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One spot available for March 20th Intro to MIG Welding class!

Greetings Upper Valley Makers:

We have a last minute opening for a spot in our upcoming March 20th Intro to MIG Welding class. If you have been trying to register for this much in demand class, now is your chance!

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Intro to MIG Welding

Mon Mar 20 2023, 05:00pm EST — Mon Mar 20 2023, 08:00pm EST

Thinking about trying out MIG welding? This is an introductory workshop in learning, safety, tools and techniques in MIG welding. No experience required.

Must provide your own safety glasses, leather work shoes and leather gloves. Helmets and jackets and materials will be provided. 

Students will:
. Learn about safety in the metal shop and welding studio
. Learn about MIG welding equipment and materials to be used
. Use the MIG welding equipment to spot weld, draw a bead and join two prices of metal

About the Instructors: Jo Ann Clifford is a Metal Artist. She has been creating metal art for several years at the Claremont Maker Space. She is a past Artist in Residence at CMS and has shown her work regionally. She loves to teach and inspire others to  try something new.

Class Fees: $75 non-members, $37.50 members.

Materials Fee: Materials will be provided.

You must be at least 18 years old in order to register for this class.

Register Now!




Metal Art: Make It and Take It

Sun Mar 26 2023, 02:00pm EST — Sun Mar 26 2023, 05:00pm EST

In this class you will make an introductory welded art project using the skills learned in the prerequisite Intro to MIG welding class.

Students will:
-Learn about shapes, layering and texture
-Practice welding skills while making a simple project
-Practice refinement and finishing

About the Instructors: Jo Ann Clifford is a Metal Artist. She has been creating metal art for several years at the Claremont Maker Space. She is a past Artist in Residence at CMS and has shown her work regionally. She loves to teach and inspire others to  try something new.

Class Fees: $60 non-members, $30 members.

Materials Fee: $15 materials fee.

Prerequisite: Must have completed Intro to MIG Welding at the Claremont MakerSpace.

You must be at least 18 years old in order to register for this class.

Register for this class now!


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