Book a class at our specialist lampshade school near Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire.
Our friendly courses are taught by experts but are suitable for everyone.
Join our masterclasses to learn advanced creative techniques.
Explore fabrics, sewing, dyes, trimmings… and inspire your own design ideas.
Order our unique ‘Lesson in a Box’ to make your own lampshades at home.
We also sell a small but expertly chosen range of lampshade maker's essentials.
Lesson in a Box
Learn where you live
Can't come to us? Order our beautiful ‘Lesson in a Box’ – we'll deliver the frame, fabric and all the essentials, detailed instructions and exclusive online tutorials to your doorstep
Bespoke Tuition
For a luxurious learning experience we offer expert private lampshade training sessions at our dedicated rural Wiltshire workshops. Ideal for students who need a little bit extra to set them on their creative journey.
Don't miss out... join us today
The Lampshade School is based in lovely roomy workrooms near Bradford on Avon, in rural Wiltshire, England. It offers a range of professional lampshade making skills workshops. Our latest venture is bringing our classes to you via online home learning with our new Lesson in a Box.
It is founded by Joanna Heptinstall, author of Sewing Lampshades. The Lampshade School is also home of Traditional Upholstery School, one of Britain's few training centres delivering AMUSF accredited training.
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