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Second Saturday Volunteer Day
Second Saturday Volunteer Days at the Steel Yard are a great way to help out in a group setting. On the second Saturday of each month, from 11am – 3pm, we work together keep the Yard looking great. It’s a great way to meet new people, enjoy a beautiful day outside and be creative
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Open Studios
or the working metal artist or experienced maker, we provide access to our metal shop beyond our classes. One of the most popular ways to get back into our studio is through Open Studios, offered each and every Sunday (check our homepage for cancellations). Open Studios are an affo
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Youth Open Studios
Youth Open Studios Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 - 5:30 For the younger metal enthusiasts we have Youth Open Studio sessions. During our regular course season, our studios are open and free of charge to any high school student who has completed one or more of our youth programs in metalworking
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Cruise Night
We are happy to announce our 7th annual Cruise Night, part of the Works in Progress 2012 fundraising event series. Bring the whole family for our 7th annual classic car, hot rod, custom, rat rod and monster bike show. It'll be an evening of polished chrome, music, raffle prizes
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Iron Chef
Save the date for Iron Chef! Teams of artists and fabricators compete in our 5th annual head-to-head sculpture competition. Four teams - three rounds - one IRON CHEF! Last year's winners - Monster Mini-Golf - are back again to try and claim the title for the 2nd year in a
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For Lease: Work Space/Artist Studio at The Steel Yard
Work Space/Artist Studio at The Steel Yard (Providence’s West Side) 2800 square feet at Providence’s Steel Yard (www.thesteelyard.org). Features: Garage door, 3 ton overhead track crane Great light (bank of windows and skylights), Concrete floor Access to the Steel Yard’s shop -
Now accepting applications for Camp Metalhead!
Application Deadline: June 11, 2012 July 16th-July 27th, 2012 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE! -
We're hosting an Open House
Friday, May 18th5:30 - 8:00 PMFree Admission We hope you can join us for our upcoming Open House! This free event is a chance for you to come to the Steel Yard and explore all that we have to offer! Have you always questioned what goes on at the Steel Yard, but never had a chance to swing -
Spring Courses Are Here!
Our spring courses are now online! Have you made a New Year's Resolution yet? Make 2012 the best year ever by resolving to take a class at the Steel Yard! Registration is now available for our spring open enrollment courses. So, don't miss your chance to register to learn -
Help The Steel Yard Raise The Roof
The beginning of summer brought some bad weather to the Ocean State, especially on June 8th when an overnight storm uprooted trees, knocked out power, flattened highway signs and billboards and caused many of us to run for cover in our basements. One victim of that storm was the Steel Yard. Our Mi
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Islay Taylor
Contact Islay at: islay@thesteelyard.org
Islay Taylor was born in Wakefield, Rhode Island. She is a contemporary art jeweler, who uses the body as a pedestal to showcase wearable sculptures. She received her MFA in Jewelry and Metalsmithing from the Rhode Island School of Design and her BFA from Alfred University, where she studied Sculpture and Printmaking, with a minor in Art History. Currently, she works as the Gallery Director at Hera Gallery, teaches Continuing Education at RISD, and maintains an active studio practice. For more information visit her website at www.islaytaylor.com