Drum Lampshade Making Workshop Course
Come, design and make a beautiful bespoke drum or cone lampshade for your home in this afternoon workshop. Aimée Alice Payton will share her tricks and tips to help you create a stunning shade with a professional finish. There will be lots of beautiful fabric to choose from, but please feel free to bring your own as well and she can see if it will be suitable.
On the day you will learn what makes the perfect lampshade, making sure the fabric you choose suits your ideas. You will be guided through the steps to create a bespoke drum or cone shape lampshade using hard PVC backing.
Note: The lampshades will be 25cm at the base and can be made to fit a lamp or a ceiling light. You will cut your fabric and backing to your specific design.
All materials are included; there is opportunity to discuss specific ideas with the workshop leader and she can let you know if they are feasible, giving advance on fabrics if you wish to bring. Not all fabrics are suitable.
Date: Thursday 16th October 2025
Skill Level: Beginner
Itinerary:
10:30 – 13:00 Guests arrival at Admissions, free to wander House & Gardens
13:00 – 13:30 Guest arrival at the Gardeners’ Bothy and tea, coffee, biscuits served
13:30 – 13:35 Bowood Introduction/Welcome
13:35 – 16:30 Workshop & Practical Session (3hrs)
16:30 Workshop ends, guests depart
17:30 Bowood House & Gardens closes
Price: £69.50 per person.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Workshops take place within the Gardeners' Bothy at Bowood House & Gardens
Season Ticket Holders should purchase their tickets from the Members Ticket Area.
Price includes:
- Free entry to Bowood House & Gardens
- Tutoring by Aimée Payton
- Refreshments
- All materials
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Come, design and make a beautiful bespoke drum or cone lampshade for your home in this afternoon workshop. Aimée Alice Payton will share her tricks and tips to help you create a stunning shade with a professional finish. There will be lots of beautiful fabric to choose from, but please feel free to bring your own as well and she can see if it will be suitable.
On the day you will learn what makes the perfect lampshade, making sure the fabric you choose suits your ideas. You will be guided through the steps to create a bespoke drum or cone shape lampshade using hard PVC backing.
Note: The lampshades will be 25cm at the base and can be made to fit a lamp or a ceiling light. You will cut your fabric and backing to your specific design.
All materials are included; there is opportunity to discuss specific ideas with the workshop leader and she can let you know if they are feasible, giving advance on fabrics if you wish to bring. Not all fabrics are suitable.
Date: Thursday 16th October 2025
Skill Level: Beginner
Itinerary:
10:30 – 13:00 Guests arrival at Admissions, free to wander House & Gardens
13:00 – 13:30 Guest arrival at the Gardeners’ Bothy and tea, coffee, biscuits served
13:30 – 13:35 Bowood Introduction/Welcome
13:35 – 16:30 Workshop & Practical Session (3hrs)
16:30 Workshop ends, guests depart
17:30 Bowood House & Gardens closes
Price: £69.50 per person.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Workshops take place within the Gardeners' Bothy at Bowood House & Gardens
Season Ticket Holders should purchase their tickets from the Members Ticket Area.
Price includes:
- Free entry to Bowood House & Gardens
- Tutoring by Aimée Payton
- Refreshments
- All materials
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