Take a Course
Welding, Blacksmithing, Jewelry & Ceramics
The Steel Yard offers unique courses in the industrial arts for students of all skill levels. You’ll receive hands-on experience working with the tools of the trade, in a safe and creative environment, and walk away with something that YOU made.
Workforce Welding
Workforce Applications
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Our Workforce Welding Program is a paid 32-hour, week-long job-readiness program, and The Steel Yard is dedicated to serving Rhode Islanders by providing access to education, training and facilities to learn and practice the industrial arts.
Residency Exhibition
Join Us For Our Resident Artist Exhibition!
The Steel Yard and WaterFire Arts Center are excited to announce the 2025-2026 Steel Yard Residents’ Winter Exhibition, Murmurations, on display at 475 Valley Street, Providence RI 02908 from January 29, 2026 to February 28, 2026.
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You make our work possible.
Make a positive change in the Providence community by supporting a space where all makers, artists and the community come together to build, create, and collaborate.