Metal Fest is a celebration of all things metal at the National Sculpture Factory and it is the third iteration of our Material Laboratory Programme; an annual programmatic strand that focuses on specific material researches and medium specific practices through an intensified series of masterclasses, workshops, lectures and open discussion.

You are invited to special performance of Psyche II by James L Hayes, Saturday 5 October, 5 – 9pm

This festival is the third iteration of NSF’s Material Laboratory Programme; an annual programmatic strand that focuses on specific material researches and medium specific practices through an intensified series of masterclasses, workshops, lectures and discussions with experts in the field.

This festival includes a bronze casting workshop; two iron-casting live performances and a series of talks and presentations. It’s a brilliant opportunity to learn, exchange and upskill your material understanding and practice development.

Guest artists include Michał Staszczak (Pl), Eden Jolly (Sco), Helle Helsner (Den), Roisin Foley (Ire), Stephen Murray (Scot), Dr Cóilín Ó Dubhghaill (Ire), Dr Paul Rondelez (Bel) and Catherine Hehir (Ire). Curated by NSF’s Dobz O’Brien and our featured artists James L Hayes (Ire).

The full agenda for Metal Fest, including lectures in the NSF Mezzanine and Stack Theatre MTU Cork School of Music, is available here on our website.