Willow Lampshade

Product description

Learn how to make a lampshade using beautiful willow & weaves suitable for creating texture & pattern in lighting.

You will choose to make a shade suitable for a table or pendant lamp 30,35 or 40cm in diameter.

We will be working from a bordering board that you can concentrate on learning:

• track bottom & top border
• 3 rod chase wale
• French or zig zag French
• Incorporating a hoop & a lampshade ‘spider’
• trimming & tidying the lampshade

Perfect for beginners or those who have made a few roundwork baskets & want to develop style, control & learn new weaves

Please note:

• this course is physically demanding & you need a good degree of manual dexterity.

What do I need to bring?

Glasses (if you need them for close-up work).
Notebook and pen if you wish to make notes, but e-notes and links will be sent after the workshop.
Old clothes, covered, flat shoes (no sandals or open toes), something to tie hair back with (if needed).

Course leader: Rachel Hutton
Level: All
Lunch provided: Yes

Tea, coffee, soup and cake will be provided (GF, DF and VG friendly).
Please feel free to bring your own packed lunch.