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This class requires completion of MIG #1, #2, #3 or permission of the instructor. Students must be able to cut, grind and weld. In this class you will design and make a simple trellis from standard available steel components.

The work session will be spent on layout, cutting, bending and welding and grinding your project under the guidance of a professional and artistic welder.

There will be an assisted studio on March 24 to complete unfinished projects. (Separate sign-up - please see our calendar.)

There will be a safety briefing.

There is an additional $25 materials fee for additional steel, wire, gas, PPE and consumables that will be added to the price of this class when you register.

BARN will provide Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

Students must wear long sleeves and long pants of natural fiber and closed toe shoes (preferably of leather).  No stretch garments.  Dress warmly, the welding studio may be cold.

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. 

Contact Welding Studio Lead: Henry Sharpe
HenrySharpe@gmail.com

Contact Teacher:  Erin Munter

erinmunter@gmail.com