Have you grasped, yet, how to actually SPEAK a little French? Reproduce the unique sounds inherent in the Gallic tongue, have fun in a non-competitive small group assuming little, if any, prior knowledge. Formidable!John Tickle (linguist)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150 OFFER: Stay on for "FREE UP", save £24

C1504SI UPHOLSTERY6:30pm Fri 10 Apr to 1:30pm Sun 12 Apr 2015Hands-on! Bring chair, stool, ottoman, headboard or, alternatively, do one of our chairs. Build up from scratch or just re-cover, tackle interior paddings with traditional or modern techniques. Materials at cost - Simon will make prior contact to advise.Simon Ireland (upholsterer)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

M1504JW THE MIRACLE OF THE MOZART PIANO CONCERTO6:30pm Fri 10 Apr to 1:30pm Sun 12 Apr 2015C18th keyboard concertos through Mozart's three principal life periods: travel as a child, employment in Salzberg, and final Vienna years, show developments in style from the early 'pastiches' to the great mature, influential works of the 1780s.Julian Williamson (London-based conductor)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150Julian returns in September.

C1504SL RELIEF & CREATIVE WOODCARVING6:30pm Sun 12 Apr to 9am Fri 17 Apr 2015Transform a block of wood into a unique picture. Bring ideas or use Sharon's books for inspiration. Transfer pattern to wood, use chisels, learn all the techniques. Beginners upwards.Sharon Littley (popular Welsh woodcarver)Residential: £434 Non-residential: £273

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D1504BS2 WATERCOLOUR DAY: LET'S BE BRAVE10am to 5pm Wed 15 Apr 2015Minimal detail, maximum impact, composition and structure. Define your work. Help on hand to explain and explore. Complementary colours create harmony and hold interest. Let's stretch boundaries to create new and interesting work.Brian Smith (award-winning professional watercolour artist)£50 includes lunch & refreshmentsPreceded by another WATERCOLOUR DAY - Book both for £80. B&B from just £35pn.

M1504RG FILM STUDY - THE AMERICAN WESTERN6:30pm Thu 16 Apr to 10:30am Sun 19 Apr 2015From the Coen Bros to Clint Eastwood to John Ford, a mythic America speaks to itself of national conquest, race, religion, men bonding, guilt, disillusion, warlike & pacifist. The Western defines the social history of America as a seemingly conservative formula, that admits to her obsessions, uncertainties & weaknesses.Ron Guariento (Retired film & TV producer, Newcastle University lecturer)Residential: £295 Non-residential: £199 Finishes at Sunday morning coffee break.

C1504EH1 HANDSEWN FABRIC BOX (WEEKEND)6:30pm Fri 17 Apr to 1:30pm Sun 19 Apr 2015Create a practical, decorative & long-lasting rectangular fabric box. Ideas for newbies, more elaborate designs for the experienced. Specialist items available at cost from the tutor. A WEEKDAY version follows.Elaine Hicks (needlework expert)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

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T1504JT2 FREE UP YOUR FRENCH6:30pm Sun 12 Apr to 1:30pm Tue 14 Apr 2015For those with some basics who want to be able to converse with greater ease. Be guided step by step towards achieving confidence in conversation. Light-hearted and informal, refresh and improve your French so that you dare to speak it!John Tickle (linguist)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150OFFER: Come beforehand for "START UP", save £24

F1504GH YOGA AND WALKING6:30pm Mon 13 Apr to 9am Fri 17 Apr 2015A perfect mix for all! Sessions of hatha yoga (posture, breathing and relaxation) offset with optional guided 3-5 mile walks amongst the peaceful northern fells. Feel more supple and relaxed.Gill Hunter with Alan Hunter (yoga & walking experts)Residential: £368 Non-residential: £239 inc. Field Trips

D1504BS1 WATERCOLOUR DAY: PUSH YOUR BOUNDARIES10am to 5pm Tue 14 Apr 2015Minimal line work to create focus, warm or cool colour, where and when, implied rather than stated tonal values are important, emphasise your point, draw the viewer into your subject to explain your intention.Brian Smith (award-winning professional watercolour artist)£50 includes lunch & refreshmentsAnother WATERCOLOUR DAY follows tomorrow - Book both for £80. B&B from just £35pn.

H1504MS THE GREAT WAR: NEWS FROM THE FRONTS - GALLIPOLI6:30pm Fri 17 Apr to 1:30pm Sun 19 Apr 2015We focus on the events leading up to the Gallipoli Landings in April 1915. The landings & subsequent campaign will be examined in detail within the context of the overall strategy of the principal belligerents and operations in the Turkish theatre and Eastern Fronts in particular.Mike Shaw (Brigadier, historian)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

H1504RW MEDIEVAL MONASTICISM6:30pm Fri 17 Apr to 1:30pm Sun 19 Apr 2015Explore the origins and development of medieval monasticism. Beginning with the Desert Fathers, chart the rise of the great orders and look at the impact on the religious and economic life of medieval Europe.NEW TUTOR: Robert Wright (historian)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

C1504EH2 HANDSEWN FABRIC BOX (WEEKDAY)6:30pm Sun 19 Apr to 1:30pm Tue 21 Apr 2015Create a practical, decorative & long-lasting rectangular fabric box. Ideas for newbies, more elaborate designs for the experienced. Specialist items available at cost from the tutor. A WEEKEND precedes.Elaine Hicks (needlework expert)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

A1504LB TOTAL BEGINNERS' DRAWING & WATERCOLOURS6:30pm Sun 19 Apr to 1:30pm Thu 23 Apr 2015Never had the chance to draw and paint, or thought you wouldn't be able to? Build step-by-step at your own pace from looking, drawing and then into painting. Some one-to-one tuition with demonstrations in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere for absolute beginners.Linda Birch (author, tutor from North Pennines)Residential: £377 Non-residential: £248

C1504JF APPLIQUÉ MY WAY6:30pm Tue 21 Apr to 1:30pm Thu 23 Apr 2015Make a small wallhanging using both hand and machine appliqué. Will also include 3D flowers and bias binding. Work at your own speed, try several methods of appliqué. Relaxed, for all levels of experience. Janette Fairer (founder member Furness Shoreline Quilter's Guild)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

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FRIENDS OF HIGHAM ANNUAL GENERAL

MEETING

Members of the FoH are invited to attend the AGM reception, lunch & meeting onSunday 19th April, 1 - 4pm

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A1504ML CALLIGRAPHY: ITALICS FOR ALL LEVELS6:30pm Fri 24 Apr to 1:30pm Sun 26 Apr 2015An introduction to calligraphy using Italic script as a model for writing. Be guided step by step to produce a finished piece of work. Experienced also welcome - any level. All materials provided.Dr Manny Ling (calligrapher, typographer, designer)Residential: £224 Non-residential: £160

D1504PO TALK & TEA: EARLY C20TH POST-IMPRESSIONIST FIGURATIVE PAINTERS2 to 5pm Sun 26 Apr 2015Impressionist landscape painters were not so concerned with pictorial focus of representing the figure, yet Post-Impressionists Renoir, Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec and Van Gogh certainly were. We compare these remarkable painters & their individual styles and approaches. Dr Patrick Oates (figurative fine artist & historian)£16 including refreshments

A1504PO LIFE & PORTRAITURE WORKSHOP6:30pm Sun 26 Apr to 9am Fri 1 May 2015Explore both academic and expressive styles of drawing of two experienced models as full life figure & portrait. Intense, yet light-hearted and enjoyable, complemented by illustrated evening lectures. Clear and motivational guidance for beginners, experienced artists also welcome.Dr Patrick Oates (figurative fine artist, historian)Residential: £493 Non-residential: £283 Follows a TALK & TEA.

D1504LA TRY FOR A DAY: MINDFULNESS10am to 4pm Fri 24 Apr 2015An experiential introduction to some of the main Mindfulness practices. Evidence of its benefit to well-being and in reducing stress make it a popular choice for many people. Find out if it's for you! No experience needed.Linda Allam (yoga teacher & mindfulness facilitator)£50 includes lunch & refreshments

M1504ES RECORDER ENSEMBLES6:30pm Fri 24 Apr to1:30pm Sun 26 Apr 2015Play music in a recorder ensemble of up to thirty players. For recorder players of intermediate standard (roughly Grades 4-6 AB/TCL). Music will range from Renaissance to the present day, from three to eight or more parts. Technical and stylistic guidance as appropriate.Eileen Silcocks (conductor - Scottish Recorder Orchestra)Residential: £214Non-residential: £150

A1504DI VIBRANT PASTELS6:30pm Fri 24 Apr to 1:30pm Sun 26 Apr 2015Pastels can be very exciting, versatile and have a strong presence, even on their own. Experience their boldness and nurture your creativity. Plenty of one to one guidance in a small group. Beginners & experienced.Duncan Ibbotson (North West pastel artist)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

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M1504MB JAZZ COMPOSITION WITH MARK BASSEY6:30pm Wed 29 Apr to 1:30pm Sun 3 May 2015Compose & arrange for various sizes of ensemble. Try out ideas with other musicians. Requires good knowledge of jazz harmony (chords & scales), good instrumental standard & reading music. Previous writing experience not essential.Mark Bassey (accomplished trombonist, tutor & composer) with Len Phillips (band leader)Residential: £377 Non-residential: £248Also see our JAZZ courses with Alan Barnes: 2&8/2 and 9/8.

