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Beginners welcome! Learn foldforming and the art of patinas with award-winning metal artist and blacksmith, Pat Downing. In this all-day class, students will learn about safety, tools, and the basic methods of both foldforming and patinas. The class will consist of 3 hours of forming techniques and 3 hours focusing on patinas, with a one-hour lunch break. This is a hands-on techniques class designed to show how one can achieve folds and then apply patinas to finished pieces.
In this class, students will work in copper, but the methods taught can be used in almost any metal and size, from jewelry to public art.
What to bring: BYF (bring your favorite) hammer and safety glasses, if you have them. If not, you can borrow from ours. Students are welcome to bring a lunch to eat at the studio or purchase lunch nearby (there are many options in Liberty Station).
Class is $150 plus a materials fee of $10. Advanced reservations are required through the San Diego Craft Collective. Materials fee is to to be paid (cash only) to the instructor at the start of the class and includes copper and patinas.
This class is appropriate for ages 18 years and older.
No prior experience necessary.
All materials included.
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San Diego Craft Collective, 2590 Truxtun Rd., Ste 106,San Diego,CA,United States
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