Forge your own bottle opener at the Carrie Blast Furnaces!
Forge your own bottle opener at the Carrie Blast Furnaces!
Join us for a Hot Metal Happy Hour at the Carrie Blast Furnaces.
This intermediate level hands-on workshop is an excellent way to continue exploring the forging process. Work with hot steel to create your own custom bottle opener! In the process, you’ll hone blacksmithing techniques including slitting, drifting, punching, bending, and more. At the end of the session, put your handiwork to the test when you crack open an ice cold bottled beverage to toast your accomplishment! Some prior experience with forging is recommended.
These sessions are led by Rivers of Steel staff artist and bladesmith Jared Ondovchik (aka Artifact Metalworks).
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are not included with the registration—BYOB.
These workshops are offered on the following dates in 2024 from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.: April 5, June 6, August 23, September 26, and November 1.
$90
*Workshops 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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