About Us
Learn to Weld!
If you are a beginner, want to knock the rust off your skills, or are considering a career in welding, we have a custom program for you. Pick your own start date and your own schedule and sign up for any three-session dates! Or try one session first before you commit. We're flexible!
Workshops are held in Powell Butte in a professional welding shop. Every attendee uses their own welder and gets one-on-one instruction.
Learn to weld! You always wanted to, right?
I always wanted to try welding!
Joan Sciacca, Bend OR
THE DETAILS
One on One Instruction
Customized to Your Ability
You Can Never Be Too Safe
Joe Slattery, a professional welder and experienced trainer, leads these workshops. With a maximum enrollment of six, he will work with you at your own pace. His goal is to help you solve problems with welding, not just learn how to weld.
You Can Never Be Too Safe
Customized to Your Ability
You Can Never Be Too Safe
We take safety seriously. You will be required to wear proper clothing, helmets, and eye protection. You will be taught safe procedures and materials handling. We will not tolerate unsafe behavior. You need to bring your own helmet and gloves or we'll rent them to you.
Customized to Your Ability
Customized to Your Ability
Customized to Your Ability
Just starting out? Did some welding in the past? Want to build a project? Sign up for three sessions. Book any dates and we'll get you to your goal. The program we outline below is for beginners, but we can meet you where you, and take you where you want to go.
BEGINNER'S PROGRAM
3 Sessions to Becoming a Welding Machine!
Our intro program is designed to run over three sessions:
- 1st - Tools intro, machine settings and start-up, how to run a bead and hold it
- 2nd - Butt welds, flat plate welding, tack welding, Testing and cleaning weld
- 3rd - Either bring something into fix/make or learn more advanced techniques: Tube welds, corner welds that are upside down, and extremely thin metals
Sign up for any three! Start when you want. Design your own schedule. Not a beginner? We'll tailer a program to your abilities and goals!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who can attend this workshop?
Adults 16+. We train people of all shapes, sizes, types and ages. Any level of experience works. We meet you are you are and help you learn from there.
Can I get financial support?
The COIC Youth Compass Program might be able to help. They assist youth aged 16-24 with career guidance, GED prep, transportation, job applications, and more. Here's a page with the program and contact information: COIC INFO
Where are the workshops held?
They will be held in Powell Butte in the shop of the trainer, a professional welder. We have six training stations setup. In additional to basic flex core welding, the shop a variety of powerful welders include TIG and a plasma cutter, and a range of metal working equipment.
When are they?
These three-hour workshops are held Tuesdays at 5:30 pm and Saturdays at 10 am. You pick your own start date and schedule from available dates.
Can I set my own schedule?
You can start on any session date. We tailor the program to your skills.
Do I have to commit to at least three workshops?
You can buy tickets to as many or as few workshop sessions as you want. We recommend three sessions for beginners, and three to four to build a project. You can just attend one to get a feel for the program or shake out the rust.
Can I bring my own welder?
We'd prefer if you use the welders we provide. For an extra fee, and at the discretion of workshop leader, it's possible we can help you set up your welder, or help you figure out how to use it. We have found that trying to do this during class time takes too much time away from other particpants.
How much does it cost?
Each workshop is $125. You will need to supply your own helmet and welding gloves. We have a couple of extra helmets and gloves can rent them for $10 each per session. If you plan to take three, it's worth just buying your own. We'll supply some links.
Can I buy a gift certificate?
Yes you can! There's a checkbox above credit card fields that allows you to add a gift recipient.
Do I need to bring my own equipment?
We supply welders and you can rent gloves and a helmet from us, or you can bring you own. You must bring your own safety glass and wear appropriate clothing - no synthetic, heavy shirt and pants (jeans are ok), and leather shoes. Bring earplugs!
Does everyone get their own welder?
Yes. We limit attendance to six people, and have six stations each with its own welder.
What if I need to miss a session?
You can reschedule to another session with openings. Just let us know. Worst case, like you move or both your arms fall off, we're happy to refund you.