Sloss Furnaces

Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, founded in 1880, holds a unique place in America’s history, as a Southern constructed, blast furnace in a newly-created city. Immerse yourself in the nation’s only 20th century industrial museum, located in Birmingham, Alabama, with your camera and your imagination. Walk among the steel behemoths and work yards, now silent, and photograph a world that was actively producing 25% of our nation’s iron, a century ago. Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark is offering a unique…

A three day class for those with no experience taught by Sloss' very own metal artists. You'll leave the class with a clear understanding of how to cast a metal sculpture. (Please note that convenience fees apply to all online registrations) Cost:$325 Student Rate: $162.50 Must present student ID upon arrival. Friday 6-9pm Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm - 18+ Show -

Open Studios are for artists and others who have some experience casting iron. Participants must attend all three days and be finished by 5pm. (Please note that convenience fees apply to all online registration.) Cost: $150 Friday, 6-9pm Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm - 18+ Show -

Learn to dance between fire, hammer and anvil using basic blacksmithing tools. (Please note that convenience fees apply to all online registrations) Cost:$250 Student Rate: $125 Must present student ID upon arrival. Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm - 16+ Show -

No experience necessary! In this workshop you'll learn to make cool stuff for your home or garden. The instructor will guide you through all the basic processes you need to use a cutting torch and welder to create your own works of art. (Please note that convenience fees apply to all online registrations) Time: 10 am - 4 pm Cost: $250.00 Student Rate: $125 Must present student ID upon arrival. Workshop provides equipment, supplies, and instruction in the use of…

Bring some friends and beverages (adult included!) and join the Sloss metal arts staff for a night of cast iron creative fun! It's like sips and strokes on steroids! The Sloss artists will help you create your own cast iron bowl (doodle bowl) for $45. The bowl mold and tools are provided. NOTE: Their must be an attendance of 20 or more for iron pour. Otherwise, bowls are poured during next scheduled iron pour and picked up at the visitors…

Bring some friends and beverages (adult included!) and join the Sloss metal arts staff for a night of cast iron creative fun! It's like sips and strokes on steroids! The Sloss artists will help you create your own cast iron bowl (doodle bowl) for $45. The bowl mold and tools are provided. NOTE: Their must be an attendance of 20 or more for iron pour. Otherwise, bowls are poured during next scheduled iron pour and picked up at the visitors…

A three day class for those with no experience taught by Sloss' very own metal artists. You'll leave the class with a clear understanding of how to cast a metal sculpture. (Please note that convenience fees apply to all online registrations) Cost:$325 Student Rate: $162.50 Must present student ID upon arrival. Friday 6-9pm Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm - 18+ Show -