Welding Basics
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Fusing metal together with electricity? Let's go!
In the first part of this class you will learn an overview of welding: a short history of welding, demonstrations of different types of welding, safety and essential tools and equipment. The second part of the class will be a practice session of MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding, where you will have a chance to try it out for yourself!
Whether you are an aspiring artist, an engineering student, a contractor or just curious about how welding works, this class will get you off and running.
Note that this class is equivalent to Intro to Welding at the Denver Tool Library, and will grant you borrowing privileges for the welding equipment available there if you have a current membership.
13 years or older
Please wear closed shoes, long pants, and sleeves (preferably no synthetic material) that you don't mind getting dirty. If you wear hair ties or reading glasses, bring them. Minors accompanied by an adult are welcome.
If you are fully vaccinated for Covid-19, a face mask is not required.
Cancellation Policy
Nathan works as a machinist, welder, and electronics engineer for Yetiweurks, an art fabrication company in Denver, since 2015. He has degrees in physics and math from the University of Colorado and has helped Yetiweurks fabricate public art installations across the country.
Great job of explaining, demonstrating and coaching welding methods and techniques.
Great job of explaining, demonstrating and coaching welding methods and techniques.
We learned all the different kinds of welding, necessary tools, and safety gear. The teacher demonstrated many of them. We each welded, yes actually welded, three times. Holy crap, I just did that!
We learned all the different kinds of welding, necessary tools, and safety gear. The teacher demonstrated many of them. We each welded, yes actually welded, three times. Holy crap, I just did that!
Wanted to learn more about the art of welding and start my journey in the world of such. This class was exactly what I had been looking for with not only notable material to learn but also hands-on experience.
Wanted to learn more about the art of welding and start my journey in the world of such. This class was exactly what I had been looking for with not only notable material to learn but also hands-on experience.
This was an intro to welding. The instructor was very knowledgeable and patient. I appreciated that he gave us a bit of history before going into instruction and demonstration. I highly recommend the class and instructor.
This was an intro to welding. The instructor was very knowledgeable and patient. I appreciated that he gave us a bit of history before going into instruction and demonstration. I highly recommend the class and instructor.
My husband went to this class and loved it! He found it informative and inspiring, he wants to do the intermediate next.
My husband went to this class and loved it! He found it informative and inspiring, he wants to do the intermediate next.
What a delightful day learning! The instructor was extremely knowledgable and engaging! We learned all about welding, safety and what actually happens when you weld something. Then we got to practice what we learned and weld some items together! So much fun!
What a delightful day learning! The instructor was extremely knowledgable and engaging! We learned all about welding, safety and what actually happens when you weld something. Then we got to practice what we learned and weld some items together! So much fun!
The class was just what we were looking for. We got to learn about the different types of equipment and what we might need should we want to continue the hobby. A little bit of education in a little bit of practice go along way
The class was just what we were looking for. We got to learn about the different types of equipment and what we might need should we want to continue the hobby. A little bit of education in a little bit of practice go along way
This is an excellent introductory class. It was the perfect amount of theory to make the practice really sink in. Absolutely the best bang for you buck, and Nathan is an outstanding instructor. I highly recommend for anyone interested in welding and wanting to try it out.
This is an excellent introductory class. It was the perfect amount of theory to make the practice really sink in. Absolutely the best bang for you buck, and Nathan is an outstanding instructor. I highly recommend for anyone interested in welding and wanting to try it out.
I am looking to add skills to my toolkit and this welding class with Nathan was exactly what I was looking for!
I am looking to add skills to my toolkit and this welding class with Nathan was exactly what I was looking for!
Excellent overview of welding and fun hands-on practice. I thought welding would be more difficult but he made it very easy to get started.
Excellent overview of welding and fun hands-on practice. I thought welding would be more difficult but he made it very easy to get started.
Great course to understand the basics of welding. Very knowledgeable instructor (Nathan). Leaves you with the confidence to go and practice by yourself.
Great course to understand the basics of welding. Very knowledgeable instructor (Nathan). Leaves you with the confidence to go and practice by yourself.
Nathan is an awesome instructor. This was a great introduction to welding. A very positive first experience with a really fun skill. The class provided great background on the types of welding, the equipment needed, safety procedures, as well as demonstration and hands on practice. Highly recommended for someone looking to try out welding for home and small projects.
Nathan is an awesome instructor. This was a great introduction to welding. A very positive first experience with a really fun skill. The class provided great background on the types of welding, the equipment needed, safety procedures, as well as demonstration and hands on practice. Highly recommended for someone looking to try out welding for home and small projects.
Such a great class! Took my teenage boys and husband today to learn something new. This class has all the info you could possibly want and the hands on experience to try it out! Loved the history, science and real world application that were explained by Nathan. Fantastic and patient teacher.... Highly recommend!
