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Making a Lampshade with Children

Making a Lampshade with Children

Making a lampshade with children is easy if you use a kit from a company such as Dannells.  In a kit, you get everything you need - the PVC, rings, tape, and a tool to tuck in the fabric.  My two lovely helpers are going to show you how to make a lampshade today!  We are using fabric which they... View more
Preparing a Design for a Lampshade

Preparing a Design for a Lampshade

In this week's blog post, I wanted to show you how to prepare designs for a lampshade cover.  The company Dannells has a printing service available allowing you to create a design for your own bespoke lampshade.  My two students worked with me to produce the amazing lampshades above - let me show you the process! The first stage is to create... View more
A Creative Launch Pad!

A Creative Launch Pad!

One linocut can lead to a whole range of designs being created.  This blog post will focus on my Candian Geese linocut - the creative launch pad for 2 fabric designs and a large scale poster.  All these designs were inspired by the flocks of Canadian Geese you see flying overhead during winter, flying in a V shape and honking... View more