Visiting Artist Schedule
Throughout the week, the NBCCD community will have multiple opportunities to learn from and connect with Lewton-Brain through public events, critiques, and in-class visits.
Visiting Artist
Charles Lewton-Brain
NBCCD is thrilled to welcome metalsmith, jeweller, educator, inventor, and author Charles Lewton-Brain as our next Visiting Artist. Visiting from Calgary, Alberta, Lewton-Brain will be on campus from January 19 to 23, 2026, sharing decades of experience, innovation, and insight with students, faculty, and the wider NBCCD community.
Known worldwide as the inventor of foldforming, Lewton-Brain has reshaped contemporary metalsmithing through an approach that transforms flat sheets of metal into dramatic, organic forms. A member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts and a Governor General’s Visual Arts Award recipient, he brings an extraordinary depth of knowledge to this one-week residency.
| Monday, Jan. 19 |
Open Lecture12 to 1 pm Students and faculty are invited to an open lecture on a lifetime of creative practice in craft and design. Focusing on sculptural and wearable metal art, the session offers insights across disciplines. All NBCCD community members are welcome. Bring your lunch. |
| Tuesday, Jan. 20 – Thursday Jan. 22 |
Individual Class Visitations
Lewton-Brain will also visit select classes throughout the week for lectures and workshops in Jewellery and Metal Arts, Photography and Videography, Ceramics, and Textile Design. These sessions are subject to change. |
| Friday, Jan. 23 |
Crit Club with Special Guest: Charles Lewton-Brain12 to 1 pm This special Crit Club, hosted by NBCCD Director Jared Peters, features direct feedback from Lewton-Brain. Up to three students will present their work for five minutes each, followed by ten minutes of critique. All students can attend to observe. Pizza lunch is provided. Interested participants must submit an expression of interest. Open to students in all programs. |
Attend the public exhibition opening: Down East Again
Wednesday, January 21 | 4:30 to 6 pm
George Fry Gallery
Join us for the opening of Down East Again, showcasing works across techniques, functions, and forms. Meet the artist and explore how everyday and precious materials are transformed into striking metal art.
NBCCD encourages students and faculty to take full advantage of this Visiting Artist residency. From public talks to studio critiques, this is a rare opportunity to engage with a globally recognized artist whose work continues to shape the field of metal arts and inspire makers across generations.
Lewton-Brain's Work