Such a great class! Took my teenage boys and husband today to learn something new. This class has all the info you could possibly want and the hands on experience to try it out! Loved the history, science and real world application that were explained by Nathan. Fantastic and patient teacher.... Highly recommend!
It was a great class - he gave us all the info we needed to get started on our own. And it was very cool being in their space with some awesome projects happening!
It was a great class - he gave us all the info we needed to get started on our own. And it was very cool being in their space with some awesome projects happening!
It was a great class - he gave us all the info we needed to get started on our own. And it was very cool being in their space with some awesome projects happening!
It was a great class - he gave us all the info we needed to get started on our own. And it was very cool being in their space with some awesome projects happening!
Really great class! Great balance of learning the history and science behind welding, learning about the tools and materials, and having some hands on practice. Small class size ensured more time to practice for everyone!
Really great class! Great balance of learning the history and science behind welding, learning about the tools and materials, and having some hands on practice. Small class size ensured more time to practice for everyone!
This was a great intro class. Very informative and nice to be able to actually weld some things. I would recommend it and I may even do it again.
This was a great intro class. Very informative and nice to be able to actually weld some things. I would recommend it and I may even do it again.
Nathan, the instructor, was knowledgeable and engaging. The length and content of the class were spot on as an intro to welding - highly recommended!
Nathan, the instructor, was knowledgeable and engaging. The length and content of the class were spot on as an intro to welding - highly recommended!
Really well thought out and fun. Great teacher, great vibe. Satisfied my long time curiosities. Got me familiar with basic techniques, safety, equipment, materials, and where to buy locally. Perfect set of information for a beginner. Hands-on practice was as comfortable as possible.
Really well thought out and fun. Great teacher, great vibe. Satisfied my long time curiosities. Got me familiar with basic techniques, safety, equipment, materials, and where to buy locally. Perfect set of information for a beginner. Hands-on practice was as comfortable as possible.
Great experience working with Nathan and understanding the concept, tools and technology of welding. Highly recommend taking the class even if you don’t have a specific project in mind yet.
Great experience working with Nathan and understanding the concept, tools and technology of welding. Highly recommend taking the class even if you don’t have a specific project in mind yet.
Better then i expected, Nathan explains it so clearly. He really knows his stuff and makes it interesting.
Better then i expected, Nathan explains it so clearly. He really knows his stuff and makes it interesting.
Great class -- it was a mix of theory (history and science of welding, different methods of welding) and practice (safety, tools and equipment, setup, where to buy what, and then some actual welding). Nathan is an excellent teacher - knowledgeable and encouraging, and he packs a lot into a two-hour class. Highly recommended!
Great class -- it was a mix of theory (history and science of welding, different methods of welding) and practice (safety, tools and equipment, setup, where to buy what, and then some actual welding). Nathan is an excellent teacher - knowledgeable and encouraging, and he packs a lot into a two-hour class. Highly recommended!
My son and I took the welding class and we both had a blast. The instructor, Nate was amazing. It was great having a teacher who enjoys his trade, brings excitement to teaching and is able to clearly share it with others.
My son and I took the welding class and we both had a blast. The instructor, Nate was amazing. It was great having a teacher who enjoys his trade, brings excitement to teaching and is able to clearly share it with others.
Great class
Great class
Recently retired - welding has always been of interest to me and now that I have more time to play.. This could be very fun to play and advance with!!
Recently retired - welding has always been of interest to me and now that I have more time to play.. This could be very fun to play and advance with!!
If you want to dabble in welding this family friendly class is the one for you. Nathan covered the history of welding, from torch to TIG, and provided excellent hands-on instruction in welding basics.
If you want to dabble in welding this family friendly class is the one for you. Nathan covered the history of welding, from torch to TIG, and provided excellent hands-on instruction in welding basics.
Loved it. I always wanted to find out about welding and the course perfectly fulfilled that. Nathan is a good teacher. He obviously very knowledgeable, loves his subject and wants to impart that knowledge and love to the students.
Loved it. I always wanted to find out about welding and the course perfectly fulfilled that. Nathan is a good teacher. He obviously very knowledgeable, loves his subject and wants to impart that knowledge and love to the students.
I have always wanted to learn to weld, and this was a great opportunity to understand the basics and give it a try. Nathan was very helpful and informative, the pace was great, and I feel like I now have the confidence to continue to learn this skill.
I have always wanted to learn to weld, and this was a great opportunity to understand the basics and give it a try. Nathan was very helpful and informative, the pace was great, and I feel like I now have the confidence to continue to learn this skill.
