Wolf Craft School
Folded Forms | Tuesday, July 28, 5-8pm
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Workshop description:
Spend an evening learning the fundamentals of shaping metal as you transform flat brass, copper, and silver plated brass into a beautifully formed leaf. Using traditional metalsmithing techniques, you’ll saw, hammer, texture, and form your piece, watching it take shape with every step.
We’ll cover the essentials of working with metal including annealing, shaping, and finishing, giving you a solid introduction to metalwork in a relaxed, hands-on environment. Each piece will be completely your own, whether you lean toward a simple, functional form or something more sculptural and expressive.
You’ll leave with finished metal leaves and a deeper understanding of how metal moves, plus skills you can build on in future metals classes.
No experience needed.
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About the Instructor
Al Martinez
Multi-Disciplinary Craft Instructor
Al Martinez brings decades of hands-on making experience across a wide range of materials and disciplines. After spending 28 years in Australia, he began his career as a puppet and prop maker for a small company he co-founded with friends, where his background in woodworking played a key role in shaping imaginative sets and objects. He went on to spend 10 years crafting wooden boxes at a craft center, deepening his knowledge of materials and techniques across mediums. Alongside his studio practice, Al has taught extensively, sharing his skills in both institutional and independent settings. His teaching experience includes serving as a guest lecturer in the Leatherwork Department at the Canberra School of Art and teaching Puppet Making at Melbourne University. Since returning to Grass Valley, he has continued to teach a wide range of classes including bookbinding, papermaking, jewelry making, metal forming, and blacksmithing.
Policies
By signing up for a class, you agree to these policies:
You may cancel a class for a full refund or class credit 14 days before the start date of the class.
All scheduled classes and workshops start and end on time. Please be prompt in your arrival and departure, as we often have other classes starting after yours. Arriving 15 minutes late to a class counts as a no-show, and no make up class will be offered. Instructors are subject to change.
We reserve the right to cancel any class due to low enrollment or unforeseen conflicts. If a class is cancelled, we will do our best to reschedule the session. If you are unable to attend the rescheduled class, you will be issued a refund.
Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.
Wolf Craft Collective, LLC or any person or persons acting on its behalf is released from liability for any bodily injuries sustained, or for loss or damage of any personal articles while on the premises or while participating in any activity sponsored by Wolf Craft Collective, LLC.
There is a metered parking lot very close to the Tinnery, please ensure you have coins to pay the meter, as it does not accept cards.
Gift cards can be applied toward all classes or Wolf Craft merchandise. Gift Cards can not be redeemed for cash. Gift Cards do not expire.