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.
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Estimated Time: 1-2 Hours, depending on complexity

Materials:

  1. Air dry clay
  2. Paper (best if different types such as drawing paper, tissue paper, etc.
  3. Wire
  4. Wire cutters
  5. Scissors
  6. Tape
  7. Glue
  8. Light source (fairy lights, LEDs, etc.)

Workshop Video:

Important Time Stamps:
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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.
Clay Making: Learn different techniques for working with clay
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Light Exploration: Discover how light can effect the surrounding environment and how it interacts with the materials.

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.



Our examples!

Meet Our Workshop leaders!

We are all current students at the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design.

Kate

focused in Ux/UI Design and illustrations

Leo

 focused in product design and ceramics

SKy

focused in projection and words

Grant

Focused in video and animation.

Megan

focused in ceramics and photography

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