Foundry Invitational & River Exhibition

"Melt Some Metal With Us"
The 5th annual Foundry Invitational & River Exhibition (F.I.R.E.) is a conference for metal casting artists that takes place in the Metal Museum's Foundry. The conference and workshops are great opportunities to network with other artists, learn more about mold making, and take part in an iron pour. The Metal Museum welcomes Wayne Potratz and Thomas Gipe as the 2019 F.I.R.E. guest demonstrators.Smelt your own iron bloom during this year's F.I.R.E. conference. Wayne Potratz and Thomas Gipe will .. continue reading lead a special workshop during which participants will build a Norse-style short stack smelting furnace with clay and brick. During the general conference you’ll be able to network with other artists while making molds, take part in shorter workshops, and participate in a pop-up exhibition showcasing conference attendees’ work during the Family Fun Day. The event culminates Saturday in a day of metal pouring, including aluminum, bronze and iron, followed by a post-pour dinner.