Learn to hammer hot metal at the Carrie Blast Furnaces!
Learn to hammer hot metal at the Carrie Blast Furnaces!
This three-hour introductory workshop is a great way to explore the art of blacksmithing and create something unique. Participants will learn the basics of forging steel and use essential blacksmithing tools to create a steel hook or hairpin to take home. These sessions are led by Rivers of Steel staff artist and bladesmith Jared Ondovchik (aka Artifact Metalworks).
These workshops are offered on the following dates in 2024. January 21 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., February 11 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m, March 24 from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m., April 21 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., May 30 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., July 7 from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m., August 1 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., August 25 from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m., September 22 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., October 24 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., November 10 from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m., and December 8 from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.
$90
*Workshops are limited to 12 participants. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance as we cannot guarantee tickets will be available for walk-ups.
"We were at Rivers of Steel through the Wounded Warrior Project and it was awesome. I would recommend visiting these guys and having a ball!" —Paul Stajduhar, Metal Arts Workshop Attendee
The Carrie Blast Furnaces are located in the communities of Swissvale and Rankin in the Monongahela River Valley.
The address is 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15218.
As a former industrial site, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure an enjoyable visit.
Thank you for following these guidelines. We wish you to have the best visit possible, and appreciate your patience as we continue to improve the visitor experience.
For more information, contact info@riversofsteel.com.
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