May 3rd - Intro to Toolmaking- Forge a Chisel
Saturday May 3rd (2:30-6:30pm)
Forge a Chisel: Dive into the Art of Tool Making - Spice Level 🌶️🌶️
Join us at Seaport Studios 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. Part of the California Blacksmith Association curriculum and covered by CBA Insurance.
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.
It is possible we will be sharing anvils in this class. You may have to share an anvil.
This smithy aims to feel like a safe place for all people. We are strong LGBTQ+ allies and treat fellow students with respect.
Saturday May 3rd (2:30-6:30pm)
Forge a Chisel: Dive into the Art of Tool Making - Spice Level 🌶️🌶️
Join us at Seaport Studios 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. Part of the California Blacksmith Association curriculum and covered by CBA Insurance.
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.
It is possible we will be sharing anvils in this class. You may have to share an anvil.
This smithy aims to feel like a safe place for all people. We are strong LGBTQ+ allies and treat fellow students with respect.
Saturday May 3rd (2:30-6:30pm)
Forge a Chisel: Dive into the Art of Tool Making - Spice Level 🌶️🌶️
Join us at Seaport Studios 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. Part of the California Blacksmith Association curriculum and covered by CBA Insurance.
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.
It is possible we will be sharing anvils in this class. You may have to share an anvil.
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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