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Bladesmithing 1: February 22 – 23, 2025

Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

This two-day workshop begins February 22 from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and concludes the following day (February 23) from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The workshop features extended shop time on day one and instruction focusing on the forging techniques needed to produce sharp-edged tools of high-carbon steel. Participants will learn the fundamental skills […]

$325

Beginning Blacksmithing for Women, Trans & Non-binary Individuals

Peters Valley School of Craft 19 Kuhn Road, Layton, NJ, United States

This class is for individuals who would like to learn to forge in a physically and emotionally safe environment. Participants will learn proper usage and techniques for both hand tools […]

$500

Weeklong Iron Intensive Workshop

Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

May 26 @ 11:00 am - May 31 @ 7:00 pm Monday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Visiting artist information is forthcoming. This workshop features extended shop time onsite at […]

$500

Metal Arts Workshop—Intro to Iron Casting: May 29 – 31, 2025

Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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! Intro […]

$285

Forging a Viking Axe Workshop

Peters Valley School of Craft 19 Kuhn Road, Layton, NJ, United States

Participants in this workshop will learn how to forge and heat treat their own Viking Style Bearded Axe, first forging the tools needed in order to forge that axe. The […]

$970

Bladesmithing Workshop: July 8, 2025

Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Tuesday, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm This three-day workshop features extended shop time on day one 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 with scroll handle from a single piece of steel. These sessions are […]

$325

Beginner Blacksmithing Workshop (September)

Peters Valley School of Craft 19 Kuhn Road, Layton, NJ, United States

This beginner-friendly class focuses on the fundamentals of blacksmithing while crafting your own custom grilling tools including a steak flipper, egg spoon, and a set of BBQ tongs—a perfect addition […]

$650

Weeklong Iron Intensive Workshop: Sept. 29 – Oct. 4

Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

September 29 @ 11:00 am - October 4 @ 7:00 pm This workshop features extended shop time onsite at the Carrie Blast Furnaces and in-depth instruction / assistance catered to the needs […]

$500