Hardwood is a beautiful and versatile material for constructing table and floor lamp bodies. This workshop will explore various shapes, from Brancusi and Sottsass to free-form Midcentury Modern to clean-lined Scandinavian designs. Fabrication techniques will encompass stacked and vertical lamination of hardwood, lathe turning, bandsaw cutting and shaping, and free-form carving. We will also cover traditional wiring principles and techniques, the treatment of lampshades, and hand-applied wood finishing. Follow along with Scott as he constructs a table lamp body from start to finish. Intermediate woodworking skills required; Students should have a general understanding of basic joinery.

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