Early Registration Discount is Ending Soon for CLB 2015

WARWICK, N.Y. - June 18, 2015 - PRLog -- This year's workshop theme with Charles Lewton-Brain at the Center for Metal Arts is "Foldforming for Vessels" on July 24-26, Fri-Sat-Sun 9 AM to 4 PM. Participants will learn how to use the natural dimensionality of the folded sheet metal form to build vessels. Foldforming, the recent art technique of creating dimensional forms from folded metal, is volumetric, and the organic, often podlike forms lend themselves naturally to vessel building for jewelers and sculptors. Charles Lewton-Brain, the internatioally renowned pioneer of foldforming, will be giving ample close-up demonstrations of technique and idea generation. Edge treatments and finishing options will also be covered. Participants will have two-three hours of guided hands-on studio time each day to practice and experiment with a variety of folds.

This year there are four ways for artists, jewelers and sculptors to attend:

(1) FULL REGISTRATION includes all lectures, demos, and hands-on studio work under supervision of Charles Lewton-Brain and the Center for Metal Arts staff. During studio time, participants will make samples, refine designs, and learn the process of building vessels using foldforming techniques in the Center for Metal Arts studio. Registrants are invited to bring their own projects in process to work on in the studio uner the guidance of Charles Lewton-Brain. Requirements: Foldforming Basics workshop or equivalent experience. Register at least one month prior to class date and save 5% (discount applied in class.)

(2) AUDIT REGISTRATION includes all lectures and demos with no hands-on studio time, and auditers can sit in on the working studio sessions or explore the upstairs metals gallery, books and tools in the Center for Metal Arts renovated 1890's Icehouse.  Requirements: No prior experience required. Register at least one month prior to class date and save 5% (discount applied in class.)

(3) DAY PASS: Register when you come in, and a staff member will seat you. If possible, a call ahead to (845) 651-7550 is appreciated. Register at least one month prior to class date and save 5% (discount applied in class.)

(4) RESERVE YOUR FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER with Charles Lewton-Brain on July 24 at 6:30 PM at the Seligman Center for the Arts in Sugar Loaf. The dinner is a farm-to-table evening catered by Black Dirt Gourmet, with great local food, wine and a fascinating dinner guest all for $25, or $15 for workshop attendees. Table reservations for one or for a group can be made on the home page of www.centerformetalarts.com .

Charles Lewton-Brain's visit to Orange County's Center for Metal Arts coincides with the announcement of winners to the annual Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition which brings in entries from artists worldwide. The premier showing of winners will be screened at the dinner.

The Early Registration Discount ends June 24. The Center for Metal Arts offers easy online registration at www.centerformetalarts.com.

The Center for Metal Arts is a community of metal artists, makers, and students exploring new skills or mastering advanced techniques in the metal arts. Established in 2003, the Center for Metal Arts attracts resident, regional and international instructors, and the staff includes award-winning blacksmiths and designers, studio techs and support staff.

Located in New York's picturesque Warwick area, the Center for Metal Arts is accessible by bus from NYC, and is near major highways and airports.

For more information, including the Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition, and other workshops at the Center for Metal Arts, see http://www.centerformetalarts.com.