C1505DM BOOKBINDING & RESTORATION6:30pm Fri 1 May to 1:30pm Tue 5 May 2015Old books are history and deserve TLC, so bring along at least three, (no larger than A4). Be guided through each process, learn techniques of paper repair and cover restoration using modern materials, keeping as much of the original as is practical. Materials at cost from Tutor.Doug Mitchell (British Library conservator)Residential: £377 Non-residential: £248

M1505LL1 BAROQUE CONCERTOS AND AN ELGAR MASTERPIECE6:30pm Fri 1 May to 1:30pm Sun 3 May 2015We begin with Baroque Concertos. Players are invited to perform a work of their choice as soloist or just enjoy playing in the orchestra! Afterwards we study Elgar's Introduction and Allegro: a most iconic piece of string music.Louise Latham (Louise returns to perform with her Trio on 2nd Aug)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

C1504SS MOSAIC WORKSHOP (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)6:30pm Sun 26 Apr to 1:30pm Wed 29 Apr 2015Craft a mosaic plaque reflecting your own memories or interests suitable for outside. Plenty of time to be guided to create a personal & unique piece of art.Sue Stevens (mosaic artist)Residential: £315 Non-residential: £219 inc. materials

A1504VN PAINTING ON LOCATION6:30pm Sun 26 Apr to 1:30pm Wed 29 Apr 2015Indoors, develop specific techniques and methods needed for painting on location. Plan a successful painting simply. Capture atmosphere, convey a sense of distance and scale. Progress outdoors amidst the beautiful spring colours of the Cumbrian landscape. Suitable for painters in all media.Vicki Norman (professional artist from Shropshire) Vicki returns 30th Aug.Residential: £295 Non-residential: £199 inc. Field Trips

A1504BH START FROM SCRATCH: MOUNTAINS & REFLECTIONS IN WATERCOLOUR (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)6:30pm Wed 29 Apr to 1:30pm Fri 1 May 2015For Beginners who would like to see what they might achieve under proper expert guidance. Just bring yourself and enjoy learning and trying out the necessary basics to get started on your watercolour journey.Ben Haslam (professional artist, gallery owner)Residential: £238 Non-residential: £174

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M1505AC MUSIC IN GEORGIAN ENGLAND6:30pm Sun 3 May to 1:30pm Tue 5 May 2015The first four King Georges (1714-1830) drew leading composers: Handel, J.C.Bach, Haydn, Clementi & Mendelssohn, Thomas Arne (Rule Britannia), symphonist William Boyce, John Field, Thomas Linley, and Charles & Samuel Wesley. In London, Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens and Salomon's Orchestral Subscription Concerts disseminated the new music.Alan Cuckston (retired concert artist & conductor)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150 Alan returns in September.

C1505LM1 INTRODUCING WOVEN TAPESTRY - WEAVING FLOWERS6:30pm Sun 3 May to 1:30pm Tue 5 May 2015A perfect beginner or refresher course. Weave a flower or flowers following designs from medieval tapestries, where the weavers wove the image on its side using solid colour.Continuing Woven Tapestry follows.Louise Martin (was senior weaver at Stirling Castle)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

C1505LM2 CONTINUING WOVEN TAPESTRY - WEAVING FLOWERS6:30pm Tue 5 May to 1:30pm Thu 7 May 2015With flowers from different periods as inspiration, your design may be Scandinavian, medieval or Coptic in origin and can be woven with a traditional or contemporary interpretation. Experience preferred. Follows Introducing Woven Tapestry.Louise Martin (was senior weaver at Stirling Castle)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

A1505FW COLOUR EXPLORATION6:30pm Tue 5 May to 1:30pm Thu 7 May 2015Using watercolour, gouache and oil pastel techniques, express ideas in colour. Primary, secondary colours and the emotional choice of colour and its dynamic properties play an important part. Look at artists who use colour significantly.Frances Winder (fine artist, RA exhibitor)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

A1505SCC BOTANICAL ART USING COLOURED PENCILS: THE DARLING BUDS OF MAY6:30pm Fri 8 May to 1:30pm Sun 10 May 2015The delightful cusp of Spring & Summer - a wealth of flowers to inspire the budding botanical artist. Try some pencils. Lots of attention at your own pace. Make accurate studies observing botanical details, see examples and demos. Beginners & experienced. Susan Christopher-Coulson (professional botanical illustrator)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150 (also see 22 Aug)

W1505JP BRIDGE WEEKEND: DOUBLE TROUBLE6:30pm Fri 8 May to 1:30pm Sun 10 May 2015The Double: flexible, yet tricky. Discover how to keep a Partner happy and get the best from this powerful bid. A basic knowledge of Acol bidding required. Play in a friendly atmosphere.Jean Patefield (bridge tutor) assisted by Mike PatefieldResidential: £214 Non-residential: £150An extended "BRIDGE BREAK" takes place in August.

C1505JM1 GOLDWORK6:30pm Sun 10 May to 1:30pm Tue 12 May 2015Covers all aspects of embroidery using metal threads and materials. Introduces beginners to the basic techniques and encourages the more experienced to develop their designs. Work at your own pace with individual guidance throughout.Jane Matthews (York Minster broderer)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

H1505DW FAMOUS VICTORIANS6:30pm Sun 10 May to 1:30pm Tue 12 May 2015Five movers & shakers of the Victorian Age: Joseph Paxton, The busiest man in England; Florence Nightingale, The Lady with the Lamp; Catherine Booth, Mother of the Salvation Army; Thomas Cook, The Julius Caesar of modern travel; Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India.Danny Wells (expert Victorian historian) Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

A1505JP PAINTING PORTRAITS FROM PHOTOGRAPHS IN COLOURED PENCILS6:30pm Mon 11 May to 9am Mon 18 May 2015Explore skin tones, make eyes, hair, teeth, shadows & wrinkles look real, make a portrait look alive. Challenging, but fun with lots of techniques. All levels welcome, as are your own good quality photos.NEW TUTOR: Janie Pirie (gold award-winning pencil artist)Residential: £589 Non-residential: £365OFFER: Save £25 if booked before 1/3/15.

C1505JM2 STITCHED BEADED JEWELLERY6:30pm Tue 12 May to 1:30pm Thu 14 May 2015For all abilities to enjoy: the thrill of choosing beads and wearing your unique piece of jewellery; develop your skills and try something a bit different. Choose a project from many and varied design samples. Goldwork precedes this.Jane Matthews (York Minster broderer)Residential: £214Non-residential: £150

D1505BS1 WATERCOLOUR DAY: FLEXIBILITY IS THE KEY10am to 5pm Tue 12 May 2015Think outside the box, stretch yourself. Vary subject matter, don't be tied down, break away from the norm. Texture and tone, colour or not, detail or areas of white paper: Options are key.Brian Smith (award-winning professional watercolour artist)£50 includes lunch & refreshmentsAnother WATERCOLOUR DAY follows tomorrow.

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D1505BS2 WATERCOLOUR DAY: SHAPE AND FORM CREATE NARRATIVE10am to 5pm Wed 13 May 2015Collective shapes pull things together. Variation helps create interest. Detail or not, both can be right, let’s explore the options.Brian Smith (award-winning professional watercolour artist)£50 includes lunch & refreshmentsBook both these consecutive WATERCOLOUR DAYS for £80. B&B from just £35pn.

A1505SR ART HISTORY: THE NORTHERN RENAISSANCE - VAN EYCK TO MEMLING6:30pm Wed 13 May to 1:30pm Fri 15 May 2015The Northern Renaissance is far less celebrated than its Italian counterpart, but just as fascinating. The work of well-known artists will be considered alongside important anonymous pieces, and also the historical and religious context of the creation of these images.Dr Sam Riches (cultural historian Lancaster University)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

M1505CR MUSICAL LANDSCAPES: SPRING & SUMMER6:30pm Fri 15 May to 1:30pm Sun 17 May 2015Schubert, Delius, Vivaldi, Mendelssohn, Grieg; all these composers and more have been inspired by the Spring and Summer months to write beautiful and evocative music. Through a combination of instrumental and vocal pieces, this course will explore a wide variety of works celebrating this magical time of the year.Chris Rodwell (music lecturer)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

C1505SG MILLINERY TRIMMINGS WORKSHOP6:30pm Fri 15 May to 1:30pm Sun 17 May 2015Add trimmings to an existing hat to create a new look! For those who already have caught the bug and want to go a little further. Materials at cost.Sara Gadd (milliner)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

C1505KQ RUSKIN LACE6:30pm Fri 15 May to 1:30pm Sun 17 May 2015Drawn thread and cut linen work with geometric designs using needlepoint lace techniques. Suitable for both beginners (starter pack £10 from tutor), and experienced. Karen Quickfall (embroidery teacher)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

D1505SA T'AI-CHI DAY WORKSHOP10am to 4:30pm Sun 17 May 2015Slow, flowing movements inducing softness, quietness and stability throughout our systems - physical, mental and emotional. Harmonise movement with the breath, revitalising body, encouraging alertness and watchfulness. For all.Sheila Aimson (T'ai-Chi expert)£50 including lunch & refreshments

M1505RW COME & SING: MUSICALS & POP CANTATAS6:30pm Fri 22 May to 1:30pm Mon 25 May 2015All levels of experience or inexperience warmly welcomed! Sing items from .. Splendid music, a great accompanist, we guarantee a very rewarding extended weekend.Roger Wilkes (choir master & musical director) Residential: £295 Non-residential: £199

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A1505CZ CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING6:30pm Fri 22 May to1:30pm Sun 24 May 2015Suitable for artists and non-artists alike, paint chinese landscape on Traditional Chinese paper or Chinese fan... echoing a craft as far back as the Song Dynasty (960 AD). Enjoy creating Chinese-style greeting cards for birthday, wedding, farewell, seasonal celebrations etc.Chi Zhang (calligraphy/brush painting artist) Residential: £214Non-residential: £150

N1505KR LANDMARK YEW TREES OF THE LAKES6:30pm Fri 22 May to 1:30pm Sun 24 May 2015Thousands of years old, the ancient yew trees of the English Lakes have stood the test of time. Steeped in history and rich associations with famous characters and events, a visit to the sites of three distinct and scenic locations for landmark yews at Borrowdale, Lorton and Martindale is our focal point.Keith Richardson (award winning writer & historian)Residential: £224 Non-residential: £160 inc. Field Trip

C1505DR RESEAT YOUR CHAIR THE TRADITIONAL WAY6:30pm Fri 22 May to 1:30pm Sun 24 May 2015Revitalise your chair or stool using traditional materials woven or twisted to form the new seat. Use traditional natural materials such as Cane, Rush, Seagrass or Danish Cord. Contact Debbie to check materials: reetneatseats@hotmail.co.uk, 01228 491111 or 07816 170655.NEW TUTOR: Debbie Rumney (second generation seat restorer)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

