Hammer hot metal at the Carrie Blast Furnaces!
Hammer hot metal at the Carrie Blast Furnaces!
Are you looking to hone your forging and blacksmithing techniques? Open Studio sessions at the Carrie Blast Furnaces provide flexible, self-guided time to build on your skills, test out new ideas, or put those final touches on a previously made piece. Anvils, forges and necessary tooling will be provided, and Rivers of Steel staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide occasional support. Scrap metal of various thicknesses and related materials are provided for practice purposes but supplies are limited so participants hoping to complete a specific project are encouraged to bring their own supplies.
Prior participation in a Rivers of Steel blacksmithing class is required for those interested in joining an Open Studio session.
Open Studios are offered on the following dates in 2025 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.: February 24, May 19, and June 23, 2025
$65
*Open studio sessions are limited to 8 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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