Join our resident upholsterer and textiles maker in this workshop to learn how to make a drum lampshade.

In this workshop Ruth will guide you step by step in creating your own 30cm drum shade and you will learn techniques that will give you the confidence to make further shades at home and experiment with your own creative designs. This workshop is the perfect introduction to lampshade making. Ruth will talk about creative lampshade design and encourage you 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 drum lampshade, 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.

Tutor: Ruth Martin
Date & Time: Saturday 11th October, 10am - 2pm
Venue: Scissors Studio, New Brewery Arts
Price: £85 (£0.00 VAT)

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

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.

Refreshments are available at our on-site café Blend until 4pm.

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Who is this workshop for?
Beginners and those who would like a refresher.

What you will need:
You are welcome to bring along your own fabric to suit your own style (see fabric requirements below). Alternatively, you can purchase fabric directly at the workshop, where there will be a limited range of beautiful, sustainable printed fabric available.

All other lampshade materials will be provided on the day for a professional finish.

Fabric requirements if you are bringing your own:

Cotton or linen fabric - 100cm (width) x 30cm (height)

NB: We strongly recommend medium-weight cotton or linen only, as other fabrics may be more challenging to work with. Stretch fabrics do not work well for drum shades.

If you have any questions regarding fabrics, please get in touch with the tutor directly via email ruth@ruthmartin.co.uk

Accommodation: 
Residential option available. Find out about our accommodation, costs and how to book here.

Meet Your Tutor - ruth martin

Ed is a ceramic artist currently working from a studio in Stroud. His practice has evolved through painting into clay sculpture, ceramics and aspects of studio pottery, with wheel thrown forms, plates and painterly glaze application being a major focus. He has previously worked in a porcelain dinnerware company and apprenticed to a very well-established potter who specialised in handmade restaurant-ware and studio pottery . In these roles he gained a lot of experience in the material properties of clay and glaze , throwing, kiln firing and running studios.

In his own work he uses thrown forms as a ‘canvas’ to work on, making glazes from scratch and experiment with methods of surface, design, colour, application, raw materials, clay types and kiln firing using electric and gas. he is interested in making expressive work that is contemporary whilst containing references to ceramic movements of the 20th century. Emphasis is spent developing shapes that are personal and appealing whilst aiming for a timelessness, warmth of feeling and atmosphere.