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

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 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 Sculptural Aluminum Casting

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 The Doodle Bowl Experience

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 Bladesmithing 1

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 Sunset Photo Safari at the Carrie Blast Furnaces

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

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 The Doodle Bowl Experience

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 Custom Cuffs

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 Sculptural Aluminum Casting