Welding 102: Essential Skills for Home Projects

Prerequisite:  Welding 101

Take your welding skills to the next level with Welding 102, a hands-on course designed to introduce fundamental techniques for cutting, prepping, and welding small home projects. Whether you're looking to tackle DIY repairs, build functional metalwork, or enhance your craftsmanship, this class provides the skills you need to get started.

What You’ll Learn:

• Metal Cutting & Preparation – Learn proper methods for measuring, marking, and cutting metal for clean, precise results.
• Basic Welding Techniques – Develop foundational welding skills with MIG or stick welding, focusing on strong, durable welds.
• Safety & Equipment Use – Gain confidence in handling welding tools while maintaining essential safety practices.
• Project-Based Learning – Apply your skills by working on small home projects such as brackets, simple frames, or decorative metal pieces.

With expert instruction and guided practice, you'll leave with a solid understanding of welding basics and the ability to confidently begin small-scale welding projects at home.

Important Note: Please wear closed-toed shoes (not open-toed shoes) preferably leather.   Please wear clothing made of natural fiber with long pants and long sleeves for protection.  Protective gear will be provided.

About your Instructor:  Dewey Mason is a master welder, blacksmith and fabricator.  He teaches, fabricates metal art, and does artistic blacksmithing at his own Fire Giants Forge.  Dewey has done most everything when it comes to metalworking, from making plate armor to underwater welding.  He’s taught many beginners the basics of welding and fabrication. 

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.