Nathan was an excellent instructor. The class was well paced, he explained the material well, and we all had a couple opportunities to liquify metal and fuse things together. I feel much better prepared to start playing with welding, and as he said at the start of class, the Youtube videos will make more sense now that he's given me the basics and some experience.
Nathan was an excellent instructor. The class was well paced, he explained the material well, and we all had a couple opportunities to liquify metal and fuse things together. I feel much better prepared to start playing with welding, and as he said at the start of class, the Youtube videos will make more sense now that he's given me the basics and some experience.
My son is an aspiring metal artist and thought this class was a great introduction to welding! He wants to learn more, and that was the point.
My son is an aspiring metal artist and thought this class was a great introduction to welding! He wants to learn more, and that was the point.
Basic as advertised. Informative and hands on. Small class due to Covid which was appreciated. Enjoyed and hand some fun.
Basic as advertised. Informative and hands on. Small class due to Covid which was appreciated. Enjoyed and hand some fun.
I had read 2 books on welding and the class confirmed everything I had read. The instructor new his subject extremely well.
I had read 2 books on welding and the class confirmed everything I had read. The instructor new his subject extremely well.
Super fun! Welding has been on my bucket list forever. Learned a ton and had a great time.
Super fun! Welding has been on my bucket list forever. Learned a ton and had a great time.
I actual got started on learning to weld.
I actual got started on learning to weld.
My 1st welding class - Nathan had a solid pace of teaching, and had a good flow from topic to topic, keeping all the information connected. We covered the types of welding, equipment needed (and some brand and retailer suggestions), a bit of history of welding, and then saftey guidliness and welding technique. Finally we practiced a few different types of welds. Great teacher and great intro class that got me comfortable with welding practice and kept me interested.
My 1st welding class - Nathan had a solid pace of teaching, and had a good flow from topic to topic, keeping all the information connected. We covered the types of welding, equipment needed (and some brand and retailer suggestions), a bit of history of welding, and then saftey guidliness and welding technique. Finally we practiced a few different types of welds. Great teacher and great intro class that got me comfortable with welding practice and kept me interested.
I really enjoyed this class. It was a great intro to welding with a good balance of theory/history and hands-on learning.
I really enjoyed this class. It was a great intro to welding with a good balance of theory/history and hands-on learning.
Nathan was an excellent teacher! Upon waking into class, I really didn’t know anything about welding. By the end of class, I felt excited and ready to try it out. The time went by very quickly! After learning a bit of history, safety, and equipment, we got to try out two different kinds of welds. Nathan was very kind and encouraging of beginners. By the end of class, I just wanted to keep trying what we learned. We did two different kinds of welds during class. He also provided good resources for beginners trying to get into welding.
I can’t wait until he comes out with his welding 2 class and I’m looking forward to trying out his machining class! Excellent experience!!
Nathan was an excellent teacher! Upon waking into class, I really didn’t know anything about welding. By the end of class, I felt excited and ready to try it out. The time went by very quickly! After learning a bit of history, safety, and equipment, we got to try out two different kinds of welds. Nathan was very kind and encouraging of beginners. By the end of class, I just wanted to keep trying what we learned. We did two different kinds of welds during class. He also provided good resources for beginners trying to get into welding.
I can’t wait until he comes out with his welding 2 class and I’m looking forward to trying out his machining class! Excellent experience!!
Nathan is a great teacher, very helpful and direct. I really enjoyed the class and will be taking the others that he offers!
Nathan is a great teacher, very helpful and direct. I really enjoyed the class and will be taking the others that he offers!
Time flew by in this class! Nate is very knowledgeable, as well as very welcoming, personable, and encouraging. Its a nice small class, at most 8 people, and everyone has a chance to practice a couple of welding skills. Loved it!
Time flew by in this class! Nate is very knowledgeable, as well as very welcoming, personable, and encouraging. Its a nice small class, at most 8 people, and everyone has a chance to practice a couple of welding skills. Loved it!
Nathan was a very informative and enthusiastic teacher! He covered all the basics and made me super excited about learning to weld! I can't wait to dabble again!
Nathan was a very informative and enthusiastic teacher! He covered all the basics and made me super excited about learning to weld! I can't wait to dabble again!
This class was a perfect blend of fun and informative! The instructor was great at explaining the different welding techniques. It was a history lesson, an into to the industry, and a hands on experience. Would recommend for anyone looking to try something new.
This class was a perfect blend of fun and informative! The instructor was great at explaining the different welding techniques. It was a history lesson, an into to the industry, and a hands on experience. Would recommend for anyone looking to try something new.
Class covered the history and basics of welding with practice in both Flux core and MIG welding. Overall a great experience for someone who has no experience welding.
Class covered the history and basics of welding with practice in both Flux core and MIG welding. Overall a great experience for someone who has no experience welding.
