Description
Join us for an energetic introduction to fold forming with award-winning jeweller Jenny Deans. Fold forming is a metalworking technique where metal is folded, hammered, and forged to create intricate sculptural forms. This process uses the metal’s natural flexibility to form complex, organic structures, often resembling leaves, flowers, or other natural forms. It allows for creating unique textures and patterns without extensive soldering or complex tools. By folding and working the metal you can produce a wide variety of artistic and functional pieces, from jewellery to small vessels.
This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced jewellers.
Techniques covered:
- creating straight and curved folds in copper
- hammering or rolling straight folds to form creases in the metal
- forging edges to form organic, leaf-like structures
- varying the metal’s width along a fold allowing for more complex designs
- exploring curved folds combined with roll-printed textures.
Your tutor:
Jenny Deans is an award-winning Jeweller based at Coburg House Art Studios in Leith, Edinburgh. She creates elegant contemporary jewellery which has been exhibited both nationally and internationally. She has taken part in the prestigious Goldsmiths’ Fair exhibition in London and the Elements Festival of Jewellery, Silver and Gold in Edinburgh.
What to expect / bring:
- We’ll provide all the copper you will need for your Introduction to Fold Forming.
- A sketch/notebook plus a pen/pencil for notes could come in handy for this workshop
- Please bring along glasses and/or a visor if you need them
- Wear appropriate clothing for a studio environment including closed-toe shoes. Why not order yourself a CSSJ apron to make you feel right at home in your workshop?
- Tea, coffee, and biscuits are provided
- If you are the type of person who prefers to arm yourself with some knowledge ahead of time then we have prepared a Pinterest page filled with jewellery-making information and fold-forming inspiration just for you!
Course Info
Sun 27th Oct: 11 am – 4.30 pm
Please factor in some buffer time after 4.30 pm in case your project takes a little longer.
Central Scotland School of Jewellery, Craft Central, High Street, Dunblane
**Please note: classes may be cancelled due to a lack of attendees. In this unlikely event, you will be fully refunded and notified the day before the class is scheduled*
