Wooden lamp making with Japanese traditional pattern
In this workshop, we will make a wooden lamp with Japanese traditional pattern. Behind the wooden panel, a Shoji paper will be applied to create a soft ambient light. The lamp can be used as freestanding or hanging.
Understanding the geometry of typical Monyo patterns, their use and geometrical rules
Drawing most known patterns: ‘Asanoha’, ‘Kikko’ and ‘Shippo’ on paper by hand
Choosing one pattern from ‘above three and stain the pre-lasercut wood templates with natural oil
Applying Shoji paper
Assembly of lamp
Note: Following this topic, there will be a Part II class (optional) about ‘how to create pattern in digital program and prepare for lasercut files’
Instructor: Maya Utsunomiya
Participation fee: 50 Euro, Lamp fixture not included
Material specifiation: Poplar plywood, stained with natural oil, Lamp fixture 1x E27 max. 60W
Language
English
Product size: 165mm(W) x 165mm(D) x 164mm(H)
About Maya Utsunomiya Dipl.-Ing.
Maya is a licensed Japanese architect based in Berlin and founder of wanowa.
She has practiced at Architecture offices in different cities such as Commune design in Los Angeles, Shigeru Ban architects in Paris and VUILD Architects in Tokyo. She currently runs a design praxis in Berlin. Her main focus has been wood construction using digital fabrication. As a life work she dedicates in community building through japanese ‘Monozukuri’, aiming to connect people beyond language barriers.