Metal Working Classes in NYC, New York

Learn the art of MIG welding during this in depth class taught by a professional welder. Welding 101 will teach the process of prepping steel, cutting, clamping, tacking and finish welding. Students will make a small steel structure during this class that utilizes the various skills learned.  Students will be able to design and build a "cube...

During this 4 hour metal fabrication workshop, students will create a small scale coffee table. The instructor will guide you through welding, metal forming, and machine operation to construct the frame of your project. After the main frame of the project is created, wood will be used to complete the surfaces of each piece. Important Things to Note:...

Learn the essentials of forging and make your own bottle opener. In this two hour class you will forge a beautiful bottle opener, transforming a bar of steel into a practical and artistic tool using fire and hammer. You don't need to big a big burly brute for this, anyone over the age of 18 is more than capable. Students are required to wear jeans,...

You are bringing your cube back after all of the new skills you have developed and taking it to the next level.  Note that "How to Make a Cube" class is a prerequisite for this class.  Including an introduction to TIG welding, where you are filling the pits in your cube from your first Cube Class and then detailing the cube with a high-end...

Join in this one-hour introduction to welding and metalwork. You will learn the basics of metalwork including what need to get started, how the different tools work and how to set up own small metal shop. In this class, you will gain valuable insights into the tools needed to learn, how to weld and get your own small metal shop set-up.  You...

This course offers students a way to make a beautiful, functional product while learning valuable skills along the way. It is great for beginners who are interested in designing and fabricating products, or who just want to DIY their own nice lamp. Students can select among a variety of templates, or rapidly create their own design within given constraints....

Through the making of this small steel cube, you will learn a tremendous set of skills that can used to make anything in metal. Whether it is a custom dining table, a lamp or a sculpture. The skills to practice will focus on: Measuring  Cutting  Fitting  Clamping  Jig making MIG welding Grinding Sanding Filing Fine finishing ...

Expanding on the skills from the Basic Class, The students will make a Railroad Spike knife (Max 3 students at a time). All Materials are included and the students will take the knife home with them. Basic Blacksmithing skills are necessary to take this class. Note: Be in a comfortable cotton clothing, close-toed shoes. Be in long pants. Refrain...

A fun, creative project good for all ages, participants craft a custom design in paper cuttings, and impress their design into their copper or brass ornaments.   The flexibility of the method enables each person to apply their own design to make a pendant, cuff, bookmark, ornament, magnet or key chain.  Participants highlight...

Have you ever wondered what it is like to light a torch, set a flame, run a bead? In this session you will learn to braze a "Tea Light Candle Table" to take with you. We will discuss the many advantages of gas welding when setting up a shop. Previous experience not required. Safety is a priority and individual attention is given. This class can be...

A fun and creative class where you will be designing and welding a useful and artistic bowl.  In this two hour class you will get a chance to practice your MIG welding skills as you carefully construct your own unique fruit bowl / centerpiece, transforming steel washers into a true piece of art! Important: For Students below 18, a Guardian needs...

Introduction to Welding encompasses a basic educational foundation in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) more commonly known as “Stick Welding”. Attendees learn and exercise essential safety metallurgy standards using a combination of classroom theory and hands-on metal fabrication techniques. Other topics covered include welding safety, proper...

Join in this super awesome 4-hour class to create your own Steel Herb Garden which will include: Intensive, hands-on TIG welding practice and instruction Skills Taught:  Fitting TIG welding and tacking Grinding  Finishing Important: For Students below 18, a Guardian needs to sign a Waiver on their behalf. 

In this two-hour session you will become familiar with using a TIG machine. We will cover how to choose the right tungsten for the job, set the gauge, use the foot pedal, and weld. While you are learning, you can create a "Steel Candle Holder" to take home. We will discuss the many advantages of TIG welding when setting up a shop. What makes this...

This 3 day workshop is an introduction to direct casting. Students will learn to make molds, melt, and pour silver in the BKMW studio, allowing for the quick translation of ideas into metal.  This course will cover cuttlefish bone and sand casting. Students are able to create fully formed jewelry or components ready to incorporate into larger...