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Fold-Forming for Jewelers
with Ira Sherman
Class Description
Fold forming was developed as a metal forming system by Charles Lewton-Brain in the early 1980's. This technique takes advantage of the inherent plastic properties of metal. Using non-ferrous sheet metal that is folded and stretched, the student will explore a variety structures. Students will be introduced to fold-form techniques in metals including line folds, dapped line folds, T-Folds, (double, tapered, & arched) , Plunkett fold, Good fold, Dapped T-Folds, "air repousse'" Heloide folds, Heistad cup, Dapped and roller printed folds, Scored and Pleated folds, folds using shims, wire scoring and folding. This is a hands-on participation workshop.
About the Instructor
Ira Sherman has been exploring the boundaries of metal fabrication and design since the early 1970s, both as a highly successful custom goldsmith and jeweler, and as an internationally recognized sculptor. His sculptural work uses materials and shapes from science and technology, yet “bio-engineered” to interact with the audience or viewer in a uniquely human way. Many of Sherman’s pieces are, in fact, “prostheses” created around a humorous social concept. These are worn on the body, and may be shockingly intimate. Many of Sherman’s sculptures have sensors that let them interact with the participant or the audience. Parts of his current traveling exhibitions, "Panaceas to Persistent Problems" and "Impenetrable Devices" have been displayed in exhibitions in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Israel and Japan; the Spertus Museum , the Smithsonian Renwick Gallery of the National Museum of American Art , the Regional Transporation District of Denver Public Art Collection and the National Ornamental Metal Museum have aquired Sherman art work for their permanent collections.
Tools and Materials
Students need to bring a 12 x 12 sheet of 22 ga copper. 2, 12 x 6 sheet will work just as well. Students might want to bring their tool boxes with, planishing hammer, cross peen hammer, forging hammer and some 6" files, rubber cement, roller textures like lace or cardboard.
Accomodations
Inexpensive accomodations are available for out of town students. Ira has two rooms with private full bath and one great tent camping site on his deck. Each room is $45.00 a night w/o breakfast and the deck/camping site is $25.00 a night.
Number of Students
Maximum of ten (10)students
Fold forming was developed as a metal forming system by Charles Lewton-Brain in the early 1980's. This technique takes advantage of the inherent plastic properties of metal. Using non-ferrous sheet metal that is folded and stretched, the student will explore a variety structures. Students will be introduced to fold-form techniques in metals including line folds, dapped line folds, T-Folds, (double, tapered, & arched) , Plunkett fold, Good fold, Dapped T-Folds, "air repousse'" Heloide folds, Heistad cup, Dapped and roller printed folds, Scored and Pleated folds, folds using shims, wire scoring and folding. This is a hands-on participation workshop.
About the Instructor
Ira Sherman has been exploring the boundaries of metal fabrication and design since the early 1970s, both as a highly successful custom goldsmith and jeweler, and as an internationally recognized sculptor. His sculptural work uses materials and shapes from science and technology, yet “bio-engineered” to interact with the audience or viewer in a uniquely human way. Many of Sherman’s pieces are, in fact, “prostheses” created around a humorous social concept. These are worn on the body, and may be shockingly intimate. Many of Sherman’s sculptures have sensors that let them interact with the participant or the audience. Parts of his current traveling exhibitions, "Panaceas to Persistent Problems" and "Impenetrable Devices" have been displayed in exhibitions in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Israel and Japan; the Spertus Museum , the Smithsonian Renwick Gallery of the National Museum of American Art , the Regional Transporation District of Denver Public Art Collection and the National Ornamental Metal Museum have aquired Sherman art work for their permanent collections.
Tools and Materials
Students need to bring a 12 x 12 sheet of 22 ga copper. 2, 12 x 6 sheet will work just as well. Students might want to bring their tool boxes with, planishing hammer, cross peen hammer, forging hammer and some 6" files, rubber cement, roller textures like lace or cardboard.
Accomodations
Inexpensive accomodations are available for out of town students. Ira has two rooms with private full bath and one great tent camping site on his deck. Each room is $45.00 a night w/o breakfast and the deck/camping site is $25.00 a night.
Number of Students
Maximum of ten (10)students
