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24th May, 2013
CORACLE BUILDING C2025
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Coracles are simple and fun to build – no previous experience is required for this course. One of the most ancient water craft, the coracle is surprisingly light, capable and easy to carry. A wide range of skills will be learnt as we progress through the build: laminating timber to form the gunwale; weaving then steaming, bending and fixing timber strips; attaching and waterproofing the canvas covering. The course will include an opportunity to try coracle paddling. Prices include all materials and you take your coracle home (it will fit in most cars with the seats down!)
Residential: £335
Non-residential: £265
26th May, 2013
KEEPING a HOLIDAY SKETCHBOOK in PEN and WATERCOLOUR A2027
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You don’t have to be the last one on the coach when you keep a holiday sketchbook Learn techniques for rapid sketchmaking during studio sessions, working from images on a big screen, and consolidate your skills during outings around the Lake District. Visit Cockermouth and Grasmere and take a cruise on Derwentwater for sketching on the move. Study examples from great artists’ sketchbooks and discover that keeping a sketchbook is much easier than you think.
Viv Philpot
Residential: £460
Non-residential: £295
31st May, 2013
HAND EMBROIDERED CALICO GARDENS C2028
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With inspiration from gardens and architecture you will learn new techniques and produce fascinating textures to represent flowers, doors, windows and stone walls. The course is structured to cover all levels of ability, starting on a small sample and progressing to larger pieces. You can look forward to producing a highly original piece of work to treasure.
Irene Coulthard
Residential: £195
Non-residential: £131
7th June, 2013
WILDLIFE WOODCARVING C2033
WILDLIFE WOODCARVING C2033
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Students will be taken through all aspects of carving a bird or an animal – but will be able to do all the work themselves under the tutor’s close supervision. The use of different tools and their care and sharpening will also be covered.
Ron Dickens
Residential: £195
Non-residential: £131
14th June, 2013
FELTED VESSELS C2039
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Make a selection of pots, bowls and containers using natural wools, dyed wool along with silks and threads for interest. This is a wet felting course with rolling and rubbing. Materials will be available at cost from the tutor.
Debbie Lucas
Residential: £195
Non-residential: £131
SILVER and GLASS C2040
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Dichroic glass and silver clay are a match made in heaven. The stunning colourful dichroic glass works seamlessly with fine silver clay to create beautiful wearable art jewellery. Start the workshop creating your own dichroic glass cabochons then progress to learn all the top tips and secrets to capture the glass in silver. The suggested projects will work on creating a focal pendant and matching earrings set.
Tracey Spurgina
Residential: £195
Non-residential: £131
21st June, 2013
SEWN BOARD BINDING C2047
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The structure of the sewn board binding is associated with the advent and advancement of the codex format book in late antiquity. This particular sewn board technique was designed by Garry Frost and has become one of my favourite versatile book structures. Our aim is to reproduce the binding using the Coptic chain stitch and an ingenious board attachment along with various modern materials and fabrics to make a very satisfying, tactile and, most importantly, flat opening book structure.
Doug Mitchell
Residential: £200
Non-residential: £136
23rd June, 2013
QUILTERS’ RETREAT C2049
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Make a 24” wallhanging which has a crazy block look or a quilt by a different method, but similar effect. Larger quilt, Radiant Star, has a spectacular effect. Many bag options, including a new handbag. Also see the new look appliqué, and pretty 3D flowers.
Julie Andrews
Residential: £445
Non-residential: £280
24th June, 2013
The CREATIVE APPEAL of CROCHET C2050
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Beginners to Experienced Crochet workers welcome. Choose from a simple tree in a ring, improving your crochet techniques, working with mixed media, and a nature-inspired free-form picture. You start with what you want from the course. Listen to what other groups are doing, continue your hands-on crochet in your group and get a maximum input for future crochet projects at home. Stuck with a project? Bring it along for solving.
Pauline Turner is the founder and organiser of the International Diploma of Crochet, a member of the Crochet Guild of America and author of several books
Residential: £295
Non-residential: £185
26th June, 2013
FANTASY FELTED BIRDS D415
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9.30 am – 5 pm
Come and join Sue for a fun day that will definitely satisfy your creative soul. You will learn how to create an armature onto which you will dry needlefelt wool fibres and fabrics, and then with the addition of further embellishments and wired legs you will create your very own fantasy bird!
Sue Allan from SewSister in association with Woolfest
£40 including coffee, lunch and tea
27th June, 2013
FABULOUS NEEDLEFELTED DOLLS D416
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9.30 am – 5 pm
This day will inspire your creativity and most importantly – be fun! Using an armature as the base, you will add fibre and fabrics to create your doll before being taken through all the steps needed in order to complete the making of your fabulous creation.
Sue Allan from SewSister in association with Woolfest
£40 including coffee, lunch and tea
SCULPTING HERDWICK FLEECE ~ FLOPSY BUNNIES D418
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We will take inspiration from Joss’ sculpture “And Peter”. This was the first in a series entitled ‘Moral Fibre – Mrs Heelis’s Herdwick’ and was her dedication to Beatrix Potter and the imaginary and real iconic creatures that still shape our love of the Lakes today. First shown at “Wow – wonder of wool” Gallery Rheged, Woolfest regulars may remember him from the Carolyn Rawlinson Memorial Stall display last year. Learn how to control and combine various states of Herdwick fleece (loose, carded, tops) to create your own little bunny needlefelted sculpture. All abilities.
