Heron - Weekend Course

Artistic Welding Weekend


$595.00

Explore the world of welding and metal sculpture guided by master sculptor, Rich Baker. This hands-on workshop combines art and metalworking skills, transforming sheet metal into extraordinary sculpture. It is an ideal introduction to artistic metalworking — no experience required.


Learn Essential Welding & Metalworking Skills:

You’ll learn MIG welding, plasma cutting, bending, grinding, and shaping metal—plus how to use every tool safely and confidently.  Use of all tools and safety gear included.


Hands-on Studio Practice: 

Small class sizes (5 students) and two full days in the studio = plenty of one-on-one guidance and hours of hands-on practice with the tools and artistic techniques.


Create Your Own Metal Sculpture: 

Start with a small practice piece, then make your own sculpture from one of our designs - practicing your new skills and expressing your creativity.


Two Full Days to Learn and Practice: 

Whether you have prior experience or have never welded before, learn to sculpt in metal and by Sunday afternoon, you’ll head home with your own finished metal sculpture—and a set of seriously satisfying new skills.

Saturday + Sunday 9am - 5pm
All tools, materials & safety gear provided
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Upcoming Weekend Class Dates & Availability

Summer 2026

August 8-9

SOLD OUT

August 15-16

SOLD OUT

August 29-30

SOLD OUT
*Participants must be 18 or older to attend the workshop alone. Those aged 14 to 17 need an accompanying adult who is also participating in the workshop. All participants must sign a liability waiver before starting.
**We provide weld jackets and helmets, safety glasses, gloves, masks, and hearing protection. During the workshop, please wear cotton long-sleeve shirts, long pants, and close toed shoes like work boots or running shoes.

Short on time?

if you want a fast, high-energy single-day introduction to the tools, check out our
One-Day Woodpecker Workshop

Heads up: artistic welding is hands-on and physically active. Expect to spend time on your feet, reaching, handling tools like hammers and tin snips, and operating equipment such as handheld grinders, plasma cutters, and weld wands. We’ll kick things off with a thorough safety walkthrough and detailed instruction on how to use all tools and machines properly. Fume extractors help keep dust and fumes from plasma cutting, welding, and grinding under control—but let’s be real, metalworking is gritty by nature. A little dirt comes with the territory!

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

Refund Policy

Due to the small class size and the amount of preparation involved, all bookings are final.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations or no-shows.
Please be sure you can attend before registering—each spot is limited, and your booking helps cover materials, planning, and studio time.

Thanks for understanding and supporting independent artists!