“Intro” Forge a Bronze Bracelet
Bronze Bracelet
Our easiest class
Make just one, or hammer out two in a row! Adapt to the relatively easy challenge of managing your heat then take gentle swings to shape your stock into jewelry. These bracelets are truly worthy of a night out. This project is simple, fun to hammer out, and bronzeworking classes are rare.
Under the expert guidance of Celeste Flores, you’ll learn essential safety practices and basic techniques for forging copper and bronze. In this hands-on session, you’ll have the opportunity to create your very own copper and silicon bronze bracelets, complete with personalized stamping on the inside. Celeste will also demonstrate how to polish the edges of your bracelet, adding a professional touch to your custom creation.
This class includes:
Extensive safety training, PPE, a tour of our smithy, demonstrations, and guided forging time.
Concepts taught:
Safety, tools, hammer control, tongs control, temperature control, tapering, bending, rough polishing and filing.
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.
If you’re hoping to “Squeeze one more person” in to a nearly sold out class, we can usually accommodate. Email for details.
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
