A Fabulous Lampshade Painting Workshop with Alvaro at Julia’s Studio
We recently had the pleasure of hosting a wonderful lampshade painting workshop, led by the talented Alvaro, at the beautiful Chelsea studio of Julia from @collinsandgreenart. The day was a perfect blend of creativity, camaraderie, and culinary delight—captured in all its glory by Lou Souza Photography.
Alvaro’s expertise in guiding us through the lampshade painting process brought out the artist in all of us. Using the stunning range of Fenwick and Tilbrook paints, we transformed simple lampshades into bespoke pieces of art. The paints were a dream to work with—their rich pigments and smooth textures allowed each of us to explore different colour palettes and techniques, resulting in truly unique creations.
The setting, surrounded by Julia’s collection of vintage and decorative art, made for an inspiring atmosphere. Her studio’s eclectic charm served as the perfect backdrop for a day filled with creativity and collaboration.
Of course, no Truffles and Ruffles event would be complete without a delicious meal, and Sophie from Edible Food Design didn’t disappoint. She prepared a mouthwatering lunch that complemented the day perfectly—each dish thoughtfully designed and beautifully presented. It was the perfect break, allowing us to gather around, share our progress, and enjoy the company of like-minded creatives.
Lou Souza, as always, captured the essence of the day so beautifully—her photos tell the story of laughter, concentration, and the joy of creating something with your hands.
We are thrilled to announce three new workshops with Alvaro. We have two candle shade painting workshops and another lampshade painting workshop. These sessions will offer another fantastic opportunity to unleash your creativity and create bespoke pieces for your home.
This workshop was a perfect example of what makes Truffles and Ruffles so special: creativity, connection, and the chance to learn something new in a relaxed, supportive setting. We can’t wait to see where our next creative adventure takes us!
With love Anna, Annie, Alvaro and Julia xxx