Contemporary Drum Lampshade Making Workshop

Enjoy an introduction to lampshade making with this workshop in Brighton.



2.5 hours

Class size 1 to 5 (public classes), 4 to 8
  £45

Whether you're a home design aficionado or you're looking for a gift for one, this class will see you crafting your own lampshade under the guidance of an expert tutor.
This class is ideal for beginners who want to learn the craft of contemporary lampshade making. You’ll learn how to apply the lampshade backing to get the best out of your fabric, how to attach the rings and create neat rolled edges, amongst a variety of other techniques.
You will either make a 20cm or 30cm diameter fabric lampshade, which can be used on a lamp base or ceiling pendant. By the end of the workshop you will get to go home with your very own bespoke lampshade and will have all the skills to create many more beautiful shades.

Upcoming dates for Contemporary Drum Lampshade Making Workshop

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 5 Oct 2026, 3:41am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

4 upcoming dates between 11 Oct 2026 and 21 Feb 2027.

  • Sun 11 Oct 2026, 10am-12:30pm
  • Sun 8 Nov 2026, 10am-12:30pm
  • Sun 24 Jan 2027, 10am-12:30pm
  • Sun 21 Feb 2027, 10am-12:30pm
What you'll get
All tools and fixings to create a drum lampshade to take home with you.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Your fabric will need to be one of the following:
For a 20cm size lampshade you will need a 75cm x 25cm piece of fabric
For a 30cm size lampshade you will need a 110cm x 30cm piece of fabric
The teacher recommends using a light to medium weight fabric, either a cotton, poly cotton or a linen/cotton mix.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Starling Studio - 107 Havelock Road, Brighton, BN1 6GL, England

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Recent reviews of Contemporary Drum Lampshade Making Workshop

  • 5/5 from Grace Niblock, attended Aug 2026: We loved this workshop! Really informative and enjoyable, we walked away with a professional looking lampshade as well as the confidence to make another one again. Would highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Holly Boshell, attended Jul 2026: Really enjoyed this class! Jo was great at explaining and demo-ing each step and we left feeling as though we could make another, which is always a sign of a good workshop. It was well paced and we're super happy with our lampshades. Highly recommend - thank you Jo!
  • 5/5 from Jake Vaughan, attended Jun 2025: Had an amazing experience doing the lampshade making, would highly recommend to anyone was a lot of fun.
  • 5/5 from Amanda Reed, attended Jun 2025: Lovely experience, very patient tutor and great lampshades. Would highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Lauren McQuillan, attended Feb 2025: I really enjoyed the lampshade making workshop. The teacher was very patient and explained everything very clearly. I've now got a very unique Frida Kahlo lampshade to hang in my living room! I'm very happy with the final result :-)
  • 5/5 from Susan Phillips, attended Jan 2025: Absolutely loved my shade making class! Jo was so lovely and very attentive! The communication with her prior to the day was excellent! Would highly recommend recommend anyone to do the class!️️️️️
  • 5/5 from Sarah Erskine, attended Jan 2025: Loved this class! Jo was fun and patient and led us step by step through the process. Was so pleased with the finished lampshade! Thanks Jo!
Your teacher

Lume Lighting
Lume Lighting

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I am a skilled lampshade maker and have been expertly designing and manufacturing lampshades since 2014. I have been running regular lampshade making and fairy light making workshops in Brighton for over 5 years, and love to teach others all the techniques I have gathered other the years.

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