What

• In this new workshop you can choose from making a lampshade with either a regular white lining, OR a lined shade with a fabric on the interior as well as exterior.  Both shade types are made from scratch, using trade-quality materials and using modern lampshade-making techniques.
• By using your own fabric the result is not only unique but perfectly suited to your personal decor style - students are unfailingingly thrilled with their results!
• TIP:   if you're not sure which type to choose, it's recommend to start with the unlined option - because it's simpler. You'll learn the lined method by observation, and can purchase a lined shade kit to make at home.

Where

• This workshop is located in the beautiful Ainslie Arts Centre, part of a historic arts-complex located close to Canberra CBD.
• Parking is conveniently located at the door.

Difficulty

• No prior knowlegde, or skills are required for this workshop
• Your teacher, Kate, will be taking you step by step through each stage of the process - although it is a little fiddly Kate will be making this as easy and fun as possible!
• Minimum age is 16years
• Physical dexterity is required in the form of using scissors to cut fabric and other materials accurately, and to use your hands to perform many procedures

What's included

• All the supplies you'll need are included (except fabric*).. this includes professional quality adhesive backings, frames, and tools
• Notes summarising everything you learnt in the workshop, including a list of resources for future shade-making
• Morning tea with home-made goodies

What to bring

• BYO fabric* (see below)
• A pair of sharp fabric scissors if you have them, but no worries if you don't (we have spares)

Fabric

• BEST FABRIC TYPES:  for beginners are natural fibres (cotton or linen) such as Quilting fabrics or cotton-poly mixes
• DO NOT BRING:  furnishing or upholstery weight; silky; stretchy; canvas; sheer or fabrics which fray easily
• QTY:  the amount of fabric you need will be advised in the detailed information sheet sent following your booking
• PREPARATION:  your fabric must be cut to size and perfectly crease-free (ironed) before class (details in info sheet)

What else

• Kits will be available to purchase so you can turn your lampshade into a pair, or different size, when you get home
• Check out our YouTube channel for lots of tips and tricks to help you prepare for this workshop!

Cancellation

• Due to the difficulties of refilling short-notice vacancies in small-group workshops unfortunately NO REFUNDS are available.
• However you can transfer your booking to a friend or family-member to attend in your place on the day.

Further info

• Following booking a detailed information sheet will be emailed to you with comprehensive details about fabric, venue location, parking etc.
• If you have further questions please don't hesitate to contact Kate via the Contact form
• The Lampshade Workroom YouTube chanel has a number of short videos which will help you prepare for this workshop
• Images of lampshades - including lined shades - are viewable in the Gallery on our Home Page