Out of the Box Lighting
We encounter lighting everywhere. It sets atmosphere through intensity, color and form. Through experiments, you will mock up lighting ideas by exploring different effects like shape, material and hardware. This class will cover basic electrical wiring, hardware, assembly and making your own blown glass parts. Demonstrations will include introductions to lamp parts and prefabricated wiring sets, blowing glass according to specs and/or working with glass fabricators, cold working and basic wiring. Assignments are given and problem solving will be a focus. Students are encouraged to "think out of the box." The class will focus on going from a concept to finished piece or collection. If you are interested in lighting and come from a design, product or art background, this is an excellent class for you to master taking a project from lighting concept to prototype.
Michiko Sakano is a Brooklyn-based artist and designer whose work bridges traditional craftsmanship with contemporary innovation. Raised in Kanazawa, Japan — a city renowned for its rich craft heritage — she was deeply influenced by her family's multi-generational involvement in kimono-making. This early exposure instilled in her a profound appreciation for meticulous detail and the beauty of handcrafted artistry. Beyond her studio practice, Michiko is a highly respected fabricator and educator. She has taught at institutions including the Cleveland Institute of Art, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, New York University, Penland School of Craft and Pilchuck Glass School. Her fabrication clients include Lindsey Adelman Studio, Jorge Pardo, Isadore, Roll & Hill and David Weeks Studio. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Architectural Digest, ELLE Decor and other leading design publications.
Jan Mollet is a Brooklyn‑based fabricator, designer and educator. As principal of Mollet Design and Copious Cuts, Jan realizes complex projects for artists and institutions while teaching material literacy and creative problem solving. Their sculptural work explores symbolic geometry, suspended forms and the interplay of structure, body and light.
