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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 -
Apply to compete in IRON CHEF 2011!
Applications are online to start or join a team and be a part of IRON CHEF 2011! Last year's winners - Butcher Block Mill, LLC, headed by Curtis Aric - are back again to try and claim the title for the 2nd year in a row. Think you have what it takes to be crowned the next Iron Chef?&nbs -
Books Beneath the Beams
On Saturday, July 9th, the Steel Yard welcomes authors Jane Hamilton, Ann Hood, Tom Perrotta, and Anita Shreve to share their work with the public at a free event from 12-4 pm. ‘Books Beneath the Beams’ is presented in partnership with the Providence Community Library and is the first -
Cruise Night
The Steel Yard is happy to announce it’s 6th annual Cruise Night car show and fundraiser! The Steel Yard’s 2011 Cruise Night will bring over 70 custom and classic vehicles and over 150 people to the unique site in an evening of polished chrome, raffle prizes, studio tours, food s -
A Call to Artists: City of Providence, National Grid Team Up on Public Art Project to Encourage Energy Efficiency and Recycling
The City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism and National Grid are proud to announce a Call to Artists, inviting diverse Providence and Rhode Island artists and art associations from to submit their concepts for the Fine Art of Recycling campaign. This campaign will unite a pa
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Youth Programs
Click Above For a GalleryThe Steel Yard partners with organizations to offer young adults a place to explore, invent and make connections between arts education, experimental learning and vocational training through courses, workshops and camps. The Steel Yard’s after and out-of-school, hands-on opportunities in glass, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media and found object sculpture, blacksmithing and metalworking allow students to make their own artwork under the supervision of working artists.
Older youth already trained with us sometimes serve as Teaching Assistants in our middle and high school programs, assist in our Public Projects department, enroll in welding certification programs or choose to continue in other arts education programs.
Open-Enrollment Youth Programs
Interested in taking a course at the Steel Yard? Anyone over the age of 15 may enroll in our courses. Or, continue reading below to find our more about our youth-specific programs offered for free or at very low cost.
Youth Enrichment Partnerships (YEP)
Youth Enrichment Partnerships (YEP) are organized with collaborating schools and organizations. The Steel Yard and our partner decide on the medium to be taught, the class content and the learning and age needs of the program.
Sponsored Youth Programs
Individuals, schools and organizations are invited to sponsor Steel Yard youth programs for their students and organization members. These high quality courses will introduce the industrial arts and industry to new audiences at an affordable price. These classes are custom designed to the sponsor and their constituents’ needs and wants.
Summer Camps
The Steel Yard’s open enrollment summer camps offer youth an introduction into the industrial arts along with teaching practical, vocational and business skills. These are free programs made possible by foundations and individual donors. Every summer Camp Metalhead introduces youth to the basics of welding and metal forming, the material properties of steel, the range of applications in the metalworking industry, as well as how to design and implement a commissioned public art project. Past projects include a composting system for Providence’s Southside Community Land Trust, an information kiosk now installed in the heart of Olneyville, and gates for the Peace and Plenty Community Park in the Elmwood neighborhood.
Tours
We are available for tours with local school and youth-serving community organizations—just call ahead to schedule.
Interested in creating a partnership, sponsoring a program, attending a camp or getting involved in youth programs? Contact our Youth Program Coordinator,
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