Aug 23-25th Forged Fashion with Ellen Durkan
Friday through Sunday 10am-6pm -Level 2 Blacksmith Project
Teacher: Ellen Durkan
Join us at Seaport Studios to forge your own wearable artwork, with famed blacksmith Ellen Durkan. We are so pleased to be hosting Ellen Durkan, who will be visiting us from Delaware. Ellen teaches forged fashion throughout the United States and the world. She has exhibited her work on runways and art museums and is a university instructor.
Ellen is known for her fun and fast paced classes. Students accomplish incredible feats of creativity in just a few short days. We will celebrate the students success with a fashion show on the final day. Tickets for the fashion show will be open to friends and family. Get ready to get decked out for photos on your final day. Dinner and drinks will be provided.
You must have blacksmithing experience at Clay and Steel, The Crucible or another blacksmith organization (such as CBA) to sign up for this class. This is an intermediate level class. We want you to know basic techniques such as tapering, cutting and punching holes. Ellen has worked successfully with may beginning students to bring their fashion to life. If you have experience and are up for a fun challenge, this class is for you.
(If you’re shy we can get a volunteer model to take your place.)
Please wear all natural fibers such as cotton jeans, t-shirts, wool or leather. Wear closed toed shoes. Synthetic shoes such as sneakers, not advised. Synthetic fabrics, such as polyester, nylon and spandex melt and stick to skin when heated. Do not wear synthetic clothing when working with fire.
Clay and Steel is located at Seaport Studios in Richmond, CA. Seaport Studios is a studio space filled with individually owned private art businesses. It is an active working shop. Expect there to be fire, noise, welders, grinders, woodworkers, artists, shop dogs and shop cats.
This smithy aims to feel like a safe place for all people. We are strong LGBTQ+ allies and treat fellow students with respect.
Adults and Youth Age 16 and up may attend this class. Youth under 16 require an adult to be present.
Blacksmithing is a hot labor intensive activity. Just like any other exercise activity you should be in good physical condition to participate and/or should consult with a doctor.
Four student per class maximum. A minimum of two students is needed for the class to run. Any cancellations will be announced 3 days before class. All attempts will be made to avoid cancellation.
Clay and Steel is a small business. Please avoid any cancellation or rescheduling within three days from the start of class. I do understand that last minute events arise. If a student finds they are unable to attend a class within 72 hours before the start of class, we will be happy to offer a spot in a class on another date.
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