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  • 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 Hands-On Graffiti Tour

  • Hands-On Graffiti Tour

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

    Take a tour of murals and pieces at the Carrie Blast Furnaces—and then your hand at graffiti writing! Join Rivers of Steel mural artist Scott Brozovich on a tour of… Continue Reading Hands-On Graffiti Tour

  • Photo Safari

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

    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 Hands-On Graffiti Tour

  • Blacksmithing Basics: Hooks & Hairpins

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

    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… Continue Reading Hands-On Graffiti Tour

  • RAD Day at the Carrie Blast Furnaces

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

    Join Rivers of Steel for a mini tour of the Carrie Blast Furnaces! This special 45-minute tour offers an introduction to this National Historic Landmark, highlighting the site’s iron-making technology,… Continue Reading Hands-On Graffiti 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

  • Metal Arts Workshop—Intro to Iron Casting

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

    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 Blacksmithing Open Studio

  • 2024 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 Blacksmithing Open Studio

  • Carrie: After Dark

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

    Join Rivers of Steel for a paranormal and historical exploration of the Carrie Blast Furnaces. Join Rivers of Steel for this special experience at the Carrie Blast Furnaces that weaves… Continue Reading Blacksmithing Open Studio

  • Carrie: After Dark

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

    Join Rivers of Steel for a paranormal and historical exploration of the Carrie Blast Furnaces. Join Rivers of Steel for this special experience at the Carrie Blast Furnaces that weaves… Continue Reading Blacksmithing Open Studio