D1505VP TALK & TEA: FEMALE ARTISTS THROUGH THE AGES2 to 5pm Sun 24 May 2015A small number of women overcame the culture and social prejudices of their time to become successful and memorable artists. Art, until the C20th, was a male dominated profession, so each of these women was an exceptional human being with a fascinating life story.Viv Philpot (art teacher) assisted by Geoff Philpot£16 including refreshments

A1505VP TRY OUT ACRYLICS (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)6:30pm Sun 24 May to 9am Fri 29 May 2015For watercolour or pastel artists wanting to try out a new medium or complete beginners to have a go. Four full days to fully explore Acrylics, just bring yourself and see what you end up with!Viv Philpot (art teacher) assisted by Geoff PhilpotSPECIAL PRICE: Residential: £434 Non-residential: £273 inc. all materials

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M1505IF SIBELIUS: HIS SYMPHONIES ON HIS 150th ANNIVERSARY6:30pm Mon 25 May to 1:30pm Wed 27 May 2015Sibelius left us with an impressive series of distinctly different symphonies, infused with an essence of his beloved Finnish homeland. He can be seen grappling with Beethoven's legacy to re-interpret it for the early C20th. Favourites Finlandia, Valse Triste and the Violin Concerto will also feature.Ian France (music lecturer)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

C1505BM PEWTERWORK: MAKE A PEWTER-COVERED BOX6:30pm Mon 25 May to 1:30pm Thu 28 May 2015Make a pewter-covered box adorned with an inset glass or semi-precious stone. Explore particular techniques for a special Pewterwork project. For students with some experience in Pewterwork. Bonni Mackintosh (enamel & pewter artist)Residential: £295 Non-residential: £199

M1505LL2 CHAMBER MUSIC FOR STRINGS & PIANO6:30pm Fri 29 May to 1:30pm Sun 31 May 2015Our country house atmosphere makes an ideal venue for chamber music. Preformed string quartets or piano groups can join us for a weekend of intense music-making. Groups should choose two works for special study, and a large library will be available for repertoire exploration.Louise Latham & Steven Wilkie (Louise returns to perform with her Trio on 2nd Aug)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

A1505GO PASTELS: BEGINNING & DEVELOPING6:30pm Fri 29 May to 9am Thu 4 Jun 2015Work indoors and outdoors from landscape and still life subjects. Be guided in elements of successful picture-making, see demos and get lots of individual attention. Look forward to real results! Beginners & moderately experienced.Graham Oliver (professional pastel artist & gallery owner)SPECIAL PRICE Residential: £499 Non-residential: £307

N1505KO LAKELAND BIRDS 16:30pm Sun 31 May to 9am Fri 5 Jun 2015As an area to provide an all-round bird watching experience, the Lake District has few equals. Early summer provides an opportunity to become familiar with residents and visitors alike, and the mix of indoor and outdoor activities will aim to explore the wide variety of habitats, from the upland fells to the rivers, lakes and coast. Taken at a comfortable leisurely pace, this course provides the ideal foundation for learning to recognise birds by both sight and sound. Reasonable amount of walking (Level 2).Keith Offord (bird and wildlife expert)Residential: £459 Non-residential: £298

C1505CM LINO CUT PRINT MAKING6:30pm Sun 31 May to1:30pm Wed 3 Jun 2015Using Easycut lino with the best cutting tools, with time to make several lino cuts. Clare's illustrations are seen in books, magazines & packaging. A rewarding and fun technique. Materials £10.Clare Melinsky (professional illustrator) Residential: £295 Non-residential: £199

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H1505DJ THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE GREAT NATIVE AMERICAN CHIEFS6:30pm Sun 31 May to 1:30pm Wed 3 Jun 2015The philosophies, struggles, values & beliefs of Chiefs such as Tecumseh, Geronimo, Red Cloud, Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, Joseph and others, and a look at the tribes from which they emanated.NEW TUTOR: David Jones (Historian)Residential: £295 Non-residential: £199

F1506AM SHORT WALKING TO VIEWS IN THE NORTH LAKES6:30pm Thu 4 Jun to 1:30pm Sun 7 Jun 2015Catch some spectacular views over the North Lakes National Park with short walks designed not to tire, but inspire. Stop-off at interesting 'hostelries', fortified by a Higham packed lunch under guidance of a leader to show you which way your map is facing! Boots essential.Andy Mason (qualified mountain leader)Residential: £335 Non-residential: £239 inc. Field Trips, excludes stop-off refreshments.

C1506IC CALICO GARDENS WITH IRENE COULTHARD6:30pm Fri 5 Jun to 1:30pm Sun 7 Jun 2015With inspiration from gardens and architecture, learn techniques and produce fascinating textures to represent flowers, doors, windows & stone walls. All levels of ability, start on a small sample and progress to larger pieces. CALICO WITH ANGIE BURT is on 28/4.Irene Coulthard (renowned hand embroidery expert)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

M1506DS SAXOPHONE WEEKEND6:30pm Fri 5 Jun to 1:30pm Sun 7 Jun 2015For playing experience over 18 months. A wide range of opportunities through ensemble coaching and continual tutor support, enabled by two experts. Play in groups of varying size, altered at each session. An extensive music library will be available. Sight-reading beneficial.Debbie Scherer & Sarah Jobson (from the quartet SaxShades) Residential: £244 Non-residential: £180

C1506JRM LEARN TO SPIN ON A HAND SPINDLE6:30pm Fri 5 Jun to 1:30pm Sun 7 Jun 2015Suitable for beginners or those who can spin a little but are not confident. Learn to spin at speed on a portable 'high top' spindle and you will never need a spinning wheel. Make unique yarns for use in knitting, crochet and other crafts and progress to spinning exotic fibres such as alpaca and silk.Janet Renouf-Miller (textile artist, author)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

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N1506KO LAKELAND BIRDS 26:30pm Sun 7 Jun to 9am Fri 12 Jun 2015As an area to provide an all-round bird watching experience, the Lake District has few equals. Early summer provides an opportunity to become familiar with residents and visitors alike, and the mix of indoor and outdoor activities will aim to explore the wide variety of habitats, from the upland fells to the rivers, lakes and coast. Taken at a comfortable leisurely pace, this course provides the ideal foundation for learning to recognise birds by both sight and sound. Reasonable amount of walking (Level 2).Keith Offord (bird and wildlife expert)Residential: £459 Non-residential: £298

C1506DL SUMMER FELT LANDSCAPES6:30pm Sun 7 Jun to 1:30pm Tue 9 Jun 2015With expert guidance and inspiration from an outstanding tutor, make beautiful landscapes in felt using wet and needlefelting methods. Bring a favourite picture or photograph to convert into felt. Equipment provided with materials at cost. For beginners & above.Debbie Lucas (professional felt artist)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

NATIONAL GARDENS SCHEME OPEN DAY 201511am to 4pm Sun 7 Jun 2015Visit our C19 Gothic mansion set in 6 acres of mature garden with wonderful open views of Skiddaw and surrounding fells. Many interesting trees and perennials, stream with wildlife pond, large lawn, raised bed cut flower and vegetable area, wooded walks with many wild birds and maybe red squirrels!Garden Tour 11:30am. Plants & home-made teas for sale. Dogs on lead welcome. Gate admission: £3.50 (adults) in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

A1506MD WATERCOLOURS WITH CONFIDENCE6:30pm Mon 8 Jun to 1:30pm Fri 12 Jun 2015Paint in a variety of settings: studio, Higham grounds & Lakes National Park. Enjoy demos, paint-alongs & painting en plein air. Photograph and print your own scenes ready for painting in the studio. Individual tuition to help develop skills and improve confidence. Beginners upwards.Mike Dobson MBE (watercolourist, former college head)Residential: £377 Non-residential: £248

A1506BS WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP: LET THE PIGMENT PLAY6:30pm Tue 9 Jun to 1:30pm Fri 12 Jun 2015Avoid pallet mixing wherever possible. Wet paper, dry paper, thick or thin washes, detail or suggestion: options are endless, boundaries limitless. Be prepared to stretch and push to achieve a varied and responsive result.N.B. Free period will be after Dinner on days 2 & 3.Brian Smith (award-winning professional watercolour artist)Residential: £295 Non-residential: £199

W1506JP BRIDGE - GETTING BACK TO BRIDGE6:30pm Fri 12 Jun to 1:30pm Sun 14 Jun 2015Did you once play a little or follow Bridge? Want to take it up again to join a group but feel rusty? This weekend will get you going again. We assume you know the mechanics and basics of bridge, but we will certainly brush up your bidding!Jean Patefield (bridge tutor) assisted by Mike PatefieldResidential: £214 Non-residential: £150

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A1506PB SOCIAL REALISM & VICTORIAN ART6:30pm Fri 12 Jun to 1:30pm Sun 14 Jun 2015Poverty and social inequality were depicted in Victorian Art and other genres like literature and photography. Fascinating insight into the links between artists after Hogarth, magazine illustrators and writers such as Dickens and Hardy during this age of philanthropy and social exploration.NEW TUTOR: Dr Peter Bryden (social historian)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

C1506TS SILVER CLAY6:30pm Fri 12 Jun to 1:30pm Sun 14 Jun 2015Make fine silver jewellery with the ease of working with clay. Precious metal clay is an amazing material. Find out secrets to make stunning professionally styled hallmarkable jewellery. Make three pieces to take away.Tracey Spurgin (metallic clay tutor)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150(Materials at cost from Tutor)

A1506EH WATERCOLOUR & GOUACHE WITH ED HINKLEY6:30pm Sun 14 Jun to 9am Fri 19 Jun 2015Explore watercolour and gouache, separately and combined, generate quick studies as the basis for more fully developed paintings. Experiment, push your boundaries. Recognise possibilities of reworking and overpainting an unresolved work. Resource material may include still life, books, photos and Higham's surroundings. Representational & abstract painters welcome.Ed Hinkley (professional artist from Chicago)Residential: £452 Non-residential: £292

D1506PO TALK & TEA: LATER C20th LANDSCAPE & TOPOGRAPHICAL PAINTERS2 to 5pm Sun 14 Jun 2015The C20th introduced huge stylistic nuance into the manner by which landscape painting could be resolved. John Piper, Peter Lanyon, Graham Sutherland & Ivor Hitchin did much to envision new representational pathways. Compare these different styles and the emotional responses they evoke.Dr Patrick Oates (figurative fine artist & historian)£16 including refreshments

A1506PO DEVELOPING DRAMATIC LANDSCAPES IN PEN, INKS & PASTEL6:30pm Sun 14 Jun to 1:30pm Thu 18 Jun 2015A dual media workshop approaching landscape through the dynamic fusion of ink & pastel. Excursions and sketchbook work with Patrick demonstrating how these materials can 'self-enhance' the landscapes we produce. A brilliant experience for beginners through to advanced complemented by evening slideshows. Preceding TALK & TEA could be a useful introduction. Dr Patrick Oates (figurative fine artist & historian)Residential: £377 Non-residential: £248 Follows a TALK & TEA.

