Description
Learn to make an Art Deco-style fringed lampshade - a day of bespoke tuition to master core skills for 1 or 2 people . Gorgeous retro art deco style shades complete with flapper dress style long fringe are enjoying a revival in interiors. This hand-pleated shade looks glorious in a huge range of fabrics. From velvets to florals, retro prints and snazzy silks...there's plenty of scope for your own unique ideas. Book a day of one-to-one tuition with an expert lampshade tutor - Joanna, Mel or Naomi - in the sewing room at Traditional Upholstery School. You'll be taught all the core skills, from planning and measuring the fabric, to hand-stitching the pleats in place. Skills include fitting an informal pleated lining and adding lashing of fringe as the final flourish. Every stage is taught step by step to a professional standard and at your own pace. At the end of an enjoyable and rewarding day, you will take home your own beautiful lampshade and the skills to make many more. This day is suitable for beginners and sewers alike. Bookable on a day to suit you, please message us via the 'contact the tutor' button to confirm a mutually convenient date.
What's included in the price?
* A 12" or 16" deco-style lampshade frame with plain rings. * 15cm or 20cm fringe trimming and matching gimp braids in shades or ivory or oyster, which are suitable for almost all choices of fabric. Note that we can dye your trimmings on the day to work well with your top fabric so that you can create a beautifully bespoke and unique shade. * Binding tape and suitable cotton linings in shades of white. * Pins, scissors, specialist thread and glue. * Sewing machines. * Tea, coffee, cold drinks and snacks.
Duration
7½ hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
The Traditional Upholstery School is based in lovely, roomy workrooms near Bradford on Avon in rural Wiltshire. It offers a range of professional upholstery and lampshade making skills workshops. It was founded by Joanna Heptinstall, author of 'Sewing Lampshades'. Traditional Upholstery School is one of Britain's few training centres delivering AMUSF accredited training.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Suitable for beginners
