Direct Casting

This course offers students a way to make a beautiful, functional product while learning valuable skills along the way. It is great for beginners who are interested in designing and fabricating products, or who just want to DIY their own nice lamp. Students can select among a variety of templates, or rapidly create their own design within given constraints....

During this 4 hour metal fabrication workshop, students will create a small scale coffee table. The instructor will guide you through welding, metal forming, and machine operation to construct the frame of your project. After the main frame of the project is created, wood will be used to complete the surfaces of each piece. Important Things to Note:...

You are bringing your cube back after all of the new skills you have developed and taking it to the next level.  Note that "How to Make a Cube" class is a prerequisite for this class.  Including an introduction to TIG welding, where you are filling the pits in your cube from your first Cube Class and then detailing the cube with a high-end...

Join in this one-hour introduction to welding and metalwork. You will learn the basics of metalwork including what need to get started, how the different tools work and how to set up own small metal shop. In this class, you will gain valuable insights into the tools needed to learn, how to weld and get your own small metal shop set-up.  You...

Through the making of this small steel cube, you will learn a tremendous set of skills that can used to make anything in metal. Whether it is a custom dining table, a lamp or a sculpture. The skills to practice will focus on: Measuring  Cutting  Fitting  Clamping  Jig making MIG welding Grinding Sanding Filing Fine finishing ...

Learn the essentials of forging and make your own bottle opener. In this two hour class you will forge a beautiful bottle opener, transforming a bar of steel into a practical and artistic tool using fire and hammer. You don't need to big a big burly brute for this, anyone over the age of 18 is more than capable. Students are required to wear jeans,...

Have you ever wondered what it is like to light a torch, set a flame, run a bead? In this session you will learn to braze a "Tea Light Candle Table" to take with you. We will discuss the many advantages of gas welding when setting up a shop. Previous experience not required. Safety is a priority and individual attention is given. This class can be...

This workshop focuses on teaching basic knife making skills in two sessions. In the first session, the student will shape a piece of metal stock into a knife blank, file a bezel for and drill holes in the blank, before heat-treating and quenching the blade.  This workshop will focus on learning the properties of steel, and applying these properties...

A fun and creative class where you will be designing and welding a useful and artistic bowl.  In this two hour class you will get a chance to practice your MIG welding skills as you carefully construct your own unique fruit bowl / centerpiece, transforming steel washers into a true piece of art! Important: For Students below 18, a Guardian needs...

In this two-hour session you will become familiar with using a TIG machine. We will cover how to choose the right tungsten for the job, set the gauge, use the foot pedal, and weld. While you are learning, you can create a "Steel Candle Holder" to take home. We will discuss the many advantages of TIG welding when setting up a shop. What makes this...

Basic Use and Safety: Metal Shop: Metal 1 Sheet Metal Cutting Tools In this Basic Safety and Use workshop, students will learn how to safely set up and use a variety of fabrication tools in the metal shop: Fingerbreak, Shears, & Angle Notcher Requirements: Adults 18+ only Must wear close toed shoes and hair tied back.

Basic Use and Safety: Metal Tools 2 - Sheet Forming In this Basic Safety and Use workshop, students will learn how to safely set up and use a variety of fabrication tools in the metal shop: Planishing Hammer, English Wheel & Slip Roller Must wear close toed shoes and hair tied back.

Explore metalworking as an art form and examine the techniques of welding, brazing, soldering, bending, cutting, forging, and drilling. Create and construct a small sculpture by the culmination of class. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: No, there are unfortunately no makeups for this class. If you need to miss a class, the...

Join in this super awesome 4-hour class to create your own Steel Herb Garden which will include: Intensive, hands-on TIG welding practice and instruction Skills Taught:  Fitting TIG welding and tacking Grinding  Finishing Important: For Students below 18, a Guardian needs to sign a Waiver on their behalf. 

This Valentines Day do something really HOT! Get an introduction to MIG (metal inert gas) welding and using the plasma cutter to cut out your own Valentine's Day heart and practice making basic welds. We'll have a champagne toast at the end of the class. This workshop that takes place over the course of one 3-hour session will give you an overview...

In this 2 hour workshop, scouts will get hands-on experience and learn all they need to know to earn their welding merit badge.  Scouts will learn and understand: Safety gear and precautions Welding terms and processes How to weld beads How to weld plates together in a T joint, butt joint and lap joint Career opportunities in the welding...

Made for kids age 12 - 18, this class is an easy, fun introduction to the world of metal arts. Kids will learn about metal shop safety, the welding processes, how to operate a welder, practice welding steel together and write their initials. This is an easy, 2 hour class with no grinding or cutting. Important: For Students below 18, a Guardian needs...

Put your stamp on it! Join us  to make custom metal jewelry with Randi of Rockaway Gypsea! We'll use both metal and aluminum blanks to create bracelets and keychains adorned with the phrases of your choice. This workshop will cover the basics of hand stamping, including: Letter alignment Stamping words and phrases with metal shank, hammer...

Expanding on the skills from the Basic Class, The students will make a Railroad Spike knife (Max 3 students at a time). All Materials are included and the students will take the knife home with them. Basic Blacksmithing skills are necessary to take this class. Note: Be in a comfortable cotton clothing, close-toed shoes. Be in long pants. Refrain...

Join us for a two hour night class on Fridays that covers the essentials of blacksmithing as you forge your own bottle opener. Personalize your bottle opener with your initials. This class concludes with popping bottles in celebration. We can accommodate groups up to four people, great for team building! Note: Classes are available to adults and...