Artistic Welding Classes
Learning how to weld artistically is always a rewarding and empowering experience. Learn from my experience, join in my enthusiasm, and share in my passion.
*Fall/Winter 2024*
In Person Courses
Join me for a transformative three-day in-person experience and discover the art of welding in my personal studio located in Harrington, Ontario, Canada. This workshop caters to individuals with little to no prior experience with metalworking and is designed for the absolute beginner. Over a fast-paced and fun weekend, students get an introduction to basic metalworking skills, including MIG welding, cutting, metal bending, hammering, grinding, finishing techniques, and proper safety practices. Projects incorporate basic techniques allowing students to learn while sculpting. By Sunday afternoon, you'll get to take home your own hand-crafted sculptures and tons of new skills.
All materials and use of personal protective equipment are included in the course fee.
Duration: 18 hours of immersive learning: 1:00pm to 6:00pm on Friday and from 9:00am to 4:30pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Choose from one of the following specially designed projects to complete during your course session
To ensure top-quality one-on-one teaching, class sizes will remain small, with a maximum of 4 students per class.
Fall Dates
*SOLD OUT* November 15 - 17
Introduction to Basic Metal Working and Artistic Welding. Make your own sculpture for indoor or outdoor display.
$600.00
December 6 - 8
Introduction to Basic Metal Working and Artistic Welding. Make your own sculpture for indoor or outdoor display.
$600.00
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Winter 2025 Dates
February 21 - 23
Introduction to Basic Metal Working and Artistic Welding. Make your own sculpture for indoor or outdoor display.
$600.00
March 14 - 16
Introduction to Basic Metal Working and Artistic Welding. Make your own sculpture for indoor or outdoor display.
$600.00
April 11 - 13
Introduction to Basic Metal Working and Artistic Welding. Make your own sculpture for indoor or outdoor display.
$600.00
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Why I Teach
I love to weld, and I love to create. While I learned to weld in an industrial setting, I taught myself to weld creatively through trial and error. With over a decade experience sculpting in metal, I want to share what I have learned with others. Creating art is all about experimentation and feeling things as you go. But learning to weld and use the tools of the trade can be intimidating to get started!
My goal is to guide new students through the basics, to get familiar and comfortable with the equipment and techniques, and show how easy it can be to learn to weld and sculpt. Work the metal with your hands, understand how to manipulate the materials and make tools work with and for you, and you will witness how you can conceive an idea and make it a physical reality.
Why Learn to Weld?
Looking to start your journey as an artistic welder, a hobby, or just looking for tips and tricks on tools and machinery? When you know how to work with metal, you have the power to create anything you want - a sculpture, garden art, a table - this could even start you on a path to a new career!
Welding isn't just for industrial manufacturing; art isn't just for the classically trained. Metalworking can be intensive, but it is also artistic and even meditative. When you implement the skills you've learned and allow your imagination to soar, there is nothing like the feeling of seeing your ideas come to life!
Experiment with different techniques, and delve into the world of design in small class sizes, allowing for personalized attention and ample time for discussion. Learn the basic setup requirements for your home workshop and kickstart your welding journey.
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