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I haven't posted much about workshops recently, mainly because I've postponed most of them! The weather has been far too good for people to want to spend time indoors. However over the last two weeks half a dozen ladies have been making lampshades. Click on the galleries to enlarge the images Lampshades in the making. The painting was done during the first week and then this week all the detailling gets added. One student tried free-hand embroidery for the first time and got such an adrenaline rush that she described it as being "like white water rafting but better" and, presumably, drier! Flat pieces ready for rolling I hadn't been having a very good week this week, and it got worse when I realised, just as I was explaining how the lampshades went together, that I had forgotten to pack the double sided sticky tape .... and you cannot make lampshades round without it .... I wanted the floor to open up and swallow me. There was nothing I could do, no-one I could call, nothing I could invent. A really ghastly moment. As I started to explain what we would/should have been doing, one of the ladies from Oban remembered that she had brought a present for the other one as a thank you for driving, a lampshade kit! There was tape in that box and they were able to make their shades round before they went home! The two in the pictures at the top in the gallery above. The others were kind enough to meet me today to finish off theirs and we were able to set them on lamp bases to see how they looked lit up. I think you'll agree that they are all really super. Everyone was rightfully very proud of themselves and carried off their shades destined for pride of place in their homes. More again soon Kx PS If you should be in the Bellanoch area of Argyll during the week of 29 July - 3 August then do pop in to see us, Homestyle Argyll, in our pop up shop there. 
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26/7/2021 19:28:08
If you have ever thought, “Why can't I make a lampshade?” Good news! You can now make lamps from scratch. This is a fairly simple process. All you need is a table, some supplies and some time. There are two ways of making lampshades: The Lampshade Making Workshop offered an immersive experience where participants learned the art of crafting unique and exquisite lampshades. With expert guidance and a wide selection of materials, attendees unleashed their creativity and brought their design ideas to life. From choosing fabrics and trims to mastering the techniques of measuring, cutting, and assembling, the workshop provided a hands-on learning environment that fostered both skill development and artistic expression. Whether participants were novices or seasoned crafters, the workshop offered an opportunity to delve into the world of lampshade making and create personalized pieces that would illuminate their homes with style and elegance. 14/10/2023 08:09:40
Illuminate your creativity at our Lampshade Making Workshop! Discover the art of crafting unique lampshades that not only light up your space but also reflect your personal style. Join us for a hands-on experience, where you'll learn various techniques, from choosing fabrics to assembling frames. As you create your masterpiece, discuss topics like design and aesthetics, setting the ambiance just right – much like the Makhachev vs. Volkanovski rematch, where every detail matters. Let your imagination shine in this enlightening workshop. Leave a Reply. |
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