Intro to Arc Welding 2026
Instructor: Marty Masters
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 Manager: Kim Maas, 651-328-7219 tgom.volunteer@gmail.com
Class size: Minimum students: 2 Maximum students: 4
Cost: $125 TGoM Members $150 non-members
Safety Equipment – Wear clothing made of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying, and leather boots or shoes.
Other Equipment: Proper welding gloves, welding leathers or coat, welding helmet if you have them (We will have loaner equipment if you don’t want to buy)
Lunch Arrangements: Bring a bag lunch or eat at a local restaurant
To register:
To register online go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website, https://www.metalsmith.org/education
To pay by check, email the class manager listed above to reserve your place in the class and receive additional information on where to mail the check.
Minors (under 18) must have a parent present. Minors under 14 need one adult per child. There will be no sharing of forges.
Acceptance will be in the order submitted, based on the online transaction date or the date of phone contact. Each person will be notified individually.
