Fold-Forming II: Fold-Forming for BlacksmithsFold forming was invented by Mr. Charles Lewton-Brain in the 1980's and is considered by the British Museum Laboratories to be a new way to work metal by hand. The first in thousands of years.
This class will focus on the basic fold-forming concept of working sheet metal by folding, working, and unfolding and its application to hot iron.
We will work on a few basic folds and the tools and techniques necessary for fold-forming in hot metal, and advance as time and abilities allow.
More information on fold forming can be found at: http://www.brainpress.com/Foldforming.html
There is Open Smithy time scheduled after the class for those that wish to stay and keep working on their pieces.
Gift Certificates for Fold-Forming II: Fold-Forming for Blacksmiths are available.
6 hours 2 meetings dates×
Instructor: Carl West
$250 per student
Class size is limited to 4 students (one per forge).
Please wear proper clothing for visiting or working in the forge:
closed toe shoes (preferably leather, preferably high-topped. Sneakers are sufficient, sandals, crocs, pumps, mules... are not), natural fiber clothing, long pants that cover the tops of the shoes.
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