Cyanotype Lampshade Workshop

Learn how to hand-print your own nature inspired cyanotype lampshade at this printing class in Stockport.



6 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests       £85 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)
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Join me for a creative and inspiring lampshade making workshop in Disley at a beautiful countryside location, and learn how to hand-print your own nature-inspired cyanotype fabric and transform it into a unique, handcrafted lampshade.
Combining two crafts in one day, this workshop is the perfect activity for anyone curious about traditional printmaking or looking to add a personal touch to their home décor. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to make cyanotypes, one of the earliest photographic printing techniques. I’ll share examples of what's possible and guide you through the process as you practise on a sample swatch of fabric.
Once you feel confident, you can get creative with the design for your lampshade. Using a selection of wildflowers, leaves, feathers, and other natural materials, you’ll design and create a stunning cyanotype print. In the afternoon session, I'll show you how to construct a professional-quality drum lampshade using your handprinted fabric.
You’ll leave with a finished piece that’s truly one-of-a-kind, plus the skills to continue your creative practice at home.
What you'll get
  • Tea, coffee, refreshments and delicious homemade cakes.
  • All tools and materials to make a handprinted fabric 25cm drum lampshade.
  • Small class sizes, maximum 6 people.
Knowledge required
No experience needed – suitable for complete beginners and those looking to develop their creative practice.
What to bring
Lunch - You’re welcome to bring a packed lunch and relax at the house, or pop into the village, which offers plenty of great food options.
All materials are included in the price, but feel free to bring your own plants or flowers if you’d like to personalise your design.
Location

Disley

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Handmade Being
Handmade Being

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Hi, I’m Lisa Edwards – the creative behind Handmade Being.
I’m an artist and printmaker from Greater Manchester, where I run creative workshops in arts, crafts, and traditional printmaking techniques.
I began my printmaking journey in 2017, whilst working as a graphics and print designer in London. After more than two decades working in fast-paced creative agencies, I burned out. I found the pressure to create at speed on demand left little room for real creativity, and I found myself craving something slower, more tactile, and deeply human.
Printmaking reignited my creative spark. I first immersed myself in screenprinting at Print Club London, where pulling ink through a screen by hand taught me to slow down and reconnect with the art of making. I loved it! I immersed myself in the process, now choosing to work long hours but doing something I truly enjoyed.
In 2020, I returned to my hometown of Manchester and joined Hot Bed Press Printmakers in Salford, where I now have my own studio and teach cyanotype workshops, combining traditional techniques with natural dyes and tannins. Printmaking helped me reconnect with the creative freedom I’d felt as a child, and later enjoyed so much during Art Foundation and Art College.
I founded Handmade Being as a space to share my knowledge and skills with anyone who has a desire to be more creative. My workshops focus on traditional techniques, often inspired by nature, they are designed to bring beauty into everyday spaces while encouraging people to slow down, work with their hands, and rediscover the satisfaction of making something one-of-a-kind, handcrafted, and real.
Whether you’re returning to creativity or just starting out, I’d love to welcome you on one of my workshops.
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