Introduction to Metal Fold Forming

TOTAL COST: $220
Course Fee: $210
Non-refundable Materials Fee: $10

DATES: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2024
TIME: 10:00AM – 5:00PM PDT
LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced
AGE GROUP: Adult (ages 18+), Youth (ages 16-17)
LOCATION: Building 324A, Fort Worden, Port Townsend.

DESCRIPTION
Fold forming is one of the most versatile and exciting methods of shaping sheet metal to be developed in recent times. By folding, forging, and then unfolding the metal you can quickly create all sorts of beautiful three dimensional shapes.

The technique is fast because you are working multiple layers of metal at the same time. Because the metal moves in a manner similar to how plants grow, many of the forms you create have an organic look to them. The tools for this technique are very basic, and you probably already have most of them! You can use fold forming in jewelry work, small scale sculpture, and mixed media art.

SUPPLY INFORMATION
All required materials and tools will be provided.

COURSE DETAILS
After registration, course details are available via the Northwind Art School learning portal. Learn more

ABOUT BILL
Bill Dawson started out at the University of Oregon as a blacksmith, making tools for the jewelry studio. Since then he has made his living as a metalsmith. He is less interested in whether a work is representational or metaphorical, realistic or abstract; rather, he looks for an underlying creative honesty. It is this honesty of expression that he tries to make the foundation of all his efforts: in his art, outlook, and life. 

Artist website: Bill Dawson

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DISCOUNTS
This course is eligible for a 10% member discount at the Supporter level and beyond. Get a membership today!

Don's Pharmacy and Art Toolkit in Port Townsend offer Northwind Art School students a 10% discount on art supplies.

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CANCELLATION POLICY
If Northwind Art has to cancel a course for any reason, all enrolled students will receive a 100% refund (including any materials fee).

Students who withdraw from a course at least seven days prior to its first meeting will receive a 90% refund (less any materials fee). 

Students withdrawing fewer than seven days from the first day of class are not eligible for a refund except in the case of illness or injury, in which case they are eligible to receive a 40% refund (less any materials fee).

Please note that 10% of every course’s registration fee is considered to be a non-refundable deposit in cases of withdrawal to cover administrative overhead. All refunds will be applied to the same credit card that was used for enrollment. No credits or transfers will be granted. 

Please email registrar@northwindart.org if you wish to withdraw or for more information.