Make a Lamp Workshop
In this fun and creative workshop you create your very own bespoke table lamp.
Spend the day with Hilary and Jac to mindfully craft your very own lamp.
Hilary from @hilaryjonesceramics will guide you through the steps to hand build your ceramic base and Jac from @lampelier will show you how to rock and roll a shade to go with it.
Bring your own fabric, choose from a selection when you book your workshop space or choose from a limited selection available on the day.
Your fabric piece needs to be a minimum of 25cm tall x 55cm wide. Cotton, linen or a cotton/linen blend is best. Nothing too thin or too thick. Your shade will be 15cm diameter x 18cm tall which is the perfect size to match your base.
On the day you can select a glaze to complement or contrast with your shade.
The workshop will be split into a morning session and an afternoon session with a lunch break in between.
10:00am - 12:30pm: Ceramic base making
12:30pm - 1:30pm: Clean up and lunch break - BYO lunch
1:30pm - 3:30pm: Shade rolling
If you are short on time, you can finish up at 12.30 and elect to have Jac make your shade for you.
The workshop will be held at Ruth Tate & Co. in King Street, Newtown. A lovely creative store filled with handmade clothing and homewares.
After the class, we will arrange for your pieces to be fired, glazed, fired again and then wired up so they are ready to light up your home.
Please allow 4-6 weeks for the drying, firing, glazing and wiring. We will advise when your lamp is ready for collection or we can arrange shipping for an additional fee. Shipping options will be discussed during the workshop.
What is included in the price:
All materials are provided:
- Expert tuition
- Clay
- Clay tools
- Bisque firing
- Glazing
- Glaze firing
- Lampshade making kit
- Wiring up of your lamp base to Australian Standards
Fabric is additional and can be purchased on the website (see workshop fabrics page) and a small selection will be available on the day. Prices start from $15.00.
BYO lunch or scout the many cafes along King Street.
Bring an apron or wear clothes you don't mind getting a bit of clay on!
Roll up your sleeves and lets have some fun!
Specifications:
Your base will be approximately 18cm wide and 6cm tall.
Your Shade will be 15cm diameter and 18cm height.
Overall Lamp Size is approximately 26cm tall and 18cm wide.
Your lamp will be wired up to meet Australian Standards.