Lampshade Making Workshop

Create your own bespoke lampshade at this Canberra workshop



2.5 hours Location Deakin Class size 1 to 6 (public classes), 1 to 8   $140 - $160 ($160 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $140/guest for 2+ guests) (Afterpay available)

Looking for unique Canberra activities to spruce up your home decor? Create your own bespoke lampshade with Juanita Flett at this hands-on workshop - it's easier than you think!
Turn your drum shade into a ceiling light, bedside table shade or floor lamp shade. Your teacher will provide the kits for this class (including a 30cm diameter frameset).
You will just need to bring your choice of fabric for your own unique lampshade to match it to your space. Fabric requirements are half a metre of 100 per cent cotton fabric (stretch fabric is not suitable).
At the end of this fun, interactive class, you'll have your very own bespoke lampshade to display in your home and the confidence to continue creating with textiles!

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Upcoming dates for Lampshade Making Workshop

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 20 Oct 2026, 2:59am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

5 upcoming dates between 25 Oct 2026 and 20 Dec 2026.

  • Sun 25 Oct 2026, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Sun 8 Nov 2026, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Sun 22 Nov 2026, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Sun 6 Dec 2026, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Sun 20 Dec 2026, 2pm-4:30pm
What you'll get
30cm round drum shade kit, each kit includes the following:
  • A pre-cut length of PVC backing
  • Two lampshade rings with adapter for Australian light bulb size
  • A roll of double-sided tape
  • Finishing tool to help neaten and tuck in raw edges
  • Instructions, including images
Afternoon/morning tea will be provided - please advise of any allergies at the time of booking.
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Knowledge required
No experience or previous knowledge is necessary. Suitable for children 8+years and adults of all ages.
*Parents are not required to stay for the children's lesson, however are more than welcome to.
What to bring
Half a metre of your chosen fabric. 100 per cent cotton is best - stretch fabric is not suitable for beginners.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hens party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 8 years old).

Adult accompaniment is not required.

This experience would also be a creative gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Made By You Canberra (residential home) - Made By You Canberra, 9 Dugan Street, Deakin ACT

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Recent reviews of Lampshade Making Workshop

