Father's Day Intro to Welding Workshop

Looking for a Father’s Day experience that goes beyond another tie or gadget? Spend time in the metal shop and make something together. This hands-on class is perfect for beginners—or anyone who wants a solid refresher in metal cutting and welding—and makes a great shared experience for dads, kids, partners, or anyone celebrating a hands-on kind of dad.
We’ll start with shop safety and a quick overview of the tools, then jump right in. Students will cut steel using a plasma cutter, prep and fit their pieces, and weld them back together using a MIG welder. With plenty of guided practice time, you’ll build confidence with the equipment and see how heat, angle, and movement affect your welds.
Whether you’re working side-by-side or cheering each other on, this class is all about learning new skills, making memories, and leaving with something you built yourself.
What you’ll learn:
-Basic shop safety and proper use of welding PPE
-How to safely operate a plasma cutter to cut steel
-How to prep, fit, and tack steel pieces before welding
-Fundamentals of MIG welding, including settings, angles, and technique
-How heat and movement affect weld strength and appearance
-Tips for troubleshooting common beginner welding issues
By the end of class, you’ll have a better feel for working with steel, a basic understanding of welding fundamentals, and a finished practice piece to take home. No prior welding experience is required—just curiosity and a willingness to try something new.
All materials and tools included.
20% discount for DIYcave Members