# Event Details - **Event Name**: Foldforming Jewelry and Metalsmithing Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join guest artist, Charles Lewton-Brain, to learn the technique of foldforming to incorporate into your jewelry-making & metalsmithing.About this EventFold Forming WorkshopJoin Guest artist, Charles Lewton-Brain in this special 3 day workshop learning about the process of foldforming, a technique he pioneered. This workshop is an overview of the whole system. Foldforming is a new, rapid, easily learned way of shaping sheet metal with hand tools. It is a compositional system of metal forming that emphasizes forming using the metals characteristics. Rather than forcing form upon the material forms are derived from the natural plasticity, ductility and elasticity of the metal. An original invention, it is internationally recognized as a new approach to working metal. Developed steadily since 1980, many schools teach it and thousands of people use the methods. Shaping is extremely efficient and fast (many radical changes in cross section and surface can be made in 3-5 minutes). Tools are simple; fingers, hands, hammers, mallets, anvils and rolling mills. Complex high relief forms are produced from single sheets of metal often with a single annealing. These shapes resemble chased, constructed and soldered forms. The techniques work with all metals and are applicable for jewellery, holloware, sculpture, enamelling, anodizing etc.Instructor - Charles Lewton - BrainDate - August 18, 19 & 20, 10am - 4:30pmExperience: All levels are welcomeMaterial kit of $85 - payable online or in-classAbout Charles Lewton-Brain learned and worked in Germany, Canada and the United States. His work is concerned with nature and structure. His jewelry and research into compositional systems for metal working hasbeen published internationally. He invented and disseminated foldforming, a system of working sheet metal new to the field. Charlesreceived Canada’s highest honor for Craft, The Saidye Bronfman Governor Generals Award. He co-founded the Ganoksin.com Project with Dr. Hanuman Aspler in 1996, now the worlds largest educational website for jewelers. He has over 1000 pages of his writing there.For additional information on studio access or private lessons:Email info@thebenchri.com or call 401-484-8161 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/fbe3a210-9c42-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w987-h740-dc483838-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/fc1e1300-9c42-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w987-h740-dc181808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/fc5a58b0-9c42-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w987-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/fc8a6960-9c42-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w595-h740-dc586878-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/fcc353b0-9c42-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w987-h740-dc181818-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/fcfe12c0-9c42-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w1114-h740-dc484858-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 10:00 AM - 04:30 PMDay 1 - Introduction to foldformingInfo: Introduction to foldforming, Heistad Cup, Line Folds, Simple, Centered, Extruded, Pinched, Reflected, Forged, Rueger, a glimpse of other categories. (maybe wire, planish scored and bent)?: 10:00 AM - 04:30 PMDay 2 Info: Remaining line folds. Rolled folds (Plunkett, Good, Pleats, Paper Die) and T-folds, Basic, Biased, Unannealed, Alternate, Forged diagonals, Wedge, Multiple Wedges, Basic Bowls, Chased, Table Insert, (maybe hydraulic press forming blocks and forming Die-if you have a press), Form and Shear.?: 10:00 AM - 04:30 PMDay 3 -Info: Remaining T-folds: Boat, Pleated, Woven, Paper Models, Cross Folds, Others. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pawtucket/foldforming-jewelry-and-metalsmithing-workshop/100001989883189185 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-08-18T13:50:00Z - Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes - Location: The Bench Jewelry Studio - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 92.41, max: 641.39, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Pawtucket - **state**: RI - **country**: United States - **location**: The Bench Jewelry Studio - **lat**: 41.872561 - **long**: -71.40569900000003 - **full address**: The Bench Jewelry Studio, 560 Mineral Spring Ave, Pawtucket, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Foldforming Jewelry and Metalsmithing Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/6fbb58c3292475ee60c434a833cbbd646e88f0a9c51111e6fd9d60dcadc40084-rimg-w1200-h600-dca3a8aa-gmir.jpg?v=1780053495 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Foldforming Jewelry and Metalsmithing Workshop being held? - **A:** Foldforming Jewelry and Metalsmithing Workshop takes place on Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm at The Bench Jewelry Studio, 560 Mineral Spring Ave, Pawtucket, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Foldforming Jewelry and Metalsmithing Workshop? - **A:** Foldforming Jewelry and Metalsmithing Workshop is organized by The Bench - Jewelry and Metalsmithing Studio. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Foldforming Jewelry and Metalsmithing Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Pawtucket, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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