KUMIKO LAMP

Bookable via our website ➡️ https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/kumiko-coasters-56/
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Course: Intro to Japanese Joinery – Kumiko Woodwork Lamp
Suitable for: Absolute beginners. No prior experience in woodworking is required for this course.
About: This evening course shows you the basics of setting out and cutting the traditional Kumiko woodwork designs to create a lamp.

If you haven’t already discovered the Japanese wood craft of Kumiko, you are in for a treat. Kumiko is a technique that uses no nails or hardware, just precise joints to keep furniture and even houses together. It is intricate and functional and a lot of fun to make. Using a small tool set and simple techniques this quiet craft can yield some spectacular pieces.

The traditional handicraft has been handed down for centuries but now artisans are taking the age-old concept and applying the designs to more modern-day household items.

This is an ideal follow up workshop from the Kumiko coaster one day workshop which introduces you to the basics of setting out and cutting the traditional designs. It is also suitable for confident beginners.

The Kumiko lamp uses traditional Japanese tools. The outer frame is created in walnut and the mini Kumiko screen is composed of cleverly cut bass wood to form a modern version of an ancient Ijutsu design. The small pieces are cut using an accurate shooting board and a sharp hand plane, then slid into place and backed with Shoji paper.

The designs for Kumiko pieces aren’t chosen randomly. In fact, many of the nearly 200 patterns used today have been around since the Edo era (1603-1868). Each design has a meaning or is mimicking a pattern in nature that is thought to be a good omen. The designs are not just pretty, they also distribute light and wind in a calming and beautiful way.

It may look complicated but in reality, like all woodwork – it’s just a series of steps. Give it a try – you may do better than you expect.
Auram Desforges, who grew up working on wood frame houses with his father in Canada has devised this elegant lamp.

This course is held over 6 evenings and is particularly suitable for those who have completed the one day Kumiko coaster workshop.

The use of all tools, materials and LED tea light is included.

The dimensions of the finished lamp is 132mmH x 132mmD x 132mmW.