This beginner friendly workshop will teach how to measure, mark, and cut beautiful lap joints! This workshop will be held at Opus One Studio in Falmouth on February 14th and 15th from 9am-4pm. We will be learning the basics of wood movement, how to accurately mark and measure from a story stick, and the techniques for cutting joints with hand tools and power tools. Participants will be building a lamp shade out of cherry wood and rice paper. The structure of the lamp shade will be built with full lap joints creating a frame reminiscent of a timber frame. The lamp will be desktop size (approximately 16" tall) and the light fixture will be included in the registration fees. Prior experience not required.