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Mini lampshades for children at ShedLight

Mini lampshades are an ideal make for children aged 8+ in the school holidays. Comes complete with a set of LED battery lights

Conical mini lampshades can also be made with children aged 8+ in the school holidays - comes complete with a set of LED battery lights

Mini Lampshades made by Faith aged 9 whilst her Mum was making a drum lampshade

Conical mini lampshades with braiding

Description

Mini lampshade making is the perfect way to spend a few hours getting creative with your children in the holidays. Join Vanessa, an experienced secondary school Crafts teacher, via a Zoom meeting for your one to one tuition to make a delightful set of 12 mini lampshades complete with battery-operated LED string. The kit is posted to you to arrive a few days before the course date to give you time to familiarise yourself with the kit contents. You can choose from cylinder shapes or conical shapes for your lampshades

What's included in the price?

- 12 x sticky back PVC pre-cut flat-pack lampshades in a shape of your choice - 24 paper fastenings - 12 light LED string battery operated - 2 x AA batteries - fabric of your choice to apply to the PVC lampshade pieces

What you will need

Fabric scissors, pencil

Duration

3 hours (flexible times to suit)

Cancellation policy

Non-refundable - Refunds are not available. Start dates may be amended on request.

Maker

ShedLight

with Craft Courses since 2016

Message the tutor

I am a part-time secondary school teacher, teaching ages 11-18 in crafts with 15 years experience and have a degree in 3D Design (woods, metals, plastics). Making 3D products and sewing has been a lifelong passion of mine and I love being able to teach new skills to you and delight in your amazement at what you create!

This course is taught online

Suitable for

Adults
Seniors
Teenagers
Children
Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
Suitable for beginners
School holiday workshops & activities
Tutor can travel

What does this mean?

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Reviews

All maker's reviews

7 Aug 22'

Katheryn Snell reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

"Fabulous tutor. Patient and informative. Really enjoyed making my drum lampshade. Took my own material but ended up using Vanessa’s as she has a fabulous selection to suit all. Would highly recommend."

ShedLight responded:

" Thank you Kathy for your wonderful review! You were an excellent student, demonstrating confidence to produce a fab result which looked perfect in your home. Well done 😊 Vanessa "

14 Jul 22'

Judy reviewed: Lampshades- floor standing by ShedLight

"What lovely morning spent making my lampshade! Lots of fabrics to choose from and, for an absolute beginner, I'm really proud of my finished shade. Vanessa was most welcoming and her explanation of each stage of the making process was excellent. I might have discovered a new hobby! Thank you! "

ShedLight responded:

" Thank you so much Judy - you were very adept and quick at lampshade making, producing a professional quality lampshade, well done👏. I had a lovely morning too and really enjoyed chatting to you. 😊"

11 Jul 22'

Sally reviewed: Lampshades- floor standing by ShedLight

"Spent a great morning with Vanessa making my retro floor standing lampshade. The class is great fun, very relaxed and I would thoroughly recommend the course to everyone."

ShedLight responded:

" Ah thank you so much Sally and I am so happy you enjoyed the lampshade making class! Your floor lamp was gorgeous and truly unique 😊"

11 Jul 22'

Helen Ireland reviewed: Lampshades- floor standing by ShedLight

"Lovely morning spent making lampshades with my friends and the brilliant Vanessa! Thoroughly enjoyed doing something creative and was so impressed with how all the lamps turned out. Highly recommend this course."

ShedLight responded:

" Thank you so much Helen and I am delighted you enjoyed your morning and love your floor lamp 😊"

6 Jun 22'

Brenda reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

"Vanessa is not only a wonderful teacher but a wonderful person. Well worth it. Thank you!"

ShedLight responded:

" Thank you so much Brenda and I really enjoyed teaching you! Vanessa 😀"

21 May 22'

Nicole reviewed: Lampshades- floor standing by ShedLight

"Thank you Vanessa for sharing your expertise and teaching us how to make lampshades for our floor lamps. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and are delighted with the finished lamps ... which also have approval from our husbands! A lovely way to spend a morning."

ShedLight responded:

" Ha ha Nicole fantastic that all your husband’s approve of your fabulous floor lamps! Thank you for your lovely review and it was my pleasure teaching you all 🙏 Vanessa x"

6 Apr 22'

Vanessa Fisher reviewed: Traditional soft lampshade making at ShedLight - Midlands

"Spent a great day with Vanessa learning lots of new skills and making a wonderful new lampshade. Vanessa is so knowledgeable, patient and lovely company."

ShedLight responded:

" Thank you Vanessa for your lovely review and I am so happy you enjoyed the day producing a fab bowed empire lampshade. 😊"

17 Mar 22'

Lydia Harkin reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

"My mum and I spent a lovely morning in Vanessa’s lampshade making workshop. Vanessa is a fantastic teacher, it is paced perfectly, and we have both already received compliments for the lampshades we made! Thank you Vanessa!"

