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: Halloween Snakes

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: Halloween Snakes

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 Blacksmithing: Halloween Snakes

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: Halloween Snakes

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: Halloween Snakes

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

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 Open Studio

(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 Spoon Forging

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 Spoon Forging