Description
Learn to make gathered lampshades - a day of bespoke tuition for 1 or 2 people to master core skills. Gathered shades are the most relaxed lampshade style and possibly the most popular in interiors right now. They look gorgeous in block printed cottons, super smart with silk doupion...and there's plenty of scope for creativity too. You can learn this creative and rewarding -not to mention rather addictive - skill in just one day. 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 binding the frame to hand stitching the gathers in place using Joanna's unique and easy gathering technique. You'll learn how to fit both an informal pleated or a balloon lining and finish with a smart bias trim. 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 'contact the tutor' button to confirm a mutually convenient date.
What's included in the price?
• A 10in French drum lampshade frame, which is the optimum size and shape for learning on. • Binding tape and suitable cotton linings in shades of white. • Pins, scissors and all the specialist sundries. • Sewing machines. • Tea, coffee, cold drinks and snacks are provided throughout the day.
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
