Naomi Russo

Sculptural Lighting

July 26 - 31, 2026

Intermediate

Furniture, Wood

Overview

This workshop offers a way to explore various woodworking techniques through the creation of a unique sculptural light fixture. Students will learn basic woodworking skills necessary in a typical woodshop, alongside very basic electrical wiring for a light source. This workshop will also cover specialized techniques such as bent lamination and coopering (a technique typically used in barrel making). By the end of the workshop, students will leave with a finished, functional piece of sculptural lighting that showcases their technical exploration.

Course Fee : $852.00

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Scholarships & Material Fees

Need help covering workshop costs? Arrowmont offers financial aid opportunities to broaden access to our arts and craft programs. We believe a diverse community enriches the learning experience for all.

Material fees are not included in our national workshop costs, but are included with the cost of our winter short workshops. A material list with estimated costs will be emailed about 30 days before the national workshop begins.

TUITION & FEES

SCHOLARSHIPS

Cost Breakdown

Registration Fee

$50.00

One Week Workshop Tuition

$852.00

Estimated Cost*
*Fees exclude housing and meal plans

$902.00

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Artist Bio

Naomi Russo

Naomi David Russo is a woodworker and furniture designer who creates sculptural furniture and is currently based in Brooklyn, NY. She received her BFA in Woodworking and Furniture Design from Maine College of Art in 2019 and was an Artist-in-Residence at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts from 2021-2022. Naomi currently fabricates furniture and lighting at Peg Woodworking. In her Brooklyn studio practice, she continues to experiment with various woodworking techniques, including coopering and bent lamination.

Artist Website

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With a dedicated building to all things wood, the John Jordan Wood Building, it should come as no surprise that our wood workshops have developed a bit of a reputation for being the best of the best. A dedicated woodturning studio, machine room, and woodworking studio offer a wide range of equipment and options for students and instructors alike. From woodturning to furniture making, greenwood appliques to carving, the sky is the limit for what our wood workshops can do.

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