Coming up on June 19-20th!  This class really draws on our core competencies — you’ll benefit from our 15 years of experience synthesizing traditional craft techniques with cutting edge digital technologies. Using Rhino 3D modeling and CAD/CAM software we will explore the various methods of digital fabrication and how it affects the design process based on those guidelines. We’ve identified  five scenarios that dictate the fabrication process: Slice, Fold, Tile, Skin, and Carve.

This two-day in-depth workshop will cover the various types of digital fabrication and what advantages each process can offer. We will detail the proper setup techniques, both in the field and on the computer, as well as basic software and formatting tutorials. The goal of the workshop is to educate designers and builders on the recent developments in production and craftsmanship, and to bridge the gap between the worlds of design, construction and fabrication. Each digital fabrication method draws its roots from traditional practices of building and making and utilizes computer technology as a tool with tremendous possibilities in those processes.

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Workshops at Ilan Dei Studio:

Want to expand your skills? Meet other artists, crackpots, designers, and makers? Play with CNC machines and laser cutters? Create real things with your real hands?  And do all of this in the wacky, vibrant seaside urban village of Venice Beach, California?  Yes, you do!   Good news, you are in the right place — check out the full calendar of workshops and events at Ilan Dei Studio. Explore our workshops in digital fabrication, training sessions in Rhino 3D + Grasshopper, an array of design + materials classes, and our Evening Conversations series! We’ve set up a nice spot for all the workshops and events in the sidebar over here —–>>>>>>>>>>>>

Angelenos came out by the hundreds on a Wednesday night to help us celebrate the launch of Ilan Dei Venice and the debut of The Cord Collection. Thanks to our hearty revelers, enthusiastic furniture loungers, design enthusiasts, and old and new friends — what a fun night!

In case you haven’t heard, it’s party time at Ilan Dei Studio! That’s right, we are launching our new brand Ilan Dei Venice with the debut of our new outdoor furniture line The Cord Collection.

Sure, there’s the usual party stuff to make your trip worthwhile: food, drinks, and music. But there’s more — you are going to have a chance to show off your lounging skills as a guest model in a furniture photo shoot all right here at our studio! Spend your 15 minutes of fame in comfort and style — imagine your relaxed and groovy self immortalized looking so cool in one of our hot orange Cord lounge chairs or draped across the sinews of the Cord sofa…  We can’t wait to see you relax!

Wednesday, May 9
7:30-10:30 pm
2100 Zeno Place
Venice, CA 90291

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We’re putting the finishing touches on our workshop and event calendar for the coming season, and it’s a really exciting lineup!

The evening design & materials classes include Mold Making, Fabric & Form, and a Papercraft workshop. We’ve expanded our digital fabrication workshops to include an evening class on Digital Wood Joints, and we’re reprising our in-depth multi-day training in digital fabrication techniques including Strategies for Digital Design and Digital Fabrication with Furniture Making.  As an authorized Rhino Training center, we’re offering several opportunities to learn this powerful 3D modeling tool, as well as two-day intensive introduction to parametric modeling with the Rhino plugin Grasshopper.  We’re also continuing our free evening salon series with visiting designers, architects, and artists — it’s a perfect way to bring our community together to inspire each other and share ideas.

Over the last 20 years, we’ve learned a thing or two how to turn our design ideas into reality. Now we’re extending our passion for making with anyone who has a desire to learn.  Whether you’re an artisan expanding your skills, a designer exploring new materials and tools, or just someone who’s enthusiastic about art and design, there’s an event for you at Ilan Dei Studio this summer!

Visit the new “Workshops + Events” section here on our blog where you can learn more and register.

We were recently approached by the Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. to help them engineer and fabricate a new conference area for their office. What was their request? A lamella structure!

The 701 pieces were fabricated here at Ilan Dei Studio and are being assembled right now at Cuningham Group’s office in Culver City. We designed and engineered the special joint that allowed this structure to be assembled rapidly and easily. Check out the progress!

This week we added a new weapon to our shop arsenal: an Epilog Laser! Here are a few test pieces. What do you think we should create first??

Ilan just returned from a trip to New York and was eager to share what he encountered there — Asian influence resonating throughout the city from the street to the Metropolitan Museum of Art!  Check out a few of his pics below:

Electrifying colors and minimalist stencil graffiti pop this one-eyed panda right off the wall!

Stepping out of the cold and into a “japanese cantina” for a bite to eat, Ilan found these amazing ceramic condiment holders.  Minimalist- and futuristic!

 Continuing his exploration of the city, Ilan found his way to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  Drawn to the Asian collections, he found much to be inspired about, including this stone fountain.

 Rounding out the trip, Ilan stopped by Oliver Peoples on Madison Avenue to check out our orbs.  Can you see where our influence comes from?  So, we have to ask – what inspires you?

Here’s a peek at a credenza that we’ve recently finished!

Playing with translucency and opacity, we illuminated the credenza from the inside and wrapped it in a thermoformed solid surface plastic…

To soften the edges further, we engraved an intricate design (inspired by Marie Antoinette!) into the surface with our in-shop CNC machine.

Venice, a love affair for us and for Hollywood from Charlton Heston to David Duchovny!

A quiet Windward Circle at 5am.

Johannes Girardoni, an American-based sculptor and installation artist, has been lighting up Ilan Dei Studio this past week!  We have been assisting  Johannes on a new project of his that uses light and resin.  Check out some pictures below of the resin casting in process.  And, be sure to check out Johannes’ incredible work at girardoni.com!

Johannes and Shane, our multi-talented master craftsman, prepping the resin for casting…

Preparing color mixtures…

Testing color and light…

Casting in progress…

Success!!