Welding: TIG Skills for Beginners and Beyond

Metal Fabrication

Welding: TIG Skills for Beginners and Beyond

A skills-building class in tungsten inert gas welding for beginners who want to perfect their methods.

 

Tuition Assistance and Other Policies

Meeting Times
  1. Sun, 8/25/2024 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Sun, 8/25/2024

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Type:
Class, Equipment Certification, No Prerequisite

Location:
Welding & Sheet Metal Studio

Interests:
Welding

About

Both absolute beginners and those who have taken Welding: TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) #1 can benefit from this class, where you'll progress from making a basic TIG bead to the techniques and practices required to make TIG-welded joints. You'll learn how to perform different kinds of TIG welds – butt, lap, “T,” corner, and edge.

TIG welding requires more dexterity and practice than MIG (metal inert gas) welding. You're encouraged to use open studios to practice techniques and develop confidence. The goal at the end of this class is to feel comfortable with the operation of the welding machine and the TIG welding process in performing different welds.  

Details

Class is limited to four people to facilitate one-on-one learning and direct mentoring. You'll have the use of a fully equipped TIG welding station.

Materials

A materials fee of $20, included in the cost of the class, covers steel coupons, gas, tungsten, and filler rod.

Class Policies

  • Ages 14 and up are welcome.
  • BARN will provide personal protection equipment.
  • Wear closed-toe shoes, as well as long-sleeve shirts and pants made of natural fiber. Stretch fabrics are prohibited.

BARN Policies

Instructors or Guides

Erin Munter
TIG Welding

Erin Munter grew up on Bainbridge Island and moved to Oakland, Calif., in her 20s to attend the welding program at Laney College. After interning and volunteering at the metal arts school The Crucible, she returned to Bainbridge and began making furniture bases and other fabrication for Coyote Woodshop. She worked at another fabricating shop and taught welding to youth. She now does fabrication work all over Kitsap County. Her passion is everything welded including large and small indoor and outdoor household items. Her sculptures can be seen in local art shows.

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