Workshop
Gathered/Pleated Lampshades
… extremely popular now, gathered/pleated lampshades are the perfect accessory to your home. When making gathered/ pleated lampshades there are oodles of eco friendly fabric options for up cycling enthusiasts …
What will I Learn?
This extreeemely popular, versitile technique once masterd offers an abundance of design options. Your chic gathered/pleated lampshade will be cut on the straight and have a pleated lining. You will learn how to pinch pleat to the top ring and pull into gathers on the bottom ring. You will aslo learn how to build sections of face fabric, pleat to the left and/or right for the required fullness for design requirments and balance. How to add a pinch pleated lining, how to cut and prep handmade bias, attaching drop down trimmings, and much, much more …
As well as taking you through the dynamics of this design Jacqueline will show, share and model how this technique can be adapted to oodles of designs. When choosing fabrics for gathered/pleated lampshades, lightweight fabrics work best. Cotton lawn and lightweight silks work a treat. As with all gathered 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 making workshop. There are several ways to learn this technique. Jacqueline teaches how to make Pleated/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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Gathered / Pleated 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 making 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.