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  • April 2025

  • Sat 19
    A blacksmith hammers on an anvil.

    Hammer-In Festival

    April 19, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    W.A. Young & Sons Foundry and Machine Shop 114 Water Street, Rices Landing, PA, United States

    Blacksmiths from the tristate area convene for the Hammer-In Festival in Greene County! Blacksmiths from the tristate area convene for the Hammer-In Festival in Greene County. This annual event occurs… Continue Reading Hammer-In Festival

  • Thu 24
    A adult woman of Asian decent places her project in the forge.

    Blacksmithing Basics: Hooks & Hairpins

    April 24, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    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 Blacksmithing Basics: Hooks & Hairpins

  • Sun 27
    A multicultural group shows off their aluminum doodle bowls.

    The Doodle Bowl Experience

    April 27, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    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 Basics: Hooks & Hairpins

  • Tue 29
    sample copper trays created of various designs

    Introduction to Copper Smithing

    April 29, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    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 Introduction to Copper Smithing

  • May 2025

  • Sun 11
    A multicultural group shows off their aluminum doodle bowls.

    The Doodle Bowl Experience

    May 11, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    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 Basics: Hooks & Hairpins

  • Sat 17
    sample of completed blade with a wooden handle

    Blade with Wooden Handle

    May 17, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Carrie Blast Furnaces 801 Carrie Furnace Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    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: Hooks & Hairpins

  • Sun 18
    A woman with a long brown ponytail in a t-shirt takes a photo of a colorful mural.

    Photo Safari

    May 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    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 Blacksmithing Basics: Hooks & Hairpins

  • Mon 19
    participants use a forge to heat their work

    Blacksmithing Open Studio

    May 19, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Carrie Blast Furnaces 801 Carrie Furnace Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    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: Hooks & Hairpins

  • Mon 26
    metal arts participants handling a large bull ladle

    Weeklong Iron Intensive

    May 26, 2025 @ 11:00 am - May 31, 2025 @ 7:00 pm
    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 Basics: Hooks & Hairpins

  • Thu 29
    two artists pour ladle of molten iron

    Metal Arts Workshop—Intro to Iron Casting

    May 29, 2025 @ 11:00 am - May 31, 2025 @ 7:00 pm
    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 Tag your Tee: Graffiti arts workshop & mini tour

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