Intro to Arc Welding Spring 2026

05/16/2026 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM CT

Admission

  • $150.00

Location

Jackson Street Roundhouse / Minnesota Transportation Museum
193 Pennsylvania Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55130
United States of America

Summary

If you’ve ever wanted to know more about welding, but didn’t have a way to do it, here’s your chance. There’s something mysterious and magical about welding. Welders sit so close to this fountain of sparks that most people would jump back from. They join steel (and other materials) together as if they were one.

Instructor: Marty Masters
Class Champion: Marty Masters

Description

Date and Time:  May 16, 2026  from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Class level:   Beginners

Instructor: Marty Masters

Location:  Minnesota Transportation Museum, 193 Pennsylvania Ave E, St Paul, MN 55130  (see map below)

Cost: $150 for non-members,  $125 for Guild members

Class size: Maximum 4, minimum 3

Class Description:  This one day class will be a survey of three common modern arc welding techniques which are appropriate for hobby welding:
•    Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)
•    Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)
•    Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
Each technique will be explained and demonstrated.  Then the student will have hands-on time to practice.

Class Champion:  Martin Masters, 651-285-8731, martin.masters@metalsmith.org

Safety Equipment:  Wear clothing made of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying, and leather boots or shoes.  Proper welding gloves, welding leathers or coat, welding helmet (We will have loaner Helmets and some gloves if you don’t want to buy).

Lunch arrangements: Bring your own lunch or eat at one of the local establishments. We will take an hour break around noon.  Also, bring plenty of water to keep you hydrated during the class.

*** Registration acceptance will be in the order submitted, based on the transaction date, and each person will be notified individually.

Questions? Email  Marty Masters at martin.masters@metalsmith.org

 

MAP TO MN TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM/JACKSON STREET ROUNDHOUSE (park in back lot)