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

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 Blade with Wooden Handle

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 Hot Metal Happy Hour: Forged Bottle Openers

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 Hot Metal Happy Hour: Forged Bottle Openers

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 Hot Metal Happy Hour: Forged Bottle Openers

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 Hot Metal Happy Hour: Forged Bottle Openers

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 Hot Metal Happy Hour: Forged Bottle Openers

Create functional copper cookware at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! This 2-day intermediate-level workshop is an excellent way to build your copper smithing skills focusing on developing, raising and forging techniques. … Continue Reading Hot Metal Happy Hour: Forged Bottle Openers