N1506DH1 INSPIRATIONAL PRIVATE CUMBRIAN GARDENS6:30pm Sun 14 Jun to 1:30pm Wed 17 Jun 2015Visit (on a coach) some of the area's most delightful private gardens. Meet designers/owners who care for these horticultural treasures. Be inspired by a range of features and styles when gardens are at their most colourful. Easy level 1 walking. Another course starts 28th June.David Haigh (ex-Newton Rigg head of horticulture)Residential: £375 Non-residential: £279 inc. coaches and admissions

T1506JT LA RANDONNÉE: FRENCH & RAMBLING IN THE LAKES6:30pm Sun 14 Jun to 9am Fri 19 Jun 2015Stunning setting, early summer weather, like-minded people to develop your conversational powers with. Enjoy some of the best of the Northwest Lakes whilst practising your spoken French with professional guidance. Walks will be rambles centred around those attending. Reasonable mobility, suitable footwear & waterproofs needed.John Tickle (linguist)SPECIAL PRICE: Residential: £399 Non-residential: £249

M1506RG GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK The 2nd Line Composers6:30pm Thu 18 Jun to 1:30pm Sat 20 Jun 2015A wealth of C20th popular songs, their origins & development - listen to and discuss the vibrant ethnic seedbed of musical life in young Manhattan. Explore the composers who enriched the great book legacy over 60 years by some 300,000 songs.Ron Guariento (Retired film & TV producer, Newcastle University lecturer)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

C1506SI UPHOLSTERY6:30pm Fri 19 Jun to 1:30pm Sun 21 Jun 2015Hands-on! Bring chair, stool, ottoman, headboard or, alternatively, do one of our chairs. Build up from scratch or just re-cover, tackle interior paddings with traditional or modern techniques. Materials at cost - Simon will make prior contact to advise.Simon Ireland (upholsterer)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

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F1506AMD SUMMER YOGA RETREAT6:30pm Fri 19 Jun to 1:30pm Sun 21 Jun 2015Explore the Yoga tradition, balancing seasonal effects through diet, daily routine and yoga practice. Essentially practical, using posture, breathing, meditative techniques and just a tiny bit of theory. All levels.Anne McDarby (yoga expert)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

D1506EO CONCERT: ENCORE OPERA4:30 to 6:30pm Sun 21 Jun 2015For details see p.8

C1506JA QUILTER'S RETREAT6:30pm Sun 21 Jun to 9am Sat 27 Jun 2015Work with two fabrics and easy machine appliqué to make a Celtic positive/negative design or an 'it's a swirl' wallhanging, table centre or cushion. Bring projects to complete. Reduce fear of curved patchwork with tips.Jennifer Almond (quilter) Supporting WOOLFESTResidential: £509 Non-residential: £327

A1506CB PIONEERS OF MODERN ART6:30pm Mon 22 Jun to 1:30pm Wed 24 Jun 2015Illustrated lectures examining the careers of 7 of the most influential painters of the modern period: Manet, Monet, Van Gogh, Cézanne, Gauguin, Picasso & Matisse. Evaluate their place in the context of the history of art in the 19th & early 20th centuries.Dr Colin Bailey (art historian and linguist)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

C1506PT CROCHET SUMMER SCHOOL6:30pm Mon 22 Jun to 1:30pm Thu 25 Jun 2015Develop crochet skills, improving technique, receiving expert guidance on working with mixed media, different forms of crochet and personal projects.Pauline Turner (crochet pioneer) Supporting WOOLFESTResidential: £309 Non-residential: £216

D1506SA1 FANTASY FELTED BIRDS9:30am to 5pm Tue 23 Jun 2015Satisfy your creative soul and leave with a new friend. Dry needlefelt wool fibres and fabrics, add embellishments and wired legs to create your very own fantasy bird! Sue Allan (textile artist) 1st of 3 days with Sue, supporting WOOLFEST.£50 including lunch & refreshments (materials at cost from Tutor)

D1506SA2 FABULOUS NEEDLEFELTED DOLLS9:30am to 5pm Wed 24 Jun 2015Use armatures as the base to create your own characterful fabulous needle felted doll! Needle fibres and sheer fabrics then go on to build up fibres to give your doll her own unique look! Let your creative soul have a great day out!Sue Allan (textile artist) 2nd of 3 days with Sue, supporting WOOLFEST.£50 including lunch & refreshments (materials at cost from Tutor)

C1506LS RAG RUG CREATIONS6:30pm Wed 24 Jun to 1:30pm Fri 26 Jun 2015Rag rugging can be fun, creative & therapeutic. Enjoy working with a diverse range including woollens, fleeces, felts and recycled fabrics.Lynne Stein (textile artist & author) Supporting WOOLFESTResidential: £214 Non-residential: £150

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D1506SA3 BOLD & BEAUTIFUL NEEDLEFELTED CUSHION COVERS9:30am to 5pm Thu 25 Jun 2015Ignite your creative spark! Using a base of wool blanket we will add needlepunch and wool fibres using dry needle-felting to make your design a reality. Have a go on an embellisher (dry needle felting machine).Sue Allan (textile artist) 3rd of 3 days with Sue, supporting WOOLFEST.£50 including lunch & refreshments (materials at cost from Tutor)

H1506BB THE GREATER HOUSES OF THE LAKE DISTRICT6:30pm Sat 27 Jun to 1:30pm Wed 1 Jul 2015Cumbria hosts some of the finest examples of rural domestic architecture in northern England from traditional Lakeland farmhouses such as Townend through to the spectacle of Hutton in the Forest. Explore with us their origins and their social, cultural and economic context.Bruce Bennison (field & museum archaeologist)SPECIAL PRICE: Residential: £399 Non-residential: £269 inc. Field Trips & admissions

D1506JK TRY FOR A DAY: TEXTILE PAPERMAKING (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)9:30am to 5pm Sat 27 Jun 2015Fleece, yarn, scraps of material... it's amazing what can be made into bespoke paper - as a truly creative base for any project.Jonathan Korejko (papermaker from Lincolnshire)£60 includes lunch, refreshments & materials

D1506AH TRY FOR A DAY: MAKE WITH HARRIS TWEED9:30am to 5pm Sat 27 Jun 2015Get to know more about Harris Tweed and make small fashionable items e.g, spectacle case & flower brooch. Materials provided.Anne Hoggan (textile specialist) Supporting WOOLFEST£60 includes lunch, refreshments & materials

C1506JK PAPERMAKING WITH TEXTILES6:30pm Sat 27 Jun to 1:30pm Tue 30 Jun 2015Longer course. Make beautiful paper from recycled cotton, linen, hessian, silk & wool, suitable for embroidery, sewing & construction projects: A must to make your work genuinely original. Materials included.Jonathan Korejko (Lincolnshire papermaker)Residential: £295 Non-residential: £199 inc. materials.

N1506DH2 INSPIRATIONAL PRIVATE CUMBRIAN GARDENS6:30pm Sun 28 Jun to 1:30pm Wed 1 Jul 2015Visit (on a coach) some of the area's most delightful private gardens. Meet designers/owners who care for these horticultural treasures. Be inspired by a range of features and styles when gardens are at their most colourful. Easy level 1 walking. Another course starts 14th June.David Haigh (ex-Newton Rigg head of horticulture)Residential: £375 Non-residential: £279 Inc. coaches and admissions

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A1506EG SOFT PASTELS: SEASCAPES & SKIES6:30pm Tue 30 Jun to 1:30pm Fri 3 Jul 2015Develop your skills focusing on the dynamism of soft pastels with an incredibly talented artist. Explore the true potential of this medium more deeply.NEW TUTOR: Eileen Gardner (pastel painter & tutor from Fife)Residential: £295 Non-residential: £199

L1506RM GASLIGHT & GLITTER: THE VICTORIAN STAGE6:30pm Tue 30 Jun to 1:30pm Fri 3 Jul 2015Look at some excellent (but not over-familiar) plays, consider aspects of staging, performance technique and the (already emerging) star system. Learn about melodrama, historical pageant, the amazing "Sensation Drama" (mayhem and spectacular stage effects) and the movers and shakers of the Victorian Theatre including Oscar Wilde, W.S. Gilbert, G. B. Shaw and August Strindberg. "Curtain up at 6 - Carriages at eleven" (as a poster from 1871 reminds us.)Dr Richard Moore (visiting lecturer, Newcastle University)Residential: £295 Non-residential: £199

A1507RD EXPRESSIVE LANDSCAPES: WATERS, GOUACHE & PASTEL6:30pm Thu 2 Jul to 1:30pm Mon 6 Jul 2015Explore a wide variety of painting techniques for different subjects & media both in studio and the inspirational Lakes National Park. Demos & one-to-one tuition. For any artist seeking to develop.Robert Dutton (international award-winning professional artist)Residential: £397 Non-residential: £268

A1507TM1 PAINTING CATS6:30pm Fri 3 Jul to 1:30pm Sun 5 Jul 2015Illustrate feline beauty & grace from hearth cat to curious cat, Cheshire cat to oriental cat in drawing and painting in any water-based medium. Focus on line, form and movement. Art experience not necessary, cat lovers welcome.Tiana Marie (elemental artist)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

M1507SIG1 SAINT-SAËNS, FRANCK & DELIBES6:30pm Fri 3 Jul to 1:30pm Sun 5 Jul 2015Saint-Saëns’ beautiful symphonies, chamber music and concertos for Violin & Cello. César Franck influenced successors, his organ music arguably the greatest since Bach. Delibes' scores for Coppélia and Sylvia were precursors to Tchaikovsky's.Steven Ingman-Greer (historian, author & broadcaster)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150OFFER: Attend this course, Steven’s TALK & TEA plus IMPRESSIONISM IN MUSIC, save £25.

