May
17
to May 18

Tailored Lampshades

A two day course in which you will be shown all of the skills needed to make your own tailored lampshade : how to bind the lampshade frame, make a template and cut fabric for your lampshade, line the lampshade, and finish it with your own choice of trimmings. The course involves both hand and machine sewing. No previous experience of either is required, just a passion for textiles and the patience to sit and enjoy the process of sewing in a room full of fellow textile enthusiasts.

At the end of the course we will discuss sourcing of frames, materials and other supplies. Students will leave with the confidence, knowledge (and enthusiasm!) to go on to create their own beautiful lampshades after the course has finished.

I will supply lampshades frames and suitable lining fabric. Students should bring their own basic sewing kit (scissors, needles, pins, tape measure, thimble), their own choice of top fabric (one metre of full width fabric will be sufficient) and a sewing machine if they have one. Suitable fabrics include light to medium weight cottons, linens and silks.

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May
27
10:00 AM10:00

Open Studio - Mon 27 May

The studio will be open for anyone who’d like to come and find out more about what I do, chat lampshades, eat biscuits etc etc. I’ll be there 10-2 on Monday 27th May, no need to book in advance.

The Long Barn, Manor Farm Buildings, Southstoke Lane, Bath BA2 7PQ

Plenty of parking on site.

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Jun
14
to Jun 15

Gathered Lampshades

A two day course in which you will be shown all of the skills needed to make your own gathered lampshade : how to bind the lampshade frame, measure and cut fabric for your lampshade, line the lampshade, and finish it with your own choice of trimmings. The course mainly involves hand sewing, with a small amount of machine stitching to finish the trim. No previous experience of either is required, just a passion for textiles and the patience to sit and enjoy the process of sewing in a room full of fellow textile enthusiasts.

At the end of the course we will discuss sourcing of frames, materials and other supplies. Students will leave with the confidence, knowledge (and enthusiasm!) to go on to create their own beautiful lampshades after the course has finished.

I will supply lampshades frames and suitable lining fabric. Students should bring their own basic sewing kit (scissors, needles, pins, tape measure, thimble), their own choice of top fabric (one metre of full width fabric will be sufficient) and a sewing machine if they have one. Suitable fabrics include lightweight cottons, linens and silks.

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Apr
19
to Apr 20

Pleated Lampshades

A two day course in which you will be shown all of the skills needed to make your own pleated lampshade : how to bind the lampshade frame, plan your pleats, measure and cut fabric for your lampshade, line the lampshade, and finish it with your own choice of trimmings. The course mainly involves hand sewing, with a small amount of machine stitching to finish the trim. No previous experience of either is required, just a passion for textiles and the patience to sit and enjoy the process of sewing in a room full of fellow textile enthusiasts.

At the end of the course we will discuss sourcing of frames, materials and other supplies. Students will leave with the confidence, knowledge (and enthusiasm!) to go on to create their own beautiful lampshades after the course has finished.

I will supply lampshades frames and suitable lining fabric. Students should bring their own basic sewing kit (scissors, needles, pins, tape measure, thimble), their own choice of top fabric (one metre of full width fabric will be sufficient) and a sewing machine if they have one. Suitable fabrics include lightweight cottons, linens and silks.

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Feb
9
to Feb 10

Gathered Lampshades

A two day course in which you will be shown all of the skills needed to make your own gathered lampshade : how to bind the lampshade frame, measure and cut fabric for your lampshade, line the lampshade, and finish it with your own choice of trimmings. The course mainly involves hand sewing, with a small amount of machine stitching to finish the trim. No previous experience of either is required, just a passion for textiles and the patience to sit and enjoy the process of sewing in a room full of fellow textile enthusiasts.

At the end of the course we will discuss sourcing of frames, materials and other supplies. Students will leave with the confidence, knowledge (and enthusiasm!) to go on to create their own beautiful lampshades after the course has finished.

I will supply lampshades frames and suitable lining fabric. Students should bring their own basic sewing kit (scissors, needles, pins, tape measure, thimble), their own choice of top fabric (one metre of full width fabric will be sufficient) and a sewing machine if they have one. Suitable fabrics include lightweight cottons, linens and silks.

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Nov
3
to Nov 4

Pleated Lampshades

A two day course in which you will be shown all of the skills needed to make your own pleated lampshade : how to bind the lampshade frame, plan your pleats, measure and cut fabric for your lampshade, line the lampshade, and finish it with your own choice of trimmings. The course mainly involves hand sewing, with a small amount of machine stitching to finish the trim. No previous experience of either is required, just a passion for textiles and the patience to sit and enjoy the process of sewing in a room full of fellow textile enthusiasts.

At the end of the course we will discuss sourcing of frames, materials and other supplies. Students will leave with the confidence, knowledge (and enthusiasm!) to go on to create their own beautiful lampshades after the course has finished.

I will supply lampshades frames and suitable lining fabric. Students should bring their own basic sewing kit (scissors, needles, pins, tape measure, thimble), their own choice of top fabric (one metre of full width fabric will be sufficient) and a sewing machine if they have one. Suitable fabrics include lightweight cottons, linens and silks.

