Fold Forming and Curved-Score Folding

About this course

The course introduces the transformation of flat sheet metal into three-dimensional forms through fold forming, curved scoring, annealing and controlled opening out. Demonstrations are followed by practical exercises in which participants make different fold and curved-score samples before developing their own folded copper forms. Teaching combines group demonstrations with individual guidance. Learners can investigate how sheet metal behaves during forming, use wire-scoring methods, and extend the techniques through more complex combinations and sculptural experiments.

What you'll learn

• Explain how fold forming transforms two-dimensional sheet metal into three-dimensional forms.
• Create folds and curved-score samples using demonstrated forming techniques.
• Apply annealing and opening-out processes while working with folded sheet metal.
• Develop folded copper forms by combining techniques and controlling work hardening.

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners with limited prior experience of fold forming, including those learning the techniques for the first time. Participants should be comfortable using basic bench tools and working independently on tasks such as piercing, filing and annealing. Intermediate makers can use the course to extend their existing workshop practice.

• No previous experience of fold forming is needed.
• Basic familiarity with workshop tasks and hand tools is expected.
• The course involves demonstrations, practical exercises, group tuition and individual guidance.