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H1507NM ASPECTS OF ROYAL COLLECTIONS5pm Fri 3 Jul to 1:30pm Sun 5 Jul 2015Three lectures: The Prince Regent and His Collecting Mania; Queen Mary - My One Great Hobby; The Late King's Goods - the destruction of the Royal Collection under Cromwell. For a contrast, be shown around the brand new Lakes Distillery. N.B. Begins 5pm, freetime after dinner.Nicholas Merchant (Historian & Fine Arts Expert)Residential: £230 Non-residential: £166 inc. Distillery admission

D1507SIG TALK & TEA: QUESTIONING THE EKATERINBURG MASSACRE2 to 5pm Sun 5 Jul 2015The orchestrated killing of the Romanovs: Tsar Nicholas II, his wife Tsarina Alexandra and their five children still casts a shadow over the world 100 years on. Steven Ingman-Greer (author of Lost Eagle: The Untold Story of HIH Grand Duchess Tatiana of Russia)£16 including refreshmentsSandwiched between Steven's 2 courses. See them for a special offer.

A1507TM2 FREEING THE ARTISTIC SPIRIT6:30pm Sun 5 Jul to 1:30pm Wed 8 Jul 2015Revolutionise your creative expression, realise your freestyle painting in colour, space, line & form. Loosen & free your hand, mind and heart with spontaneous mark-making. In watercolour or acrylic, charge an image with feeling and energy. Paint the face of summer in landscape and flowers. All abilities.Tiana Marie (elemental artist)Residential: £295 Non-residential: £199

M1507SIG2 IMPRESSIONISM IN MUSIC6:30pm Sun 5 Jul to 1:30pm Wed 8 Jul 2015The influences of the Impressionist art movement in the late C19th & early C20th on music of French Masters Debussy & Ravel, English composer Arnold Bax and Finnish Master Sibelius.Steven Ingman-Greer (historian, author & broadcaster)Residential: £295 Non-residential: £199OFFER: Attend SAINT-SAËNS, FRANCK & DELIBES, Steven’s TALK & TEA and this course, save £25.

C1507HM1 JACOBEAN EMBROIDERY6:30pm Mon 6 Jul to 1:30pm Thu 9 Jul 2015Explore the style of embroidery known as Jacobean with lots of scope for contrasts of stitch density and texture, whilst employing good stitch technique. Choose from a range of designs, styles and materials. Kit with full materials, threads & notes £25 from Tutor.Helen McCook (Royal School of Needlework tutor)Residential: £295 Non-residential: £199VICTORIAN CRAZY PATCHWORK follows - book both, save £25.

A1507BA A JOURNEY INTO THE ART OF ITALY6:30pm Wed 8 Jul to 1:30pm Fri 10 Jul 2015Enjoy informal illustrated talks encompassing aspects of Ancient Rome as seen by subsequent European artists; then developing into the Renaissance period and Princely Courts where patronage prevailed. Significant art of more recent times completes our journey. Bertram Aitchison (guide for major Galleries, London Museums, Oxbridge, Parliament & Royal Palaces)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

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C1507RD WILDLIFE WOODCARVING6:30pm Wed 8 Jul to 1:30pm Fri 10 Jul 2015For both new and experienced carvers. Work on a carving aiming for a finished piece with inspiration to carry on carving at home. Includes safety information with advice and help at all stages. Materials at cost from Tutor.Ron Dickens (wildlife woodcarver)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150 (also see 28 Aug)

C1507HM2 VICTORIAN CRAZY PATCHWORK6:30pm Thu 9 Jul to 1:30pm Sun 12 Jul 2015Popular traditional hand-stitching utilising appliqué and a variety of surface stitch embellishment techniques plus beads and sequins to create a lovely panel for bedcovers/purses etc. Kits from Tutor: Pattern & notes £5, plus full materials & threads £25.Helen McCook (Royal School of Needlework tutor)Residential: £295 Non-residential: £199Follows JACOBEAN EMBROIDERY - book both, save £25.

F1507GH YOGA & WALKING SUMMER WEEK6:30pm Fri 10 Jul to 9am Fri 17 Jul 2015A perfect mix for all! Sessions of hatha yoga (posture, breathing and relaxation) offset with optional guided 3-5 mile walks amongst the peaceful northern fells. Feel more supple and relaxed. Free day Wednesday.Gill Hunter with Alan Hunter (yoga & walking experts)SPECIAL PRICE: Residential: £595 Non-residential: £373

C1507AMD SMALL SILVERWORK SUMMER SCHOOL6:30pm Fri 10 Jul to 9am Thu 16 Jul 2015Develop jewellery and small object making skills. Following demos, use five test techniques that could be assembled to make a single piece or work on your own projects. All abilities. Materials at cost from Tutor.Anne McDarby (silver work tutor)SPECIAL PRICE: Residential: £499 Non-residential: £307

H1507GW THE LANDSCAPES OF ANGLO-SAXON ENGLAND6:30pm Mon 13 Jul to 1:30pm Wed 15 Jul 2015The way land was used played a big part in how our settlements and infrastructure developed to the present day. An insight into how life was with illustrated talks.Dr Graham Winton (Historian)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

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D1507BS1 WATERCOLOUR DAY: THE WATERCOLOUR JOURNEY10am to 5pm Tue 14 Jul 2015Develop your skills, explore problems, alter perceptions. Work to another level. We are all sponges soaking up information. Be open minded to grow - it will be fun!Brian Smith (award-winning professional watercolour artist)£50 includes lunch & refreshmentsAnother WATERCOLOUR DAY follows tomorrow - Book both for £80. B&B from just £35.

D1507BS2 WATERCOLOUR DAY: JOURNEY CONTINUED10am to 5pm Wed 15 Jul 2015Exercises: short sharp thumbnails to loosen up and hone skills. Longer exercises explore and express new ideas. All in a day's brush work. It's only a piece of paper so please do not worry - enjoy the journey.Brian Smith (award-winning professional watercolour artist)£50 includes lunch & refreshmentsPreceded by another WATERCOLOUR DAY - Book both for £80. B&B from just £35.

A1507PG SKETCHING WITH YOUR IPAD (SHORT)6:30pm Wed 15 Jul to 1:30pm Fri 17 Jul 2015Use your tablet as a sketchbook in the relaxed surroundings of Higham Hall. Use just the tools and techniques you need, progressing in easy stages. Undo, save, adapt without worrying about mistakes and explore possibilities with friendly, knowledgeable guidance.Pam Grant (Artist Tutor)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

C1507DM BOOKBINDING - LOOSE TEXT FOLDERS6:30pm Fri 17 Jul to 1:30pm Sun 19 Jul 2015Make folder enclosures to hold loose documents: A Flap Case which completely and securely envelopes the text and a Pocket Case (an expandable pocket with hard case wrap round). All materials supplied at cost but please feel free to bring along your own fabrics, papers, ribbons etc.Doug Mitchell (British Library conservator)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

L1507KC AMERICAN POETRY - PORTRAIT OF A NATION6:30pm Fri 17 Jul to 1:30pm Mon 20 Jul 2015A whistle stop tour of America in verse considering the craft of poetry, what interests, inspires and affects us. Read and discuss poems from twelve American poets to see just how words can be used to reflect the diversity of the nation from which it springs. Extracts provided. No previous study necessary.Keith Chandler (fellow, University of Chester)Residential: £295 Non-residential: £199

M1507IW VIOLA MASTERCLASS FORTNIGHT6:30pm Sat 18 Jul to 1:30pm Sat 1 Aug 2015For undergraduate, graduate or young professional violists working towards audition or recital. A minimum of 4 private lessons, participation in 2 Masterclasses and a concert the final evening. A technical workshop each day will centre on ideas and exercises from Ivo's book 'A Notebook for Viola Players'.Curator: Ivo-Jan van der Werff (Medici String Quartet, Professor of Viola at Rice University, Houston)Residential: £850 Non-residential: £480 (subsidised by Rice University)An evening concert takes place on 31st July.

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C1507LN PEG LOOM WEAVING WORKSHOP6:30pm Mon 20 Jul to 9am Thu 23 Jul 2015Make a rug, cushion cover, seat pad, handbag or wall-hanging on a peg loom using a Herdwick unspun fleece. Pattern by mixing fleeces of different breeds. Needlefelt or weave colour from dyed carded tops. Use textiles and yarns.Lana Norman (Herdwick breeder & wool tutor)Residential: £271 Non-residential: £175

N1507SW LAKELAND GARDENS WITH SUSIE WHITE6:30pm Mon 20 Jul to 1:30pm Wed 22 Jul 2015A high summer tour of 4 private Lakeland gardens. Revel in a wealth of good planting and unusual perennials from Church View, Appleby, whose designer will take us round, hear about the newly replanted Bishop's House in Keswick. Illustrated evening talks and even tea & cakes! Field Trip: Easy Level 1 walking, excludes admissions.Susie White (garden writer, author & Guardian Country Diarist)Residential: £224 Non-residential: £160

H1507CG THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE 1790-18906:30pm Wed 22 Jul to 1:30pm Fri 24 Jul 2015Using quotes from a selection of major British authors - of both political pamphlets and fictional accounts - we shall build a commentary upon this period of great change.Chad Goodwin (popular WEA lecturer & museum trustee)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

M1507HP APPRECIATING SHAKESPEARE: AS YOU LIKE IT6:30pm Fri 24 Jul to 1:30pm Sun 26 Jul 2015If you go down to the woods today - what will you find? A duke claiming to enjoy camping; an amateur wrestler undergoing aversion therapy for emotional problems; villains instantly converted under a spell of forest magic; a cameo appearance by a god; and more. Come, see this playful play, and find out more.Hugh Parry (Shakespeare specialist)Residential: £222 Non-residential: £158

D1507FP SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: AS YOU LIKE IT

3 to 5pm Sat 25 Jul 2015Bring a chair, enjoy real, live costumed professional actors

frolicking! Shakespeare in the open air (whatever the summer weather) makes a fantastic spectacle. Hey nonnie, nonnie!

