Workshop
All Gathered Lampshades
… extremely popular now, all gathered lampshades are a fabulous accessory to your home whether period, or contemporary and as a bonus there are oodles of eco friendly fabric options for the up cycling enthusiast …
What will I Learn?
This trendy, cute lampshade will have a gathered face fabric and lining, making it ALL gathered. Both the face fabric and the lining will be cut on the straight grain of the fabric. You will learn about a variety of design options for this technique and suitable frame shapes, how to cut the face fabric economically for fabric pattern and design considerations, how to gather and pin for fullness, balance and tension. Stitching to balance gathers and increase tension. How to add a gathered lining, how to cut and prep handmade bias, attaching drop down trimmings, and much, much more …
When choosing fabrics for all gathered lampshades, lightweight fabrics work best. Cotton lawn and lightweight silks work a treat. As with gathered/pleated lampshades be brave with patterns as the abundance of gathers breaks up the surface pattern into an array of colour.
This is a Level 1 lampshade workshop and there are several ways to learn this technique. Jacqueline teaches how to make All Gathered Lampshade in 1-2-1, small group, master class and virtual workshops. 1-2-1, master classes and virtual zoom workshops are booked by special arrangment. Small group workshops are scheduled periodically throughout the year.
Email Jacqueline to book a workshop.
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All Gathered Lampshades
Workshop Q & A
Who will be teaching me?
Jacqueline is a creative, talented soft furnishings designer/creator, with over 20 years of teaching experience. Jacqueline is passionate about soft furnishings and has a wealth of knowledge that she is eager to share.
Is this workshop for me?
This is a Level 1 lampshade workshop. Only minimal hand sewing experience is necessary to make this style of lampshade, therefore this course is suitable for both the beginner and more experienced, enthusiastic sewer. Jacqueline will build and customise your experience in line with your ability and previous exerience.
Where will I be learning?
Most lampshade workshops either 1-2-1, virtual, small group and master classes are held in Jacqueline’s own workroom in Ebberston, North Yorks.
What's included?
Most lampshade workshops held in Jacqueline’s workroom include a frame, cotton lawn lining, specific workshop notes all specialist sundries, and a light lunch. You will need to bring your face fabric and any additional trimmings you would like to use. Private hosted workshops may have special requirments.
Dates for your Diary
Small group lampshade workshops are mostly held in Jacqueline’s workroom in Ebberston, North Yorks at scheduled times throughout the year. Jacqueline invites you to come and join us. Click below to browse upcoming dates …
Other Ways to Learn
All lampshade workshops have a range of ways to learn. If none of the scheduled small group workshops suit your requirments then Jacqueline invites you to browse the different options below. Need something special or have a quiry then email Jacqueline.