Hand Painting Candle Lampshades with Alvaro Picardo 8th October 2025
During this one day workshop (10am – 3pm) you will master the art of a hand painting a candle lampshade with the incredible Alvaro Picardo. An incredible way of elevating your winter table with natural candlelight in a show-stopping shade.
During this one day workshop (10am – 3pm) you will master the art of a hand painting a candle lampshade with the incredible Alvaro Picardo. An incredible way of elevating your winter table with natural candlelight in a show-stopping shade.
During this one day workshop (10am – 3pm) you will master the art of a hand painting a candle lampshade with the incredible Alvaro Picardo. An incredible way of elevating your winter table with natural candlelight in a show-stopping shade.
You will be provided with all the materials necessary to paint your own stunning candle lampshade to take home and treasure.
Alvaro will provide the shade itself as well as the carrier to attach it to the candle. If you would like to purchase another on the day to make a pair he will have more available for sale.
No experience is necessary. Handmade and, where possible, locally sourced lunch and tea are included.
About Alvaro Picardo
Alvaro splits his time between London and the Emporda in Catalunya.
He started painting lampshades with the aim of giving forgotten pieces a new lease of life and found himself unleashing a whole new world of creativity.
He is influenced by brutalism, modern architecture, abstract and Modern British Art, and the world of interior design.
Alvaro’s work is featured in Wold of Interiors, House & Garden, Elle Decoration, to name but a few…
He works with leading interior designers such as Sybil Colefax, Studio Reed, Studio Atkinson Buchanan Studio, Max Rollit and Douglas Mackie.