“Intro” (Youth) CBA Level 1
“Spice” Level 🌶️🌶️ 2/6
Forge a Chisel: Dive into the Art of Tool Making
Join us at Clay and Steel for an immersive experience in tool making, where you’ll forge a chisel out of spring steel. Perfect for tool enthusiasts and anyone looking to delve into the science of blacksmithing, this class provides a deep understanding of heat treatment and its crucial role in bladesmithing and tool creation.
Get ready to work hard and stay focused—precision is key in this process, especially when it comes to controlling your heat. This class will challenge you, requiring careful attention to detail at every step.
Tool making is one of the most fundamental skills in blacksmithing, whether you’re interested in crafting axes or creating delicate, organic leaf work. This class is packed with valuable information on tools, tool steel, and the heat treatment process. While there’s plenty of lecture, you’ll also have the chance to put theory into practice by forging and heat treating your very own chisel.
Youth 14+ permitted with a parental safety waiver. In order to participate students need to join the California Blacksmith Association curriculum to be covered by CBA Insurance.
Details will follow after sign up.
Book a Class
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
