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Bent Lamination Workshop
$1,275.00
May 18th to 23rd, 2027 | 9am to 5pm
Online Design Session May 11th at 6pm Central
A 6 Day crash course in design, curves, shaping, bending and combining them all to adding beautiful curves to your custom furniture. Laura Kishimoto will be leading a workshop on designing and prototyping bent wood tables. Each project will be individually designed by the student and expertly guided through the process.
- Material (Various) is included
See Details and Tool List Below
| Format | In-Person Class |
|---|---|
| Furniture Type | Shop Furniture |
| Skill Level | Beginner, Intermediate |
| Time Frame | Weekdays – Daytime, Weekend |
Name: Bent Lamination
Instructor: Laura Kishimoto
Skill Level: Upper Beginner
Format: 6 Day in-person course
Date: May 18th to 23rd, 2027 | 9am to 5pm Central
Online Design Review Session: May 11th 6pm-7:30pm Central
Class Description:
Have you ever wanted to create a piece of furniture with a curved or bent element but can’t figure out how to get started? Then this is the class for you. Laura Kishimoto will lead a workshop on designing and prototyping with bent wood. Each project will be individually designed by the student and expertly guided through the process by Laura. Students will explore the material science behind bent lamination and learn how to think critically to determine the most appropriate mold type, milling strategy, and joinery techniques to address their project’s specific aesthetic and structural needs.
The in-person portion of this workshop will meet at the Austin School of Furniture May 18th to 23rd, 2027 but there will be a virtual design session the week before on May 11th. This class is great for uppers beginners with some experience woodworking and furniture making.
See Laura’s Work Here – www.kishimotodesign.com
Topics Covered in this Workshop
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- Basic design principles
- Creating templates for curves and bends
- Material and glue science / selection
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- Mold types and mold making
- Vacuum forming
- Fixtures and Jigs for curved parts
- Types of joinery for curved parts
- Shaping and surface preparation
Students will walk away with tons of great information and inspiration, jigs and fixtures, and a full or partial prototype. Students should not expect to have a complete finished piece of furniture at the end of this workshop.
What you’ll need:
Required
- Safety glasses
- Hearing protection
- Dust mask (N95 or higher) or respirator
- Combination square or engineering square (4”, 6”, or 12”)
- Sketchbook / notebook
- Pencils, eraser, sharpie
- 6”or 12” metal ruler
- Tape measure
Optional (the school will have communal tools available)
- Card scraper / Stewmac scraper
- Spokeshave with convex sole
- Marking gauge / marking knife
- Digital calipers
- Cloth measuring tape / flexible curve ruler
- Drafting compass and/or French curve set
- Block plane
If you have done some woodworking, and have some tools you think would be useful, feel free to bring them. It does not hurt to bring more than you need.
Austin School of Furniture has the right to cancel this class at anytime if the minimum amount of students is not reached.
