Workshops

Join Rivers of Steel in celebrating industrial arts and American craft at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! This one-of-kind extravaganza invites audiences of all ages to celebrate the industrial arts and American… Continue Reading 2023 Festival of Combustion

Join Rivers of Steel for the 2024 Intercollegiate Iron Pour and create lifelong connections with others in the metal arts community and cast iron at the historic Carrie Blast Furnaces!… Continue Reading 2024 Intercollegiate Iron Pour

(Six-day Workshop) Monday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Visiting artist information is forthcoming. This workshop features extended shop time onsite at the Carrie Blast Furnaces and in-depth instruction… Continue Reading Weeklong Iron Intensive

Work with experienced Rivers of Steel teaching artists and visiting artists to learn the basics of foundry work, including pattern and mold-making. It's a step-by-step overview of the iron-casting process! Iron… Continue Reading Metal Arts Workshop—Intro to Iron Casting

Experience molten iron at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! Ever wonder what the process looks like to cast molten iron? Well, here is your chance! Bring some friends to the Carrie… Continue Reading Iron Casting Spectator Event

Choose your own adventure on this photo safari! Join Rivers of Steel at dusk for a unique photo safari that explores the Carrie Blast Furnaces during twilight. Witness the beauty… Continue Reading Sunset Photo Safari at the Carrie Blast Furnaces

Choose your own adventure on this photo safari! The Carrie Furnaces are undoubtedly a photographer's muse. The form and texture of the structures cater to seasonal scenes, and the interplay… Continue Reading Photo Safari

Explore the metal casting process and step back in time at the W.A. Young & Sons Foundry and Machine Shop! This workshop is a great way to explore the metal… Continue Reading Scratch Block Aluminum Casting at W.A. Young & Sons Foundry and Machine Shop