Workshop: Clay & Paper Lamp Making
Outline: This sculpture workshop explores 3D concepts through creating lamps. We will be working with paper and clay and exploring basic techniques, such as paper crimping and slab building. After mastering these techniques we will work towards creating a space-unique design that takes into account real-world lighting.
Estimated Time: 1-2 Hours, depending on complexity
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Materials:
- Air dry clay
- Paper (best if different types such as drawing paper, tissue paper, etc.
- Wire
- Wire cutters
- Scissors
- Tape
- Glue
- Light source (fairy lights, LEDs, etc.)
Workshop Video:
Important Time Stamps:
Project Overview: Understand the basic format for the workshop.
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Paper Making: Learn about different types of paper and how to form 3D pieces.
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Clay Making: Learn different techniques for working with clay
Light Exploration: Discover how light can effect the surrounding environment and how it interacts with the materials.
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Downloadable Workshop powerpoint
Works for Inspiration
Here are some examples of real-world artists' work in lamp making to aid your own pursuit of creation.
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Meet Our Workshop leaders!
We are all current students at the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design.