ShedLight responded:

" Thank you Lydia for your lovely review - I also really enjoyed teaching you both to produce top quality lampshades! 😊"

16 Feb 22'

Chris Roberts reviewed: Lampshades- floor standing by ShedLight

"Loved this course. Vanessa is an excellent tutor. Beautiful range of fabrics to choose from. Thoroughly recommend this course to everyone."

ShedLight responded:

" Thank you so much Chris! I really enjoyed helping you to make your 1.5m floor lamp - it looked amazing :)"

14 Feb 22'

Sian Hepworth reviewed: Drum Lampshade Making

"I had a great time making a drum lampshade with ShedLight. Vanessa is an excellent teacher and brilliant at teaching online. I love the lampshade I made, it looks really professional! I'll definitely be using the skills I learnt to make more!"

ShedLight responded:

" Hi Sian Thank you for the lovely review and I think you made a brilliant job of your lampshade too! Vanessa :)"

22 Nov 21'

Claire Evans reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

"A lovely, relaxing, but very productive morning spent with Vanessa, really pleased with my lampshade, thoroughly enjoyed myself, would happily go again to try a different technique"

ShedLight responded:

" Thank you Claire - it was lovely chatting and working with you both and I hope to teach you more lampshade making techniques in the future."

11 May 21'

Vicki Dean reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

"I really enjoyed this course! Vanessa is brilliant! Very informative, giving very clear instructions and demonstrations! such a lovely lady! I even purchased a kit (which I completed last night to make sure I hadn't forgotten any of the skills Vanessa had taught me haha) Would highly recommend."

ShedLight responded:

" Excellent Vicki and well done ! I expect both your children are delighted with your handmade lampshades. Ok I am so happy you enjoyed your course and it was lovely meeting you both."

24 Feb 21'

Michele reviewed: Drum Lampshade Making

"What a wonderful lockdown treat this was. I had a lovely morning online with my daughter learning how to make a lampshade. Vanessa was a great teacher, she guided us through the various stages with patience and enthusiasm. It was relaxing and fun, and I am thrilled with my finished lampshade, which now helps to light up my kitchen beautifully. I highly recommend Vanessa's courses, you wont be disappointed!"

ShedLight responded:

" Thank you so much Michele - I am so happy you are thrilled with your lampshade and with the virtual teaching of the course. It’s a great way to still have fun and learn a new craft. and the added bonus of joining with your daughter 🥰"

15 Sep 20'

Lianne Butterworth reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

"Attended a course back in March, and it was such a good day. I really enjoyed the approach to teaching and we were both so proud to leave with our finished lampshades, which now both have pride of place in our home. I fully intend to make another at some point :) Thank you for such a good day."

ShedLight responded:

" Hi Lianne, thank you for your lovely review and yes you both made a fantastic job of your soft lampshades and mastered the sewing machines ! I would love to see a photo of them in situ as your decorating ideas and ethos sounded really interesting . Vanessa x"

12 Sep 20'

Janet reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

"Just a lovely relaxing way to spend a few hours learning something new. Vanessa is a very patient and skilful tutor and my daughter and I were very pleased with our new lampshades, Vanessa giving us the confidence to have a go on our own at home. Would definitely recommend this workshop and it was good to see all the Covid safety precautions in place too in these worrying times."

ShedLight responded:

" Thank you Janet - I am thrilled that you and Suzanne enjoyed the course and you both feel confident to make more unique lampshades .....happy lampshade making! 😊"

20 Aug 20'

Jill Glover reviewed: Lampshades- floor standing by ShedLight

"Vanessa was great. She had just done a covid course so the room and safety was set out to protect everyone, she even has visors for each person. The choice of fabric is amazing. I made a tall floor lamp and it's beautiful. So professionally finished off under the tutoring of Vanessa. She was so helpful and full of tips. She is so approachable and friendly. It is easy to find as well as it's just off M54. I can now successfully make my own."

ShedLight responded:

" Thank you Jill ! It was so much fun working with you I really enjoyed the morning and your Floor lamp is fabulous! 😊"

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Reviews

Katheryn Snell reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

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Judy reviewed: Lampshades- floor standing by ShedLight

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Sally reviewed: Lampshades- floor standing by ShedLight

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Helen Ireland reviewed: Lampshades- floor standing by ShedLight

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Brenda reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

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Nicole reviewed: Lampshades- floor standing by ShedLight

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Vanessa Fisher reviewed: Traditional soft lampshade making at ShedLight - Midlands

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Lydia Harkin reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

ShedLight responded:

Chris Roberts reviewed: Lampshades- floor standing by ShedLight

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Sian Hepworth reviewed: Drum Lampshade Making

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Claire Evans reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

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Vicki Dean reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

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Michele reviewed: Drum Lampshade Making

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Lianne Butterworth reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

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Janet reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

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Jill Glover reviewed: Lampshades- floor standing by ShedLight

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