Metal is a magical material that can be stretched, compressed, bent, curved and twisted. The same pattern can take on an entirely new shape depending on how it is formed. Use wood, steel, and hard and thermal plastic to create a toolbox full of tools to explore forming processes. Modify existing tools. Make blanking (pancake) dies to quickly cut out shapes.
Experiment with assembling forms by soldering and using cold connections. Jayne will give students a variety of shapes to work with as practice pieces to teach concepts and demonstrate the tools she created to develop each form.

Techniques taught:
• How to make your own forming tools and jigs for metal sheet
• How to easily modify metal tools
• Making flame ball and tube rivets
• Tips and tricks using flex shaft accessories
• Measuring, marking, and cutting wood and plastic
• Making blanking (pancake) dies
• Using the Jayne Redman Rotational Bench Pin or WorkRing System
 
A kit, including shipping, will be provided for a fee of $175 with 2 pieces of 9” tool steel. The kit price will be $110 without tool steel:

Tool Steel: one piece 2” x 4” x 1/32”,
one piece 9” x 4” x 1/32”, and one piece 9” x 4” x 3/64”,
- or one piece 6” x 4” x 1/32”, and one piece 6” x 4” x 3/64”
Saw Blades: 4 doz. 2/0
2 Skip tooth and 2 spiral wax blades
Aluminum Foil – 36 gauge
Thermal plastic
Circular protractor
Assorted Delrin rods
Assorted wooden dowels
Flex Shaft tools
Faux Tubing Kit
Handouts
Shipping
 
**LUNCH IS PROVIDED BY THE STUDIO FOR EACH DAY OF CLASS**

Jayne Redman is known for her unusual way of working with metal in three dimensions, often using multiples of the same shape to convey a single idea. Using nature as her inspiration she considers combinations of form and function, integrating mechanics with design and applying innovative engineering methods. She has perfected the process of quickly duplicating shapes by cutting them out with blanking dies and then forming those shapes with tools and jigs of her invention.
 
MASTER SERIES CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICIES
Once you have enrolled and paid tuition, there are no refunds or credits for Master Series Workshops if you are unable to attend.
By enrolling in a Master Series workshop, you affirm your acceptance of our no refunds policy and represent to us that you possess the appropriate skills to comply with the prerequisites. 
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In the event that DJS must cancel the workshop, a refund or credit will be issued.