Join our resident upholsterer and textiles maker Ruth Martin for a two-day creative workshop to make your own hand-stitched gathered lampshade.

Using a carefully selected range of gorgeous fabrics, and all the materials you need for a professional finish, we will guide you step by step in creating your own gathered shade. Throughout the session, you will learn the stitches and techniques that will give you the confidence to make further shades at home and experiment with your own creative designs. Techniques include binding the frame; gathering the fabric; applying fabric and lining to the frame; and adding trim for a professional finish.

While you are stitching, Ruth will talk about creative lampshade design and the benefits of therapeutic sewing. By chatting with the group, you will be inspired and encouraged 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 gathered shade 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.

MEET YOUR TUTOR

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.

Tutor: Ruth Martin
Date & Time: Sat 2nd Aug, 10am - 4pm & Sun 3rd Aug, 10am - 3:30pm  
Venue: Scissors Studio, New Brewery Arts  

PRICE:   
Residential Option (including 2-night stay)  
£380 (£0.00 VAT)  
  
Non-residential Option  
£280 (£0.00 VAT)

Who is this for?

No previous experience is required. This weekend is suitable for beginners looking for guidance, as well as intermediate or advanced students looking to explore their own practice.   

This workshop is for those aged 18 and over.  

What you will need:

All tools and materials will be provided.   

Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty or bring an apron  

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.

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Accommodation

You will be staying in our stylish accommodation on site. The Barrel Store accommodation will be reserved for students for the whole weekend and you will each have a room of your own. 2-night stay includes Friday 1st August & Saturday 2nd Aug. 

An additional 1-night stay on Sunday 3rd August is an optional extra.  

Catering

This weekend residential course includes breakfast and lunch as well as teas, coffees and homemade cake.

For your evening meal, you will have access to a fully equipped kitchen in your accommodation. Alternatively, we have a number of recommendations for eateries in Cirencester.

If you are attending the 2-day ‘Non-residential Option’ lunch on both days is included in the ticket price, as well as teas, coffees and homemade cake.