14 Lampshade Making courses

lume lighting

I find joy in craft and the handmade and I’m so lucky that I get to hand make my own products everyday. I live in Brighton where I grew up, I’m an avid tea drinker, a colour lover and I find happiness in being outdoors and in nature. Lume lighting is based in a small sunny studio at the bottom of Albert Mews in Brighton & Hove, UK. From here I hand make contemporary and traditional sewn lampshades using Lume’s own collection of printed fabrics and a range of luxury linens. Alongside my expertly designed lampshades, there are unique fairy lights and pendant lights to add interest and fun to your home. I am a skilled lampshade maker and have been expertly manufacturing lampshades since 2014. After adding contemporary drum lampshades to my range of homewares, I found a love for lampshades and decided to focus on lighting and rebranded my homewares business from ‘Joanna Corney’ to ‘Lume Lighting’ in 2018. Being a trained printed textile designer means that my lampshades are unique as they are made using my own exclusive screen and lino printed fabric. I am skilled in the traditional methods of soft lampshade making as well as hard backed contemporary styles, and offer a bespoke made to order and lampshade recovering service.

two little lights

I’m the eldest of three girls, and as we were growing up, our mum made wedding dresses, upholstered furniture and created most of our clothes on her sewing machine. So I think it was inevitable that one of us would grow up with a creative streak. I’ve always enjoyed making things, not all of my ventures have been successful, but since moving into our current house and being somewhat uninspired by the range of beige lampshades on offer on the high street, I decided to learn how to make my own. Since that day I’ve become addicted. I feel lucky to have found a way to combine my love of beautiful fabrics with interiors – and spread the lampshade love to homes across Yorkshire and beyond. It’s something I take great pride in. I’m passionate about helping clients find that perfect fabric to match their new scheme and make them something unique – something they couldn’t find on the High Street. I also love teaching people how to make their own, on my lampshade making workshops – the smile as their lampshade starts to take shape is priceless. So thank you for taking the time to find out a bit more about me, and if I can help you with anything or if you need advice on a new lampshade idea, then please just ask!

alan teather quilting

aimée alice payton

I love textiles! The colours, textures, the way they are made, their cultural and historical meanings – all of these things fascinate me. I have collected textiles for as long as I can remember. Being a lampshade maker and upholsterer allows me to work with all sorts of fabrics and I revel in making unique, one of a kind peices of furniture and ligting.

grace & favour home

We've just added in our final dates for 2022, plus some early-bird dates for 2023 - (these make perfect presents for dare we say it, Christmas! Come to our studio for a small group workshop where Rachael will teach you the technique to make a beautiful drum lampshade - no experience needed!

lolly and boo

We are makers of beautiful drum lampshades and specialise particularly in Peony & Sage linens. We offer a wide range of fabric designs handmade by us as straight sided or tapered drum shades. Whether it is a country, coastal or more neutral theme you are looking for, we have a wide selection! We can also make up bespoke shades in fabric provided by you, or larger drum shades for floor lamps or ceiling lights. Or if there is a Peony & Sage fabric that you love but is not shown here, just ask as we can make lampshades in almost any of those beautiful designs - conditions apply. Do get in touch if you would like to ask about our bespoke service! All of our lampshades are handmade to order so please allow some time for your order to reach you. We aim to get your order to you within 4 weeks. Joanna x

the craft studio in pewsey

We are based in Pewsey, Wiltshire, where we host and run a variety of craft workshops for all ages and abilities. Please check our page regularly for updated sessions and special offers. All sessions will need to be booked in advance as places are limited. We look forward to seeing you soon.

minerva workshop

Well Minerva was the Goddess of Art & Trade and she seemed a very appropriate figurehead for a business based around sharing knowledge about art. What do we do? Our interests. We stock Annie Sloan & Polyvine Paints - available for Click & Collect. Founded by Artist Lottie Cole we host masterclasses taught by artists and artisans as well as regular weekly classes. All the classes are taught by professional full-time practitioners, who love to share their knowledge and skill. The classes are open to all levels, unless stated, and kept to a very limited number. This keeps the classes intimate and allows for everyone to have sufficient help and encouragement in a friendly atmosphere. As well as learning and expanding skills our goal is to send participants away refreshed and invigorated by sharing a creative experience. POP UP SALES We host twice yearly pop-up sales where we bring together makers the chance to showcase their products direct to you. If you are an Artist or Artisan who would like to hire the space to host your own class or pop up sale, please get in touch hello@minervaworkshop.co.uk or call 07971 853 412. CORPORATE & GROUP BOOKINGS We are delighted to offer private bookings either for Staff engagement activities such as monthly Life Drawing or Christmas Wreath Making, or for a group of friends. Please do get in touch and we can help you plan what you’d like to do, hello@minervaworkshop.co.uk or call 07971 853 412.

pretty sitting upholstery & interiors ltd

Interiors, Vintage Furniture & UpholsteryBusiness owner and Managing Director, Jillian Humphrey is a fully qualified AMUSF upholsterer with 9 years of commercial experience. She has also worked alongside a successful commercial property developer to create a number of stylish and eclectic interiors using vintage, antique and bespoke hand made furniture and can bring her technical expertise and creative eye to both commercial and domestic settings. Molly Humphrey is our Sales Director for Curtains & Blinds. Molly graduated from Falmouth University in Textile Design and has already had several years experience in the Interiors’ industry. Molly can help you in your choice of fabrics and finishes as well as measuring up for your bespoke curtains and blinds.

east nook studio

At East Nook Studio we make, sell and teach jewellery So whether you are looking to treat yourself, you want to learn how to make jewellery or you need a special gift, we have got just the thing!