Build a Wooden Floor Lamp

Experience the satisfaction of transforming raw timber into a tall, sturdy and functional floor lamp in this comprehensive woodworking workshop series.
Working step by step, participants will learn how to measure, mark and cut timber before assembling the components into a stable structure. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on practice, they will gain experience using hand tools and selected power tools, including saws, drills and chisels, while following essential workshop safety procedures.
Participants will explore basic joinery techniques, learning how individual wooden elements connect to create strength and stability. They will then be introduced to the fundamentals of safe electrical assembly as they install the lighting components that turn their wooden structure into a functional lamp.
The final stages will focus on sanding, refining and finishing the wood to create a polished home accessory. Combining woodworking, practical design and basic electrical assembly, the workshop offers a rewarding introduction to building functional objects by hand.
No previous woodworking experience is required, and all tools and materials will be provided.

Why Join This Workshop?
Experience the complete process of building a functional furniture piece from raw timber.
Develop confidence using hand tools and selected power tools.
Learn essential measuring, cutting, drilling and joinery techniques.
Discover how structure, proportion and function inform product design.
Gain a foundational understanding of lighting assembly and safe wiring.
Develop sanding and finishing skills that elevate the final piece.
Create a stylish floor lamp for your home.

Learning Outcomes
Measure and mark timber accurately in preparation for cutting.
Use saws, drills, chisels and other workshop tools safely and confidently.
Apply basic joinery techniques to construct a tall, stable wooden form.
Understand how structural decisions affect strength and balance.
Follow the fundamental principles of safe electrical assembly.
Install the necessary components to create a functional lamp.
Sand, refine and finish wood to achieve a polished result.
Understand how woodworking and practical design come together in a functional object.