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Forged Bamboo Desk Lamp
Instructed by Joe Elliot
Available spots
Service Description
This two-day workshop focuses on designing and forging a sculptural desk lamp inspired by the form and growth of bamboo. The class is geared toward students with intermediate forging skills who are ready to combine traditional hand forging with light fabrication techniques. Over the course of two 6-hour days, students will complete a fully functional forged steel desk fixture, including a wired socket and base. Skills Covered Participants will deepen their skills in both forging and fabrication, including: Forging controlled tapers and organic forms Upsetting and isolating material for bamboo “nodes” Hot piercing and shaping irregular openings Riveting and mechanical assembly Forging and texturing leaf forms Basic fabrication techniques: Drilling Tapping Welding (MIG or stick, depending on shop setup) Layout and proportional design for functional objects Basic lamp wiring and socket installation Materials & Construction Students will work with the following materials: 3/8” steel plate for the base 3/8” round stock for forged leaves 3/4” Schedule 40 pipe for the bamboo stalk Lamp socket and wiring components (provided) The project emphasizes intentional surface texture, clean joinery, and thoughtful transitions between forged and fabricated elements. Finished Project By the end of the class, each student will leave with: A completed forged steel desk lamp A deeper understanding of combining sculptural forging with functional design Practical experience integrating electrical components Schedule August 12th & 13, 2026 from 9am to 4pm Day 1: Forging the bamboo stalk, nodes, leaves, and base components Day 2: Piercing, riveting, fabrication, welding, final assembly, and wiring
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Registration ends one week before the class date. If you would like to sign up for this class after that day please contact us at ccacblacksmith@cascadiaart.org and we will try to accommodate you. Class Cancellation and Registration Policy If the minimum enrollment of three (3) students is not met at least one (1) week prior to the scheduled class start date, CCAC reserves the right to cancel the class without obligation, upon timely notice to the instructor. Registration closes one (1) week prior to the class start date. If the minimum enrollment has been met, late registration may be permitted with instructor approval. Students seeking to register after the deadline must email CCAC to inquire about availability. RELEASE OF LIABILITY: I hereby acknowledge that I have voluntarily enrolled in this CCAC Blacksmith Class. I acknowledge blacksmithing is an inherently dangerous activity that involves certain risks and dangers. I acknowledge and understand that those risks include the potential for bodily injury. Nevertheless, in full knowledge and understanding of the above risks, hazards, or dangers I freely, voluntarily, and knowingly agree to assume those risks. By purchasing this ticket I hereby agree to assume all responsibility for myself and my property and hereby release and discharge the Cascadia Center for Arts and Crafts; its members, employees, representatives, associates, independent contractors, and Board from any and all claims, demands, damages, expenses, and any other liability for injuries or damages of any description which may occur as a result of my participation in this event as a participant. This release shall be legally binding on heirs, my assigns, successors, estate, legal guardians, executors, and me. If I am agreeing to this agreement on the behalf of another person, I certify that all representations are true with respect to the participant and that I am the participant's legal guardian or custodial parent with full authority to bind the participant and myself to the terms of the Release. I have carefully read this Release and fully understand its contents, I am aware that in agreeing to this Release I am releasing and waiving certain rights that I may have and enter into this contract on behalf of myself and/or my family of my own free will. THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS TICKET IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT OR DO NOT AGREE WITH ITS TERMS. Please email info@cascadiaarts.org if you have questions.
Contact Details
info@cascadiaart.org
30800 Rd 530, Government Camp, OR, USA