The instructor was fantastic! He had patience, answered questions, took the time necessary to feel like I was getting everything offered. We had a great time and can now say we Dabble in welding.
The instructor was fantastic! He had patience, answered questions, took the time necessary to feel like I was getting everything offered. We had a great time and can now say we Dabble in welding.
was very informational, I have to decided to invest in my own equipment so I may continue to learn how to weld
was very informational, I have to decided to invest in my own equipment so I may continue to learn how to weld
Terrific and informative class- a lot is covered in two hours. Made me completely unafraid to start practicing with my small welder at home (finally). The technique is acquired with practice- so don't expect to walk away being a good welder- but expect to walk away knowing how to become a good welder!
Terrific and informative class- a lot is covered in two hours. Made me completely unafraid to start practicing with my small welder at home (finally). The technique is acquired with practice- so don't expect to walk away being a good welder- but expect to walk away knowing how to become a good welder!
Wonderful class. Exceeded my expectation. Instructor incredibly knowledgeable. Teaching skills fantastic. Hands on practice of welding was delightful.
Wonderful class. Exceeded my expectation. Instructor incredibly knowledgeable. Teaching skills fantastic. Hands on practice of welding was delightful.
Great class, lots of good background information provided and the hands on learning was very informative
Great class, lots of good background information provided and the hands on learning was very informative
I've been wanting to get into welding for years, but typically you could only learn at a specific college or trade school. That is great for people who want to build careers in the trade but very difficult for hobbyists who just want to weld for fun. This was a great intelligent introduction and I can't wait to learn more!
I've been wanting to get into welding for years, but typically you could only learn at a specific college or trade school. That is great for people who want to build careers in the trade but very difficult for hobbyists who just want to weld for fun. This was a great intelligent introduction and I can't wait to learn more!
From the 15 year old student: five stars, would take this class every time he gives it.
From the 15 year old student: five stars, would take this class every time he gives it.
I didn't know anything about welding before, now I know more than enough to get started, and had a great time learning. You can't ask for more.
I didn't know anything about welding before, now I know more than enough to get started, and had a great time learning. You can't ask for more.
I was looking for a basic welding class for hobby that wouldn’t break the bank and this class was perfect. Nathan was informative and open to all questions. Although I didn’t weld very well during class. Since my class I have purchased a welder, using the knowledge and advice he gave me, I am now able to do some nice welds. Nathan is a good teacher and I may schedule some other classes he offers. Well worth the money.
I was looking for a basic welding class for hobby that wouldn’t break the bank and this class was perfect. Nathan was informative and open to all questions. Although I didn’t weld very well during class. Since my class I have purchased a welder, using the knowledge and advice he gave me, I am now able to do some nice welds. Nathan is a good teacher and I may schedule some other classes he offers. Well worth the money.
Nathan is a natural teacher---did a wonderful job teaching a class that included a wide range of ages and ability levels. Definitely excited to continue my welding exploration!
Nathan is a natural teacher---did a wonderful job teaching a class that included a wide range of ages and ability levels. Definitely excited to continue my welding exploration!
Loved the class. My 11 year old son and I took it together and had a great time, learned a lot, and each got to weld. Nathan is a wonderful teacher.
Loved the class. My 11 year old son and I took it together and had a great time, learned a lot, and each got to weld. Nathan is a wonderful teacher.
Great class. Very informative and a fun way to spend an evening.
Great class. Very informative and a fun way to spend an evening.
Great class for an introduction to welding. The information and hands on practice is sufficient to get you started. Nathan is a very good instructor and I would definitely recommend this class to anyone interested in getting into welding.
Great class for an introduction to welding. The information and hands on practice is sufficient to get you started. Nathan is a very good instructor and I would definitely recommend this class to anyone interested in getting into welding.
I was pleasantly surprised by how much Nathan packed into a 2 hour course. The background and historical info was interesting and pertains to what you do in the class. The hands on section is short but you actually get to weld with flux core and MIG processes. Nathan is an excellent teacher. Well worth the 2 hours.
I was pleasantly surprised by how much Nathan packed into a 2 hour course. The background and historical info was interesting and pertains to what you do in the class. The hands on section is short but you actually get to weld with flux core and MIG processes. Nathan is an excellent teacher. Well worth the 2 hours.
Fantastic class! Great context and background followed by a good beginners skill building.
Fantastic class! Great context and background followed by a good beginners skill building.
Great intro to the craft of welding, including clear explanations of the history and science behind it all. Thanks!
Great intro to the craft of welding, including clear explanations of the history and science behind it all. Thanks!
