Upcoming Workshop: "Creating Shades To Remember"

Join me in April, 2022, for a workshop on

"Creating Shades to Remember"

Dates: April 2nd, 5-9pm, April 3rd, 9-4pm.

Cost: $185, half price for second timers.

Place: ALSO Gallery

305 East Columbia River Hwy

(one block west of the Red Trillium Gallery),

Troutdale, Oregon

Reserve your seat now!

Limited to six participants.

"Lucinda"

The name "Lucinda" means "giver of first light to the newly born," is honored by this golden lampshade adorned in satin and crystals!

This delicate, beaded lampshade is dedicated to my friend, Cynthia, and was inspired by Lucine, the Roman goddess of childbirth.

The glow from this lampshade is enhanced by the merging of two golden satins, vintage netting, and silk ribbon flowers. Art nouveau roses and leaves are framed in shear amber silk windows on both the front and back panels.

The list price is $2,200 and is for the lampshade and lamp. 

For more information and to make a purchase, go to: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShadesToRemember     

 

Esmeralda

Esmeralda, like a fairy in the Emerald City of OZ, is both bold and delicate, silky and textured, reminding me of seafoam and forest ferns.  

She was difficult and illusive to conceptualize and construct ... I wonder if the mothers of fluttering baby fairies have this much trouble! With each project, I have to endure hours of trial and error till I finally throw my hands up in the air and just keep taking the stitches until at last, the magic happens and lights come on! Birth of Esmeralda took more than a month!

Esmeralda is constructed with dupion silk over an underlayer of gold embossed, seafoam Kona cotton. The seafoam is smocked and beaded to give it texture and interest on the edges and three side panels. The front panel is embellished with an art nouveau style, glass Czech button that glows when back lit. The fringe is hand beaded with aquamarine, 2" bugle beads and crystals. 

The lamp base is a rewired, brass lamp with an art nouveau patterned base and inset of green jadeite in its stem. She stands 22" high and will be a lovely piece of functional art in any room of your home or office!

The list price is $1700 and is for the lampshade and lamp. 

For more information and to make a purchase, go to: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShadesToRemember     

 

Loretta

 Loretta radiates regal warmth! She's made with cutaway gold and backed with purple silk. Crystal beading twinkles and glows ... imagine her standing beside your favorite chair as you indulge in Pride and Prejudice!!

The standing bridge lamp is an original that's been refurbished and rewired.

The list price is $2,200 and is for the lampshade and lamp. 

For more information and to make a purchase, go to: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShadesToRemember     

 

Carmel

Luminosity was one of the guiding principles in the design and construction of this lovely shade. Her glow is the result of several layers of silk with space between them that collects and reflects light through pastel silks. 

Carmel is embellished with silk ribbon work, puffed organza leaves, and crushed velvet trimmings. Finally, three inch silky fringe was carefully dyed to match.

SOLD! The list price was $1600.. 

For more information and to make a purchase, go to: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShadesToRemember     

 

Lucille is eccentric - just like her namesake, one of my favorite aunts! 

Lucille's vibrant design is composed of silk embroidered flowers, leaves, and buds from an Oriental vintage silk piano scarf. Trapunto work and a dual layer of textured purple silk with old fashioned fuchsia netting give her depth. Tiny amber beads adorn her trim and strands of purple glass beads were looped as a finishing touch.

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I love the complementing colors and sense of playfulness she brings to the room! 

The metal lamp has been tinted to compliment the shade. The price is for both shade and lamp.

Lucille has sold. 

For more information and to make a purchase, go to: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShadesToRemember