Intro to Arc Welding Fall 2026

Date and Time:  Saturday, October 17, 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 2

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:  Kim Maas  651-328-7219  tgom.volunteer@gmail.com

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).

Other Equipment:  Other Equipment: Proper welding gloves, welding leathers or coat, welding helmet if you have them (We will have loaner equipment 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  Kim at tgom.volunteer@gmail.com

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