“Intro” Forge a Bronze Spoon
“Spice” Level 🌶️🌶️🌶️ 3/6
Craft Your Own Bronze Spoon in This Bronzesmithing Class!
Join us at Clay and Steel for you will learn to forge a beautiful bronze spoon. This class is great for beginning blacksmiths as a challenging introduction to forging while creating a stylish and functional tool for your kitchen.
Under the expert guidance of our instructors, you'll learn essential blacksmithing techniques such as tapering, shaping, and texturing as you work with bronze.
With plenty of hands-on support, this class is great for anyone looking to try their hand at blacksmithing. By the end of the class, you’ll take home your very own handcrafted spoon, perfect for a crafted cocktail or a sweetening some tea!
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