Weeklong Iron Intensive

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 have the chance to learn and experiment with multiple pattern-making materials and create multiple large and complex multi-part sand molds.

Prior experience or Intro to Iron Casting is recommended. Registration includes access to the Carrie Furnaces foundry daily between 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and the ultimate experience of participating in an iron pour from a coke-fired cupola—just like the historic furnaces onsite!

All items for the workshop will be cast on Saturday, October 4 during the Festival of Combustion. Cooled castings can be picked up on the following Sunday.

Please note that the iron-casting operation is scheduled from 1:00 – 8:00 p.m., but it can often last eight or more hours. The actual start time for the casting period is determined the day of the event, based on mold count, outdoor temperature, and other factors. Additionally, the pick-up window is 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. However, it may be later than anticipated if the casting operation lasts long into the previous evening. Check with Rivers of Steel Metal Arts staff on the casting date for more specific information.

(Weeklong Iron Intensive workshops include up to 400 lbs. of sand and corresponding chemical, waste removal and related foundry consumables. Sand and chemical needs beyond this allotted amount are available for $.31/lb. Any additional material fees must be paid upon pick up of the final castings at the end of the workshop period.)

You may also like the following events from Rivers of Steel:

• This Saturday, 2nd August, 09:00 am, Industrial Tour of the Carrie Blast Furnaces in Braddock
• This Sunday, 3rd August, 11:00 am, She Worked in a Mill Tour in Braddock
• Next Thursday, 7th August, 06:00 pm, Custom Cuffs Workshop in Braddock

Also check out other Workshops in Braddock, Festivals in Braddock, Arts events in Braddock.