Other training courses and workshops

Lampshade making workshop

From time to time we offer ad hoc courses and workshops at our training centre, Carrowbreck House in Hellesdon. We'll publish the details of these courses here.

Ever wondered how lampshades are made and can’t find the right one for you home?

Hannah has been making lampshades professionally for 2 years and has a whole bag of hints, tips and knowledge on creating a lampshade that makes a big impact on your home.

There’s nothing to bring with you, equipment and selection of fabric is provided and with a break half way through to have refreshments. Course will teach you how to make a 30cm diameter drum shaped shade suitable for a table lamp.

Workshop times: Please arrive for 6:15pm. The workshop should finish at approximately 8:45pm.

Equipment: Workshop includes all materials.

Refreshments: Light refreshments will be available throughout the duration of this course.

Cost: £39.50

Christmas wreath making workshop

Learn techniques to make your own festive wreath. You will cover a wire frame with moss and foliage and decorate it with traditional materials, including pine, fir cones, dried oranges and cinnamon sticks. No wreaths come out of the workshop looking the same.

Workshop times: Please arrive for 6:15pm. The workshop should finish at approximately 8.45pm.

Equipment: Workshop includes all materials.

Refreshments: Light refreshments will be available throughout the duration of this course

Cost: £35.