Bottle Lamp Workshop Glasgow | Braw Wee Craft Club (City Centre)

Discover the craft that started it all. Our Bottle Lamp Workshop is Braw Wee Craft Club's original signature class, first launched at our Barras Market shop in 2017. Since then, Jen has taught over 2,000 crafters, beginners and pros alike, how to turn a favourite bottle into a beautiful, working lamp.

What to expect

How long: 2.5 hours.

Do I need to be good at this? No. Jen has taught over 2,000 people to do this since 2017 and almost none of them had done it before.

What you actually do: Bring a bottle you love, or use one of ours. Pick your fabric, or bring your own. Build the shade, wire it up, switch it on. The moment your lamp lights up for the first time is the best bit and everyone claps.

What you take home: A finished, working lamp. Not a kit to finish later. A lamp.

What to wear: Whatever you like, this one is not messy.

What the craic is like: Tea, coffee and good chat. Small group so you get plenty of one to one help.

Bringing your own fabric? You need 970mm x 255mm, and a non stretchy cotton is easiest for a first shade. Fabric Bazaar and Mandor's in the city centre are both a short walk away.

What's included

• All lamp-making components (lampshade kit and bottle adaptors)
• Selection of fabrics if you don't bring your own
• Expert, step-by-step instruction
• Use of our tools and safety equipment
• Tea, coffee and good craic
• Your finished lamp, ready to take home

Who's it for?

• Absolute beginners to experienced crafters
• Individuals, friends, family groups, hen parties or work socials
• Anyone looking for something different to do in Glasgow, or a creative night out

You will also have the chance to buy your own lampshade making kits to use at home after the workshop.