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Questions? Race Director, Event Coordinator, Joyce Lucke at
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Prepapation for the Iron Pour begins earlier when the head of the iron pour crew and other artists arrive. This preparation includes retrieving and breaking up 2000 pounds of casing iron, preparing the coke (refined coal), setting up the kiln, building the casting surface and setting up a workshop area. The public is encouraged to observe and/or join in the set up. The iron pour artists plan to conduct three community workshops at Mill Race Park, which will be open to the public.
Nearby elementary schools are encouraged to walk over to the pour site during the school day on Thursday. Please call 812.376.2539 to reserve your time slot. For further information about the iron pour or the workshops, call 812.376.2539.
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The community workshops take place on Wednesday and Thursday. A final workshop will be held from on Friday afternoon. Prior to the workshops, the artists will have prepared 100 “scratch blocks” (about the size of a brick) for individuals to use to create a sculptural relief image. The scratch blocks are made of sand that is held together with resin and people can scratch or carve a design into the sand that will later be cast in iron. Simple metal engraving tools will be provided. There will be a charge to participants of $12 for each block. Artists and volunteers will be on hand to assist the participants in each step of the process. Bricks sell out fast so be sure to make your reservation early.