Great 2-hour intro to welding which included History and Types of Welding; Tools, Equipment and Safety items needed; Local stores to purchase welding and metal supplies. Nathan is well organized, packs a lot if info into two hours... all seven of us students were able to try our hand at welding. If you have ever wondered about learning welding but did not know where to start, this is the intro class for you. ENJOY!
Great 2-hour intro to welding which included History and Types of Welding; Tools, Equipment and Safety items needed; Local stores to purchase welding and metal supplies. Nathan is well organized, packs a lot if info into two hours... all seven of us students were able to try our hand at welding. If you have ever wondered about learning welding but did not know where to start, this is the intro class for you. ENJOY!
Nathan was an incredible teacher!!! Very informative and easy going. Can’t wait for more classes he teaches.
Nathan was an incredible teacher!!! Very informative and easy going. Can’t wait for more classes he teaches.
The instructor was very enthusiastic about welding and I felt like his knowledge of metals and gases was beyond my comprehension. The class itself was informative and fun. I wish there was a class that expanded on this one but the instructor also teaches a machining course that I'm looking forward to.
The instructor was very enthusiastic about welding and I felt like his knowledge of metals and gases was beyond my comprehension. The class itself was informative and fun. I wish there was a class that expanded on this one but the instructor also teaches a machining course that I'm looking forward to.
I participated in a private event for a birthday party. The instructor was great at being patient with our large group and allowed us all to take an appropriate amount of time practicing the new techniques. He made us all feel comfortable and safe using the equipment. It sparked an interest in learning more about welding for fun!
I participated in a private event for a birthday party. The instructor was great at being patient with our large group and allowed us all to take an appropriate amount of time practicing the new techniques. He made us all feel comfortable and safe using the equipment. It sparked an interest in learning more about welding for fun!
Had a great time at Welding Basics. Very interesting class and Nathan was helpful, knowledgeable and very friendly. It was fun to learn the basics. I hope there will be a follow up welding class added to the roster!
Had a great time at Welding Basics. Very interesting class and Nathan was helpful, knowledgeable and very friendly. It was fun to learn the basics. I hope there will be a follow up welding class added to the roster!
This was a phenomenal class and I didn’t want it to end! I learned a ton. The workshop at yetiweurks is organized and fun and easy to work in. The other students were great and I really appreciated all the hands on welding time we got. I can’t wait to learn more. Thanks again, Nathan!
This was a phenomenal class and I didn’t want it to end! I learned a ton. The workshop at yetiweurks is organized and fun and easy to work in. The other students were great and I really appreciated all the hands on welding time we got. I can’t wait to learn more. Thanks again, Nathan!
First timer and was a great class to start welding.
First timer and was a great class to start welding.
Nathan was a good teacher, and the class was a nice mix of history, theory, and hands-on welding practice.
Nathan was a good teacher, and the class was a nice mix of history, theory, and hands-on welding practice.
What an awesome experience. Before class, I'd never touched a welder. After class I couldn't wait to start practicing on every scrap of steel that I could find. Nathan is obviously quite brilliant, but he's a patient and engaging teacher. Highly recommend!
What an awesome experience. Before class, I'd never touched a welder. After class I couldn't wait to start practicing on every scrap of steel that I could find. Nathan is obviously quite brilliant, but he's a patient and engaging teacher. Highly recommend!
Great intro class.
Great intro class.
Nathan was an awesome teacher. He was very knowledgeable, patient and fun. Great balance of humor and education. We had a great time.
Nathan was an awesome teacher. He was very knowledgeable, patient and fun. Great balance of humor and education. We had a great time.
First time welding and had a really great time. Good balance of education and practice, highly recommend doing this even if you’re just looking to try something new.
First time welding and had a really great time. Good balance of education and practice, highly recommend doing this even if you’re just looking to try something new.
Awesome class and intro to welding! For a 2 hour class, it was very informative and I can't wait to dive deeper into welding. Definitely gained a lot of respect for the art! My only critique is that it would be great if there were some follow up classes to practice technique some more.
Awesome class and intro to welding! For a 2 hour class, it was very informative and I can't wait to dive deeper into welding. Definitely gained a lot of respect for the art! My only critique is that it would be great if there were some follow up classes to practice technique some more.
I enjoyed the class and found it to be very informative . it was a great introduction to welding .
I enjoyed the class and found it to be very informative . it was a great introduction to welding .
The teacher Nate was quite enjoyable and knowledgeable, not just about science and his trade but a person who knows the value of $$$.( When and how to spend it). He shared all of my concerns. He didn't talk down to people and didn't look past them.
The teacher Nate was quite enjoyable and knowledgeable, not just about science and his trade but a person who knows the value of $$$.( When and how to spend it). He shared all of my concerns. He didn't talk down to people and didn't look past them.
