Lampshade Workshops
Enjoy fun and informative workshops with Aimée, where you will learn the art of lampshade making. With a variety of techniques, there is a workshop suited to everyone. Look below for upcoming dates or get in touch to book a one-to-one zoom lesson or even a party.
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Create a modern 25cm drum or cone-shaped lampshade with a PVC backing. This workshop is perfect for beginners, even if you have no prior craft experience.
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Create charming mini lampshades to adorn a string of fairy lights. This workshop is excellent for adding a festive touch for Christmas or enhancing your decor any time of year. Ideal for absolute beginners.
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Over two days, master the process of creating a traditional-style lampshade. From fabric gathering to adding the perfect lining, you will make a beautiful, unique lampshade. No previous experience is necessary.
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Make a freestanding drum lampshade with a built-in lampholder fitting and little legs using beautiful fabric ready to light up your home.
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Spend a day exploring lampshade design, from colour theory to working with shapes. Create two unique lampshades of your own design, offering a chance to experiment and elevate your lampshade making skills. Ideal for those looking to advance their craft.
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Spend a day handstitching to create a small, unlined gathered lampshade. This workshop offers a great introduction to stitched lampshade making. Learn the basics before tackling larger projects.
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Over two days, craft a classic stretched and stitched lampshade. This workshop pairs well with the Gathered Clip Lampshade or Handstitched Gathered Lampshade workshops to expand your range of handstitching skills.
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Create a stylish, curved-edge shade with your choice of pom-pom trim, fringe, or braid for a truly unique look.
Designing with Light
Spend a day designing and making two completely bespoke lampshades.
This workshop is all about understanding how light, fabric, shape and scale work together. Through colour and light theory, design techniques and plenty of practical making, you will learn how to create lampshades that suit both your home and your personal style.
Modern Lampshade Workshop
During this afteroon workshop you will make a lampshade for your home. There will be lots of beautiful fabric but please feel free to bring your own as well and we can see if it will be suitable.
Handstitched Tailored Lampshade
Spend two days learning the traditional techniques used to make a handstitched tailored lampshade.
Tailored lampshades have a crisp, elegant finish that highlights the beauty of the fabric. During this workshop, you will learn how to prepare a frame, fit fabric accurately and create the handsewn finish that distinguishes traditional lampshade making from modern production methods.
Fairy Light Lampshades
During this two hour workshop you will make charming miniature lampshades for a string of fairy lights. There will be lots of beautiful fabric but please feel free to bring your own as well and we can see if it will be suitable.
Adventures in Hand Printed Lampshades
Design, print and create a lampshade in a two-day collaborative masterclass with Aimée Alice Payton and Textile Designer Albert Harvey.
Make a Natural Bolster Cushion
Make a supportive bolster cushion using natural upholstery materials and hand stitching techniques.
Make Your Own Lampshade
During this afteroon workshop you will make a lampshade for your home. There will be lots of beautiful fabric but please feel free to bring your own as well and we can see if it will be suitable.
Modern Lampshade Workshop
During this afteroon workshop you will make a lampshade for your home. There will be lots of beautiful fabric but please feel free to bring your own as well and we can see if it will be suitable.
Lampshade Making Workshops
Aimée is excited to be returning to Horsehair & Hessian for three days to share her love of lampshade making.
More details to follow shortly.
Make Your Own Lampshade
During this afteroon workshop you will make a lampshade for your home. There will be lots of beautiful fabric but please feel free to bring your own as well and we can see if it will be suitable.
Fairy Light Lampshades
During this two hour workshop you will make charming miniature lampshades for a string of fairy lights. There will be lots of beautiful fabric but please feel free to bring your own as well and we can see if it will be suitable.
Make Your Own Lampshade
During this afteroon workshop you will make a lampshade for your home. There will be lots of beautiful fabric but please feel free to bring your own as well and we can see if it will be suitable.
Create a Bespoke Scalloped Lampshade
Make a beautiful scalloped lampshade with pom-poms or fringe, perfectly designed for your home.
Create a Bespoke Scalloped Lampshade
Make a beautiful scalloped lampshade with pom-poms or fringe, perfectly designed for your home.
Design and Make an All-In-One Lampshade
Make a stunning freestanding drum lampshade with a built-in lampholder fitting and little legs. No need for a separate base.
Fairy Light Lampshade Workshop
During this two hour workshop you will make charming miniature lampshades for a string of fairy lights. There will be lots of beautiful fabric but please feel free to bring your own as well and we can see if it will be suitable.
Handstiched Gathered Lampshade (Copy)
Over two full days you will handstitch your own beautiful gathered lampshade at the wonderful Folkingham Creative Arts Centre in Lincolnshire you will make a lampshade for your home. I have lots of beautiful silk and cotton fabric but please feel free to bring your own as well and we can see if it will be suitable.
Fairy Light Lampshade Workshop
During this morning workshop you will make charming miniature lampshades for a string of fairy lights. There will be lots of beautiful fabric but please feel free to bring your own as well and we can see if it will be suitable.
Handstiched Gathered Lampshade
Over two full days you will handstitch your own beautiful gathered lampshade at the beautiful Coaching Barn, Littlestoke, near Wallingford. I have lots of beautiful silk and cotton fabric but please feel free to bring your own as well and we can see if it will be suitable.
Designing with Light
A day of creativity through making two unique lampshades using modern techniques and your own one-of-a-kind design. Explore shape, size, and innovative methods to express your individual style. Explore the interaction of light with various fabrics through colour theory and discover the impact of different linings for a diverse range of effects.
Handstitched Tailored Lampshade
Two days of meditative stitching and you will create a gorgeous lampshade for your home. You will learn all of the steps to cut, fit and hand sew a tailored shade in the grounds of the beautiful Bowood House & Gardens. I have lots of beautiful fabric for you to choose from but please feel free to bring your own as well and we can see if it will be suitable.
Handstiched Gathered Lampshade
Over two full days you will handstitch your own beautiful gathered lampshade at the beautiful Coaching Barn, Littlestoke, near Wallingford. I have lots of beautiful silk and cotton fabric but please feel free to bring your own as well and we can see if it will be suitable.
Make Your Own Lampshade
During this Saturday afternoon workshop, at the wonderful Ayres House Studios in Wallingford, you will make a lampshade for your home. I have lots of beautiful fabric but please feel free to bring your own as well and we can see if it will be suitable.
Handstiched Gathered Lampshade
Over two full days you will handstitch your own beautiful gathered lampshade at the wonderful Folkingham Creative Arts Centre in Lincolnshire you will make a lampshade for your home. I have lots of beautiful silk and cotton fabric but please feel free to bring your own as well and we can see if it will be suitable.
Make Your Own Lampshade
During this Saturday afternoon workshop, at the wonderful Folkingham Creative Arts Centre in Lincolnshire you will make a lampshade for your home. I have lots of beautiful fabric but please feel free to bring your own as well and we can see if it will be suitable.
Textiles Study Day and Lampshade Workshop
This will be a day of two halves. In the morning there will be an introduction to Indian textiles hightlighting their global significance historically and today. We will also look at some traditional techniques and motifs. We will then have a tour of Bowood House focusing on the Lansdowne family's connection to India and looking at Indian textiles on display.
“Loved this course, expertly taught, insightful background into lighting theory, finished the day with two stunning shades”
“I would recommend any course by Aimée if you are interested in learning about lampshade making ... from an amazing and experienced maker ”
“There were so many beautiful fabrics to choose from, I couldn’t believe how unique and amazing my lampshade looked”
