Gathered lampshade making course with Eloise Scotland

Come and learn the skills needed to make your own gathered lampshade.  Over the course of four evenings, you will be shown how to bind the lampshade frame, measure and manipulate the fabric to create the gathers, line the lampshade, and finish it with your own choice of trimmings. The course predominantly involves hand stitching, and a small amount of machine sewing. No previous experience of either is required, just a passion for textiles and the patience to sit and enjoy the process of sewing in a room full of fellow textile enthusiasts.  

This will be a fast paced course, with some additional time needed to complete the sewing at home during the week!  At the end of the course we will discuss sourcing of frames, materials and other supplies.  Students will leave with the confidence, knowledge (and enthusiasm!) to go on to create their own beautiful lampshades after the course has finished.

Eloise will supply lampshades frames and suitable lining fabric. Students should bring their own basic sewing kit (scissors, needles, pins, tape measure, thimble) and their own choice of top fabric (one metre of full width fabric will be sufficient). Suitable fabrics include lightweight cottons (e.g. quilting weight cotton, Liberty Tana Lawn), lightweight linen and silk (e.g. those suitable for dressmaking). Curtain and upholstery weight fabrics are too heavy and should be avoided.

Course Dates:
Tuesday 20th September 2022
Tuesday 27th September 2022
Tuesday 4th October 2022
Tuesday 11th October 2022

7pm - 9:30pm
8 Margaret's Buildings, Bath, BA1 2LP

Cancellation policy

Refunds cannot be given within 30 days of the course start date. In the event that Berdoulat has to cancel this course in its entirety, a full refund will be issued. If for any reason part of the course need be cancelled, alternative dates will be proposed. If these alternative dates are not convenient, then a refund will be issued.