Workshop
Pleated Lampshades
… sophisticated traditional pleated lampshades are the perfect accessory to your home whether Period, or Contemporary … lovely clean lined pleats love being embellished with handmade and /or drop down trimmings …
What will I Learn?
Your pleated lampshade will be cut on the straight and have a pleated lining suiting your pleating design choice. Jacqueline will show and share a range of pleating options such as open or closed knife pleats and box pleats. Drop down and / or handmade trimmings are optional. You will learn how to measure your face fabric for your pleated design choice. How to secure and tweak your pleats for accuracy and tension. Stitching to ensure your pleats remain crisp. How to add a pleated lining, add gimbal tidies, to measure, cut and prep handmade bias trim and much, much more …
When choosing suitable fabric for pleated lampshades run your finger and thumb along a fold and see if it forms a sharp crease. Finely woven fabrics emphasise the pleats better than thicker weaves when the lamp is lit. Medium weight cottons, linens and dupion silk all make fabulous pleated lampshades.
This is a Level 1 lampshade making workshop. There are several ways to learn this technique. Jacqueline teaches how to make Pleated 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.
sophisticated, traditional
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.