Oxy/Acetylene Welding

Oxy/Acetylene Welding 2-Day 

   Dates: Sat & Sun, October 10 & 11, 2026, 9am – 4:00pm

Location: Myron Hanson’s East Eagan Blacksmith Shop, 4015 Dodd Road, Eagan, MN 55123 (see map below)

Instructor(s): Myron Hanson, Bob Brown, and Dick Carlson

Description: Students will be working at individual stations on a shared workbench, with equipment and stock provided. If time permits, bonus demonstrations will show advanced techniques and uses of the oxyacetylene torch.

Cost: $200 Guild member, $230 non-member

Class Size: Maximum 8

Class Champion: Kim Maas at tgom.volunteer@gmail.com

Tools & Equipment: All tools, equipment, and stock are furnished.

Safety Equipment: Students should be prepared for sparks and melted/hot metal: common safety garb (leather footwear and clothing made of cotton, leather, or wool – -no synthetics, no cuffs or frayed edges) plus eye protection with a #5 lens, either in a face shield (preferred), goggles or glasses. If you wear corrective lenses, bring those, too. Cloth cap is optional, gloves are recommended.

Lunch: Pack a lunch or restaurants in the area along with fast food and convenience stores. Bring plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated during the class

Special Instructions: None

 

Questions? Email Kim at tgom.volunteer@gmail.com

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 Kim for the mailing address.

Map to Myron Hanson’s East Eagan Blacksmith Shop