Sculptural Lamp Design (Feb/March)
Beginner / Intermediate
Service Description
Sculptural Lamp Design Thursdays @ 6:00pm-8:30pm 2/20-3/27 All inclusive including: - 25lbs of clay - 6 weeks of 2.5 hours of instruction - Unlimited use of studio during open studio hours - Firing fees - Glazes -Hardware for lamps Week 1: Introduction & Lamp Design Mock-Ups Students will be introduced to the history and principles of lighting design. We’ll discuss the fundamental elements of design with a focus on form, space, balance, and function, particularly as they pertain to lighting. Following a demonstration of three essential building techniques—pinch, coil, and slab—students will brainstorm concepts for their lamps, considering how light interacts with the forms they create. Week 2: Constructing Lamp Bases & Forms Students will focus on building the foundational structure of their lamps, using a combination of pinch pots, slabs, or coils to create the main form. Week 3: Refining Form & Planning for Light Students will refine their lamp structures, ensuring all sections are well-constructed and attached securely using proper techniques (scoring, slipping, and blending seams). This week will also focus on planning openings or translucent areas that will allow light to shine through. Instructor feedback will guide adjustments to ensure both aesthetic appeal and functionality as a lamp. Week 4: Surface Textures & Details This week focuses on introducing texture and surface decoration to the lamp forms. Students will experiment with carving, stamping, and applying slip to enhance the aesthetic appeal of their designs. Week 5: Fine Tuning & Preparing for Firing Students will spend this week refining the final details of their lamp structures, focusing on smoothing surfaces, refining textures, and addressing any imperfections. They will ensure that all areas for hardware insertion are correctly sized and positioned. Week 6: Glazing, Assembly & Final Touches Students will glaze their bisqued lamp structures, focusing on how glaze and color can complement the design and interact with light. Techniques for applying glaze, oxides, and underglazes will be demonstrated. Once the glazed pieces are fired, students will assemble their lamps using provided hardware.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Fees & class schedule: Class fees cover instructed class time (as listed in specific class schedule), use of tools and equipment, open studio hours, studio glazes and firing up to 25 lbs of clay. Additional work may be fired for a fee. Pottery class fees include 25 lbs of clay Classes are subject to change if minimum student quota isn't met (7 students). Class switches will only be available 1 week prior to the commencement of classes and based on the capacity of classes at time of request. Attendance: It is mandatory for all students who are new to the studio attend the first week of classes. No “make-up” classes are given but you're more than welcome to drop-in on another session if there is an opening or absence. For Adult classes, Kids must be 14-years old or older Personal belongings: Any items left behind 30-days after last class may be discarded without notice. Refund policy: Class fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Refund or Credit (minus $20 processing fee) if a request for refund is received TWO WEEKS and only two weeks before the start of a class. Credit (no refund) with less the 48 hour notice ONLY if your spot can be filled. No refunds or credits after attending 1st class. Classes missed due to failure to attend, planned absences, minor illnesses or vacations will not be credited for future classes. One-Time class registrations such as Drop-In Clay or Friday Night Clay are considered final ONE WEEK before start of class. Open studio hours for students: Monday- Thursday: 10AM-6PM Friday & Saturday: 10AM-9PM Sunday 10AM-7:30PM (Hours subjected to change upon five days' notice)
Contact Details
4268 Broadway, Oakland, CA, USA
Oakland@clayroomsf.com