  • 5/5 from Shawna Dalton, attended Oct 2026: Lovely calming experience, warm, friendly professional tutor. Definitely recommend class. Thoroughly enjoyed 5 stars
  • 5/5 from Alison White, attended Sep 2026: Really great class. Juanita is lovely, very helpful, clear instructions and we got a lovely lampshade each at the end. A great space too with a huge table. Excellent class and would recommend for anyone.
  • 5/5 from Madeleine Searl, attended Jul 2026: I am so happy with my new lampshade, it looks amazing! The teacher, Juanita, explained everything so clearly and was just such a lovely person to spend a few hours with. I can’t recommend this class more highly, expect to walk away with a beautiful lampshade and the confidence to make more on your own.
  • 5/5 from Katrina Rice, attended Jun 2026: Juanita was wonderful. Very friendly, helpful and patient whilst teaching this class to a group of 5 newcomers/novices. I love the lamp shade that I created today and found the class very satisfying.
  • 5/5 from Solstrale Lain, attended Jun 2026: Great to make a lampshade and it was a nice activity to do with a friend. Our teacher was really nice and knowledgeable. Would definitely go again!
  • 5/5 from Alison, attended Mar 2026: Had a fun afternoon at the lampshade making workshop with Juanita. A big thank you to her for a relaxed and feel good afternoon creating something special. As a total beginner I had a great time and achieved something to be proud of! Big thanks, Ali
  • 5/5 from Shannon Kosub Garrett, attended Feb 2026: I had a great time learning this new skill. It’s taught in a relaxed atmosphere and I love how my lampshade turned out.
  • 5/5 from Kate Groves, attended Nov 2025: A fantastic class, Juanita was a great teacher. The class was fun amd dynamic, with lots of clear instructions. I'm very happy with my lampshade!
  • 5/5 from Anne-Marie Svoboda, attended Nov 2025: We loved our lampshade class. Thank you to Juanita who is a fabulous teacher! Shall definitely be back for more!
  • 5/5 from Rachael Marsh, attended Nov 2025: Fantastic class. Easy to follow instructions by Juanita and helpful assistance throughout the process.
  • 5/5 from Leonie Matthews, attended Nov 2025: I had a fantastic afternoon making a lampshae with Juanita. Sje is a great teacher and I love my lampshade. Highly recommended.
  • 5/5 from Veronica Ward, attended Oct 2025: Loved making a Lampshade with the beautiful Juanita. Great teacher and exceptional cook ️ Thank you
  • 5/5 from Karen Maguire, attended Oct 2025: Our second trip to do a Lampshade Making workshop with Juanita and so very glad we returned. Thank you Juanita we had a lovely afternoon and left with another beautiful Lampshade.
  • 5/5 from Angela Hill, attended Sep 2025: Such a fun afternoon. Juanita is an amazing teacher and the setting for the class is awesome. Came away with fantastic lampshades. Highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Lilian Thamin, attended Sep 2025: What an amazing experience! Teacher was super nice & helpful. Her instructions was clear & easy to understand. Would highly recommend this class.
  • 5/5 from Andrew Tarte, attended Sep 2025: My partner and I had a great time! Juanita was welcoming, provided clear instructions, great encouragement, and helpful advice. Apart from bringing our own fabric, Juanita provided everything we needed. We were very happy with what we produced and what happily recommend the class.
  • 5/5 from Bec Gray, attended Aug 2025: Vic and I were delighted with our lampshades. Juanita was extremely good at explaining the process and very friendly and helpful. We’d definitely recommend this course if you are interested in making your own unique lampshades. Bec
  • 5/5 from Irene White, attended Jun 2025: My daughter gave me a Gift Card for Lampshade Making for Mother’s Day. My granddaughter Sophie and I had a most enjoyable evening learning this craft. Our teacher, Juanita, has a friendly, open manner and gave clear instructions about what we had to do. If anyone is interested in learning how to make a lampshade I would recommend they attend this class
  • 5/5 from Rohini Sharma, attended May 2025: So much fun. Perfect length of time and instruction.
  • 5/5 from Samantha O'Ryan, attended Apr 2025: We had such a wonderful time at this lampshade making class! It ended up being just the two of us, which made the experience feel even more personal and relaxed. The teacher was absolutely lovely—so patient, friendly, and clearly skilled at what she does. She guided us through every step with care, and we walked away with two beautiful, professional-looking lampshades that we’re so proud of. Highly recommend this class for anyone looking for a creative and fun experience!
  • 5/5 from Jennie Jackson, attended Mar 2025: Loved this class. Inspired to put custom chic lamps all through my house. Juanita Is very talented and skilled in sharing tips and tricks. If you’re lucky you might meet scrappy. Highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Emma Woolley, attended Feb 2025: Excellent class, well organised, and I came away with a fabulous lampshade!
  • 5/5 from Petra Gillan, attended Feb 2025: Great class and great instructor. Thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. Love my lampshade.
  • 5/5 from Leanne Thompson, attended Dec 2024: This was a great class and a wonderful experience. Juanita provided very clear instructions at each step as the participants made our lampshades. We were all very impressed with her process and proud of the end result.
  • 4/5 from Belinda Bergin, attended Dec 2024: Great class, relaxed and fun. Teacher had great tips and made it a wonderful afternoon. The chocolate cake was a yummy bonus.
  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Nov 2024: Very pleased with the lampshade I made with the instructions provided by Juanita. Juanita is a great teacher and I feel confident in making a matching lampshade on my own!
  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Nov 2024: Very enjoyable class. Juanita was a great teacher, clear instructions and very patient. Everyone has admired my lampshade
