Forged Steel Cuff with Danielle Brannigan

About this event

Get introduced to blacksmithing while making your very own (or giftable!) steel bracelet!

3-Hour Workshop

Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026

Time: 6pm-9pm

Description: Explore the craft of blacksmithing while creating a unique steel cuff bracelet! In this 3 hour workshop, you’ll learn how to heat, hammer, shape, and texture steel to transform a simple piece of metal into your very own wearable piece. Explore traditional forging techniques while adding your own creative touches to a bold, handcrafted cuff. No previous experience required!

Tuition: $80 + $20 materials fee

Materials: All studio materials are included*

*This workshop is in an open air studio , we recommend bringing a coat to keep warm before the forges get fired up! Students should wear natural fibers such as cotton and denim. Uncuffed pants and closed-toe shoes are required (no shorts or sandals permitted). Long hair should be restrained. Safety glasses and hearing protection are provided; however, participants may bring their own if preferred. We recommend bringing a water bottle to stay hydrated.

We really want you to join us in the studio! Full and partial tuition scholarships are available to offset some of the financial burden of attending a class. Please fill out the application here ; you can expect to hear from someone on the CC staff within 2 weeks.

Location: Contemporary Craft – Timmons Studios (5688 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201)

Cancellations and Refunds: Workshop cancellations are decided three business days before the start date. If workshops must be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, the entire class fee will be refunded through Eventbrite, or you may leave your workshop fee in your Contemporary Craft account for future workshops.

Refund Policy: Student refund requests must be made at least three business days before a class begins. There will be a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given without three-business days notice. Processing of refunds takes approximately three weeks.

If you require accessibility accommodations, please let us know by calling 412.261.7003 and we are happy to assist you.

About the Artist

Danielle Brannigan is a Pittsburgh-based silversmith, blacksmith, artist, and educator who works across jewelry, small- and large-scale sculpture, metal fabrication, and welding. She loves working with all forms of metal, with a particular affinity for steel and copper. Her practice is rooted in experimentation, hands-on making, and discovering new possibilities within the material. She has a special interest in reclaimed steel and recycled materials, giving new life to materials through transformation and reuse. In her current explorations, Danielle is experimenting with enameling steel, exploring the interplay of color, surface, texture, and form. As an educator, she encourages curiosity, experimentation, and a willingness to push the material in unexpected directions.

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