Hand Painted Lampshade Courses 2022
3 day Lampshade Making Course 2022 – £450
Time to explore hand painting on fabric and then design and make 2 lampshades in the size of your choice.
Follow Up sessions 2023 – for those who have already attended a 2 day course. Cost £75 per day (£60 per day if you book 5 sessions in advance). You bring your own lunch and own materials. Coffee and cake included. Lampshade making materials can be provided with a charge.
DATES FOR 2023
JANUARY 18th – Wednesday
FEBRUARY 22nd – Wednesday
APRIL 3rd – Monday
APRIL 18th – Tuesday
MAY 10th – Wednesday
JUNE 26th – Monday
JULY 19th – Wednesday
AUGUST 16th – Wednesday
SEPTEMBER 22nd – Friday
OCTOBER 24th – Tuesday
NOVEMBER 17th – Friday
Treat yourself or give a gift – our gift vouchers for any amount never expire
WHY IS THIS COURSE GOOD FOR YOUR ART?
In the context of general painting techniques and skills you will learn the following:-
Working in different mediums teaches us how to see the benefits of each one and enhances our understanding on all mediums. Fabric paint moves and flows into the weave and so we must learn to ‘go with the flow’ and loosen our painting. This is a hugely enjoyable course that also teaches us about colour and design.
The Course
The 3 day course is suitable for complete beginners or those with art experience.
All materials are provided and you will leave with 2 lampshades ready to put up at home. As with all our courses, the subject is a vehicle for learning different artistic skills that build our technical tool kit. Do bring a sketchbook if you have one. There are a limited number of artisan wooden bases here that you can purchase if you wish to, at cost.
- Considering design - we will look at possible lampshade styles and learn how the colours and designs we choose can enhance your existing furnishings and rooms
- We will practise painting in fabric paints and learn layering and different brush technique to make unique patterns
- We will sketch out our ideas and colours to develop our thoughts
- We will paint our lampshades on flat fabric
- We will make our fabric up into lampshades ready to take home!
Suitable for complete beginners and those who have painted before and wish to rekindle their desire to paint again and brush up on the basic techniques. No drawing skills required.
Coffee, cake and a delicious home cooked, healthy lunch with wine are included.
Arrive from 9.30am, for coffee before a 10am start. The day finishes at 4.30pm.
Covid Policy
The safety of all our students and staff is of the utmost priority. All health and safety measures are in place including:-
plenty of open windows and fresh air
temperature test on entry
frequent hand washing and sanitising stations
very small classes to allow distancing
rigorous cleaning throughout – before and after classes
each student has their own work table
Any class that has to be postponed or cancelled because of covid can be rebooked. There is no time limit on rebooking classes.
