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Fabrication & Welding Intro

Date: Sun, Sep 27, 2026

Time: Times vary with date

Venue: ShopSpace, Raleigh

Price: $85. Ages 14+. Students under age 18 require accompaniment by a parent or guardian

Category: Community

A.K.A. Metal Shop 101. After a brief safety and tool introduction, participants will begin exploring the MIG welder, or as we call it the “Hot Glue Gun for Metal.” Each student will have a welding station where we will discuss and practice some basic types of welds, and proper setup for each. As an intro to working in a metal shop and ShopSpace facilities, this class is designed to cater to all skill and comfort levels. You will learn to cut steel using the horizontal band saw. Angle grinders will be used to prepare metal for welding, and then dressing it after. We will practice a few different types of welds and discuss how to start putting things together. Participants will have the opportunity to spend some time using each tool introduced. In the last half of class you can practice different operations, make pencil holders, cubes, or scrap bin sculptures!

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Fabrication & Welding Intro

“Wear 100% cotton clothing and leather shoes to stay safe from sparks.”

When
This Sunday
Sun, Sep 27, 2026
Times vary with date
Where
ShopSpace
Raleigh, NC
Ages
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Price
$85. Ages 14+. Students under age 18 require accompaniment by a parent or guardian
raleigh

Fabrication & Welding Intro is a hands-on workshop at ShopSpace in Raleigh where beginners learn the fundamentals of cutting, grinding, and welding steel. Participants get individual practice at their own welding stations, working with professional tools to create small projects like pencil holders or scrap metal sculptures. What to Know: The class costs $85 and is open to participants ages 14 and older. Teenagers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, making this a great shared activity. Wear closed-toe shoes made of leather or canvas, and choose natural fibers like cotton rather than synthetic materials, which can melt near sparks. ShopSpace provides all necessary safety gear, including welding helmets and gloves. This workshop is an excellent weekend pick for creative teens who enjoy building things and want to try a trade skill in a highly supervised, supportive environment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum age for the welding class?
Participants must be at least 14 years old. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian register and attend the class with them.
What should we wear to the workshop?
Wear long pants and a long-sleeve shirt made of 100% cotton. Avoid synthetic fabrics, and wear sturdy, closed-toe leather boots or heavy canvas shoes.
Do we need to bring our own safety equipment?
No, ShopSpace provides all the necessary safety gear, including welding jackets, gloves, and eye protection.

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$85. Ages 14+. Students under age 18 require accompaniment by a parent or guardian

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Fabrication & Welding Intro runs Sun, Sep 27, 2026, Times vary with date.

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ShopSpace is at 1505 Capital Blvd., Ste 18, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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