Swathed gathers and rolled roses - a masterclass

This glorious lampshade making class incorporates several very specific and useful lampshade making skills, including: making a tailored lining from a template; creating swathed gathers (more informal than their pleated cousins and, we think, a little bohemian); and making hand-rolled fabric roses.
Over the two days students will: bind their shade; hand-stitch their gathered fabric to the frame; line the shade and then embellish it with hand rolled roses and a bias binding trimming. Due to the complex nature of the skills being learnt, students will all work on a medium-sized empire drum shade.

Who's it for? The class is suitable for novice lampshade makers and confident sewers. 

Which fabrics are best?: Cotton and linen muslins, which are loosely woven and floppy, work very well indeed. Silk chiffon is very successful, and gives a different look. 
Important note: Shirtweight cottons, linens and lawns, which are tightly woven, will not handle well as they will not take to being twisted around the frame.

What is provided? We will provide each student with a medium sized empire shade to work on. We will also provide binding tape, and lining fabrics in shades of white and cream. Pins, needles, sewing threads and sewing machines will all be available for use.

What to bring? Bring your own fabrics for covering your shade. Two metres will suffice for covering the shade and making the roses and trimmings. Students are encouraged to bring their own haberdashery kits, simply because most of us like to use our own things.
We will keep your creativity fuelled plenty of tea, coffee and home made cake. You are welcome to bring a packed lunch or may prefer to make the most of the Field Kitchen, which is just next door.

Class duration:             Two days.     9.30am to 5pm.
Forthcoming dates:    22nd and 23rd May 2020         SPACES AVAILABLE
Fee:                                     £245
Suitability:                     All skill levels

To book your place, email joannaheptinstall@btopenworld.com We will be able to answer all your questions about your plans for your lampshade and will give you payment details, either via bank transfer or cheque. Your booking will be confirmed on receipt of the £100 deposit.
We reserve the right to cancel this course should we have insufficient bookings. Should we have to cancel, we will aim to give you 10 days notice and will fully reimburse you.

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