Join our resident upholsterer and textiles maker in this workshop to learn how to make a drum lampshade.

In this workshop Ruth will guide you step by step in creating your own 30cm drum shade and you will learn techniques that will give you the confidence to make further shades at home and experiment with your own creative designs. This workshop is the perfect introduction to lampshade making. Ruth will talk about creative lampshade design and encourage you to explore your own ideas on your crafting journey.

By the end of the workshop, you will proudly take home your very own beautifully crafted drum lampshade, along with the skills and confidence to make more independently. Whether you have explored crafts before or are new to creative endeavours, this workshop promises to be an enjoyable and satisfying way to unlock a new outlet for your creativity.

Tutor: Ruth Martin
Date & Time: Saturday 11th October, 10am - 2pm
Venue: Scissors Studio, New Brewery Arts
Price: £85 (£0.00 VAT)

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio.

Refreshments are available at our on-site café Blend until 4pm.

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Who is this workshop for?
Beginners and those who would like a refresher.

What you will need:
You are welcome to bring along your own fabric to suit your own style (see fabric requirements below). Alternatively, you can purchase fabric directly at the workshop, where there will be a limited range of beautiful, sustainable printed fabric available.

All other lampshade materials will be provided on the day for a professional finish.

Fabric requirements if you are bringing your own:

Cotton or linen fabric - 100cm (width) x 30cm (height)

NB: We strongly recommend medium-weight cotton or linen only, as other fabrics may be more challenging to work with. Stretch fabrics do not work well for drum shades.

If you have any questions regarding fabrics, please get in touch with the tutor directly via email ruth@ruthmartin.co.uk

Accommodation: 
Residential option available. Find out about our accommodation, costs and how to book here.

Meet Your Tutor - ruth martin

Ruth is the owner of Baskerville & Jones, providing handmade home furnishings to make everyday life more beautiful.

Qualified in traditional upholstery and soft furnishings, Ruth graduated from the British School of Upholstered Furniture in Oxfordshire with distinction for the Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers (AMUSF) Intermediate Craft Certificate.

Prior to that, she studied with the Traditional Upholstery School in Wiltshire and the Ministry of Upholstery in Manchester. Ruth's textile education also includes professional training in making lampshades, quilts, curtains and blinds.

With Baskerville & Jones she offers a range of sustainable and beautiful textile products for the home that celebrate the joy of hand crafts. She welcomes collaborations and commissions to share the fun of creativity.