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.
TO BOOK
£240 for two whole days and includes all materials.
Lunch not included but you will get a discount voucher for use in the café.
Booking is though the shop BOOK HERE.
ON THE DAY
You will learn how to prepare the frame.
You will cut, fit and stitch using traditional techniques.
You will create a balloon lining.
Your shade will be finished with a handstitched bias edge.
All materials are included.
Your fee includes entrance to Bowood House and Gardens.
Lunch is not included but you will be entitled to a discount in the café.
Lampshade making can be fiddly and hard on your hands. Please consider this if you have any issues with your hands and wrists.
After the course, you are welcome to wander the grounds and Bowood House at leisure. Please note Bowood House & Gardens closes at 5:00pm. No dogs allowed.
Contact me directly if you would like to stay in the luxurious Bowood Hotel with a special discount.
YOUR IDEAS
Please feel free to discuss with me any specific ideas in advance and I can let you know if they are feasible. I am happy to advise on fabrics if you want to bring your own. If you want to make a pair of shades you will be able to purchase the parts for the second shade from me on the day.
CANCELLATIONS
Please give me as much warning as possible if you are unable to attend. Unfortunately I will not be able to offer a refund after two weeks before the workshop unless I can find someone else to take your place If I am unable to get a minimum of 5 participants I will sadly have to cancel. I will give you 5 days notice and a full refund or the option to book an alternative date.