Open 1.30pm for picnics. Bottled water available for purchase.The Festival Players www.thefestivalplayers.co.uk

Tickets adults £13.50, school children £10

C1507RO JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY WITH RANSETSU OZAWA6:30pm Sun 26 Jul to 1:30pm Fri 31 Jul 2015Use oriental brushes, ink and specialised papers to create Japanese calligraphy. Kanji, hiragana and katakana (the three main scripts) will be explained and demonstrated. Beginners and those with more experience will all get individual teaching.Ransetsu Ozawa (master calligrapher, visiting from Japan)Residential: £450 Non-residential: £299

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A1507HL USING COLOUR: WHERE TO NEXT?6:30pm Sun 26 Jul to 1:30pm Fri 31 Jul 2015Use colour and create harmony and excitement, but most of all learn to express your own style. Experiment and explore techniques using watercolour, mixed media and some acrylic paint.Hazel Lale (international artist)Residential: £452 Non-residential: £292

A1507LB SUMMER FLOWERS IN OILS OR ACRYLICS6:30pm Fri 31 Jul to 1:30pm Sun 2 Aug 2015Come and spend the weekend working indoors or out to capture the summer flora from around the grounds of Higham Hall in oils, waterbased oils or acrylics (used in the oil manner). Painters need at least two years experience of their medium.Linda Birch (author, tutor from North Pennines)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

D1507IW CONCERT: MAGIC OF THE VIOLA8 to 10pm Fri 31 Jul 2015For details see p.8

W1508JP BRIDGE BREAK IN THE LAKES 20156:30pm Sun 2 Aug to 9am Fri 7 Aug 2015Offset taught and play Bridge sessions (no more than 16 people) with gentle trips to nearby locations of historical & cultural interest. A friendly atmosphere with some seminars centred round a theme of 'Ah yes! I remember it well!' - those elements of bidding we tend to forget until Partner points out how we should have bid.Jean Patefield (bridge tutor) assisted by Mike PatefieldResidential: £484 Non-residential: £323

A1508MS THE PURSUIT OF PAINTING & DRAWING WITH THE IMPRESSIONISTS6:30pm Sun 2 Aug to 9am Sun 9 Aug 2015Monet, Degas et al. worked from landscape, still life and the figure, experimenting with different ways of rendering subjects. Using any materials, we will work from these motifs. Students will be supported throughout and encouraged to develop their understanding of all aspects of image making. The course is more suitable for those with some basic experience. Michael Stewart (teacher of fine art and art history)Residential: £639 Non-Residential: £399

D1508AT TEA CONCERT: THE ARENSKY TRIO2 to 4pm Sun 2 Aug 2015For details see p.8

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L1508DH TWENTIETH CENTURY FRENCH THINKERS6:30pm Mon 3 Aug to 1:30pm Thu 6 Aug 2015Have the French steered modern thinking more than any other nation? Examine the variety and scope of the influence of the likes of Camus, Derrida, Foucault, Sartre and Simone de Beavoir on the realms of philosophy, sociology and politics. Discuss, argue, become enlightened...Darren Harper (Philosophy & Literature Tutor)Residential: £295 Non-residential: £199

M1508MM BLOW! INTERMEDIATE WOODWIND WEEKEND6:30pm Fri 7 Aug to 1:30pm Sun 9 Aug 2015For players of FLUTE, OBOE, CLARINET & BASSOON at Grades 3 to 5. Opportunities for both small and larger group playing under patient and enjoyable professional instruction. A great way to develop your playing! Please notify us of instrument.NEW TUTORS: Patricia & Catriona Melville-Mason (Blowandblast - award-winning teachers)Residential: £244 Non-residential: £180

M1508LP JAZZ PLAYERS' SUMMER SCHOOL with guest Alan Barnes6:30pm Sun 9 Aug to 9am Sun 16 Aug 2015For all players who are able to play jazz and read music to rehearsal band standard. A relaxed and enjoyable week playing jazz from Swing to Bebop in small groups. Before enrolling contact Len Phillips: 01322 521 515 or lenphillips@btinternet.comLen Philips (band leader) with the great Alan Barnes Residential: £525 Non-residential: £300MARK BASSEY’S JAZZ COMPOSITION is on 29/4.An evening concert takes place on 15/8.

D1508SA T'AI-CHI DAY WORKSHOP10am to 4:30pm Sun 9 Aug 2015Slow, flowing movements inducing softness, quietness and stability throughout our systems - physical, mental and emotional. Harmonise movement with the breath, revitalising body, encouraging alertness and watchfulness. For all.Sheila Aimson (T'ai-Chi expert)£50 including lunch & refreshments

C1508MC CERAMIC SCULPTURE: GET A-HEAD!6:30pm Sun 9 Aug to 9am Sun 16 Aug 2015Make face & head sculptures up to 30cm tall to be glazed and fired in a raku kiln at the end. Make a single larger piece using Cumbrian brick clay, fired later by us when dry. Accommodation in our newly-refurbished Gatehouse & Bungalow (peace away from the Jazz!).Martin Copley (professional sculptor)Residential: £589Non-residential: £365

D1508LP JAZZ CONCERT with special guest Alan Barnes8pm to 11pm Sat 15 Aug 2015For details see p.8

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M1508RW 2nd ANNUAL EARLY MUSIC SUMMER SCHOOL4pm Sun 16 Aug to 9am Sat 22 Aug 2015For competent singers, viol and recorder players, covering music c1450-c1650. Instruction in choral/solo singing, viol and recorder playing, lute, plus vocal technique and various consorts. Plenary music-making sessions, lectures and opportunities to try something new (instrument or voice). A marvellously rich musical cocktail!Roger Wilkes (Head Tutor, Vocal)Deborah Catterall (Vocal)Elizabeth Dodd (Viol, Renaissance Dance)Philip Gruar (Recorder)Hugh Cherry (Lute).Residential: £590 Non-residential: £399

H1508AL1 CHARLES I - KING, MARTYR, FAILURE?6:30pm Mon 17 Aug to 1:30pm Wed 19 Aug 2015For some, defender of monarchy, martyr who sacrificed himself rather than surrender his perogatives, church or followers. For others, failed tyrant with over-blown belief in his own God-given authority leading to twenty years of civil unrest. Consider Charles from the halcyon days of the 1630s through war, defeat, trial & eventual execution.Dr Andrew Lacey (historian, Oxbridge tutor)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150CHARLES II follows - attend both courses, save £25.

H1508AL2 CHARLES II - POWER & PLEASURE6:30pm Wed 19 Aug to 1:30pm Fri 21 Aug 2015Unlike his father, Charles II was a consummate politician who was determined, after his restoration, never 'to go on his travels again!' Consider his life and legacy, dramatic events of his reign such as the Popish Plot and the Exclusion Crisis - the 'merrie monarch', who famously on his deathbed instructed not to let 'poor Nellie starve'. Dr Andrew Lacey (historian, Oxbridge tutor)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150Follows on from preceding course on CHARLES I - attend both courses, save £25.

A1508LP SKETCHING LAKELAND BOATS & STEAMERS6:30pm Fri 21 Aug to 1:30pm Mon 24 Aug 2015Two full days exploring the artistic potential of the forms of water craft. Combining expressive line drawing with colour, explore the aesthetic qualities of the graceful lake steamers and look at a variety of traditional boats around Derwentwater and Ullswater.Lionel Playford (master of fine art & landscape painter)Residential: £315 Non-residential: £219 inc. Field Trips & a boat trip!

C1508LN NEEDLEFELTED ANIMALS OR JEWELLERY6:30pm Sat 22 Aug to 1:30pm Mon 24 Aug 2015Using a felting needle is artistic, amazingly therapeutic and within all capabilities. Be guided to create characterful pieces to decorate or adorn.Lana Norman (Herdwick breeder & wool tutor)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

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H1508CS1 ENGLISH FOOTBALL: CULTURE, CLASS & CONFLICT6:30pm Fri 28 Aug to 1:30pm Sun 30 Aug 2015An insight into the world of football - our nation's favourite sport. Nostalgic, yet analytical, from a social history perspective, includes a look at the phenomenon of the local derby.Dr Colin Shindler (Cambridge lecturer, screenwriter, film historian)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150Colin's course on ALFRED HITCHCOCK follows. Attend both courses, save £25.

C1508AB CALICO GARDENS WITH ANGIE BURT6:30pm Fri 28 Aug to 1:30pm Sun 30 Aug 2015Calico gardens is embroidery of neutral colours cream to beige. Using texture and raised elements, embroider beautiful hand-stitched gardens with windows, doors, rockeries, flowers, trees, bird houses & small creatures. Make a small sampler, progress to individual pieces. For novices & returners.Angie Burt (embroidery expert)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

A1508SCC BOTANICAL ART USING COLOURED PENCILS: CAPTURE FORMS & COLOUR IN THIS SEASON OF PLENTY6:30pm Sat 22 Aug to 1:30pm Mon 24 Aug 2015Create a botanically accurate study of botanical ingredients in a particular preserving recipe, or your own label for jam, chutney etc. Capture the rich colours and diverse forms of fruit, vegetable, herb, spice and even edible flower that are conserved at harvest. Beginners or experienced.Susan Christopher-Coulson (professional botanical illustrator)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150 (also see 8 May)

M1508LL CHAMBER MUSIC SUMMER SCHOOL6:30pm Mon 24 Aug to 1:30pm Fri 28 Aug 2015For pre-formed trios, quartets & quintets. Groups work together in the mornings at self-selected repertoire. Afternoons free to explore the beautiful surroundings. Remaining sessions for mixed ensembles. Large library of music to explore.Professional Tutors: Louise Latham & Michael Beeston Residential: £410 Non-residential: £275A concert by Louise’s ARENSKY TRIO is on 2/8.

