Forms from Nature Masterclass with
Celeste Flores
New Offering! The owner and lead blacksmith at Clay and Steel will be teaching this three day class focusing on her specialty, organic forms in a variety of metals. Celeste has been a metalworker for almost twenty years and has taught blacksmithing since 2012. She built Clay and Steel by creating forged gates, railings, furniture and hardware. In 2024 she began offering classes at her shop. You can view Celeste’s work here.
Celeste teaches blacksmithing throughout the United States, but this the first time she is offering a class in her personal style at Clay and Steel. In this class students will learn the basic forging techniques in steel, copper and bronze. Students will make a variety of projects designed by the instructor. Celeste will go over sketching and forging in clay. Afterwards students will design and execute their own projects
Max 6 Students. This class runs a maximum of one time per year
3-day class
A Selection of work by Celeste Flores
To book a class with Clay and Steel, enter the “quantity” of class slots (bringing a friend is recommended), scroll to the class date/time you want, then press Book.
Class Policies
Please wear all natural fabric/materials such as cotton jeans, t-shirts, wool or leather.
An ideal outfit is closed toed leather or cotton shoes w/rubber soles, a t-shirt (long sleeves OK), and jeans. Long hair should be tied up in a really cute way. Stud earrings are OK but larger earrings should be removed, the radiant heat can and will heat them! Aprons, goggles, and ear protection are provided.
DO NOT WEAR SYNTHETIC FIBERS. Synthetic fabrics, such as polyester, nylon and spandex melt and stick to skin and feet when heated. Do not wear synthetic clothing or shoes when working with fire.
Clay and Steel is located at Seaport Studios in Richmond, CA. Seaport Studios is a very impressive shop and studio space filled with individually owned private art businesses. It is an active, working place made by artists and dreamers. Expect there to be fire, noise, welders, grinders, woodworkers, art cars, shop dogs and shop cats.
This smithy aims to feel like a safe place for all people. We love the differently abled. We are strong LGBTQ+ allies and treat fellow humans with respect.
How to prepare for class:
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