Introduction to Artistic Welding

Spark your creativity with an unforgettable experience
Have you ever wanted to learn how to weld, but didn't know where to start?
There's something powerful about shaping steel with your own hands.

Our beginner artistic welding workshops are designed for people with zero experience who want to explore MiG welding and metal sculpture in a creative, supportive studio environment. No prior training. No equipment required. Just curiosity.

Artistic welding blends creativity with craftsmanship, You’ll learn how to safely cut, weld, grind, and shape steel while building confidence with professional tools and equipment. Step by step, you’ll experience the full creative process from start to finish.

In our small-group studio workshops, you'll:

  • Learn the fundamentals of MiG welding

  • Understand welding safety and proper machine setup

  • Practice cutting, grinding, bending, and shaping steel

  • Build your own metal sculpture from one of our carefully designed projects

  • Leave with real skills you can build on

Welding isn’t just a technical skill — it’s a creative outlet. It’s problem-solving, design, and hands-on making all at once. Many students arrive nervous and leave amazed at what they’re capable of.

You don’t need experience. You don’t need technical knowledge. You just need curiosity.

If you’re ready to try something bold, creative, and completely different, our two-day workshop is the perfect place to begin.

Rich Baker - Professional Wildlife Metal Sculptor

In the Studio

Located in Harrington, Ontario - just 2 hours from Toronto and 30 minutes from London. See on a map.
  • With years of experience, seasoned wildlife sculptor Rich Baker guides you as you create. Take home your own, hand-crafted sculpture.

  • Learn alongside fellow creatives in a working sculpture studio - sharing ideas and inspiration. Test out a few of Rich's hammers too!

  • Beginner-friendly, supportive, inclusive, and hands-on, our small classes start with safety and tool operation before unleashing you and your creativity!

  • Thanks to our partnership with Lincoln Electric Canada, enjoy access to the best welders, plasma cutters, and safety equipment. 

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Rich Baker and the Artistic Welding Classes are sponsored in part by Lincoln Electric Canada. A world leader in design and manufacture of arc welding products. lincolnelectric.com

The Studio

Where the heck is Harrington? Closer than you think!