Rosi de Ruig

Inspired by her love of beautiful paper and disappointed by the shortage of interesting shades on the market, Rosi de Ruig began crafting her own lampshades from her kitchen table. In 2015, she launched her eponymous London studio and has since become one of the most recognised voices in decorative lighting. She’s celebrated for her bold marbled patterns, rich colours, commitment to craftsmanship, and her collaborations with paper artists around the world.

Celebrated lampshade designer

Course

The Art of Paper Lampshade Making

Lighting is one of the simplest ways to transform your home. In this course, Rosi de Ruig, founder of one of London’s most beloved lampshade studios, teaches you how to create custom lampshades from paper. Learn how to choose the right paper, understand how light can create atmosphere in your home, and how to create bespoke lampshades from scratch. Whether you’re drawn to bold marbled papers or delicate Japanese prints, this course will give you the skills, confidence, and inspiration to bring something truly your own into every room.

29 Lessons

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Lesson plan — 29 lessons

01 Introduction

01 Meet Rosi
02 In this course
03 Rosi's philosophy of design

02 Materials & foundations

04 Understanding paper - Part 1: Types of paper
05 Understanding paper - Part 2: Choosing the right paper
06 Understanding paper - Part 3: Practical considerations
07 Understanding trims
08 Shade shapes, fittings, bulbs & flex

03 The projects

09 What tools are needed
10 Project 1 - Table lampshade - Part 1: Introduction & preparing the template
11 Project 1 - Table lampshade - Part 2: Cutting around the template
12 Project 1 - Table lampshade - Part 3: Preparing the seam
13 Project 1 - Table lampshade - Part 4: Creating the form
14 Project 1 - Table lampshade - Part 5 - Sealing the seam & preparing for the trim
15 Project 1 - Table lampshade - Part 6: Creating the trim
16 Project 1 - Table lampshade - Part 7: Attaching the bottom trim
17 Project 1 - Table lampshade - Part 8: Tucking in the trim
18 Project 1 - Table lampshade - Part 9: Attaching the top trim
19 Project 1 - Table lampshade - Part 10: The finished lampshade
20 Project 2 - Wall light lampshade - Part 1: Painting a striped trim
21 Project 2 - Wall light lampshade - Part 2 - The finished lampshade
22 Project 3 - Ceiling lampshade - Part 1: Joining papers for a larger lampshade
23 Project 3 - Ceiling lampshade - Part 2: The finished lampshade

04 A tour of Rosi’s home

24 The kitchen
25 The kitchen seating area, den & bar
26 The sitting room
27 The main bedroom
28 The main bathroom

05 Closing reflection

29 Thank you and farewell

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