Introduction to MIG welding and metal fabrication for artists, Diy'ers and furniture makers
Description
Learn to MIG weld with Conan, with his 30 years of MIG welding experience. With a bit of guidance you're thrown in at the deep end and will be welding within 10 minutes. With a good welding machine its surprisingly easy to get going and within a few hours you'll be running some nice welds. Starting with the basics you weld weld weld for the first bit For persons with SEN, or any additional needs, please get in touch via the 'message the tutor' button so that we can discuss how to best accommodate - this could include setting up a private day in the weekends or holidays. We could also run a course on Saturday or Sunday- pls get in touch and we can organise something if you can't do a weekday Learn about set up, basic welding and joining of mild steel. This course is suitable for beginners to welding and also may appeal to artists, furniture makers and people who like to DIY! We use top of the range Kemppi machines and Speedglas electric welding helmets. I have 3 machines and only 3 places per course, so you get a MIG welding machine each to weld all day and get in lots of practice. By the end of the day you should have enough basic knowledge to start welding your own projects. Thick steel plate, medium and thin gauge sheet material, pipe, tube, etc. I’ll explain the power and wire feed settings, gas flow and safety and machine setup. You're welcome to bring your own MIG welder down. Welding can be dangerous if not done with adequate care and we go over the dangers and how to avoid the risks. Please wear suitable clothing: jeans, sweatshirt, leather boots or shoes. MIG welding or metal inert gas is easy to pick up, and a strong way of joining mild steel. By the end of the day you should be confident enough to weld a wide variety of things together and let your creativity rip in 3D
What's included in the price?
PPE, welding jacket, glasses, MIG helmet, gloves, apron I'll supply offcuts to practice your welding on as well as fresh metal to make a few things for you to take home. We're also dog friendly and well behaved dogs welcome to come chill with Snowy the workshop beast.
Duration
6 hours
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Fully equipped Forge, blacksmithing and metal fabrication workshop in Streatham, SW London where you can learn all about forging and MIG welding in a creative and fun way
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Children
- Hearing impaired
- Limited mobility
- Learning difficulties (SEN)
- Parking provided
- Corporate days out & team building
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Suitable for beginners
- School holiday workshops & activities
- Stag dos
- Intermediate level
- Hen dos
- Public transport

FAQs
Please wear practical clothes, mig welding and metalwork produces sparks which burn and melt into unsuitable clothes. Jeans will not burn, sweatshirt or something similar and leather shoes or boots. I'll provide Speedglas welding helmets and all PPE, your welcome to bring your own
Yes- your welcome to bring your own mig welder down