Oxygen Acetylene Welding (OAW) for Beginners

Ready to learn the basics of oxy-acetylene welding and cutting? Come familiarize yourself with basic safety and setup of oxygen and acetylene gas tanks, and welding, cutting, and bending metal using a torch.

SHOP140: Intro to Oxygen Acetylene (OAW) Welding will cover the basics, spark up the flame, and spark your DIY skills! This 2 hour class and aims to be a crash course that will have you welding like a pro in no time.

In this class, you’ll be introduced to the set up and safety of welding and cutting with a torch. Whether you're a beginner looking to get started or a seasoned DIYer wanting to sharpen your skills, our expert instructors will guide you every step of the way.

Oxy-acetylene torch welding is one of the oldest welding processes, widely used for welding thin metal sections and for heating and cutting tasks. It is a flexible and forgiving process, making it a great fit for amateur to expert welders, and easily adaptable to art fabrication and sculpture.

Expect to get hands on with a torch and a few tips. By the end of this class, you’ll walk away with newfound or developed skills and the confidence to take on the OAW Make Something classes for cool projects to take something home.

Spaces are limited, so sign up today and let the sparks fly!