2024

Spring

Iron Melt

and

Membership Drive

Return to the AIA to watch the Iron Melt and take home your art!

The Iron Melt will be Saturday, May 18th. Purchase your mold now so you don’t miss out. We are temporarily out of molds. They should be ready after May 4. If you purchase/reserve a mold and they are done earlier, we will let you know via email.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 18th so you can see the pour in person, even if you aren’t participating with a mold. The pour should happen between noon and 1pm.

The mold pickup and drop off location is at the AIA Welcome Center (formerly the Big Bear Lodge), 106 Route 13, Brookline, NH.

Molds must be picked up in person, they are too heavy to mail. You can reserve a mold online through the store. To pick up your mold, visit the Welcome Center on Tuesdays or Thursdays between 11 and 4. Or, visit Brookline’s Finest – they are open every day, 9-5. In either case, please print or be prepared to show proof of purchase on your phone. Cash or check is accepted at the Welcome Center or Brookline’s Finest as well.

Drop molds off at the Welcome Center or with Brookline’s Finest. Return the carved mold, carving tool and board. They may be returned the morning of the Iron Pour, but should be received by 10am. 

The Iron Pour is estimated for noon; however, molten iron can be finicky. Please be patient. Once poured, the casts need to be cooled, cleaned and have rough edges removed. This is a good time to explore the trails! Then, return to the Studio to claim your unique work of iron art.

The cost for the Iron Melt is $45 for non-members and $35 for members.

To purchase Iron Melt(s) use this link for the AIA Store.

For Individual or Family Memberships use this link to the Membership Page then visit the Store page to purchase the Iron Melt(s).

Here’s a video of the Remote Iron Melt process: