
TRADITIONAL AND MODERN LAMPSHADE MAKING
A one-day workshop where attendees select a wire frame and fabric and hand-stitch a lampshade; beginners are welcome.
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November 1, 2026 · 10 AM – 5 PM
The Goodlife Centre, 49/55 Great Guildford Street, London · £200 ·
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Make a bespoke lampshade by hand, choosing a wire frame and fabric for the project.
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Bookable via our website ➡️ https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/traditional-and-modern-lampshade-making-80/ ⋆⋆⋆ If you aspire to the luxury and elegance of lampshades that ooze class like a dowager, this is the workshop for you. Even if you have never stitched in your life, Ian McQueen’s relaxed and friendly style of tuition will have you wishing you had taken to the sewing needle years ago. Ian is a City and Guilds trained craftsman who makes elegant traditionally built fine lampshades for interior designers and high-end shops. Some are sophisticated – lined with silk so light glows through, some are dramatic statements bejewelled with vintage adornments. All are hand stitched -not glued – so that they retain their shape and structure to give years of pleasure. During a one-day workshop, you will select a wire frame and transform it into a bespoke home accessory for all to admire in your home. We use a 10-inch diameter Drum shade and a 12-inch diameter straight Empire frame. You can select fabric from a few fabrics we have available but we recommend you bring along 1 metre of fabric to match your colour scheme. If you want to walk on the wild side, bring any fabric you want to give new life. Students have even transformed an old pair of jeans into a striking shade.
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Hosted by The Goodlife Centre - Practical Workshops in Central London
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