The Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum and Iron Furnaces presents the 2025 Arts on Fire Festival! The Arts on Fire Festival, launched in 2009, is a FREE two-day clebration of arts, heritage, industry, and community held the first weekend of June at the Iron Furnaces in Scranton.  

On Sunday, June 8, register for one or more of several workshops.

Come back to the Furnaces for a workshop or two! From tin types, and photography/genealogy projects to blacksmithing, there is something for everyone. Pre-registration is required for all workshops. Register below.

11am – 2pm | Science & Silver: Understanding the Tintype Process | $100/per person
Experience the history and artistry of tintypes in this immersive outdoor workshop. Led by local photographer Rebecca Daniels, this session offers an in-depth look into the science, chemistry, and craftsmanship behind the wet plate collodion process.

11am – 3pm – Knightsmith Blacksmith Workshops – $30 – $50
Join expert blacksmith Chris Knight for one of two (or, both) workshops where you’ll learn blacksmithing basics and get hands on in the forge and fire. All participants will leave the workshop with their handmade project. (The herb cutter workshops run past the event’s 2pm end time.)

12pm – 2pm – Uncovering Hidden Stories: The Art of Photo Archeology – $35/per person
Discover the stories hidden in your photos in this hands-on, two-part workshop led by Photo Archeologist and Photographer, Cheryl Kaiser.  In this workshop, you will learn techniques to “excavate” details in your photos, to preserve and curate them, and build a cohesive story that empowers you and honors your family’s history.