Lampshade Making Workshops in the Algarve, Portugal
Curious about how to create those gorgeous handcrafted lampshades you admire?
Join me, Cecilia, for my popular Lampshade Workshops!
Our classes offer a fun and inspiring environment to learn a traditional artisan skill right here in the Algarve, Portugal.
You’ll learn essential step-by-step techniques, meet like-minded people, and leave with a beautiful, custom lampshade that’s uniquely yours. Let’s craft something beautiful together!
About Our Lampshade Making Workshops
Ready for a fun and creative time?
Come join us for my various drum lampshade workshop, where you'll learn a rewarding new skill, pick up expert tricks, and let your personal style shine!
We host our public workshops at beautiful, inspiring venues across the Algarve region, including locations near Lagos, Almancil, Alcantarilha, and Tavira.
You'll master the art of professional finishing, learning how to cut your fabric and/or wallpaper, roll the shade, and master the art of 'tucking' for that neat, professional result. You will bring home a stunning, bespoke lampshade measuring 30cm diameter x 21cm high!
Best of all, coffee, tea, and delicious cake are included—so come, create and enjoy!
To check current dates, see the workshop photos below, and to reserve your spot, send me an email at hello@atelierceciliamartin.com or a WhatsApp message on +351 925 423 503. I look forward to seeing you at one of the events!
Upcoming workshops
The Classic Drum Shade
SATURDAY 21 FEB 2026, 10.00 - 13.00
KIT & CABOODLE, ALMANCIL
DIY Lampshade Workshop: Create Your Own Drum Shade.
Join our hands-on lampshade making class and learn to build a professional drum shade from scratch. Bring your favourite fabric to create a bespoke piece of home decor that perfectly matches your style. Perfect for beginners!
The Double-Sided Shade
SATURDAY 7 MAR 2026, 10.00 - 13.30
KIT & CABOODLE, ALCANTARILHA
Double-Sided Lampshade Making: Fabric & Wallpaper.
Level up your interior design skills by combining fabric and wallpaper for a high-end, double-sided effect. This workshop covers advanced techniques, including an optional professional bias tape trim for a polished, designer finish.
The Classic Drum Shade
SATURDAY 28 MAR 2026, 10.00 - 13.00
KIT & CABOODLE, ALMANCIL
DIY Lampshade Workshop: Create Your Own Drum Shade.
Join our hands-on lampshade making class and learn to build a professional drum shade from scratch. Bring your favourite fabric to create a bespoke piece of home decor that perfectly matches your style. Perfect for beginners!
Canvas & Light
SATURDAY 11 APR 2026, 10.00 - 17.00
OPEN ART STUDIO, LAGOS (TBA)
Art & Craft Workshop: Paint Your Own Lampshade. The ultimate creative experience. First, enjoy a canvas painting session guided by a professional artist. Then, learn how to transform your original artwork into a one-of-a-kind handcrafted drum lampshade. It’s where fine art meets functional design.
The Double-Sided Shade
SATURDAY 18 APR 2026, 10.00 - 13.30
KIT & CABOODLE, ALCANTARILHA
Double-Sided Lampshade Making: Fabric & Wallpaper,
Level up your interior design skills by combining fabric and wallpaper for a high-end, double-sided effect. This workshop covers advanced techniques, including an optional professional bias tape trim for a polished, designer finish.
The Earth-to-Light Masterclass
DATE TBA 2026, TIME TBA
PLACE TBA, ALGARVE
Full Lamp Making Course: Ceramics & Lampshades. Build a designer table lamp from the ground up. This collaborative masterclass teaches you to sculpt a ceramic lamp base with a master potter before crafting a matching bespoke drum shade. From raw clay to a finished, functional lamp -100% handmade by you.
What Students Say
Attending Cecilia’s lampshade workshop opened my eyes to a whole new world of lampshade design! Her creativity and guidance gave me a fresh perspective, thinking about all my old lampshades that need a new lease of life! I left feeling truly inspired.
It was also amazing to meet such great like minded people who share the same passion and vision and creating such a great, creative community.
Can’t wait to keep learning, exploring more techniques, and seeing everyone again in the next class!
Lúcia Gasparinha.
What Students Say
A wonderful creative experience! ✨ Even without any skills, you can proudly leave with a unique lampshade — a special piece to offer or keep at home. It’s also a real moment of sharing, a little break from everyday life to enjoy with friends, family or colleagues.
Cécilia generously shares her tips, she’s kind and makes every step easy to follow.
I warmly recommend this workshop!
Sophie Goffard
What Students Say
Had a fantastic morning with Cecilia learning how to create a lampshade from the base materials. I left really pleased with my final product 😊 I’d never done this before and Cecilia made it easy to follow. I will definitely have a go myself now!
Thoroughly recommended, it was a great sense of achievement 👍🏻
Philippa Rowat
What Students Say
I attended the Lampshade making class with Cecila. She was fabulous. I made my first lampshade and already ordered in another kit to make a matching shade. Highly recommend her class. Full of knowledge and a fun atmosphere. Thank you Cecila can't wait to join your January session. 👍
