12-2:30p
This workshop will introduce you to the practice of foldforming - a metalwork technique that transforms flat pieces of sheet metal into intricate 3-dimensional shapes through folding, unfolding and hammering. Start with copper sheets and learn to cut, anneal, fold, and texture sheet metal into festive leaves that you can use to decorate a holiday tree, or keep up all year round. We will also cover different techniques for creating patina and basic soldering. Come with your own pressed leaves or shapes for inspiration, or use the ones provided. Materials will be provided for each person to make 2-3 ornaments.
Safety gloves in various sizes will be available to borrow, but if you have a pair of light gardening or work gloves that you like to use we recommend you bring them! This workshop is for all levels - no experience needed and all materials provided.
please bring
water bottle, snacks
please note
At this time, due the amount of pre-planning, nature of a workshop environments and with respect to our instructor, we can not issue refunds on workshop registrations. In the event of an emergency, please notify us you will not be attending at least 48 hours prior to receive a credit towards another workshop. Workshop credits are not good for any in-store purchases.
about aurora pinkey
Aurora lives in Reno, Nevada and has been making jewelry out of blades of grass and collecting smooth rocks since before she could hold a pair of pliers. She loves the meditative nature of seed bead jewelry, and loves to incorporate different techniques and stitches into her work. She is inspired and recognizes the influence of ancestral beadworker and makers from around the world, including her grandmother.
12-2:30p
This workshop will introduce you to the practice of foldforming - a metalwork technique that transforms flat pieces of sheet metal into intricate 3-dimensional shapes through folding, unfolding and hammering. Start with copper sheets and learn to cut, anneal, fold, and texture sheet metal into festive leaves that you can use to decorate a holiday tree, or keep up all year round. We will also cover different techniques for creating patina and basic soldering. Come with your own pressed leaves or shapes for inspiration, or use the ones provided. Materials will be provided for each person to make 2-3 ornaments.
Safety gloves in various sizes will be available to borrow, but if you have a pair of light gardening or work gloves that you like to use we recommend you bring them! This workshop is for all levels - no experience needed and all materials provided.
please bring
water bottle, snacks
please note
At this time, due the amount of pre-planning, nature of a workshop environments and with respect to our instructor, we can not issue refunds on workshop registrations. In the event of an emergency, please notify us you will not be attending at least 48 hours prior to receive a credit towards another workshop. Workshop credits are not good for any in-store purchases.
about aurora pinkey
Aurora lives in Reno, Nevada and has been making jewelry out of blades of grass and collecting smooth rocks since before she could hold a pair of pliers. She loves the meditative nature of seed bead jewelry, and loves to incorporate different techniques and stitches into her work. She is inspired and recognizes the influence of ancestral beadworker and makers from around the world, including her grandmother.
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