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Sculptural Aluminum Casting

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

Learn to cast aluminum in three dimensions! This three-day workshop will introduce the process used to create three-dimensional sculptural forms in cast aluminum—patternmaking, mold-making, and casting.  (Note: Finishing techniques are… Continue Reading Blacksmithing Open Studio

The Doodle Bowl Experience

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

Invite your friends for a night of fun and creativity at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! Not your typical “sip and paint” party, this workshop has quickly become one of Rivers… Continue Reading Blacksmithing Open Studio

Bladesmithing 1

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

Learn to create your own blade at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! This three-day workshop features extended shop time on day one and instruction focusing on the forging techniques needed to… Continue Reading Blacksmithing Open Studio

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 Forged Trowel

The Doodle Bowl Experience

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

Invite your friends for a night of fun and creativity at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! Not your typical “sip and paint” party, this workshop has quickly become one of Rivers… Continue Reading Forged Trowel

Introduction to Copper Smithing

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

Learn Copper Smithing at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! This class is an introduction to the basic methods and hand tools used to form sheet copper into decorative and functional objects.… Continue Reading Forged Trowel

Custom Cuffs

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

Learn to hammer hot metal at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! This 3-hour introductory workshop is a great way to explore the art of blacksmithing and create something unique. Participants will… Continue Reading Forged Trowel

Sculptural Aluminum Casting

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

Learn to cast aluminum in three dimensions! This three-day workshop will introduce the process used to create three-dimensional sculptural forms in cast aluminum—patternmaking, mold-making, and casting.  (Note: Finishing techniques are… Continue Reading Forged Trowel

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 Forged Trowel