Joss Wrigg in co-operation with Woolfest
9.30am – 5.00pm
£40 including coffee, lunch and tea
28th June, 2013
CANE and SEAGRASS RESEATING C2053
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Any chair or stool of a reasonable size may be brought and re-seated in suitable cane or sea-grass material (but not rush). The course aims to give the student sufficient knowledge under instruction to complete the project.
David Bowen
Residential: £195
Non-residential: £131
WOOLFEST CHARABANC C2048A & C2048B
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Come for a leisurely dinner on Thursday, followed by a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast before we whisk you off to spend the day at Woolfest. We will pick you up and bring you back for dinner at Higham for a night’s rest before you depart.
Includes admission to Woolfest
George Cooke in cooperation with Woolfest
EXTRA DAY ADDED DUE TO DEMAND:
Now Thur to Sat (C2048A – FULL)
Fri to Sun (C2048B – FULL)
Non-residential £69
Residential £95
29th June, 2013
Make a Roman Blind in a Day D433
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Learn how to make a Roman Blind in a day.
9.30am – 5.00pm
£40 including coffee, lunch and tea.
Materials available at cost from the tutor, Linda McGlasson.
Part of our courses celebrating all things Woolfest.
USE WHAT YOU BOUGHT at WOOLFEST C2052
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Here’s a notion… Why not come to Higham after a Friday at Woolfest, enjoy dinner and then show what you have brought with you to our Tutor Lana. Together; you can then decide on something to do with whatever you have been tempted into buying at Wollfest. …And you’ll be able to enjoy a bit of time with like-minded people in the comfort of Higham!
Lana Norman in co-operation with Woolfest
non-residential £89
residential £115
12th July, 2013
METALLICS MIXED MEDIA C2069
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This course will introduce a wide range of metallic media including real metal leaf, metallic powders and metallic transfer foil. Students will experiment with colouring, distressing and texturing metallic surfaces using a variety of techniques on different surfaces – paper, plastics, textiles etc. Students are encouraged to explore combinations of media on both flat and raised surfaces and will build up a collection of experimental samples which will provide dramatic starting points for future use and further embellishment.
Jo Mabbutt
Residential: £195
Non-residential: £131
UPHOLSTERY C2070
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Does your chair need a new cover? Is the seat tired and sagging? Would you like a new look for your headboard or stool? If yes, then this is the course for you. Bring the item and new fabric and we will transform it. Expert tuition is given at every stage and the tutor will supply all the necessary equipment at cost.
Simon Ireland
Residential: £195
Non-residential: £131
14th July, 2013
SILVER JEWELLERY SUMMER SCHOOL C2072
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This course is suitable for any level of jewellery making experience. The course offers an opportunity to learn basic jewellery making skills. Each day there will be a demonstration of a different technique, with the chance to produce a sample piece. Over the course of the week students could make five test pieces of various techniques that could be assembled to make a single piece, or if preferred, can work on a single project of their own choosing.
Anne McDarby
Residential: £545
Non-residential: £330
15th July, 2013
WHITEWORK C2073
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Learn the art of whitework using a combination of techniques. Demonstrations and individual tuition, combined with examples of the tutor’s own work, will be used to guide you. Suitable for all levels including beginners. Extend your studies with the follow-on session….
Helen McCook
Residential: £300
Non-residential: £195
Book both Embroidery courses C2073 & C2074 and save £40
18th July, 2013
HAND EMBROIDERY C2074
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Learn a new skill, have your embroidery problems resolved, advance your skills from the previous session, or simply complete any of your unfinished embroidery projects from home under the guidance of an experienced Royal School of Needlework graduate.
Helen McCook
Residential: £300
Non-residential: £195
Book both Embroidery courses C2073 & C2074 and save £40
28th July, 2013
JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY C2084
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Sunday 28 July to Saturday 3 August
The course will look at the history and origin of calligraphy followed by an explanation of tools and then writing with individual attention. This is a rare and special opportunity to work with a leading calligraphy teacher from Japan.
Ransetsu Ozawa
Residential: £545
Non-residential: £330
11th August, 2013
GET a-HEAD! CERAMIC SCULPTURE C2090
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Sunday 11 to Sunday 18 August
‘Your face is as a book where men may read strange matters’. Explore the fascinating subject of the human face through making a ceramic sculpure. Martin will guide your steps from a lump of clay to a finished piece using his tried and tested techniques whatever your skill level or experience. The first part of the week will be making sculptures concentrating on the human face, up to 30cm tall. These will be glazed and fired in a raku kiln on the Saturday ready to take home. The second half of the week develops the methods of the first, making a larger scale piece using Cumbrian brick clay. This will be left at the college to be fired and students will be notified when they may collect the completed work.
