Learn to create your own blade at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! This three-day workshop features extended shop time and instruction focusing on the forging techniques needed to produce sharp-edged tools… Continue Reading Bladesmithing 1

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

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

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 Blacksmithing Basics: Hooks & Hairpins

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… Continue Reading Hot Metal Happy Hour: Forged Bottle Openers

(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