10.00-12.00 Friday 13th September 2024 - Fiona’s Fabrics, Gobbitts Yard, Woodbridge

Cost £55

All Materials Provided

An enjoyable and relaxed workshop awaits you, where you will have the opportunity to print wood-block and Linocuts on cotton or linen fabric and then transform your creation into a 30cm drum lampshade. All techniques will be carefully demonstrated, and you will be provided with test fabric to try out your design before making your final masterpiece. Despite the seeming complexity of lampshade making, it's actually simpler than you may imagine and is ideal for fostering an afternoon of artistic expression.

Lydia, a talented fabric printer, dressmaker, and artisan based in Orford, will be your guide for the day. She operates her own micro-business specialising in printing captivating designs inspired by Suffolk's natural beauty, such as hares, bees, lobsters, and lighthouses. With Lydia's expertise and support, you will have the chance to experiment with a wide array of wooden printing blocks, linocut patterns, and a vibrant palette of paints.

Every essential you need to create your unique lampshade will be supplied during the workshop, and while the class is designed for adults, it's also suitable for older teenagers.