LEARN TO WELD with Daniel Alisio - May 12th

Learn to Weld – MIG Welding (GMAW)

https://greybrucemakers.ca/event-6599648

Cost: $189 + HST
Date(s): Tuesday, May 12th 2026 5:30–8:30 PM

Workshop: Metal Shop (Weld Bay)
Maximum Participants: 4

Course Description

MIG Welding — also known as Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) — is one of the most versatile and beginner-friendly welding processes used in metal fabrication, construction, and manufacturing. In this three-hour hands-on workshop, you’ll learn welding fundamentals and gain practical experience making strong, clean welds.

Led by professional welder and educator Jeff Mills, this workshop is designed for total beginners or hobbyists looking to take the first step into metalworking. You’ll leave with the foundational skills needed to weld safely and confidently.

Key Learnings

• Understand MIG welding equipment, shielding gas, and wire feed systems

• Learn essential safety practices, PPE use, and fire prevention

• Practice tack welds, butt joints, and fillet welds on steel

• Control the welding arc, monitor weld quality, and troubleshoot common problems

• Learn to recognize a good weld vs. a flawed weld

✅ Prerequisites

None — this is a CORE introductory welding course. No prior experience required.

What to Wear

• Long-sleeved, non-synthetic (cotton) clothing

• Closed-toe leather or steel-toe shoes

• No jewelry or exposed skin

• Safety gear (helmet, gloves, jacket) is provided — feel free to bring your own

What to Bring

• Water bottle

• Notebook and pen (optional)

• All welding tools and materials are provided

‍ 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.