Intro to MIG Welding: Half-Day Intensive - Brooklyn

Learn the basics of Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding in this half-day intensive! PLEASE NOTE that this class takes place at our Brooklyn location! Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding is the process of using electricity and gas (argon and Co2) to weld two pieces of metal together. It is the simplest and easiest form of welding, making it accessible for the average person to learn. This hands-on 4-hour workshop introduces the fundamentals of MIG welding including safety, equipment setup, basic welding techniques, and key terminology. Students will learn how to weld steel, as well as cutting and preparing material on the ironworker. By the end of the workshop, students will have completed several basic welds and gained confidence in using MIG welding equipment. Completion of this workshop will certify students for independent use of MIG welding equipment at Makerspace NYC. CLASS DATE AND TIME: Saturday, October 24th 10a -2p PRICING: $225 - Non-Members $190 - Members $20 - Materials fee PREREQUISITES: This is open to anyone 18 and up. No welding experience necessary. Please wear hair tied back, closed-toe boots, jeans, and long-sleeved shirts. MATERIALS: Your materials fee pays for steel, welding wire and gas. We provide personal protection equipment including welding hoods, safety glasses, safety jackets, and gloves. INSTRUCTOR BIO: Paris is an artist originally from Connecticut, and has been living in New York since 2017. She received a bachelor's degree in fine art from The Cooper Union in 2022. Paris has been working at Makerspace NYC since 2022, and has worked concurrently in art fabrication, and as an archivist. She has been awarded fellowships at Penland School of Craft in North Carolina, Peter’s Valley School of Craft in New Jersey, the Center for Metal Arts in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and completed a mentorship program through the Society of Inclusive Blacksmiths. REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS: Class size limited to 6 students. Minimum 4 students. We reserve the right to cancel the class if we do not have the minimum amount of students. If we cancel, we will refund you and notify you. You may cancel and get a refund up to seven days before the class. After that, refunds are contingent on us being able to fill your seat. Under no circumstances do we offer refunds to individuals who cancel on the same day. Please note, Eventbrite fees are non-refundable if you cancel. LOCATION: Makerspace NYC Brooklyn Army Terminal 140 58th St Building B, Unit 1C Located on the first floor next to Pete's Restaurant For detailed directions by car (free parking), subway or ferry go to:https://www.bklynarmyterminal.com/location