Super informative class, Nathan is really knowledgeable. Learned a ton and practicing welding was a blast.
Super informative class, Nathan is really knowledgeable. Learned a ton and practicing welding was a blast.
Nathan was knowledgeable and pleasant. The class caught my interest and I want to follow up with more.
Nathan was knowledgeable and pleasant. The class caught my interest and I want to follow up with more.
This was a great class, the right amount of explanation and actual welding. Nathan is very thorough and explained everything very well. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone interested in learning about how to begin to weld.
This was a great class, the right amount of explanation and actual welding. Nathan is very thorough and explained everything very well. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone interested in learning about how to begin to weld.
I came in with very little knowledge of welding, I didn't have much Hands-On, I couldn't weld didn't even know how to tack weld, and I'm now wanting to pursue deepening my knowledge with welding!
I came in with very little knowledge of welding, I didn't have much Hands-On, I couldn't weld didn't even know how to tack weld, and I'm now wanting to pursue deepening my knowledge with welding!
Nathan was superb and straigtforward. Excellent use of $35
Nathan was superb and straigtforward. Excellent use of $35
This class was so fun! We started out with a very interesting lesson on welding basics, went over tools and where to shop for supplies. We then moved into practicing welds. Nathan was an amazing instructor- he is kind and funny and he kept the momentum going throughout the class. Highly recommend :)
This class was so fun! We started out with a very interesting lesson on welding basics, went over tools and where to shop for supplies. We then moved into practicing welds. Nathan was an amazing instructor- he is kind and funny and he kept the momentum going throughout the class. Highly recommend :)
Class was informative and fast paced. I learned some history, tools, and actually how to weld. I can now make metal stick together. It's just not very pretty yet. Would suggest this class for someone that hasn't done any welding and wants the basics.
Class was informative and fast paced. I learned some history, tools, and actually how to weld. I can now make metal stick together. It's just not very pretty yet. Would suggest this class for someone that hasn't done any welding and wants the basics.
Real good class. Well run and very informative difference between welders and at least know the basics. With practice I can now weld mild steel for simple projects or repairs. Not bad for a two hour class. The instructor is a super nice guy and knows his stuff. Lots of energy.
Real good class. Well run and very informative difference between welders and at least know the basics. With practice I can now weld mild steel for simple projects or repairs. Not bad for a two hour class. The instructor is a super nice guy and knows his stuff. Lots of energy.
The right amount of information for a beginner! Not too much as to be overwhelmed, but enough to know if you want to continue your learning. Nathan was patient and conscientious! Plus we got to actually weld which was the best part!
The right amount of information for a beginner! Not too much as to be overwhelmed, but enough to know if you want to continue your learning. Nathan was patient and conscientious! Plus we got to actually weld which was the best part!
This was a great starting class. I just purchased a welder and was intimidated to start to use it. This class reviewed basic safety and how to do basic welds. The instructor, Nathan, was patient and informative. Everyone got to try and do a couple of practice welds. It was fun. I feel much more confident giving my welder a try at home now.
This was a great starting class. I just purchased a welder and was intimidated to start to use it. This class reviewed basic safety and how to do basic welds. The instructor, Nathan, was patient and informative. Everyone got to try and do a couple of practice welds. It was fun. I feel much more confident giving my welder a try at home now.
Nathan was very well informed and walked us through the history of welding with the occasional lesson in plasma dynamics thrown in for good measure. I really appreciated the time he took to make sure all of our questions were answered, and it was a blast to get to do my first lap joint weld! Thanks!
Nathan was very well informed and walked us through the history of welding with the occasional lesson in plasma dynamics thrown in for good measure. I really appreciated the time he took to make sure all of our questions were answered, and it was a blast to get to do my first lap joint weld! Thanks!
Nathan was an incredible teacher! Highly recommended. Answered everyone's questions thoughtfully and accurately. Very informative, fun class.
Nathan was an incredible teacher! Highly recommended. Answered everyone's questions thoughtfully and accurately. Very informative, fun class.
Great class! Very informative and teaches you all the basics of welding. Teacher was very knowledgable and friendly. And getting to actually practice welding was a lot of fun!
Great class! Very informative and teaches you all the basics of welding. Teacher was very knowledgable and friendly. And getting to actually practice welding was a lot of fun!
This was a great first experience with welding. Nathan gave a good overview of the process of welding without too much technical information. We then worked with 2 different types of machines to understand the process. Great class.
This was a great first experience with welding. Nathan gave a good overview of the process of welding without too much technical information. We then worked with 2 different types of machines to understand the process. Great class.
Great class and Nathan was a great teacher.
Great class and Nathan was a great teacher.
