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ART OF
WELDING
IN A DAY

ART OF
WELDING
IN A DAY

ABOUT HOBBY WELDER

Hobby Welder provides a fun, hands-on learning experience to anyone interested in welding, from the curious novice welder to those looking to sharpen their artistic skills. Workshops are currently offered in Irmo, SC.

Led by licensed experts, our four-hour course will cover the basics of welding principles, techniques and teach you how to operate a welding machine in our very own welding lab. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Basics of GMAW/MIG welding
(Gas Metal Arc Welding)

Material Selection

Shop Safety & Etiquette

Welding Tips & Tricks

THE EXPERIENCE

THE EXPERIENCE

Many people wonder if they can explore the world of welding without professional training or certifications. The answer is YES! This course is a great opportunity for those with zero or limited welding experience but would like to learn the basics without the full educational commitment. 

worker in protection mask welding metal at factory

NO EQUIPMENT? NO PROBLEM.

Don’t worry about not having any welding equipment or safety gear. All of the supplies you need will be provided for you in the workshop, but if welding really sparks your interest, we have a store where you can purchase your very own small welding equipment starter kit perfect for home and hobby use to keep the fun going.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Some helpful things to know before you sign up for a workshop.

Students between the ages of 12-15 must have a signed Parental Consent Form and be accompanied by a legal guardian onsite.

Students between the ages of 16-17 must have a signed Parental Consent Form.

For the safety of yourself and others, you must dress appropriately. This includes:

  • 100% cotton or all-natural fiber long sleeves and long pants. No synthetic clothing.
  • Closed-toe, closed-heel leather shoes/boots.
  • Long hair must be tied back.
  • Protective safety glasses and gloves are mandatory and will be provided. If you wear corrective reading glasses, please bring them with you.
  • No loose clothing or jewelry is permitted.
  • All workshops at Hobby Welder are taught for introductory and hobby welding purposes only. Students will not receive certification upon completion.
  • Safe work practices will be taught and emphasized throughout all workshops.

For more information, please contact us by phone at (864) 520-2465 or email at [email protected].

Who knows, what can start as a hobby could be the start of an exciting long-term welding career! We’re proud to provide additional advanced welding programs that develop your skills and prepare you to become a certified welder.

Learn more at https://www.arclabs.edu/

Workshops

Irmo, SC Location

intro to welding

Workshop times:


Saturday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$140 per person

Address:
7620A Woodrow St., Irmo, SC 29603

Welding Art project

Workshop times:

Saturday                                                                  1:00 PM – 3:00 PM                                                  3:00 PM – 5:00 PM                                                   $85 per person     

Address:                                                                7620A Woodrow St., Irmo, SC 29603                              

WHY WELDING?

While welding is a necessary skill for anyone in metalworking, it can also be a rewarding hobby for those who enjoy creating industrial art and do-it-yourself repair projects around the house. You just might be surprised as to how useful it can be!

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ARTWORK

COOL

PROJECTS

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EXPERIENCE

what they're saying

“We enrolled in the basic welding class at Hobby Welder the other day and really enjoyed it. Our instructor was very knowledgable and patient. Most importantly, he made it safe which was critical for my wife who was quite nervous about catching on fire!

Overall, I think this is a great idea and really recommend this course to anyone who would like to learn how to weld on weekends”

Greg Osborne