Intro to Arc Welding

Intro to Arc Welding 1-day Class

Saturday, May 17, 2025  from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Location: Minnesota Transportation Museum, 193 Pennsylvania Ave E, St Paul, MN 55130 (see map below)

Instructor: Ben Groves

Cost: $150 for non-members,  $125 for Guild members

Class size: Maximum 4, minimum 3

Class Description:  If you’ve ever wanted to know more about welding, but didn’t have a way to do it, here’s your chance. There’s something mysterious and magical about welding. Welders sit so close to this fountain of sparks that most people would jump back from.  They join steel (and other materials) together as if they were one.

This one day class will be a survey of three common modern arc welding techniques which are appropriate for hobby welding:
•    Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)
•    Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)
•    Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
Each technique will be explained and demonstrated.  Then the student will have hands-on time to practice.

Class Champion: Martin Masters, 651-285-8731, mastersmw@yahoo.com

Tools & Equipment participants should bring to class: Proper welding gloves, welding leathers or coat, welding helmet (We will have loaner Helmets and some gloves if you don’t want to buy).

Safety Equipment: Wear clothing made of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying, and leather boots or shoes.

Lunch arrangements: Bring a bag lunch or eat at a local restaurant.

 

To register:  For non-members, Click [HERE] to register.

For Guild members, Click [HERE] to register in Neon under 'Events'.

****Acceptance will be in the order submitted, based on the transaction date, and each person will be notified individually.

 

Alternatively, you can register manually by sending a check written to 'The Guild of Metalsmiths'.

Contact Marty for the mailing address.

Questions? Email  Marty Masters at mastersmw@yahoo.com 

Map to Jackson Street Roundhouse (park in BACK parking lot)