Lampshade making -Elvet and Bailey, Durham

Make your own drum lampshade without the need for sewing.

iscover the craft of lampshade making and transform your lighting into a personalized statement piece. In this workshop you will learn step by step how to make a drum lampshade for either a lamp or a ceiling fitting from the fabric of your choice. There's no sewing required in this relaxed and easy to follow session. This is suitable for complete beginners or more experienced crafters alike.

This workshop has been subsidised by funds from the National Lottery Community Fund.

You will need:

Fabric- this needs to be at least 1 metre wide by over 30cm in depth. In terms of fabric choices, we would suggest a cotton or linen fabric. If you aren't sure just email us and ask. Some people buy more fabric than they need so that they can make additional lampshades to match after the workshop- we sell the kits at a discount on the day to do this if required.

What's included:

The tuition, the lampshade base which is a 30cm drum, this fits a ceiling pendant or a lamp base.

Please note we are in the upstairs workshop space.

Craft and Create North East CIC are 3 local ladies who have been teaching workshops for many years. We cover a wide range of crafts between us and are completely mobile so we can cover anywhere in the North East.