In this workshop we will make a Kumiko wall/desk lamp. Kumiko is an ancient form of Japanese woodworking that produces intricate patterns by fitting together thin wooden pieces without the use of nails or glue. There are hundreds of patterns, and we will explore several that will give you an understanding of how Kumiko is made. Traditionally, it was used as sliding doors and dividers, but it’s also often used as wall art, lights, boxes, and incorporated into furniture.

Philip is a self-taught carpenter, custom woodworker, and artist who has been making things since childhood. Growing up on a farm in the Appalachian foothills of Pennsylvania, making things work with what you had was the norm — the first projects he can remember were holding the light for his dad while fixing any number of things around the farm. He has since found his place doing high-end woodworking, residential remodeling, and creating art, most recently focused on high-end woodworking and furniture making.