During this hands-on workshop artists Michael Douglas Too and Lu Antram will take you through the step-by-step process of creating the PASSAGE lamp from natural concrete. PASSAGE is a customizable table lamp designed by MDT that utilizes waste materials in its construction and brings an intimate mood to any space. It also has multifunctional potential like doubling as an organizing stand for jewelry and other items.
At the end of this workshop you will walk away with your very own PASSAGE lamp (made by you) and a wealth of knowledge on how to create your own furniture and objects from natural concrete.
This workshop is offered in 2 different options…
OPTION 1:
-introduction to natural concrete, principles and best practices
-dry preparation of natural concrete mixture from sand & sawdust
-wet preparation of mixture with the addition of hydraulic lime and water
-slaking, setting and maintaining mixture after it has been added to the mold
-learning basic electrical wiring for lamps, including sockets, switches and plugs
OPTION 2:
-creating the wooden mold from repurposed wood which includes material preparation, cutting to size with the table saw and miter saw, drilling light passage holes and assembly of mold
-introduction to natural concrete, principles and best practices
-dry preparation of natural concrete mixture from sand & sawdust
-wet preparation of mixture with the addition of hydraulic lime and water
-slaking, setting and maintaining mixture after it has been added to the mold
-learning basic electrical wiring for lamps, including sockets, switches and plugs
*Admission cost covers guided instruction, PPE, tools and electrical supplies. It also covers additional instructor labor outside of the workshop including mold making (if you choose OPTION 1), daily maintenance of mixture while curing and mold removal after 2 week curing period.
**As the mixture requires at least 2 weeks after setting to cure (harden) enough before transport, attendees will be able to collect their lamps from the studio starting 4 April. Lamps will not be available for collection prior to this date as it risks cracking or crumbling the lamp while curing.
Workshop Language: English
Workshop Difficulty: Beginner - This workshop is designed for participants with little or no prior experience with concrete or woodworking
Number of Spots: 10
Workshop Location: Rua do Bonfim 218, 4300-066, Porto, Portugal
Workshop Dates/Times:
OPTION 1:
Saturday, 14 March - 10h00-14h00
Saturday, 21 March - 10h00-14h00
OPTION 2:
Friday, 13 March - 10h00-13h00
Saturday, 14 March - 10h00-14h00
Saturday, 21 March - 10h00-14h00
***This workshop will only happen with 50% capacity (5 sign-ups) or more. If 50% capacity is not reached within 24 hours of start of workshop it will be cancelled and registered attendees will be notified of cancellation and refunded.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy: Enrollment cancellation for a full refund (minus transaction fees) will be allowed up to 1 week before start of workshop. We cannot offer refunds on cancellations occurring less than 1 week before the start of the workshop or no-shows.
Please contact us with any questions regarding this workshop.