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Homestead, Munhall, and West Homestead.
The Doodle Bowl Experience at The Carrie Blast Furnaces | Sept 17 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 of Steel’s most in-demand programs. With guidance from Rivers of Steel’s metal arts […]
Tag Your Tee: Graffiti Arts Workshop and Mini Tour at The Carrie Blast Furnaces | Sept 19 Create your own graffiti-inspired T-shirt in this hands-on, creative workshop at the historic Carrie Blast Furnaces. Join Rivers of Steel mural artist Scott Brozovich for a short guided walk through the site’s vibrant graffiti and large-scale murals, where […]
Weeklong Iron Intensive at The Carrie Blast Furnaces | Sept 29 – Oct 4 (Six-day Workshop) Monday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Visiting artist Danny Matheson . This workshop features extended shop time onsite at the Carrie Blast Furnaces and in-depth instruction / assistance catered to the needs of each individual. Participants will […]
Metal Arts Workshop: Intro to Iron Casting at The Carrie Blast Furnaces | Oct 1 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 casting is a community workshop experience! Intro to Iron Casting […]
Festival of Combustion by Rivers of Steel at Carrie Blast Furnaces | Oct 3 Festival of Combustion is unlike any other event in the region. Set against the towering Carrie Blast Furnaces, this one-day celebration brings together industrial arts, American craft, live music, and hands-on experiences for curious minds of every age. Whether you’re introducing […]
Photo Safari at The Carrie Blast Furnaces | Oct 18 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 of light offers endless perspectives of this industrial edifice. Take inspiration from the wide vistas […]
Blacksmithing Basics: Hooks and Hairpins at The Carrie Blast Furnaces | Oct 20 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 learn the basics of forging steel and use essential blacksmithing tools to […]
Blacksmithing Basics: Halloween Snakes The Carrie Blast Furnaces | Oct 21 Learn to hammer hot metal at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! Celebrate Halloween with Rivers of Steel! This three-hour introductory workshop is a great way to explore the art of blacksmithing and create something unique. Participants will learn the basics of forging steel and use […]
Blacksmithing Basics: Halloween Snakes The Carrie Blast Furnaces | Oct 22 Learn to hammer hot metal at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! Celebrate Halloween with Rivers of Steel! This three-hour introductory workshop is a great way to explore the art of blacksmithing and create something unique. Participants will learn the basics of forging steel and use […]
Blacksmithing Basics: Halloween Skulls at The Carrie Blast Furnaces | Oct 29 Learn to hammer hot metal at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! Celebrate Halloween with Rivers of Steel! This three-hour introductory workshop is a great way to explore the art of blacksmithing and create something unique. Participants will learn the basics of forging steel and […]
The Doodle Bowl Experience at The Carrie Blast Furnaces | Nov 5 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 of Steel’s most in-demand programs. With guidance from Rivers of Steel’s metal arts […]
Blacksmithing: Holiday Ornaments at The Carrie Blast Furnaces | Nov 12 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 will learn the basics of forging steel and use essential blacksmithing tools to shape […]
All levels Blacksmithing: Bladesmithing 1 at Carrie Blast Furnaces | Nov 17 Learn to create your own blade at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! Bladesmithing workshops include shop time and instruction focusing on the forging techniques needed to produce sharp-edged tools of high-carbon steel. Participants will learn the fundamental skills required to forge a blacksmithing knife […]