Unique Lamp-Making Course

In this unique lamp-making course, we will combine knowledge from the Metal Lab, Wood Lab and FabLab to create a freestanding lamp that you will take home at the end of the programme.

The course offers a complete insight into the process of designing and making a lamp. We will work with different materials and technologies: metal, wood, 3D modelling, 3D printing and the basics of electrical wiring.

In the FabLab, we will first model a custom lampshade in Onshape and print it with a 3D printer. We will also learn the basics of electrical wiring: how to prepare the cable, switch and basic elements that will be integrated into the final product.

In the Metal Lab, we will make the metal structure of the lamp. We will cut tubes to size, prepare iron elements, drill holes, sand, weld and clean the finished structure.

In the Wood Lab, we will make a stable base. We will learn the process of working with solid wood from plank to finished product: cutting on the circular saw, planing, gluing into a board, cutting into a circle or another shape, fine sanding and protecting the surface with a natural wood finish.

Throughout the process, we will connect all the main components into a functional, aesthetic and unique object. The programme is suitable for anyone interested in product design, combining different materials and hands-on work across several labs.

No prior knowledge is required.

Schedule

The programme will take place over seven sessions:

• Wednesday, 7 October 2026, from 17:00 to 20:00 — FabLab
• Thursday, 8 October 2026, from 17:00 to 20:00 — FabLab
• Wednesday, 14 October 2026, from 16:00 to 19:00 — Metal Lab / from 16:00 to 20:00 — Wood Lab
• Thursday, 15 October 2026, from 16:00 to 19:00 — Metal Lab
• Wednesday, 21 October 2026, from 16:00 to 19:00 — Metal Lab / from 16:00 to 20:00 — Wood Lab
• Thursday, 22 October 2026, from 16:00 to 19:00 — Metal Lab
• Friday, 23 October 2026, from 17:00 to 19:00 — FabLab

The course counts as training for the multipurpose workstation in the Metal Lab. After completing the course, you will be able to use the relevant workstation independently, in accordance with the lab rules.

About the mentors

The course will be led by Tajda Novšak, Jaka Oman and Tauan Bernardo.

Tajda Novšak holds an MA in sculpture and works in props and scenography. Jaka Oman is an industrial designer with several years of experience in woodworking workshops. He has extensive experience in custom-made furniture, from planning to installation, and is skilled in working with solid wood. Tauan Bernardo is a product designer and educator who has been working in FabLabs in different countries for more than ten years, focusing on technology, innovation and digital fabrication.

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Participants should gather in the entrance hall of Center Rog 15 minutes before the programme begins. Please store your personal belongings in the lockers indicated by the mentor. Do not be late, as this disrupts the working process. In case of late arrival, entry to the lab cannot be guaranteed.

The programme is held in Slovenian unless stated otherwise.

In case of cancellation, you will be notified two days before the planned start of the programme.

If you are unable to attend the programme, the fee is non-refundable and the date cannot be changed. You may transfer your place to another person by notifying us at least 24 hours before the start at kovina@center-rog.si.

We look forward to your company and creating together!