DECORATIVE WELDING
Cost: $379 + HST
Date: Saturday, January 24th & 25th, 2026 — 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Workshop: Metal Shop (Weld Bay)
Maximum Participants: 4
https://greybrucemakers.ca/event-6483814
Course Description
Artistic Welding Workshop
$379 + tax | 2 Sessions of Creative Firepower
Get ready to spark your imagination (and a few arcs)! In this 2-session intensive workshop, you’ll dive into the world of artistic welding—where heat, steel, and creativity collide. Whether you’re brand new to metalwork or already a maker looking to level up, this hands-on experience will leave you fired up and full of new skills.
Here’s what you’ll be playing with (safely, of course):
- MIG welding basics and beyond
- Metal shaping and texturing using hammers, and jigs
- Cutting, grinding, fitting, and bending steel into creative form
- Proper and safe use of power tools and welding equipment
This is not a certification course—this is where your metal art journey begins. You’ll walk away with new skills, new confidence, and probably a few sparks on your boots (okay, hopefully not literally).
Small group size = plenty of instructor time and guidance tailored to your experience level. Let us know your background when you register—we’ll meet you where you’re at and help you grow from there.
Prerequisites: No prior welding experience is necessary. This workshop is suitable for beginners who want to learn basic welding techniques in a short amount of time.
Equipment: All necessary welding equipment and materials will be provided, including a MIG welder, welding helmet, gloves, and welding wire. Participants are encouraged to wear long-sleeved cotton clothing and closed-toe shoes for safety.
Participants will be given the choice from 3 fun artistic projects to create.
1. A decorative garden stake
2. A Metal Bird Sculpture
3. A hanging metal Sculpture.
Key Learnings
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Understand MIG welding equipment, shielding gas, and wire feed systems
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Learn essential safety practices, PPE use, and fire prevention
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Practice tack welds, butt joints, and fillet welds on steel
Prerequisites
None — this is a CORE introductory welding course. No prior experience required.
What to Wear
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Long-sleeved, non-synthetic (cotton) clothing
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Closed-toe leather or steel-toe shoes
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No jewelry or exposed skin
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Safety gear (helmet, gloves, jacket) is provided — feel free to bring your own
What to Bring
About Your Instructor
Daniel Aloisio is a certified welder and instructor who blends technical skill with creative vision. With experience in MIG, TIG, and stick welding, as well as CNC machining and fabrication, he helps beginners see welding not just as a trade but as an art form. Daniel’s approachable teaching style and focus on safety empower students to transform raw steel into expressive works of sculpture.
