Design Your Own Paper Lamp

Create a unique origami-inspired lampshade by learning various paper-folding techniques and crease patterns

• Introduction
• Basic Folding Techniques
• Advanced Paper Folding
• Making the Lamp
• Living with Your Lamp
• Final project

Paper-folding is a craft as old as time. Inspired by origami, Bauhaus, and Scandinavian design, Kate Colin is a paper-folding artist passionate about creating handmade lighting and wall art from her studio in Glasgow. Her unique, geometric pieces have been exhibited in the London Design Fair and Manchester Craft & Design Center.

In this course, she teaches you how to create your own handmade lamp using a variety of paper-folding techniques. Discover the relaxing practice of paper art, and add some color and light to your life. Ready to craft an original lighting decoration for your home?

• About Me
• Influences
• A Brief Introduction to Paper Folding
• Materials and Tools
• Basic Folding Techniques
• V Folds
• Double V Folds
• Scoring and Creasing Practice
• Complex Folding Techniques: Multiple V Folds
• Complex Folding Techniques: Scoring the Lotus Shade Pattern
• Variations of Shades
• Colour Palette
• Making the Lamp: Preparing and Scoring Your Paper
• Making the Lamp: Folding the Paper 1
• Making the Lamp: Folding the Paper 2
• Making the Lamp: Folding the Paper 3
• Caring for Your Lotus Lampshade
• Final Touches
• Design Your Own Paper Lamp