  • 5/5 from Danielle Killick, attended Sep 2024: I had the most enjoyable afternoon learning to make a lampshade! Juanita was such a lovely teacher, so patient and encouraging. Highly recommend for anyone who has a giant stash of fabric. I left feeling very inspired to make more lampshades and start other sewing projects.
  • 5/5 from Monique Nutt, attended Aug 2024: Thank you it was so nice to learn how to make my own lampshade cover. The host Juanita was so lovely and patient. She also provided a yummy afternoon tea. I was very happy with the final product.
  • 5/5 from Wanda Klinicki, attended Aug 2024: Juanita is amazing, so patient, kind and chill. We had a relaxing afternoon and came away with really awesome lampshades. She is also a mean baker and made us afternoon tea. Such a great experience!
  • 5/5 from Karen Maguire, attended Jul 2024: Fantastic Lamp shade workshop with Juanita, both my friend and I are so very pleased with the final project. Juanita made us feel very welcomed and the area was well set up and comfortable. Love my Lampshade.
  • 5/5 from Michelle Finnegan, attended Jun 2024: No specific occasion just an opportunity to learn how to make a lampshade with a friend. Teacher was friendly, supportive and knowledgeable. Venue was in her home - plenty of space to work. Materials for the lampshade were provided - only needed fabric. It was great to come home with a completed lampshade!
  • 5/5 from Cheryl Betts, attended Jun 2024: Fantastic afternoon of lampshade making. Relaxed environment with a lovely & knowledgable teacher. I would do this class again.
  • 5/5 from Leanne Staggard, attended Jun 2024: A relaxed and informative class. All in the class were able to achieve amazing results. Juanita is a lovely person and wonderful teacher. Totally recommend!
  • 5/5 from Rachael Faulkner, attended Jun 2024: Thsnks Juanita - highly recommend this class. The lampshades turned out beautifully, I was so impressed!
  • 5/5 from Sandy Argyrides, attended Jun 2024: This was a great class and making the lampshade was excellent. Juanita is a really clear and great teacher… would definitely recommend this class to anyone curious!
  • 5/5 from Keith Olds, attended Apr 2024: I (sort of) chose to dive in the deep end, with a difficult re-covering of an old shade using a barely adequate fabric offcut to match existing furnishings. Juanita very capably took that in her stride and led me through the processes to result in a very satisfactory result. My wife is delighted. The lesson was most enjoyable, Juanita’s relaxed but expert approach plus a good sense of humour made it a most pleasant and rewarding experience. I would highly recommend Juanita’s classes to anyone looking to learn lampshade making.
  • 5/5 from Sabina Jackman, attended Mar 2024: So much fun! Great, relaxed afternoon of craft and chit chat. Juanita was so helpful with straightforward instructions every step of the way. Plus taking home a handmade lampshade at the end of it. Highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Kerry Taylor, attended Feb 2024: Attended the lamp shade class with the goal of updating my decor at home. Feel confident with what I've learnt. Juanita is a lovely teacher who walked us through each step.
  • 5/5 from Simone Retif, attended Nov 2023: Juanita’s class was in her beautiful home in a very relaxed atmosphere. She provided very clear instructions and we all went home with beautiful new lampshades!
  • 5/5 from Carmel Donohoe, attended Nov 2023: Juanita was a very patient and talented teacher, always guiding us with encouragement. We were Al so proud of our results.
  • 5/5 from Anita Hutchings, attended Nov 2023: Very enjoyable class. Juanita and venue (her house) were great. I love my new lampshade
  • 5/5 from Amanda Wilson, attended Nov 2023: Our teacher (Juanita) was extremely knowledgeable, very relaxed, friendly and helpful. I really enjoyed her class and learnt a lot, plus l came away with a lovely lampshade l am proud off. Today's class was so wonderful, L could do it all again.
  • 5/5 from Jessica Kennedy, attended Oct 2023: Really enjoyable workshop! Juanita was a fantastic teacher - great balance of getting involved and letting us have fun. Delicious afternoon tea provided.
  • 5/5 from Cindy Bin Tahal, attended Sep 2023: Juanita was very professional, calm and welcoming. The class took place in a well set out room at the front of her home. A nice afternoon with beautiful keepsake lampshades as a result.
  • 5/5 from Virginia Rasheed, attended Sep 2023: What a great way to spend the afternoon. Pleasant company, a great teacher, home baked afternoon tea, and then a wonderful lampshade that I made myself to take home. Thanks Juanita!
  • 5/5 from Michelle Eynon, attended Aug 2023: Thoroughly enjoyed the lampshade making class. Juanita is lovely and really helpful. Such a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Thanks Juanita
  • 5/5 from Kaz Norman, attended Aug 2023: Recommend this class to anyone of varying skills, it was well run, had all the tools needed, the teacher was so lovely and the lamp we made looks absolutely spectacular, so stunning. So happy we did this class.
  • 5/5 from Denise Cardew-Hall, attended Aug 2023: A great class resulting in a fabulous lampshade and the skills to make another one.
  • 5/5 from Michelle, attended Aug 2023: Juanita was very personable and instructed the class well. The workroom was well organised with everything needed at hand. It was a really enjoyable class which resulted with beautiful handmade shades. Definitely recommend it!
Your teacher

Juanita Flett
Juanita Flett

5.0 (70)
female Women-owned

Hi, I am Juanita and I teach people the joys of sewing and lampshade creation.
I am a Mum with a love of sewing I have a background in retail business management and the arts. I have experience in textiles and Interior design along with working as a commissioned seamstress for almost 10 years.
I have a passion for creativity and enjoy sharing that with people, particularly children.
​I have started Made By You Canberra in the hope of inspiring both children and beginner adults to share in the joy of creating handmade items for themselves and to make bespoke gifts for others.

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