“Intro” Forge a Bronze Bracelet
Solid Bronze, easy to hammer.
Make one, or forge out two in a row!
Our bracelets are fun to make, beautiful, and possibly worth more than this class*
Silicon Bronze is a great beginner metal. It’s mostly copper, with a pink tint that’s hard to photograph but quite charming in-person. Under our expert guidance, you’ll learn essential safety practices and competent techniques for tapering, bending, and texturing bronze. You’ll have plenty of time to “finish” your bracelet(s) with textures, personalized stamping on the inside and/or polished edges.
*(we tried finding a bracelet on Etsy or eBay to market this class against, but there’s nothing this chunky out there)
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.
$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.
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
