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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

Blacksmithing Open Studio: February

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

Are you looking to hone your forging and blacksmithing techniques? Open Studio sessions at the Carrie Blast Furnaces provide flexible, self-guided time to build on your skills, test out new ideas, or put those final touches on a previously made piece. Anvils, forges and necessary tooling will be provided, and Rivers of Steel staff will […]

$65

Intercollegiate Iron Pour: March 20 – 22, 2025

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

March 20 @ 11:00 am - March 22 @ 7:00 pm Join Rivers of Steel for the 2025 Intercollegiate Iron Pour and create lifelong connections with others in the metal arts community […]

$100

Introduction to Copper Smithing: April 29, 2025

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

This class is an introduction to the basic methods and hand tools used to form sheet copper into decorative and functional objects. Participants will learn the methods used to create […]

$125

Blacksmithing Open Studio: May 19, 2025

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

May 19, 2025, Monday, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Are you looking to hone your forging and blacksmithing techniques? Open Studio sessions at the Carrie Blast Furnaces provide flexible, self-guided […]

$65

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

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

Introduction to Copper Smithing: July 31, 2025

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

Thursday, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm This class is an introduction to the basic methods and hand tools used to form sheet copper into decorative and functional objects. Participants will […]

$125

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