Traditional lampshade - in a day
Date 6 December 2025
Fee £120
​Join this workshop to learn how to make a classic-style unlined traditional lampshade using a fabric of your choice*.
Great for beginners, crafters or sewers of all ages! No previous sewing experience necessary.
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 and binding needed for the shade are included in the workshop cost. ​
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, please use the Contact Us link below. ​​​​
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