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Oct
20
to Oct 21

Tailored Lampshades

A two day course in which you will be shown all of the skills needed to make your own tailored lampshade : how to bind the lampshade frame, make a template and cut fabric for your lampshade, line the lampshade, and finish it with your own choice of trimmings. The course involves both hand and machine sewing. No previous experience of either is required, just a passion for textiles and the patience to sit and enjoy the process of sewing in a room full of fellow textile enthusiasts.

At the end of the course we will discuss sourcing of frames, materials and other supplies. Students will leave with the confidence, knowledge (and enthusiasm!) to go on to create their own beautiful lampshades after the course has finished.

I will supply lampshades frames and suitable lining fabric. Students should bring their own basic sewing kit (scissors, needles, pins, tape measure, thimble), their own choice of top fabric (one metre of full width fabric will be sufficient) and a sewing machine if they have one. Suitable fabrics include light to medium weight cottons, linens and silks.

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May
29
10:00 AM10:00

Open Studio - Mon 29 May

The studio will be open for anyone who’d like to come and find out more about what I do, chat lampshades, eat biscuits etc etc. I’ll be there 10-12 on Saturday 27 May and 10-4 on Monday 29th May, no need to book in advance.

The Long Barn, Manor Farm Buildings, Southstoke Lane, Bath BA2 7PQ

Plenty of parking on site.

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May
27
10:00 AM10:00

Open Studio - Sat 27 May

The studio will be open for anyone who’d like to come and find out more about what I do, chat lampshades, eat biscuits etc etc. I’ll be there 10-12 on Saturday 27 May and 10-4 on Monday 29th May, no need to book in advance.

The Long Barn, Manor Farm Buildings, Southstoke Lane, Bath BA2 7PQ

Plenty of parking on site.

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Mar
17
9:30 AM09:30

Lampshade Makers Workshop (Various dates)

An open session for students to bring along their own lampshade to work on. This workshop is aimed at makers who already have some lampshade making experience, and want to develop their skills.  Places can be booked for a full or half day, and are limited to ensure that all students can be given individual tuition on their specific shade.  

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Mar
10
to Mar 11

Pleated Lampshades

A two day course in which you will be shown all of the skills needed to make your own pleated lampshade : how to bind the lampshade frame, plan your pleats, measure and cut fabric for your lampshade, line the lampshade, and finish it with your own choice of trimmings. The course mainly involves hand sewing, with a small amount of machine stitching to finish the trim. No previous experience of either is required, just a passion for textiles and the patience to sit and enjoy the process of sewing in a room full of fellow textile enthusiasts.

At the end of the course we will discuss sourcing of frames, materials and other supplies. Students will leave with the confidence, knowledge (and enthusiasm!) to go on to create their own beautiful lampshades after the course has finished.

I will supply lampshades frames and suitable lining fabric. Students should bring their own basic sewing kit (scissors, needles, pins, tape measure, thimble), their own choice of top fabric (one metre of full width fabric will be sufficient) and a sewing machine if they have one. Suitable fabrics include lightweight cottons, linens and silks.

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Feb
24
9:30 AM09:30

Scatter Cushions

A day-long workshop in which students will be taught to make their own zipped and piped scatter cushions.  This course involves machine-stitching and is best suited to those with experience of using a sewing machine (even if it's only a little).  

I will provide a feather-filled cushion pad, zips and piping cord. Students should bring their own sewing machine (and, most importantly, a zipper or piping foot!), 1m of their chosen fabric (and a second choice of fabric if they want to make contrasting piping) and a basic sewing kit. 

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Feb
23
10:30 AM10:30

Visible Mending with Lizzie David

Join us for a morning of creative darning with visible mender Lizzie David (@little_moth_mends). Lizzie David is a clothes mender living and working in Bath. A fine art graduate who loves textiles and colour, she has been visibly mending knitwear and woven textiles since 2020. She finds mending the antithesis of fast fashion culture, a mindful way of reconnecting with our clothes in a creative and expressive way, and a simple way of reducing our environmental impact on the world. She undertakes mending commissions and shares the joy of darning with others through her in-person workshops in the local community.

Learn how to mend knitwear by hand, using simple woven darning techniques.

Visible mending is a beautiful way to rejuvenate your clothes and reconnect with them, repairing rather than replacing.

Bring along a knitted or woven garment in need of repair. Moth eaten sweaters and holey socks are ideal. All materials will be provided, no experience necessary

Ticket price includes refreshments. NB this workshop is only bookable via Lizzie’s instagram or eventbrite page here

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Jan
27
to Jan 28

Tailored Lampshades

A two day course in which you will be shown all of the skills needed to make your own tailored lampshade : how to bind the lampshade frame, make a template and cut fabric for your lampshade, line the lampshade, and finish it with your own choice of trimmings. The course involves both hand and machine sewing. No previous experience of either is required, just a passion for textiles and the patience to sit and enjoy the process of sewing in a room full of fellow textile enthusiasts.

At the end of the course we will discuss sourcing of frames, materials and other supplies. Students will leave with the confidence, knowledge (and enthusiasm!) to go on to create their own beautiful lampshades after the course has finished.

I will supply lampshades frames and suitable lining fabric. Students should bring their own basic sewing kit (scissors, needles, pins, tape measure, thimble), their own choice of top fabric (one metre of full width fabric will be sufficient) and a sewing machine if they have one. Suitable fabrics include light to medium weight cottons, linens and silks.

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