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Make a Hammer Blacksmithing Workshop

Take your blacksmithing skills to the next level as you learn to make a hammer in this Richmond workshop.

Clay And Steel

5.0 (9)

7k followers

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7 hours

1 to 5 guests

$235

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What you'll do

Forge your own hammer in this blacksmithing class in Richmond. This class is perfect for beginner blacksmiths, with some experience, to learn tool making. In this workshop, you'll forge a hammer in a 1.25” bar of metal. This workshop is a crucial first step for anyone interested in making their own hammers or tools.

Led by Celeste Flores, you'll be guided through the entire process of creating and heat treating tools. You’ll also learn to punch a hole in a metal bar and drift that hole open—skills essential for making hammer or handled tools. Everyone will have the opportunity to work on a punch and punch a hole, with one free lab session included to help complete your project if needed.

This class is part of the CBA and ABANA blacksmithing curriculum and is highly recommended for students keen on tool making or those looking to expand their blacksmithing expertise. Tool making is fundamental to blacksmithing, whether your final goal is crafting functional tools or creating decorative pieces.

This activity is designed to be a nurturing and welcoming environment for all participants. You will leave this workshop with more than just a handmade hammer – you will gain valuable knowledge and skills to continue your blacksmithing journey.

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.

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Knowledge required

You must have taken a starter class as a prerequisite, or have recent blacksmithing experience and attend a safety lecture in advance.

What you'll get

A handmade hammer.

What to bring

Please wear all-natural fibers such as cotton jeans, t-shirts, wool, or leather. Wear closed-toed shoes. Synthetic shoes such as sneakers are 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.

Location

Richmond, CA

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More about this class

This class is new, and this teacher has 9 reviews for their other experiences - which you can see here.

This class is also covered by ClassBento's money-back guarantee.

Your teacher

Clay And Steel

5.0 (9)

7k followers

I am a woman entrepreneur on quest to create beautiful hammered artwork and to spread the love of blacksmithing to other people.

I began blacksmithing over fifteen years ago while earning a degree in fine art. When I had the opportunity to learn blacksmithing I latched onto it. I was so mesmerized by the color and the glow and the power of moving metal. I thought, this is what I'm going to do, for the semester... Many years later and I now have a shop in Richmond, California, with employees, some big pieces of equipment and big dreams.

And while my classes are all project based and meant to be approachable, I want to help others achieve their big dreams. Whether it's making tools, decorating your home with custom metal or creating cosplay costumes. I'm small enough that the students can help guide what I offer in the future.