Welding courses

Whether you want to create art or fix a vehicle, you can learn how to Stick, MIG, TIG, ARC or gas weld as a beginner or as seasoned welder.

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Gold AWARD

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One day welding course: an introduction

In-person course

West Yorkshire - Next course on 21st October 2020

£250

This course is run on a one to one basis or one to two if you would like to come with a friend. £250 for one person, special rate of £350 for two. The course is designed to give the beginner a good grounding in welding theory and practice, typical welding joints and application. Lots of practical training using mostly the MIG welding process, with Stick (arc) welding and Gas welding if there is time or if applicable to your needs. The course takes you through welding in the downhand,...

Silver AWARD

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Introduction to welded metal sculpture

In-person course

Swansea - Next course on 21st October 2020

£250

A one or two day course aimed at total beginners or experienced metalworkers. Priced at £250 for one to one work: add another £50 per extra group member, up to a maximum of six people. (note I only take groups who know each other). Price per per day of training Children are welcome, above the age of six. The course covers an introduction to Mig Welding (Mig welding; a commonly used industrial process for assembling metal structures most people pick up the basics in a few minutes) Welding is a...

Silver AWARD

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Creative scrap metalwork and welding

In-person course

Bristol - Next course on 30th October 2020

£125

Our course is completely hands-on and student-led. Everyone will design their own project, set their own working pace, and go home having made an item (or perhaps several items) of original metalwork sculpture. The day is facilitated by my two highly experienced female metalworkers, who will coach you through technical processes as well as offering creative guidance. WTF Workshops (Women Teaching Fabrication) offers a one-day intensive course, suitable for all levels of experience. Consecutive days can be booked if you'd like to do a larger or more complicated project, or...

Platinum AWARD

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Welding with confidence

In-person course

Norfolk - Next course on 30th October 2020

£150

Come along to Fransham Forge and learn welding from a Master Craftsman! Prior to developing his career as a Master Blacksmith, Nigel was trained as a coded pipe welder and has previously worked on several big London buildings. His trade continues to involve the need for honed welding skills alongside forging. As an experienced tutor Nigel will guide you through the basics of welding. This course is designed to give the beginner the knowledge and confidence to weld basic materials together and achieve a 'saleable' standard of weld. Nigel will...

Bronze AWARD

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Welding Workshop for Beginners

In-person course

Cheshire - Next course on 21st November 2020

£149

This 1-day course will introduce learners to the basics of welding. The course shows you how to set up and safely use a MIG welder. The training will involve producing 5 different types of joints using a variety of metals. You will then apply your skills to produce a small metal coffee table to take home. You’ll also have the opportunity to try Arc and TIG welding. This course is ideal for beginners with little or no experience.

Platinum AWARD

Advanced ARC welding

In-person course

Norfolk - Next course on 27th November 2020

£160

This one day course is designed for those with basic welding skills (or those who have attended our basic MIG welding course). This course gives the participant an understanding and opportunity to practice welding ferrous and non-ferrous materials by means of TIG and MIG and manual metal arc welding. This course may well suit artists and restorers who wish to obtain the ability to weld bronze, aluminium, cast iron, copper, stainless steel and carbon steel. The day is flexible and attendees can concentrate on one particular type if they wish...

Introduction to metal sculpture

In-person course

West Yorkshire - Next course on 21st October 2020

£295

A weekend course aimed at total beginners who want to try something different, run by myself and fellow sculptor David Mayne, we've both been professional sculptors for over 30 years. We run the course from our studios at Sculpture Lounge, home to 17 different artists in the Pennine village of Holmbridge. Priced at £295 per person, we work with a maximum of four people to enable as much contact time as possible. On a typical course we take you through the various stages of making a sculpture including an introduction...

Silver AWARD

'Kiss my glass'. Build a sculpture or lamp using upcycled glass and scrap metal

In-person course

Bristol - Next course on 6th November 2020

£250

Create unique & elegant sculptures combining recycled glass & scrap metal. An intensive two-day scrap metal and recycled glass workshop, suitable for all levels of experience. The day will start with demonstrations (and some theory) on the tools and facilities available. First of all we will look at what is possible and create some loose designs and then we will be jumping straight in to the scrap metal and glass pile and getting our hands dirty. You will learn, mig welding, cutting , grinding, braising and working with scrap metal...

Silver AWARD

WTF Wednesdays: Open metal workshops

In-person course

Bristol - Next course on 21st October 2020

£45

We offer open workshop dates from (10am till 2pm) for individuals to come and work on their ongoing metalwork projects and/or practice their welding, brazing and fabrication skills. There will be one metalwork tutor to a maximum of 4 individuals in the work-space. These open workshop dates are also suitable for individuals who have already attended a WTF workshop with us and would like to develop their skills further. For anyone who want's to book has not previously used our workshop, but has some metalwork experience, please get in touch...

Bronze AWARD

Blacksmith's experience day

In-person course

Carmarthenshire - Next course on 1st November 2020

£130

Blacksmith's experience day Time to get your hands dirty and let the sparks fly. Take the chance to make some interesting bits and pieces to take home with you. A great experience for novices to try your hands at one of the oldest trades. The course is open to all over the age of 16. We can accommodate groups, couples, stag & hen do's. The day will be spent at the anvil working with hot steel, sparks and fire. Over the day we will cover the basics and produce a...

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