One to One Tuition

Construction of a medium size drum shade using lampshade rings, PVC backing and top fabric

Lampshades can add the perfect touch to your interiors and if you ever thought to transform your soft furnishings around your house by making your own handmade lampshades, but don't know how, then this course is the right one for you.

This course will not only give you the opportunity to learn a new skill but will also provide you with the perfect chance to relax in a beautiful and inspiring setting and enjoy some quality personal time away from the pressures of everyday life.

By spending one day at our studio you will learn the modern lampshade making technique and the following subjects:

• Tools, equipments and useful books
• Lampshade designs and styles
• Suitability of fabrics
• Preparation of the frame
• Pattern measurements and cutting
  
• Application of top fabric to PVC backing
• Trimmings and embellishments
• Lampshade base
• Pattern cutting for more advanced shades such as coolie
• Supplier's list and trade account
• How to set up a lampshade making business
• How to set up an workshop and market your products
• Plenty of professional tips and hints

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Student Testimonials

"Excellent 6 days spent learning new skills and consolidating my previous experience. Tailor made courses with Moji being very accommodating to your needs as a student. Her style of teaching is really good and easy to understand with detailed demo and enough time to do it yourself. The studio is very well equipped making you feel as ease. All courses were more than I had expected and definitely great value for money."

Ruth W, attending Beginner upholstery,traditional lampshade making and cushion making workshops at the studio.

"The course was more than what I had expected. Moji's Style of teaching is brilliant and I found everything friendly and welcoming.The instructions were very easy to understand and I left knowing that I would be able to do what I had learnt easily again. Photos of each step taken during the workshops are sent by Moji afterwards and that I find very helpful as reference.Thank you for an amazing 2 days."

Sam H, attending Textile printing and lampshade making workshops at the studio.

"I wasn't not sure what to expect but the course was wonderful and Moji is a great teacher. I have now booked to come back to do both modern and advanced lampshade making courses."

Sue J, attending Traditional, modern and advanced lampshade making workshops at the studio.

A very enjoyable experience in a fantastic setting. What I loved most about the workshop was that it is taught in a one to one basis allowing me to go through things in real depth and also to proceed at my own pace.

Kate F, attending 2 day textile printing workshop at the studio.

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