Learn the craft of contemporary lampshade making in this relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop held at the beautiful Starling Studio in Fiveways, Brighton. In just 2.5 hours you'll go from complete beginner to walking out with a professional looking drum lampshade you've made entirely yourself. This is a genuinely a lovely way to spend a morning - creative, sociable, and satisfying. No experience is needed whatsoever, and you'll leave not just with a beautiful lampshade but with the skills and confidence to make many more at home. What you'll learn- How to apply lampshade PVC to get the best result from your fabric- How to attach the rings and create neat, professional rolled edges- A variety of finishing techniques to give your shade a polished look What you'll makeYou'll make either a 20cm or 30cm diameter fabric drum lampshade, suitable for use on a lamp base or ceiling pendant. What to bringAll tools are provided, you just need to bring your fabric, ironed if possible. For a 20cm shade bring a piece of fabric 75cm x 25cm, for a 30cm shade bring a piece of fabric 110cm x 30cm We recommend a light to medium weight fabric - cotton, polycotton, or a linen/cotton mix all work beautifully. Not sure about your fabric? Just get in touch and I'll advise. Workshop dates & location- Sunday 23rd August 2026 - 10am to 12.30pm - Starling Studio, 107 Havelock Road, Brighton, BN1 6GL - Sunday 20th September 2026 - 10am to 12.30pm - Starling Studio, 107 Havelock Road, Brighton, BN1 6GL- Sunday 11th October 2026 - 10am to 12.30pm - Starling Studio, 107 Havelock Road, Brighton, BN1 6GL- Sunday 8th November 2026 - 10am to 12.30pm - Starling Studio, 107 Havelock Road, Brighton, BN1 6GL Can't make these dates? Gift vouchers are available and valid for a year, perfect if you'd like to give the workshop as a present or book a future date. Private group bookings Looking for a unique hen party, birthday, or group experience? I offer private lampshade making workshops for groups of up to 8 at Starling Studio or at my own studio in Hove. Get in touch to find out more.
