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About Us
Learn to Weld!
If you are a beginner, want to knock the rust off your skills, or considering a career in welding, we have custom program for you. Sessions run all June til mid July. Pick your own start date and schedule!
Workshops are held in Powell Butte in a professional welding shop. Every attendee gets to use their own welder, which include a variety of powerful options.
Learn to weld! You always wanted to.
I always wanted to try welding!
Joan Sciacca, Bend OR
THE DETAILS
One on One Instruction
Customized to Your Skill Level
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 Skill Level
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 Skill Level
Customized to Your Skill Level
Customized to Your Skill Level
Just starting out? Did some welding in the past? Just a little rusty and want to build a project? We'll meet you where you are. For beginners we teach you to fix things. From there, we teach you to build things like gates, feeders, shelving, or a trough. You can set your own schedule as well.
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 starting June 3. You pick your own start date and schedule from available dates through early July.
Do I have to start on June 3rd
You can start on any session date. We tailor the program to your skills. Most first timers go through a similar program, but some people move faster than others.
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. But you can just attend one to get a feel for the program or shake out the rust.
Can I bring my own welder?
Yes, so long as it's in good working order and can be powered safely in our shop. We train using small MIG flexcore welders so you don't need to bring your own.
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!
Can teenagers participate?
We have a custom family program for teenagers 15+. Teens need to be accompanied in the program by an adult family member. Each must buy a ticket. We need to have six people sign up for the family program to set the dates. We will work with you to find dates that work for everyone.
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.