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Welding #3 – “How to Make Things” is the third class (of four) in the sequence leading to use of the welding studio.  Students should have completed Introduction to Welding #1 and #2 for either MIG, TIG or Stick.

The class will cover the safety and use of hand and stationary power tools available in the welding studio for cutting, grinding, and preparing materials.  Additional class content will include adjusting the Miller 215 welder in manual mode.

The emphasis of the class 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.

Students will have the option of working on a simple project of their own choosing or one of three simple projects:  bird feeder/plant hanger, pencil/pen holder/ or simple box.

When registering for class on line you will be required to pay an added $14 that covers practice steel, filler, gas.

Safety and Personal Protection Equipment will be provided by BARN.

Students must wear long sleeve natural fiber clothing, closed toe shoes, no stretch fabrics.  Dress warmly, the studio may be cold.

If only one student has registered 60 hours before the class, the class will be cancelled. 

Instructor: 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. 

Contact: erinmunter@gmail.com

Phone: 206-349-3912