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This class has been cancelled.

This is a combination class covering  MIG #2 (Introduction) and MIG #3 (How to Make Things). The class is open to those who have completed MIG #1 or the equivalent. The class will review the safety briefing, the introduction to welding theory and materials.

The emphasis of the class will be on technique development and practice.

The class will focus on how to perform different kind of welds – butt, lap,  “T”, corner, and edge.  The goal at the end of the studio is to feel comfortable with the operation of the welding machine and the MIG welding process in performing different welds.   

There will be an introduction to the hand and stationary power tools used in the welding studio to prepare metals for welding and to make joints and fabricate pieces.

Students will then progress to fabricating a simple welded piece. The emphasis will be on the materials preparation, layout, clamping, and fabrication of precise welded joints. Students will prepare a square or rectangular 90 degree frame and/or other precision welds in various positions. Studio goal is satisfaction with completion of a series of precisely welded joints.

Instructor Bio:

Erin Munter was raised locally on the Island. In her 20's she moved to Oakland California and attended the welding program at Laney College for 4 years. During this time she interned and volunteered at a metal arts school called The Crucible. She returned to Bainbridge Island and began doing furniture bases and other fabrication for Coyote Woodshop. Eventually she moved on to work at an Island fabricating shop as well as teach at another Kitsap area school aimed towards children's welding education. She still currently does fabrication all over Kitsap. Her passion is everything welded including large and small indoor and outdoor household amenities. She also takes part in the local art community with sculptures in local shows past and future.