Lined Lampshade Making Workshop with Kate Malfroy
Made By Me Workshop
Create a Double-Sided Drum Lampshade with Your Choice of Fabrics Inside and Out!
Learn how to make your own lined drum lampshade — featuring fabric on both the inside and outside — in this hands-on workshop with Kate Malfroy from The Lampshade Workroom.
Kate’s modern shade-making technique skips the old-fashioned hand-sewing and gets you confidently creating a professional-quality lampshade in just a few hours. You’ll head home with a completely unique piece that reflects your personal style and a solid grounding in the craft of modern lampshade making.
This class is perfect for anyone who loves creative, hands-on projects or has previously made a standard (unlined) lampshade and is ready to take things a little further. Confident beginners are very welcome — you’ll be guided step by step through every stage of the process.
You’ll bring along two fabrics — one for the outer and one for the inner lining — and discover how each combination transforms the finished effect. In a lined lampshade, light shines out from the top and bottom, illuminating the interior fabric. The lining becomes the star when the lamp is on — metallics, patterns or textures can all create a stunning glow.
Kate will share her expert tips and techniques to help you achieve a beautiful result, and you’ll leave with both the skills and confidence to keep creating at home. Take-home kits will also be available if you’d like to make a matching pair or experiment with new shapes and sizes later.
We’ll have tea, coffee and sweet treats to keep you going throughout the session — or grab a barista-made coffee from Aslan Café just up the road before you arrive.
What you get:
- All lampshade materials (except fabric) included – professional-grade adhesive panels, frames and tools
- Expert tuition from Kate Malfroy, founder of the Lampshade Workroom
- A finished drum lampshade 36 cm diameter × 24 cm high suitable for a table, floor or pendant lamp
- Morning tea
- Take-home information sheet summarising the process and extra shade-making tips
What you need to bring with you:
- Two pieces of fabric, each 130 cm × 50 cm – one for the outer and one for the lining
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Fabric type is crucial:Choose lightweight or midweight natural fibres such as cotton, poly-cotton blend or linen
- Quilting or dressmaking fabrics are ideal
- Avoid upholstery weight, coarse weave, silky, sheer, stretchy or stiff fabrics
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Preparation:
- Cut your fabric to size before the workshop
- Iron the reverse side until perfectly smooth and crease-free
- Fabric scissors (we have spares available)
- A craft or old credit card for smoothing adhesive
- A pair of general scissors for cutting backing materials
Optional extras:
Take-home Lampshade Kits will be available to purchase at the workshop if you’d like to make a matching pair or try a different size or shape at home. Kits come in a variety of diameters and linings, including metallic and patterned options.
Suitable for:
- Adults and participants aged 16+
- Confident beginners and returning makers
- Those who enjoy hands-on creative projects
- Participants should be comfortable using scissors and hand tools and be comfortable on your feet as most of the workshop is done standing
Venue:
Made by Me Workshop
100A May Street St Peters NSW 2044
