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Sometimes described as the “hot glue gun” of steel. Learn to safely operate a wire welder (MIG) and ARC Welder. The Shop Staff has assembled an inspirational scrap pile of shapes and sizes of steel for you to create anything you can imagine!

This class teaches the fundamental skills needed to forge steel and understand how to safely and effectively use blacksmithing tools. Learn to bend, taper, twist, punch steel while you work on several small projects. Expect to take home a functional kitchen utensil and a couple of hooks. No prerequisite required. This class can be used as a prerequisite for Intermediate Blacksmithing and Sunday Open Studio. Prerequisites: None | Level: Beginner | Ages: 15+ (If minor- parent/guardian must be present) "Silver" members and above receive a 10% discount off class tuition. Call before you order to retrieve your Member Discount Code.

Welding is cool.

General Conference: May 17-21, 2023 The 6th annual Foundry Invitational & River Exhibition (F.I.R.E.) is a conference for metal casting artists that takes place in the Metal Museum's Foundry, this year from May 17 through May 21. The conference and workshops are great opportunities to network with other artists, learn more about mold making, and take part in an iron pour. Meals included in General Conference registration are: light breakfast on Thursday - Sunday, and dinner on Friday and Saturday. Lunches will not be provided.

24Karat Tours include a walkthrough of the buildings and sculpture garden while learning about the history of the Metal Museum and the artwork currently on display. For the hands-on activity, participants will be able to design their own aluminum art tile which will be cast on-site. Guests will have the option to pick up their tiles that day or have them shipped for an additional fee.

Learn to operate a wire welder (MIG) and ARC welder. The Metal Museum has assembled an inspirational pile of scrap steel in various shapes and sizes for you to weld and create anything you can imagine.