This was a great experance. Nathan was very clear with instruction and provided the class with everything we needed to safely experance welding. He spoke in depth about the history, risks and best products to buy to get stared. I will be recominding this class to all my friends.
This was a great experance. Nathan was very clear with instruction and provided the class with everything we needed to safely experance welding. He spoke in depth about the history, risks and best products to buy to get stared. I will be recominding this class to all my friends.
Nathan is really good at what he does. This was an amazing class, super informational and fast paced, with a large hands on component. Seriously, tons of info almost like drinking from the fire hose, but always on point and related to what was happening in the class at the moment. Nathan really knows a lot and is good at conveying it.
Nathan is really good at what he does. This was an amazing class, super informational and fast paced, with a large hands on component. Seriously, tons of info almost like drinking from the fire hose, but always on point and related to what was happening in the class at the moment. Nathan really knows a lot and is good at conveying it.
Great class to de-mystify welding and get a change to actually do a little welding yourself. First hour is informational which helps sets the stage for giving a try yourself in the second hour. It was a great value, and I would highly recommend it!
Great class to de-mystify welding and get a change to actually do a little welding yourself. First hour is informational which helps sets the stage for giving a try yourself in the second hour. It was a great value, and I would highly recommend it!
Nathan was a great instructor. He clearly knows his stuff when it comes to welding, and he communicated information in a way that was interesting and easy to understand. He was patient and helpful during the times when we were actually welding, and he welcomed questions and was engaging during the more educational portions.
Nathan was a great instructor. He clearly knows his stuff when it comes to welding, and he communicated information in a way that was interesting and easy to understand. He was patient and helpful during the times when we were actually welding, and he welcomed questions and was engaging during the more educational portions.
I am amazed I can now weld metal. The teacher taught us the most relevant steps to do a good weld with affordable and high end welders. Thanks for teaching me welding of which I had no knowledge of prior to this class!
I am amazed I can now weld metal. The teacher taught us the most relevant steps to do a good weld with affordable and high end welders. Thanks for teaching me welding of which I had no knowledge of prior to this class!
This was a great class. I learned a lot about welding in two hours, and we all got to make a few practice welds. Now I want to weld more!
This was a great class. I learned a lot about welding in two hours, and we all got to make a few practice welds. Now I want to weld more!
This was the perfect introduction to welding. We went over the different types of welding and safety tips, and then each person had the opportunity to try their hand at actual welding. I would recommend this class to anyone interested in learning about welding.
This was the perfect introduction to welding. We went over the different types of welding and safety tips, and then each person had the opportunity to try their hand at actual welding. I would recommend this class to anyone interested in learning about welding.
Fantastic! I took the class with my 16 year old son and it couldn't have been better. Just enough information to get an understanding of the different types of welding, and associated equipment, followed by hands on practice. We loved it!
Fantastic! I took the class with my 16 year old son and it couldn't have been better. Just enough information to get an understanding of the different types of welding, and associated equipment, followed by hands on practice. We loved it!
This was a pretty good class. It is mostly lecture, so be prepared for that. But the information was interesting and informative. You do get to try welding at the end of class, which was fun. A good overview if you know nothing about welding.
This was a pretty good class. It is mostly lecture, so be prepared for that. But the information was interesting and informative. You do get to try welding at the end of class, which was fun. A good overview if you know nothing about welding.
This class was great! Nathan was awesome! He was very patient and knowledgeable. I would recommend this class to anyone interested in welding.
This class was great! Nathan was awesome! He was very patient and knowledgeable. I would recommend this class to anyone interested in welding.
We had a great time, we learned so much about welding history, different techniques, welding machines, best protective gear, etc. Chad is a fun guy who knows very well what he is doing. It was extremely informative, he was very patient with us. We highly recommend this class. 5 stars.
We had a great time, we learned so much about welding history, different techniques, welding machines, best protective gear, etc. Chad is a fun guy who knows very well what he is doing. It was extremely informative, he was very patient with us. We highly recommend this class. 5 stars.
My husband and I took the Welding Basics class with Nathan in June. We had a wonderful time and learned a lot. Nathan was an enthusiastic and excellent teacher. Nathan was super patient for the hands-on part of the class and gave great directions. We would totally take another class from Nathan.
My husband and I took the Welding Basics class with Nathan in June. We had a wonderful time and learned a lot. Nathan was an enthusiastic and excellent teacher. Nathan was super patient for the hands-on part of the class and gave great directions. We would totally take another class from Nathan.
Great experience. I wanted to learn more about welding and equipment used and the class was very informative and provided nice hands on experience!
Great experience. I wanted to learn more about welding and equipment used and the class was very informative and provided nice hands on experience!
Nathan was a great teacher! As someone who has never welded, I learned a ton and will definitely continue to learn more abut welding.
