Traditional lampshade - the basics in a day!
Dates: 31 January and 7 March 2026
Fee: £120 (incl taxes)
​Join this workshop to learn how to make a classic-style unlined traditional lampshade using a fabric of your choice*. Frame provided.
Great for beginners, crafters or sewers of all ages!
No previous sewing experience necessary. Just bring your own fabric, and remnants are available to buy.
About this traditional lampshade workshop day
In a small class of students, you'll learn traditional skills and techniques to make a fabric cover and attach it neatly to the frame to create your own individual and unique lampshade. This includes binding the frame and making a template for the fabric. Then, cutting out and machine sewing the fabric cover, pinning it and keeping it taut on the frame. You'll learn to securely hand-sew the cover in place and how to make and attach a bias trim or how to fix in place cord, braids or a fringe.​
LAMPSHADE FRAME & MATERIALS
The lampshade frame is included in the workshop cost. ​ There is a choice of two shades.
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU *
The only thing that you need to bring with you is your chosen top cover fabric - and a packed lunch. The fabric that you choose must be suitable for a lampshade - we will send you further information when you book your place.
The workshop starts at 10am and finishes around 5pm.
You may not finish all the sewing in a day, but you'll know how to continue and make the finishing touches at home!
For further information and to book your place or get a gift voucher for this course, please use the Contact Us link below. ​​​​
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