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  • December 2025

  • Sun 7
    christmas trees forged during the holiday workshop

    Blacksmithing: Holiday Ornaments

    December 7, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Carrie Blast Furnaces 801 Carrie Furnace Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Get in the holiday spirit with Rivers of Steel! This three-hour introductory workshop is a great way to explore the art of blacksmithing and create a unique holiday ornament. Participants… Continue Reading Blacksmithing: Holiday Ornaments

  • January 2026

  • Thu 22

    Blacksmithing Basics: Forged Fire Poker

    January 22 @ 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: Forged Fire Poker

    $90
  • Fri 23

    POSTPONED: Blacksmithing Basics: Key Chain Bottle Openers

    January 23 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Carrie Blast Furnaces 801 Carrie Furnace Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Learn the basics of blacksmithing in this hands-on workshop. Forge a custom bottle opener while practicing essential techniques—BYOB and test your work at the end.

  • Thu 29
    Three examples of forged hooks.

    POSTPONED: Blacksmithing Basics: Hooks & Hairpins

    January 29 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Carrie Blast Furnaces 801 Carrie Furnace Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Due to recent snowfall totals, we’ve made the decision to reschedule the workshop for safety and comfort reasons. The Carrie Blast Furnaces are not climate controlled. Attendees to the workshop… Continue Reading POSTPONED: Blacksmithing Basics: Hooks & Hairpins

    $90
  • Sat 31

    POSTPONED: All levels Blacksmithing: Bladesmithing 1

    January 31 @ 6:00 pm - February 1 @ 9:00 pm
    Carrie Blast Furnaces 801 Carrie Furnace Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Due to recent snowfall totals, we’ve made the decision to reschedule the workshop for safety and comfort reasons. The Carrie Blast Furnaces are not climate controlled. Attendees to the workshop… Continue Reading POSTPONED: All levels Blacksmithing: Bladesmithing 1

    $360
  • February 2026

  • Thu 12
    participants display their completed cuffs

    Blacksmithing Basics: Custom Cuffs

    February 12 @ 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 3-hour introductory workshop is a great way to explore the art of blacksmithing and create something unique. Participants will… Continue Reading Blacksmithing Basics: Custom Cuffs

  • Thu 19
    workshop participant hammers her forged bottle opener to drift the open end further.

    Hot Metal Happy Hour-Forged Bottle Openers

    February 19 @ 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Carrie Blast Furnaces 801 Carrie Furnace Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Forge your own bottle opener at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! Join us for a Hot Metal Happy Hour at the Carrie Blast Furnaces. This intermediate-level, hands-on workshop is an excellent way to… Continue Reading Hot Metal Happy Hour-Forged Bottle Openers

  • Sat 21

    All levels Blacksmithing: Bladesmithing 1

    February 21 @ 12:00 pm - February 22 @ 6:00 pm
    Carrie Blast Furnaces 801 Carrie Furnace Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Learn the skills necessary to forge your own blade with a scroll handle from a single piece of steel, and leave with your own work!

    $360
  • Thu 26
    Three examples of forged hooks.

    Blacksmithing Basics: Hooks & Hairpins

    February 26 @ 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

    $90
  • March 2026

  • Thu 12
    Rustic Ladles on a backdrop of wood

    Blacksmithing Basics: Rustic Ladle

    March 12 @ 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Carrie Blast Furnaces 801 Carrie Furnace Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Learn to hammer hot metal at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! Spend an afternoon at the forge crafting a functional piece of hand-forged steel. In this extended, beginner-friendly blacksmithing class, participants… Continue Reading Blacksmithing Basics: Rustic Ladle

    $125
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