Event Info
Victorian Lampshade Mading:
Course Title: INTRO TO VICTORIAN LAMPSHADE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Instructor N...
10:00am - 1:00pm Doors at: 9:45am
$75
Event Description
Course Title: INTRO TO VICTORIAN LAMPSHADE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Instructor Name: Marion Corber
Date: Day: Saturday Date: January 14th, 2012
Time: 10 AM ‐ 3 PM
Cost: $75/student Materials Fee: $40
Class Size: Min. 4 ‐ Max. 20
Class Description(s):
The design elements of the Victorian era are easily recognizable, especially in the expression of lighting and fabric lampshades. Ornate layers of fabrics, such as silks, satins, and laces are hand‐stitched to the metal frame, and are finished with trimmings, silk and rayon fringe, beaded fringe, and tassels. As England’s trade markets opened up to the world, influences from China, Japan and India began to appear in the home furnishings of the British middle class, creating the Victorian era of highly ornamental, sumptuous, eclectic, and sometimes “over‐the‐top” interior design.
In this one‐day course, Introduction to Victorian Lampshade Making, we will learn how to wrap a bare, 6” scalloped wire frame with a cotton tape. We will then learn how to sew a fabric panel onto the frame, add a decorative
overlay panel, and finally finish the shade with trim and fringe. While we are sewing and gluing, we will discuss how to choose the correct lampshade for a particular base, how to create mood via lighting, and how to care for our beautiful creations. If possible, please bring something soft (an old pillowcase or scrap of fabric) to work on while you sew and glue. If you like to sew with a thimble, please bring that along as well.
The Instructor will be responsible for: Providing all materials to be purchased.
Materials to be purchased from instructor:
1 (6”) wire lampshade frame $10.00
2 yards trim $ 10.00
½ yard fabric $ 7.00
3 yards twill tape $ 7.50
¼ yard overlay fabric $ 3.50
Fabric glue $ 5.00
Materials Students must bring: If possible, please bring something soft (an old pillowcase or scrap of fabric) to work on while you sew and glue. If you like to sew with a thimble, please bring that along as well. (Please bring a lunch as well for this class.)
Venue
1050 Joan Crescent
since 1890
In-Person Event
Sat. January 14th 2012 + Add to Calendar
The Craigdarroch Castle
