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 Sculptural Aluminum Casting
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 Sculptural Aluminum Casting
Learn to hammer hot metal at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! Get spooky during this three-hour Halloween-themed couples’ workshop and learn the basics of blacksmithing to make your own steel skull!… Continue Reading Sculptural Aluminum Casting
A Conversation with Sherrie Flick Join Rivers of Steel for a special evening in conversation with writer Sherrie Flick. Her latest publication, Homing: Instincts of a Rustbelt Feminist, is a collection of… Continue Reading Homing—Exploring a Sense of Place in Southwestern Pennsylvania
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 Hands-On Graffiti Tour
Get in the holiday spirit with Rivers of Steel! This three-hour introductory workshop is a great way to explore the art of blacksmithing and create a unique holiday ornament. Participants… Continue Reading Hands-On Graffiti Tour
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 Hands-On Graffiti Tour
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 Weeklong Iron Intensive
Get in the holiday spirit with Rivers of Steel! This three-hour introductory workshop is a great way to explore the art of blacksmithing and create a unique holiday ornament. Participants… Continue Reading Weeklong Iron Intensive
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 to… Continue Reading Weeklong Iron Intensive
