Workshops

I run workshops teaching you how to make contemporary drums or traditional hand sewn lampshades – for yourself, for fun or if you are thinking of starting a new business – either way, you will be taught to a high professional standard. No previous experience needed! Details of what you will learn are listed below - please click to find out more information. if you would like more information please contact me here thank you

Traditional lampshades

Traditional lampshades never go out of style, and you will be taught how to make them using traditional methods - binding the frame, tailoring your fabric to fit, hand sewing this into place and trimming it for a wonderful classic finish. You can choose from a 1-day or 2-day class:

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Contemporary drum shades

In this 3-hour class you will learn how to make modern drum lampshades in the size of your choice, using your own fabric. You will also be taught how to create double-sided shades, re-make shades, how to add trims and how to use other materials such as paper:

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Gathered lampshades

Currently very popular the gathered shade is enjoying being in the limelight. In this two-day workshop you will learn how to gather your fabric, hand sew it in place onto your frame, along with a lovely lining and a matching or coloured binding for a great finish:

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Little Liberty lampshade garland

Come and learn how to make a little light garland - using beautiful Liberty fabric, you will: cut the fabric to fit the paper mini shades, attach lovely trims and ribbons, and then light up with a string of 10 LED lights - everyone will want a set!

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Reviews:

'I can't recommend lampshade lessons with Jane from the Lampshade Loft enough! I attended Jane's drum shade course and had such a fab day. Jane's way of teaching is excellent and as a result I then learnt the traditional lampshade craft. Not only have I come away with a new skill/business as a result of Jane's teaching and passion, I feel I have also made a friend! Sarah SW4 Interiors

"I cannot recommend Jane Warren and The Lampshade Loft highly enough for the wonderful course on traditional lampshade making - what she doesn't know about lampshade making is not worth knowing. Time is taken at every point in the tutorials to make sure you have thoroughly grasped the techniques to ensure that your shade is perfect in every way. Many many thanks" Dawn, at the Sewing Box

'Thank you so much for a fabulous lampshade workshop. I loved learning the traditional method, it is such a lovely skill to have. and very therapeutic too! Your teaching methods are so calm and inspiring which comes from your love of what you do. I look forward to doing another of your lovely classes in the near future. Thank you.' Mandy, Beechwood Curtain Design

Dates and locations

I teach small classes from my studio in West Wittering, please contact me for dates or please visit the details on the type of shade making you would like to learn for dates and venues, or visit the venues here for booking:

Clothkits (Chichester) Please go to the Clothkits website for where you will find prices and booking details.

In addition to the classes listed here, I also teach workshops on how to make Accordion pleated, loose box pleated, and tapered paper lampshades. Please contact me for detail or check out the relevant pages at Clothkits website.