Martin Copley
Residential: £650
Non-residential: £400
18th August, 2013
PRACTICAL SILVER JEWELLERY MAKING TECHNIQUES C2093
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A hands-on course providing invaluable insights with much to interest and inspire. Basic techniques will be learnt through the making of projects selected from a wide range. Flexible teaching allows for individual progress regardless of experience and ability. All tools provided and materials at cost from
Tutor: Steve O’Keeffe
non-residential £295
residential £460
ABSTRACT SCULPTURE C2091
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SORRY – COURSE POSTPONED BY TUTOR PENDING RESCHEDULED DATE
Sunday 18 to Friday 23 August
This course will concentrate on making sculptural forms and relief pattern, including relief tiles. We will look at the importance of strong design and its relationship with making ‘thoughtful’ pieces. This is a unique opportunity to work with an artist who is rapidly establishing an international reputation.
Halima Cassell
Residential: £490
Non-residential: £310
23rd August, 2013
BOOKBINDING PLAYTIME C2095
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Friday 23 to Sunday 25 August
Yes it’s playtime! A weekend of completing all those books that are nearly finished or have no lettering (titles), a project you would like to start and just need a helping hand, or an old book whose pages are in need of that extra loving care. Let’s see what we can accomplish.
Doug Mitchell
Residential: £195
Non-residential: £131
30th August, 2013
HAND EMBROIDERED CALICO GARDENS C2101
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Friday 30 August to Sunday 1 September
With inspiration from gardens and architecture you will learn new techniques and produce fascinating textures to represent flowers, doors, windows and stone walls. The course is structured to cover all levels of ability, starting on a small sample and progressing to larger pieces. You can look forward to producing a highly original piece of work to treasure.
Irene Coulthard
Residential: £195
Non-residential: £131
PRINTMAKING – WOODCUT, WOOD ENGRAVING & DRYPOINT C2103
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Friday 30 August to Sunday 1 September
Try one or all of these handmade printmaking techniques: woodcut on softwood, wood engraving on hardwood or plastic, or drypoint – drawing with a steel point on metal. This is a step by step course for beginners or those with some experience – no formal art education necessary, just curiosity for making prints with handmade tools.
Peter Collins
Residential: £195
Non-residential: £131
6th September, 2013
UPHOLSTERY C2109
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Friday 6 to Sunday 8 September
Does your chair need a new cover? Is the seat tired and sagging? Would you like a new look for your headboard or stool? If yes, then this is the course for you. Bring the item and new fabric and we will transform it. Expert tuition is given at every stage and the tutor will supply all the necessary equipment at cost.
Simon Ireland
Residential: £195
Non-residential: £131
11th September, 2013
STITCHED BEADED JEWELLERY C2113
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Wednesday 11 to Friday 13 September
This course is created for every ability to enjoy. If you’re new to working with beads, you’ll have the thrill of choosing the beads and wearing your unique piece of jewellery; if you already have experience you can develop your skills and try something different. You’ll choose your project to work on from the many and varied design samples on display.
Jane Matthews
Residential: £195
Non-residential: £131
13th September, 2013
STUMPWORK C2115
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Friday 13 to Sunday 15 September
Learn how to stitch traditional Elizabethan Stumpwork creating insects, fruit, small animals and flowers worked on a background of heavy silk using coloured silks and metallic threads. If you would like to create a modern piece then any design which is raised is considered to be stumpwork and your design inspiration can be taken from a book, picture or photograph using any fabric and threads you feel appropriate to add texture to your project.
Jane Matthews
Residential: £195
Non-residential: £131
20th September, 2013
RUSKIN LACE C2123
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Friday 20 to Sunday 22 September
Ruskin Lace is a very distinctive form of lace which originated as a cottage industry in the Lake District. It is worked on linen using a combination of drawn thread and cut linen work with the geometric designs being created using needlepoint lace techniques. The course is suitable for both beginners, who can purchase a starter pack (£9) from the tutor, and for those with more experience.
Karen Quickfall
Residential: £195
Non-residential: £131
22nd September, 2013
CROCHET WITH WIRE C2125
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A contemporary application for your crochet skills! Learn how to crochet with wire to create beautiful beaded ‘statement’ jewellery or expand your skills by experimenting with sculptural form. Workshop sessions will equip all levels of ability with the necessary skills so that even a beginner can produce intricate and impressive-looking pieces to take home.
Materials from Tutor, Julie Glaze at cost (est £10)
Residential: £195
Non-residential: £131
27th September, 2013
STARTING OUT WITH SILVER CLAY C2132
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Friday 27 to Sunday 29 September
This weekend course is aimed at the beginner with little or no experience of working with Silver Art Clay. You will be guided through different projects to learn new skills and techniques. Working at your own pace you will use three Art Clay products to create and take home four pieces of fine silver jewellery. Inspired with example, you will become confident and comfortable working with Art Clay and will soon be applying your own creative ideas to your own designs.
Tracey Spurgin
Residential: £195
Non-residential: £131
29th September, 2013
RELIEF WOODCARVING C2134
Under patient and enlightened tuition, you can work on a project that utilises the carving skills to create relief from a solid block of wood.
Tutor: Sharon Littley
non-residential £280
residential £425