“Intro” Forge a Bronze Bracelet
A soft introduction to forging
Make a copper and or bronze braclet in this simple class
Bronze has been used in ornamentation for millenia. Hammered bronze jewelery is a beatiful ornament that will last a life time.
Your first challenge will be to hammer a bar with accuracy and precision. Copper is a soft, forgiving metal and is great practice for a first time blacksmith. After you practice your hammer control with copper you will level up to creating a second braclet out of silicon bronze. You’ll learn essential safety practices and competent techniques for tapering, bending, and texturing. Students will have the opportunity to texture their bracelets creatively with and personalize the inside of the bracelet with stamped lettering
Our shorter “date night” classes teach the same concepts while making a single copper bracelet. Make one for you person and stamp their initials or an important date on the inside
This class includes:
Extensive safety training, PPE, a tour of our smithy, demonstrations, and guided forging time.
Concepts taught:
Safety, tong and hammer use, controlled forging, temperature control, tapering, bending, rough polishing and filing.
$165 · 3 ½ Hours
“Had an amazing time learning how to make a bronze bracelet with Celeste. Highly recommend taking one of the beginner classes, she’s a patient teacher and walks you through the entire process (including safety!). Fun experience of learning blacksmithing techniques while creating something you can take home. I’ll be taking more classes soon!”
Upcoming Sessions
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. All classes are age 16+
If you’re hoping to “Squeeze one more person” in to a nearly sold out class, we can usually accommodate. Email for details.
“Date Night”
Forge a Copper Braclet
Attend with your partner or just treat yourself
Bronze Bracelet
This is the full four hour experience
Highly recommended for someone interested to moving on to more challenging projects
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:
Read Preparing for Class and About Our Classes
