Design, print and make a fabric lampshade

Design, print and make a fabric lampshade

Learn the basics of block printing and design, print and create your very own lampshade!

By The Craft House

Date and time

Sunday, July 27 · 10am - 4pm GMT+1

Location

The Craft House

109-111 Main Street Bingley Bradford BD162HT United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 6 hours

This is a full day workshop where you’ll be getting your hands stuck into creating and printing your own unique lampshade lead by printer and maker Aidan Liggins. You’ll learn the basics of block printing onto fabric from composition, carving and printing techniques.
You will then go on to make your own lampshade out of your hand printed fabric, creating a unique handmade piece for your home.

What we will cover:

  • A brief history of the fascinating world of block printing
  • Drawing and designing for block printing
  • Looking at repeat structures and composition of pattern, getting the most out of your design
  • Learning how to transfer your design onto a block and how to carve your design into your lino block
  • Printing techniques and tips for printing onto fabric, printing your final design onto fabric
  • Using your hand printed fabric, you'll then learn how to turn this into a lampshade
  • Come away with a finished custom lampshade and your own printing block to continue printing at home.

Please bring with you some ideas and inspiration for your design. This could be images or objects or anything you'd like to start from.

Skill Level: Suiitable for beginners.

Cost: £70 per person - includes all materials and equipment use.

Organized by

The Craft House was established in 2016 in Saltaire by April Chamberlain, who continues to manage the business. Having started in Saltaire, The Craft House is now run from new, larger, premises at 109-111 Main Street, Bingley. We have a lovely ground floor cafe and welcoming workshop spaces on the first floor (reached by stairs with two handrails). We offer a vibrant programme of art, craft and textile workshops and courses for adults, enabling you to develop existing skills as well as try new activities. Working closely with a team of talented artist/maker tutors, we provide expertly-run classes in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. We cater for a range of skill levels, from first-time participants to people with existing skills (including other professional artists and makers looking to develop their techniques). Our emphasis is on encouraging creativity and enjoyment whilst passing on key skills. We also cater for private parties and events - please telephone us or call into the cafe to discuss. Please note that all our events are subject to us achieving minimum booking requirements, as we need to ensure they are commercially viable for our tutors - if we have to cancel an event, we will refund your ticket and give you as much notice as possible.

£70