CLASS DESCRIPTION

Charles Lewton-Brain invented Fold Forming, a completely new way of forming sheet metal quickly into wonderful 3D shapes and textures, mostly using single sheets of metal without any soldering.  Fold Forming uses sheet material, folds it, works it and then unfolds it.  This allows rapid understanding of metal flow to take place and teaches a kind of material comprehension that often takes years to arrive at under traditional metals education systems.

In the 2-day workshop, get introduced to the techniques of fold-forming, starting with simple methods of folding, hammering and texturing metal to create 3 dimensional forms.  Charles will teach you the correct techniques and methodologies in metal manipulation.  He will guide you from simple to complex projects that will inform your practice and enhance your understanding of metallurgy.

Read more about Charles Lewton-Brain on the internet and his website www.Brainpress.com

SKILL PREREQUISITE

Some metalworking experience will be advantageous but is not essential

ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES COVERED

* Tuition

* Fold-forming metal using tools such as hammers, fingers

* Metal manipulation

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Tuition and all materials

Demonstration of methods

WHAT TO BRING AND MATERIAL FEE

All materials are included in course cost.

Bring an apron, notebokk and pen.

GENERAL INFORMATION

For Workplace Health & Safety we require you to wear closed shoes, have long hair tied back and wear minimal jewellery in class.  Safety glasses are provided for use in the studio.

PREVIOUS STUDENTS HAVE SAID

The internet (including Wikipedia) have much to say about Charles Lewton-Brain's knowledge and contribution to metalwork and jewellery making. His CAGE series of rings, bracelets, earrings, pendants are quite famous.  Additional information can be seen on www.brainpress.com