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 Photo Safari
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
Learn to forge your own barbecue tool at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! This intermediate-level, hands-on workshop is an excellent way to continue exploring the forging process. Work with hot steel… Continue Reading Forged BBQ Tool – Meat Flipper
Learn to create your own blade at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! This two-day workshop features extended shop time and instruction focusing on the forging techniques needed to produce sharp-edged tools… Continue Reading Blacksmithing Basics: Forged Fire Poker
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 Blacksmithing Basics: Forged Fire Poker
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 Basics: Forged Fire Poker
Hammer hot metal at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! Are you looking to hone your forging and blacksmithing techniques? Open Studio sessions at the Carrie Blast Furnaces provide flexible, self-guided time… Continue Reading Blacksmithing Basics: Forged Fire Poker
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 Basics: Forged Fire Poker
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 Tag your Tee: Graffiti arts workshop & mini tour
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 Basics: Forged Fire Poker
