TIG Welding 101: Two Day Edition
This class is a quick introduction to the TIG welding process for those with little or no TIG experience.
Location
Artisan's Asylum
96 Holton Street Boston, MA 02135Refund Policy
Agenda
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
May 6
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
May 13
About this event
This course meets twice per class session. Please check the Agenda below for the dates included in each session. By purchasing a ticket, you are committing to attend all meetings included in that session. The title of the Agenda page will indicate which ticket to purchase for that session.
This is the exact same curriculum as the TIG 101 One-Day Edition but spread out over two 2.5-hour sessions instead of a single 5-hour session.
Instructor - Eden Attar
Eden Attar is a professional artist and the Artisans Asylum Metal Shop Lead. She has trained with certified welders. Eden wrote her master's thesis on critical pedagogy and classical music on the television program Sesame Street and is interested in anti-colonial, de-schooled, and non-hierarchical forms of teaching and learning.
Class Description
Welcome to TIG 101! This class is a quick introduction to the TIG welding process for those with little or no TIG experience. TIG has several advantages over other welding processes: it is clean, quiet, has no spatter or sparks, and can weld any weldable material, such as stainless steel, bronze, aluminum, and titanium. I highly recommend this class to first-time welders. TIG is very good at teaching what I consider the fundamentals of welding: knowing how to direct heat for an adequate bond, being able to see or otherwise perceive what you are doing, and knowing how to use this sensory input to inform torch settings, position, and speed.
Class environment: All people are welcome in this class, and an active effort will be made to be inclusive to all people. This class will not tolerate sexism, ableism, racism, homophobia, or transphobia. Welding is for everyone.
Available accommodations: people concerned about accessibility can reach out to set aside an extra 1 hour before the class to discuss accommodations at no additional cost
Material Fee
The materials fee for this class is $40. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts cash but prefers payments through Venmo.
Class Goals
This class will focus on developing the coordination and knowledge needed to safely weld mild steel sheets, though this knowledge will be translatable to other shapes and varieties of metal.
Material Supplied
Students will be provided with safety glasses, welding helmets, jackets, gloves, tungsten electrodes, and practice pieces.
Students Should Bring
If you use glasses for reading or other close-up work, please bring them---TIG involves a lot of small detailed work. We have welding jackets for your upper body, but please cover all the skin on your lower body with clothing made of natural fibers (cotton, linen, wool, denim, etc.) and wear closed-toe shoes. Please do not wear loose-fitting clothes, please tie back long hair, and expect to remove any rings or dangling jewelry.
Prerequisites
Students must be 16 years old or older. Students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of an adult.
Class Policies
Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies here.
Please email education@artisansasylum.com with any questions.
*Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.
Frequently asked questions
Students may withdraw from a class up to 7 days prior to the start of the class via Eventbrite’s refund feature. In extenuating circumstances, students may contact education@artisansasylum.com to request an exception.
To request a class or ticket transfer, either use the “contact the organizer” feature offered by Eventbrite or email Education@artisansasylum.com with your name, ticket information, and transfer request. Transfer requests are approved on a case-by-case basis.
Artisans Asylum reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes in the event the minimum number of students for the class is not reached, an emergency, such as illness, weather, or other unforeseen circumstances. Communication for canceled and rescheduled classes is sent via email.
If another class is available at a later date, or if the class has been rescheduled, your class fee will automatically apply to the next class session unless the session is already full or you specifically request a refund. No refunds are given for changes to location or Instructor.
All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of an adult.
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