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The Hardest Working River Tour

Explorer Riverboat Rivers of Steel Dock, North Shore, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Once known as the “Hardest Working River in the World,” the Monongahela River was responsible for much of Pittsburgh’s early commercial and industrial success—even centuries before it earned that moniker!… Continue Reading The Hardest Working River Tour

Figurative Design in Industry Workshop

The Pump House 880 E. Waterfront Drive, Munhall, PA, United States

Don't miss this unique opportunity to work with figurative artist Jeannie McGuire! This five-day figurative painting workshop is an immersive experience into the regions’ industrial heritage. Fittingly, the workshop takes… Continue Reading Forged Trowel

2023 Festival of Combustion

Carrie Blast Furnaces 801 Carrie Furnace Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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 Forged Trowel

2024 Intercollegiate Iron Pour

Carrie Blast Furnaces 801 Carrie Furnace Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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 Forged Trowel

Hammer-In Festival

W.A. Young & Sons Foundry and Machine Shop 114 Water Street, Rices Landing, PA, United States

Blacksmiths from the tristate area convene for the Hammer-In Festival in Greene County! Blacksmiths from the tristate area convene for the Hammer-In Festival in Greene County! This annual event occurs… Continue Reading Forged Trowel

Arts & Grounds Tour

Carrie Blast Furnaces 801 Carrie Furnace Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

While iron production may have stopped at the Carrie Blast Furnaces in 1982, the era of Carrie as an artistic muse was just beginning. Discover how creatives, from guerrilla artists… Continue Reading Arts & Grounds Tour

Weeklong Iron Intensive

Carrie Blast Furnaces 801 Carrie Furnace Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

(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 Blacksmithing Open Studio

Iron Casting Spectator Event

Carrie Blast Furnaces 801 Carrie Furnace Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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 Blacksmithing Open Studio