Nathan was a great teacher! As someone who has never welded, I learned a ton and will definitely continue to learn more abut welding.
Nathan is an excellent teacher and obviously passionate about welding, and sharing his wealth of knowledge about the practice! We learned a thorough and concise history of welding and metal working, and an awesome hands on opportunity to try our hand at Mig Flux welding!
Nathan is an excellent teacher and obviously passionate about welding, and sharing his wealth of knowledge about the practice! We learned a thorough and concise history of welding and metal working, and an awesome hands on opportunity to try our hand at Mig Flux welding!
Informative introduction to welding history, techniques, tools, and methodologies, with time for a little hands on practice.
Informative introduction to welding history, techniques, tools, and methodologies, with time for a little hands on practice.
The teacher was very knowledgeable. It was a great class to get introduced into welding
The teacher was very knowledgeable. It was a great class to get introduced into welding
Great overview of the history of welding, how to be safe, equipment and methods. Nathan is an excellent instructor and gave great practical feedback as we tried our hand at MIG welding. Can't wait for the next in the series!
Great overview of the history of welding, how to be safe, equipment and methods. Nathan is an excellent instructor and gave great practical feedback as we tried our hand at MIG welding. Can't wait for the next in the series!
Terrific class. Very fun. Instructor was interesting. Does large public art projects. Really good with students. Pleasant, nice, polite - all that good stuff! Good communication skills answering questions and explaining things. Class had all age ranges.
Terrific class. Very fun. Instructor was interesting. Does large public art projects. Really good with students. Pleasant, nice, polite - all that good stuff! Good communication skills answering questions and explaining things. Class had all age ranges.
Super informative! Paced well, and the class was nice and small, which was helpful too! I'm totally signing up for a second class.
Super informative! Paced well, and the class was nice and small, which was helpful too! I'm totally signing up for a second class.
The teacher was super knowledgeable. Great class. Fun experience.
The teacher was super knowledgeable. Great class. Fun experience.
Nathan was fantastic! There was a wide range of skill levels in our class of 7, so he ensured that everyone was comfortable as we each tried welding at the end of the class. I definitely recommend this class for first time or beginner welders to learn more and test your technique.
Nathan was fantastic! There was a wide range of skill levels in our class of 7, so he ensured that everyone was comfortable as we each tried welding at the end of the class. I definitely recommend this class for first time or beginner welders to learn more and test your technique.
Great class! Well organized and Nathan explained a lot about the background of welding, different types of welding, recommendations for purchasing welding equipment and supplies and of course we got to try it out! Nathan was so patient with all of us and really helped us see when we were doing well and also what we needed to correct in our technique.
Thank you so much Nathan for a really fun evening!
Great class! Well organized and Nathan explained a lot about the background of welding, different types of welding, recommendations for purchasing welding equipment and supplies and of course we got to try it out! Nathan was so patient with all of us and really helped us see when we were doing well and also what we needed to correct in our technique.
Thank you so much Nathan for a really fun evening!
I was very happy I took this class, having never even seen someone weld, by end of class I was confident that I could do some (although not pretty) basic welding. Very relaxed atmosphere, instructor was patient and gave positive encouragement.
I was very happy I took this class, having never even seen someone weld, by end of class I was confident that I could do some (although not pretty) basic welding. Very relaxed atmosphere, instructor was patient and gave positive encouragement.
Great class😀
Great class😀
As a person who teaches adults for a living I was probably overly critical of the style of teaching. I felt like too much time was spent talking and not enough time doing. Especially since a lot of the talking was referring to concepts with which the listener was assumed to be familiar. If you want to start at the beginning like the listener knows nothing (which most didn't) then you should also define all the terms to are introducing. This was especially unfortunate since Nick really excelled at the part where he was coaching each user through an actual weld. He was excellent at telling the student what was and wasn't working while they were doing it so they could correct it right away. A shorter synopsis of the type of welding we were going to do, and the other types that exist and then get people to practice would be awesome. All said I think people like the class but the class in it's current format doesn't highlight Nick's strengths in my opinion.
As a person who teaches adults for a living I was probably overly critical of the style of teaching. I felt like too much time was spent talking and not enough time doing. Especially since a lot of the talking was referring to concepts with which the listener was assumed to be familiar. If you want to start at the beginning like the listener knows nothing (which most didn't) then you should also define all the terms to are introducing. This was especially unfortunate since Nick really excelled at the part where he was coaching each user through an actual weld. He was excellent at telling the student what was and wasn't working while they were doing it so they could correct it right away. A shorter synopsis of the type of welding we were going to do, and the other types that exist and then get people to practice would be awesome. All said I think people like the class but the class in it's current format doesn't highlight Nick's strengths in my opinion.