Tutor Peta Keightley
10am - 4pm
Lunch & afternoon tea provided
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This one-day, onsite workshop is suitable for complete beginners and those with more experience
Workshop Details
The aim of the day will be to produce a contemporary laminated fabric covered lampshade in either a Drum or Empire shape. Using a fabric of your choice & completed with a hand rolled finish, embellishing further with trimmings if you wish. It is important that you email me directly at least 2-3 weeks before the workshop date with the shape and the size of shade you wish to make so that I can provide you with the necessary frames on the workshop day.
peta.dovecoteinteriors@gmail.com
It would be possible to use a piece of patchwork, embroidery, applique or Boro work, for example, to make your shade. Please email me directly to discuss the size of ‘fabric’ piece required – one you will need to prepare earlier!!
We will discuss the use of recycling old lampshade frames & other options available should you wish to experiment with double sided or clear laminates at a later date. If time permits, we will endeavour to make a small candle clip shade using paper, with a bias binding trim.
Skills / Techniques Covered
Materials
Some materials, including ring sets, adhesive tape & laminate will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £15-£20, depending on size & style of shade, payable to the tutor during the workshop.
Students - please bring with you:
AND any of the below but only if you have them. There is no need to go out & buy these as I will bring spares.
We advise that you do not buy any materials required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.
10am - 4pm
Lunch & afternoon tea provided
Click here for Timings & Refreshments
This one-day, onsite workshop is suitable for complete beginners and those with more experience
Workshop Details
The aim of the day will be to produce a contemporary laminated fabric covered lampshade in either a Drum or Empire shape. Using a fabric of your choice & completed with a hand rolled finish, embellishing further with trimmings if you wish. It is important that you email me directly at least 2-3 weeks before the workshop date with the shape and the size of shade you wish to make so that I can provide you with the necessary frames on the workshop day.
peta.dovecoteinteriors@gmail.com
It would be possible to use a piece of patchwork, embroidery, applique or Boro work, for example, to make your shade. Please email me directly to discuss the size of ‘fabric’ piece required – one you will need to prepare earlier!!
We will discuss the use of recycling old lampshade frames & other options available should you wish to experiment with double sided or clear laminates at a later date. If time permits, we will endeavour to make a small candle clip shade using paper, with a bias binding trim.
Skills / Techniques Covered
- Cut out laminate for shade style chosen
- Choose fabric pattern placement
- Adhere fabric to laminate & cut out allowing turnings
- Prepare ring sets and roll on to covered fabric panel
- Hand roll and tuck top & bottom edges for a professional finish
- Make & apply trimmings
- Use paper to make a shade to fit a candle clip frame & trim cut edges
Materials
Some materials, including ring sets, adhesive tape & laminate will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £15-£20, depending on size & style of shade, payable to the tutor during the workshop.
Students - please bring with you:
- Main fabric for covering shade. Usually half a metre is sufficient but if you are uncertain, please email me with any queries.
- Any trimmings that you already have which you may want to use (amount will depend on size of the shade circumference)
- Cash to pay for materials as the tutor does not have a card reader.
AND any of the below but only if you have them. There is no need to go out & buy these as I will bring spares.
- Patchwork ruler
- Craft knife
- Hot glue gun
- Pinking shears (optional)
We advise that you do not buy any materials required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.