Event Details
Introducing: Hot Metal Cold Beer! Join Liberty Arts and The Glass Jug on First Fridays at the Foundry this fall - pick from August 7th, September 4th, & October 2nd to participate!
Hot Metal Cold Beer is part foundry experience, part happy hour, and all access behind-the-scenes look into one of Durham’s most unique art spaces. During the evening, you’ll create the pattern for your own bronze or aluminum project before watching Liberty Arts’ foundry crew transform it into metal during a live pour.
While your piece is being cast, grab whatever you fancy at The Glass Jug - Downtown Durham using your included drink token, and enjoy an evening exploring a pop-up art market featuring work from Liberty Arts artists. Throughout the night you’ll witness the glow of molten metal, experience the excitement of a working foundry, and get a rare look at the casting process from just beyond the foundry floor.
What you'll be making:
August 7th: Bronze Medallion
September 4th: Aluminum Casting
October 2nd: Aluminum Casting
Hot Metal Cold Beer is a celebration of craftsmanship, creativity, cold drinks, and the excitement of live metal casting. Join us this fall for the hottest event out there!
Tickets available here. Space is limited. Take advantage of Early Bird Pricing through July 31st for our August session.
This event recurs every First Friday of the month until Oct 2, 2026