Crease and Fold
~ Master Series Workshop ~
Harold O'Connor
The West Coast Chapter of the Florida Society of Goldsmiths is delighted to offer one of the living legends and superstars of the Art Jewelry world, Master Instructor Harold O'Connor, for three exciting workshops!
In this Master Series workshop, you'll learn to crease/fold metal into 3D hollow forms using your flex-shaft! Harold shares how to create specially altered tools to help make the process easier. You'll explore ways to transfer organic patterns onto the metal prior to folding and then how to transform your folded creations into beautiful wearable art! Throughout this class, efficient studio practices are taught and bench tips from Harold's years of experience are shared.
PLEASE NOTE: Per the instructor's request, this class is for the intermediate/advanced metalsmith only! Absolutely NO beginners.
In this Master Series workshop, you'll learn to crease/fold metal into 3D hollow forms using your flex-shaft! Harold shares how to create specially altered tools to help make the process easier. You'll explore ways to transfer organic patterns onto the metal prior to folding and then how to transform your folded creations into beautiful wearable art! Throughout this class, efficient studio practices are taught and bench tips from Harold's years of experience are shared.
PLEASE NOTE: Per the instructor's request, this class is for the intermediate/advanced metalsmith only! Absolutely NO beginners.
SOLD OUT!
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Instructor Bio
Harold O'Connor is a master metalsmith with over 50 years experience. He was trained in Denmark, Finland, Germany, Austria, The United States and Mexico. He is author of several books including The Jewelers Bench Reference.
Harold has lectured and conducted workshops in 19 countries. His works are in private and public collections worldwide including Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian in Washington, DC; The Metropolitan Museum in New York City; Victoria & Albert Museum in London; and Museum of Fine Arts in Montreal, Canada.
Harold has lectured and conducted workshops in 19 countries. His works are in private and public collections worldwide including Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian in Washington, DC; The Metropolitan Museum in New York City; Victoria & Albert Museum in London; and Museum of Fine Arts in Montreal, Canada.
Sorry, but this workshop is SOLD OUT.
When: Saturday and Sunday, February 8-9
Where: ArtCenter Manatee, Bradenton FL
Cost: This is one weekend of a 3 weekend bundle. Click Here for cost.
Where: ArtCenter Manatee, Bradenton FL
Cost: This is one weekend of a 3 weekend bundle. Click Here for cost.
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