MIG - START HERE

MIG 1 - If you have never welded before take this class first

In this class, you learn the basics of the electrode arc welding process. After developing basic metal inert gas welding knowledge you will cut, grind, and learn basic welding techniques.  
MIG - Start here

$120 — MIG 1
$120 — MIG 2
$216 — MIG 1 & 2 BUNDLE (SAVE 10%)
$216 — MIG 1 & 2 Women in Welding

MIG 2

MIG 2 continues to develop welding techniques for all of the basic weld joints while focusing on filet welds. In addition, you will learn how to cut with a plasma torch and prep metal to be welded.

MIG 3

MIG3 focuses on MIG welding on aluminum with a spool gun. This class will cover converting the MIG gun to a spool gun and welding on aluminum with a lecture on the comparisons to other materials such as stainless steel.

Women in Welding
(women only)

This is a five-hour class, with a half-hour break, that is the equivalent of MIG 1 and 2

TIG - Intermediate

(MIG 1 is a prerequisite for TIG classes)

TIG

$135 — TIG 1
$135 — TIG 2
$243 — TIG 1 & 2 BUNDLE (SAVE 10%)

$175 - TIG 3 Aluminum and Stainless Steel

TIG 1

learn the basics of Tungsten Inert Gas welding (TIG). Development of limb independence and torch control. Gaining a better understanding of the elements of welding in order to control them as you move through the weld zone with the TIG torch.

Flux

Flux

$125 — SMAW (Stick)
$135 — Flux Core
$234 — Flux BUNDLE (SAVE 10%)

SMAW (stick)

Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), informally known as stick welding, is a manual arc welding process that uses a consumable electrode covered with a flux to lay the weld.

Arc Forge

$175 — Intro to Forge
$175 — Intermediate Forge
$315 — Forge BUNDLE (SAVE 10%)

Forge 1 - Introduction to Blacksmithing

This course gets students acquainted with the basics of forging. It covers the history, terminology, and functionality in blacksmithing. Students will use traditional techniques with an anvil, fire, tongs, and a hammer to create a functional item to take home.

Private classes

TIG 2

Have you heard of “stack of dimes”? That was originated in TIG welding. In this class, you will learn how to identify a good TIG weld and develop arc control techniques. 

Flux Core

Wire feed welding is similar to MIG welding but instead of a shielding gas it uses flux similar to stick welding. Great process for outdoor use. The class will focus on flat and horizontal positions and four of the basic weld joints.

Forge 2 - Intermediate Blacksmithing

Intermediate will focus on further skill development in thin section tapering; upsetting; spreading/flattening; dishing; hot cutting/punching development.

TIG 3

We will focus on stainless steel and aluminum welding and the weld positions and joints you learned in TIG 1 and 2

Private - One on One

One-on-one classes are $550 for three hours. One-on-one classes focus on what the individual would like. Any combination of MIG, Stick or TIG welding. This also includes different weld positions, dissimilar materials, alloys, machine setup (machines can be brought in by students). We will craft the class to your needs.

Please call or email us to schedule private lessons.

[email protected]

312.912.8622

Private - Group

Private group classes are $900 for three hours of groups of up to four people. Each additional hour is $125, Each additional person is $125. (Example: Five hours for six people - 1 additional hour $125, 2 additional hours $250- 900+125+250=$1275)

Group class can be but is not restricted to basic MIG, Stick, or TIG. Classes are based on our established classes and will be considered equivalent toward membership status.

Private Forging classes are $300 per person for up to four people for three hours.

Please call or email us to schedule private lessons.

[email protected]

312.912.8622

Courses

Fab 105 - 

$475— FAB 105 - TABLE MAKING (MIG 1 and 2 are required to take Fab 105)

This course includes three classes, each with a three-hour duration. This is the extension of MIG 1 and 2 and is only available to those who have completed those two classes.  

WELD CAMP

TEEN WELD CAMP $1250 - For minors ages 13 - 18 years only

WELDING BOOT CAMP $1250 - 16 and up welcome

This is a one-week welding course day camp. Each day the student will learn the basics and intermediate level of the electrode arc welding processes, in MIG, Stick, and TIG. Over the course of a week, the student will also learn to use grinders, chop saws, plasma cutters, measuring tools, and fabrication instruments.