Turn your favorite memories into light. Have a beautiful bottle you just can’t bear to throw away? Whether it’s a vintage find, a celebratory bottle of bubbly, one of our fabulous local gins from the Twelve Taps or Harbour Gin, or just a shape you love, come join us for a relaxed few hours of upcycling. Transform your glass treasures into a gorgeous, professional-quality lamp that’s perfectly "you."
The Details
Small & Social: We keep groups small so the vibe stays friendly and everyone gets plenty of 1-to-1 help.
Zero Stress: This is a total beginner zone! You’ll be amazed at what you can create with a little guidance.
Eco-Friendly Crafting: Give a bottle a second life and create something sustainable for your home.
Your Style, Your Way: Bring a bottle that tells a story and a fabric that matches your décor.
What’s in the Studio?
We’ve got everything ready for you. Just show up and get creative:
The Full Kit: High-quality lampshade components and bottle adapters.
Fabric Stash: Use our selection of beautiful fabrics, or bring your own special piece.
Expert Guidance: Step-by-step help to ensure your lamp looks professional.
Coastal Comforts: Plenty of tea, coffee, and local biscuits to fuel your making.
The Result: A finished, functional lamp ready to take home and plug in!
Who’s it for?
Whether you’re a Whitstable local or just visiting for the weekend, this is the perfect creative "time out." Ideal for solo makers, best friends, hen parties, or team socials looking for something a bit different to do by the coast.
A Quick Note on Fabric
If you’re bringing your own fabric to match your room, your piece needs to be 970mm wide x 255mm.
A Little Advice: Light-to-medium weight cottons work best! Try to avoid very thick or heavy upholstery fabrics—they can be a bit stubborn when we’re trying to get those nice, crisp edges.
Starting at 11.00 am or 6pm with tea / coffee and biscuits (maybe homemade) available throughout.
What's the refund policy?
Tickets are non-refundable after booking, but you can rebook on the next available workshop or reallocate your ticket to someone else, just send us an email with the name and email of the person you have allocated your ticket to.
We reserve the right to cancel a workshop if there are less than 2 participants or if Jackie is unavailable. Full refunds, or an alternative date if preferred, will be given if we cancel a workshop.
If you would like to organise another date do get in contact to book in.
FAQs
Minimum age is 12, all under 16 year old must be accompanied by an adult
Good local public transport links, fee paying parking locally
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Email: jackie@britslovevintage.com
My Studio / workshop is through the back of the shop. Please note that some workshops take place during shop opening hours, so if you see me step away to assist a customer, you can continue with your current step. Think of it as a little extra 'zen time' to focus on your creation—I’m never more than a few steps away if you need me!
