Hoosier Pattern Pour
Join us on September 18th at Hoosier Pattern!
Welcome to our fourth annual event
The Hoosier Pattern Pour event is on Friday, September 18th, at Hoosier Pattern’s premises, located at 906 N 10th St, Decatur, IN. This gathering focuses on local artists showing off their skills by creating art using molten iron metal.
Our goal: is to involve local community members, students, adults, and artists to learn and create art using molten iron.
About Hoosier Pattern Pour and how you can be part of this event
How to Craft Your Molds
Option One — Take Home and Schools
For those opting for a hands-on approach, swing by Hoosier Pattern between August 31st and September 18th to pick up their own scratch mold. Each mold is $10 – cash only.
All molds must be returned to Hoosier Pattern by noon on September 18th.
Option Two — Workshop
Join us on Thursday September 17th, for a hands-on workshop at Hoosier Pattern! From 4 PM to 7 PM, experienced instructors will guide participants through a carving session, where attendees will begin designing their own custom 3D-printed sand mold. The workshop fee is $15 – cash only.
Friday, 5 PM — Pour Begins
In the evening, participants will see these molds being staged, and at 5 PM, the trained staff will pour molten iron into these molds. These festivities will be open to the public and include a Kids Corner with fun, hands-on activities. A food truck and beer & wine will be available for purchase – everyone is welcome!
Where will participants pick up the castings?
Scratch tiles created through school participation will be returned directly to each participating school for distribution. Members of the public may pick up their completed castings at Hoosier Pattern on September 30.
Parking Information
Please use the Dayton Street entrance when arriving. Accessible handicap parking is available in the Hoosier Pattern parking lot, accessible from 10th Street.
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Interested and want more information?
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