D1508PM TRY FOR A DAY: BUTTERFLIES & MOTHS9:30am to 5pm Wed 26 Aug 2015Discover an amazing diversity of these creatures that play a vital role in our ecology. Increase your awareness of the beauty they display and the interest that can be gained from learning how to notice and appreciate them.Peter Macqueen (lifelong lepidopterist and actor)£50 including lunch & refreshments

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C1508RD WILDLIFE WOODCARVING6:30pm Fri 28 Aug to 1:30pm Sun 30 Aug 2015For both new and experienced carvers. Work on a carving aiming for a finished piece with inspiration to carry on carving at home. Includes safety information with advice and help at all stages. Materials at cost from Tutor.Ron Dickens (wildlife woodcarver)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150 (also see 8 Jul)

C1508PC PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP6:30pm Sun 30 Aug to 1:30pm Thu 3 Sep 2015Explore techniques: woodcut, (cutting an image in plankwood); wood engraving (on endgrain hardwood or plastic); drypoint (drawing on metal with a steelpoint) and etching (using acid to etch on a zinc plate) - create prints to your own design. Beginners or experienced.Peter Collins (printmaker)Residential: £377 Non-residential: £248

M1508CS2 THE LIFE AND ART OF ALFRED HITCHCOCK6:30pm Sun 30 Aug to 1:30pm Tue 1 Sep 2015Many directors have tried to emulate, but none have surpassed, Hitchcock in the genre of suspense which he defined. Discover just why he has endured.Dr Colin Shindler (Cambridge lecturer, screenwriter, film historian)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150Follows Colin's course on FOOTBALL. Attend both courses, save £25.

A1508VN COLOUR - MAKING YOUR PAINTINGS SING6:30pm Sun 30 Aug to 1:30pm Wed 2 Sep 2015Discover secrets of beautiful, harmonious colour. Mix & control colours, learn their effects & influences. Use colourful greys to create harmony and select a palette to express mood. Any media, all abilities, beginners & experienced.Vicki Norman (professional Shropshire artist)Residential: £295Non-residential: £199

C1509EH HANDSEWN FABRIC BOX6:30pm Wed 2 Sep to 1:30pm Fri 4 Sep 2015Create a practical, decorative & long-lasting rectangular fabric box. Ideas for newbies, more elaborate designs for the experienced. Specialist items available at cost from the tutor. Elaine Hicks (needlework expert)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

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D1509HT FRENCH CONVERSATION DAY10am to 5pm Wed 2 Sep 2015Take the chance to tune your ear and free your tongue with a full day of French with like-minded people. Refresh your skills in a fun way with a professional teacher.Helen Tucker (language tutor)£50 including lunch & refreshments

D1509RI TRY FOR A DAY: PAPER MODELS (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)10am to 5pm Thu 3 Sep 2015Don't be deceived, it is possible to make sophisticated mechanical models using just paper and glue! Make your own moving animation model. Enjoy!Rob Ives (paper engineer)£60 includes lunch, refreshments & materials

C1509IC CALICO GARDENS WITH IRENE COULTHARD6:30pm Fri 4 Sep to 1:30pm Sun 6 Sep 2015With inspiration from gardens and architecture, learn techniques and produce fascinating textures to represent flowers, doors, windows & stone walls. All levels of ability, start on a small sample and progress to larger pieces. CALICO WITH ANGIE BURT is on 28/4.Irene Coulthard (renowned hand embroidery expert)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

C1509SI UPHOLSTERY6:30pm Fri 4 Sep to 1:30pm Sun 6 Sep 2015Hands-on! Bring chair, stool, ottoman, headboard or, alternatively, do one of our chairs. Build up from scratch or just re-cover, tackle interior paddings with traditional or modern techniques. Materials at cost - Simon will make prior contact to advise.Simon Ireland (upholsterer)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

M1509JW BENJAMIN BRITTEN & HIS CONTRIBUTION TO C20th MUSIC6:30pm Fri 4 Sep to 1:30pm Sun 6 Sep 2015His operas raised the profile of the British musical theatre, his compositional genius encompassed a wide spectrum: choral, orchestral and chamber music, film and radio, plus song cycles and folksong arrangements. The legacy of his work, as composer and performer, inspires the present generation of musicians and listeners.Julian Williamson (London-based conductor)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

M1509TBL EXPERIENCE THEATRE6:30pm Sun 6 Sep to 1:30pm Fri 11 Sep 2015Get intimate with Britain's loveliest regional theatre. Meet actors, directors etc. Discuss & enjoy all 6 summer plays: Patrick Barlow’s 4-actor, 130-character version of The 39 Steps; Abigail’s Party (Mike Leigh); Fallen Angels (Noel Coward); Suddenly Last Summer (Tennessee Williams), The Lady of the Lake (Ben Askew - world première) and Enlightenment (Shelagh Stephenson). Led by David & Pauline Ward (Theatre by the Lake, Keswick)Residential: £640 Non-residential: £460 inc. admissions, meals & coach transport

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A1509AB START WITH WATERCOLOURS (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)6:30pm Mon 7 Sep to 9am Fri 11 Sep 2015Using a step by step approach, explore the possibilities of watercolour in its diverse forms: water-soluble oils, pencils, sticks etc. See how paint works, how blending works on the paper, which watercolour medium works best for you and find out, basically, how to get going!Includes all basic materials to try, so just bring yourself!Angela Burton (watercolour artist & tutor)Residential: £368 Non-residential: £239

D1509HS TRY FOR A DAY: DÉCOUPAGE (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)10am to 5pm Mon 7 Sep 2015Create a work of art using Découpage - from the French for 'cut out', a centuries-old decorative technique. Amazingly absorbing and enjoyable.Helen Smith (crafter)£60 includes lunch, refreshments & materials

D1509CZ TRY FOR A DAY: CHINESE PAINTING (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)10am to 5pm Tue 8 Sep 2015Extend your creativity by letting yourself be guided by an expert in a traditional craft and see where it takes you. Open the door to a world of artistry fed by both philosophy and tradition. Basic materials included.Chi Zhang (calligraphy/brush painting artist)£60 includes lunch, refreshments & materials

D1509DL TRY FOR A DAY: COBWEB FELT SCARF (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)10am to 5pm Tue 8 Sep 2015Make a fine cobweb felt scarf, using the finest Merino and Blue-faced Leicester wool. Mixing this with silk fibres creates a lightweight luxury shawl or scarf.Debbie Lucas (feltmaker)£60 includes lunch, refreshments & materials

D1509JS TRY FOR A DAY: DESERT ISLAND DISCS10am to 5pm Thu 10 Sep 2015If you love the programme, become a potential castaway yourself. Share with others your favourite recording, luxury item and favourite book. Enjoy other people's tastes and inspirations in a day of remembering life's highlights. You don't have to be a star, and you won't get wet! Jo Stanley (creative historian) £50 including lunch & refreshments

N1509PN MUSHROOMS & TOADSTOOLS WEEKEND6:30pm Fri 11 Sep to 1:30pm Sun 13 Sep 2015Be fascinated by the amazing range of fungi at this time of year in the North Lakes. With expert guidance, hone identification skills, spotting & foraging those that may be eaten. Field trips: easy, but off-path walking.Paul Nichol (field mycologist & author)Residential: £219 Non-residential: £156

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M1509JG PIANO WORKSHOP6:30pm Sun 13 Sep to 1:30pm Tue 15 Sep 2015Up to ten players* may present works for piano (Grade 7 or above). Each prepared programme (25 mins) will be discussed afterwards, centred on style, technical ability and presentation. Non-competitive with a joint recital Sunday AM. (*Non-performers/Listeners also welcome)NEW TUTOR: John Gough (RNCM senior tutor, performer, adjudicator)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

H1509BB AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF CUMBRIA6:30pm Mon 14 Sep to 1:30pm Thu 17 Sep 2015Sites which help our understanding of the early medieval period in Cumbria include churches, stone crosses and other unique monuments. Consider them in the context of the historical Cumbrian landscape and learn about more recent discoveries.Bruce Bennison (field & museum archaeologist)Residential: £295 Non-residential: £199 inc. Field Trips & admissions

C1509JM1 STUMPWORK6:30pm Fri 11 Sep to 1:30pm Sun 13 Sep 2015Stitch Elizabethan Stumpwork creating insects, fruit, animals and flowers on a background of silk fabric using silks and metallic threads. Create a modern piece with design inspiration from a book or photograph using fabric and threads of your choice.Jane Matthews (York Minster broderer)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

C1509KQ RUSKIN LACE6:30pm Fri 11 Sep to 1:30pm Sun 13 Sep 2015Drawn thread and cut linen work with geometric designs using needlepoint lace techniques. Suitable for both beginners (starter pack £10 from tutor), and experienced. Karen Quickfall (embroidery teacher)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

C1509JM2 BEAD EMBROIDERY6:30pm Sun 13 Sep to 1:30pm Tue 15 Sep 2015Create stunning freestyle pieces of work with fabulous surfaces using beads, cabochons and buttons. Every piece is unique!Jane Matthews (York Minster broderer)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

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H1509ET THE SIXTIES6:30pm Tue 15 Sep to 1:30pm Fri 18 Sep 2015The era when we seemed to finally get back in the swing of it. A socio-historical perspective on everything from politics to fashion, popular culture, etc. How far have we come?Edward Towne (historian)Residential: £295 Non-residential: £199

H1509JS THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO6:30pm Tue 15 Sep to 1:30pm Fri 18 Sep 2015Sunday 18th June 1815 turned the course of history with Wellington defeating Napoleon. On this bicentennial year, explore the story.John Sadler (military historian & author)Residential: £295Non-residential: £199

T1509JT FREE UP YOUR ITALIAN6:30pm Tue 15 Sep to 1:30pm Fri 18 Sep 2015A longer chance to loosen the tongue. Improve diction for talking or choir singing, understand Puccini, go beyond just ordering from a menu!John Tickle (linguist)Residential: £295 Non-residential: £199

D1509AB TRY FOR A DAY: CALICO EMBROIDERY (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)10am to 5pm Wed 16 Sep 2015Choose from three projects, all worked in tones and shades of creams & beiges, using hand stitches to produce beautiful textures and mix media to produce 3D effects. For beginners to intermediates.Angie Burt (embroidery expert)£60 includes lunch, refreshments & materials

D1509RD TRY FOR A DAY: WOODCARVING (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)10am to 5pm Thu 17 Sep 2015Be amazed at what you can make a block of wood into in just a day. Leave with a finished piece of work, and inspiration to continue! Ron Dickens (woodcarver)£60 includes lunch, refreshments & materials

N1509JP IS ANYBODY THERE?6:30pm Fri 18 Sep to 1:30pm Sun 20 Sep 2015Curious or just sceptic? A serious, scientific look at the possibilities and implications of life elsewhere, not that we are being visited by little green men! Jean Patefield (retired Biologist, also our Bridge Tutor!)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

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A1509PO DRAWN & PAINTED FIGURE IN THE STYLE OF MATISSE & PICASSO6:30pm Sun 20 Sep to 1:30pm Fri 25 Sep 2015Both pioneers in different stylistic ways, we examine their approaches & techniques as we practise their unique methods of visualisation. Two Models, evening slide lectures. Beginners and more advanced painters. Dr Patrick Oates (figurative fine artist & historian)Residential: £452 Non-residential: £292 A related TALK & TEA follows.

D1509PO TALK & TEA: FIGURATIVE WORKS - MATISSE, PICASSO & BEYOND2 to 5pm Sun 20 Sep 2015Matisse and Picasso were cynically misunderstood in their earlier exploratory work on the human figure, yet to a discerning eye, their pictures revealed much earlier historical and multicultural origins absorbed by later artists.Dr Patrick Oates (figurative fine artist & historian)£16 including refreshments A practical course follows.

M1509AC SHAKESPEARE IN MUSIC6:30pm Mon 21 Sep to 1:30pm Wed 23 Sep 2015Enjoy song-settings & incidental music from the Elizabethan era to the present: Mendelssohn's 'Midsummer Night's Dream', Tchaikovsky's 'Romeo and Juliet', Weber's 'Oberon', the songs of Henry Purcell & Thomas Arne and the scores of William Walton for Laurence Olivier's screen adaptations.Alan Cuckston (retired concert artist & conductor)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

M1509IF A PASSION FOR PUCCINI6:30pm Fri 18 Sep to 1:30pm Sun 20 Sep 2015La Boheme, Tosca, Madam Butterly & Turandot were inspired by Verdi, the Italian Verismo, by Wagner & Debussy, helped by melodic gift and intuitive grasp of theatre. Enjoy some best-loved characters: Mimi, Cio-cio San & Liu; Tosca & Turandot... and that's only the sopranos!Ian France (music lecturer)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

A1509LB BLACK & WHITE: SCRAPER BOARD6:30pm Fri 18 Sep to 1:30pm Sun 20 Sep 2015Resembling wood engraving but much simpler. Used by wildlife artist Tunnicliffe when he was unable to engrave any more. Adaptable to almost any subject matter; it reproduces well in print. We will look at natural world motifs.Linda Birch (author, tutor from North Pennines)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

C1509JN TORCH-FIRED ENAMEL BEADS6:30pm Sun 20 Sep to 1:30pm Thu 24 Sep 2015Experiment with different effects & colours. Make enough beads for an exciting necklace and earrings, or use just one for a pendant. Thread a necklace professionally and make earrings using findings. Inspirational, fun & no experience needed! Materials at cost (est £40).Janet Notman (enamel expert)Residential: £377 Non-residential: £248

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A1509BH THICK & JUICY ACRYLIC LAKELAND LANDSCAPES6:30pm Fri 25 Sep to 1:30pm Sun 27 Sep 2015Get intimate with your Acrylic Palette Knife and enjoy the experience of creating scenes which will have substance and relevance to where they were created.Ben Haslam (professional artist, gallery owner)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

A1509JC PAINT OUTDOORS WITH YOUR DIGITAL DEVICE6:30pm Fri 25 Sep to 9am Tue 29 Sep 2015Use any modern digital device creatively to render attractive landscape art en plein-air. Use digital tools quickly to capture an inspiring moment. Complete works from multiple locations in each day. A little walking involved.Joseph Anthony Connor (award-winning digital art expert & artist)Residential: £368 Non-residential: £239 inc. Field Trips

H1509EH RUINS: FROM BARROW TO BUNKER6:30pm Fri 25 Sep to 1:30pm Sun 27 Sep 2015A land of ruins, from prehistoric standing stones to Georgian follies & old industrial sites. From hippy rituals of Stonehenge to Wordsworth's poetry, from an 80s Madchester music scene to contemporary art in abandoned nuclear bunkers. We will use ruins to remember the past, live our presents and invent our futures.Ed Hollis (architect, reader in interior design, Edinburgh)Residential: £214 Non-residential: £150

D1509BH DEMO & TEA:WATERCOLOUR PAINTING TECHNIQUES OF GREAT MASTERS2 to 5pm Sun 27 Sep 2015A lively and informative watercolour painting demonstration on some of the mysteries and often secret & subtle techniques as used by masters such as JMW Turner, Cotman and Thomas Miles Richardson.Ben Haslam (professional artist, gallery owner)£16 includes refreshments

C1509DC ADVENTURES IN ENAMELLING6:30pm Mon 28 Sep to 9am Fri 2 Oct 2015Discover the infinite possiblities of enamel on metal. Beginners can make interesting and colourful panels or small jewellery, while those with experience can try new techniques.Materials from Tutor at cost (£5-£30 dependent upon project)Dorothy Cockrell (enameller)Residential: £353 Non-residential: £224

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A1509AS A CONCISE HISTORY OF WESTERN ART6:30pm Mon 28 Sep to 1:30pm Thu 1 Oct 2015From Cave Paintings to Today: Paleolithic & Neolithic Mysteries, Classicism (& Neo-Classicism), Medieval & Christian Art, Renaissance & Mannerism, Baroque & Rococo, Romantic Movement & the Sublime, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, C20th richness & the Dynamic Art of now.NEW TUTOR: Adrian Sumner (art historian, NADFAS lecturer)Residential: £295 Non-residential: £199

A1509FW EXPLORE GOUACHE6:30pm Tue 29 Sep to 1:30pm Fri 2 Oct 2015Use the qualities and character of Gouache paint. Experiment with different methods from free & expressive watercolours, precise illustration, impasto methods and combine with oil pastel and other media to create exciting effects.Frances Winder (fine artist, RA exhibitor)

Residential: £295 Non-residential: £199

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GENERAL INFORMATIONCourses and Events open to all levels unless otherwise stated.

PAYMENT: Pay over the phone by card or cheque to 'Higham Hall College Limited'.Day Courses: Full fee on booking. £25 refundable/transferable up to 1 month before. Excludes Concerts and “& TEA" events.Long Courses: £50 deposit (non-refundable/transferable) with balance due 1 month before course.As appropriate, refreshments, 2 course lunch and 3 course dinner are all included. Residential fees also include standard accommodation & breakfast.Materials vary with course, supplied by Tutor.Course Programmes on request and on booking.We offer optional Cancellation Protection: £5 per night when paying balance. Covers refund of 80% of fee (less deposit) if cancelled through illness or injury of self, partner or close relative (doctor’s note required). Your own Travel Insurance might also cover you.

WWW.HIGHAMHALL.COM Full brochure and Tutor info is online.Subscribe to monthly eNews for updates and occasional last minute offers.

DISABILITY: Ground floor generally wheelchair-accessible.Ground floor beds available in Bungalow.Carers, if sharing, can claim a discount and will only be charged for meals.Stair lift for hall bedroom access.

FIELD TRIPS: We try to keep things easy but practical. Some courses use our minibus, hire a coach or car share, the cost is then reflected in the price. Check course descriptions for info.

CATERING TIMES (USUAL): 08:00 Breakfast (residents), 10:30 Break, 12:30 Lunch, 15:45 Break, 18:30 Dinner. We can cater for special diets, please inform when booking.Bar available in the evening.

ACCOMMODATION: 17 en-suite and 8 standard rooms (with sinks) 1st floor in the Hall; 7 standard rooms in the Gatehouse and Bungalow.En-suite supplement £10 pppn; Discount £5 pppn if sharing.You may also pay the Non-residential fee and stay very close by. Ask for recommendations or see www.highamhall.com/bb/

CARAVANS:Welcome at £8pppn. 2 Electric hookups.

ELECTRIC CAR CHARGING POINT:Available by arrangement

NON-COURSE GUESTS: Stay at standard b&b rate plus VAT.When we know what space we might have a month before, we can accept non-course guests and groups either as B&B, Full Board or even...

SELF-CATERING: BUNGALOW 1 single, 1 twin, 1 double with sinks plus kitchen and bathroom, suitable for wheelchairs. £60 per night.GATEHOUSE 3 singles, 1 double plus kitchen, bathroom & downstairs WC. £75 per night.Well-behaved pets accepted. On a per night basis, courses permitting.

FRIENDS OF HIGHAM:A separate charitable organisation supporting the college with bursaries and special projects. Membership is £10 a year and you will receive newsletters and a copy of Higham course brochures ahead of the usual mailing. To become a Friend please contact: c/o Higham Hall Bassenthwaite Lake Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 9SH

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