Invite your friends for a night of fun and creativity at the Carrie Blast Furnaces!
Doodle your own bowl and bring your own booze for this Doodle Bowl Experience!
Not your typical “sip and paint” party, this workshop has quickly become one of Rivers of Steel’s most in-demand programs. Designed as a social experience, it’s location in the Power House of the Carrie Blast Furnaces allows for enough physical distancing to keep you comfortable while you create functional works of art!
Rivers of Steel’s metal arts team will help you create your own doodle bowl design that’s cast in solid aluminum! The bowl mold and tools are provided, you just carve your own design right into the pre-made mold, Then take your bowl home at the end of the night!
No experience is needed—just bring your creativity, a friend, and your own beverage!
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
As a former industrial site, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure an enjoyable visit.
- What to wear: The majority of this program is indoors. However, the Power House is not temperature controlled; please dress for the weather. Additionally, the ground is uneven—sensible shoes are a must. Sneakers or boots are recommended. Open-toed shoes and high heels are prohibited.
- Restrooms & concessions: The rawness of the site is certainly part of its charm. However, that rawness also limits the creature comforts many of us are accustomed to, like running water. Portable bathrooms, hand washing stations and hand sanitizer are available. Food amenities are not available (with some exceptions, such as food trucks at festivals).
- Photography: Photography is permitted. For safety reasons, videography and drones are prohibited.
- Accessibility: Handicapped parking is available, but the grounds covered during tours are not wheelchair accessible.
- COVID-19: Please be advised of our current COVID-19 policies.
- Liability: By purchasing admission tickets, all visitors consent to the terms of our liability waiver and consent to be photographed (PDF).
- Admission: Site access is limited to guided tours, workshops, and events. Unless otherwise noted, all admissions are ticketed.
- Location: The Carrie Blast Furnaces are located in the communities of Swissvale and Rankin in the Monongahela River Valley. The address for the National Historic Landmark is 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15218.
Thank you for following these guidelines. We wish you to have the best visit possible, and appreciate your patience as we continue to improve the visitor experience.