Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

Sloss is a structure of uncommon beauty whose monumental scale and aesthetic create a rich contemplative space. Metal Arts facilities are located in historic buildings at the west end the site, with a dramatic view of the Birmingham skyline.

Artist studios occupy the 1926 Power House, 1927 Pyrometer House, 1927 Bathhouse and 1950s Storage Building. One of two 20,000-sq.-ft. casting sheds, where millions of tons of iron once were cast, has been developed as the foundry and fabrication shop.

The Artists

Facilities & Equipment

Metal Arts Guild

Programs

Summer Youth Apprenticeship

Class Schedules

Registration Policy

Registration is open to the public on a first-come, first- served basis. Persons 16 and over may register for all workshops. NOTE: Participants should pre-register no later than Tuesday prior to the beginning of the workshop. Sloss may cancel a workshop if fewer than five participants are registered.

Telephone Registration: Participants may register by calling 205/324-1911 weekdays between 8 am and 4 pm, or by emailing paige@slossfurnaces.com. A $25 non-refundable deposit is required to complete registration.

Refund Policy: Sloss has the right to cancel a workshop for any reason, although we rarely do so. When we do cancel, it is usually due to low enrollment. Should your workshop be cancelled, we will refund all of your fees, including the deposit. You may choose to transfer to another class provided space is available. Any difference in tuition will be reconciled.

Returned Checks: There is a $35.00 charge for returned checks. Please make all check payable to the Sloss Metal Arts and send it to:

Metal Arts
Sloss Furnaces
Twenty 32nd Street North
Birmingham, AL 35222

Date

Time

Event

Aug 8 - 2008

Cast Iron Sculpture for Beginners, August 8 - 10
This is a 3-day class that ends running concurrently with the open studio. But no experience is necessary! You'll leave the class with a clear understanding of how to cast metal sculpture and with several of your own works of art.

Aug 8 - 2008

10 am - 5 pm

Iron and Bronze Casting: Artist Open Studio, August 8 - 10
Open Studios are for artists and others who have some experience with metal casting. Staff artists work closely with participants to realize individual projects. Participants should arrive at Sloss with a ready-made pattern.