Welding I: Essentials, Safety, and MIG Class

With Nathan Koral

Fusing metal together with electricity? Let's go! Whether you are an aspiring artist, an engineering student, a contractor or just curious about how welding works, this class will get you off and running. All skill levels welcome.

In the first part of this class you will learn an overview of welding: a short history of welding, demonstrations of different types of welding, safety and essential tools and equipment. We will discuss the metalworking equipment available at the Tool Library. The second part of the class will be a practice session of MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding, where you will have a chance to try it out for yourself!

  • Prerequisites: None. No Experience Required.

  • Class Capacity: 8 maximum, 3 minimum

  • Materials Provided?: Yes

  • Age Limit: 13+ (guardian required if under 18)

  • Partner Ticket Available?: No

  • Available for a Private Class?: Yes (info)

  • Clothing/Equipment Requirements?: Closed shoes, long pants, and sleeves (preferably no synthetic material) that you don't mind getting dirty. If you wear hair ties or reading glasses, bring them.

About the Teacher

Nathan Koral is an Electrical Engineer working in the Denver art community since 2015. He has degrees in physics and math from the University of Colorado. Using his skills with welding, machining, electrical engineering, and lighting design, Nathan has helped several artists build public artwork all across the country. Check out his work at www.Koral-Fabrication.com