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Make a Steel Planter Box (Welding/Metal Fabrication)

Discover the wizardry of welding and metal fabrication as you learn the core skills used in creating a small minimalist planter. Build your custom, practical, and beautiful finished work with expert guidance, and take home a cool, personalized object that showcases your newfound skills. Get ready to make sparks fly!

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
  • $245
  • 117B 11th St, Brooklyn, NY
  • 4 hours
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Class Description

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What you'll learn in this metal working class:

Learn the fundamentals of metal fabrication and welding by building a small metal planter.

Put on your helmets and make sparks fly!

If you’ve ever admired the wizardry of a welder at work, this class is for you. In one evening, you can gain entry into the world of metal fabrication, learning from masters to make your own metal work and emerge stronger, faster, smarter – or at least with awesome, fiery new skills! Be the wizard.

This workshop will introduce you to the core skills used in metal fabrication – cutting, welding and grinding – through the guided creation of a small minimalist planter. Mentored by an expert craftsperson, you’ll get LOTS of hands-on experience with all the tools needed to cut, shape, weld, and polish steel. You’ll practice and develop your skills and artistry, and apply them to creating your own custom, practical, and beautiful finished work to take home.

Finally, you’ll be able to personalize your planter’s features, including its “feet” and finish. For example, you can choose to leave your planter “clean and shiny” or use our engravers to personalize it however you see fit.

This workshop will push you to work hard so you can get those great rewards – new competence, new creation, new confidence. Whether you are already familiar with some power tools or a total novice, you will emerge with greater comfort in the shop and new skills. Whether this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience or the beginning of a love affair with metal, you will take home a cool, custom object, learn something new and different, and have a good time. Get in there and make some sparks fly!

Skill Level: Beginner — This course is designed for beginners with little or no prior metal fabrication experience.

Tools and techniques: You’ll get lots of hands-on time with a MIG welder, as well as angle grinders and various hand tools.

Length: 4 hours, give or take thirty minutes.

All tools and supplies are provided.

Click here if you want to book for the Date Night couple class instead.

Refund Policy

  • Cancellations or rescheduling requests 7 business days or more prior to start of a workshop can receive a 95% refund (less one time enrollment fee) or full credit towards a future workshop.
  • Cancellations or rescheduling requests between 7-3 business days prior to start of a workshop will receive a credit of 50% towards a future workshop.
  • Cancellations or rescheduling requests made within 3 business days prior to start of a workshop will not receive any refund or credit.

All cancellation/rescheduling requests should be sent directly to [email protected]

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at Craftsman Ave (524)

(4.7-star rating across 524 reviews)
  • Make a Steel Planter Box (Welding/Metal Fabrication)

    Reviewed by Mona M. on 10/2/2023
    Excellent teaching. Excellent experience. Will attend other courses.
  • Make a Steel Planter Box (Welding/Metal Fabrication)

    Reviewed by Omari R. on 8/21/2022
    The class was great and the instructors were even better. It's not cheap, but highly recommended!
  • Make a Steel Planter Box (Welding/Metal Fabrication)

    Reviewed by angel a. on 7/2/2022
    Love it, trainers are #1 great ,teaching I learn a lot...wish them the best...great experience. Love to be in class with them again...
  • Make a Steel Planter Box (Welding/Metal Fabrication)

    Reviewed by Enrique N. on 8/15/2021
    I took a 4-hour Saturday morning Introduction to MIG welding class and loved it! The class size was small, and so we had tons hands-on practice and loads of interaction with our awesome instructor, who was knowledgeable, patient, and super friendly. Our instructor began the class by giving us an overview of the steps that we would take to fabricate a metal planter. Next, he explained each step and the proper use of each tool as we completed each stage toward our final result. He ensured that students were adhering to safe and proper use of tools throughout, as he offered encouragement and tips to ensure a better result. All told, I couldn't ask for a better experience. This is exactly the entry-point that I needed to start practicing these skills on my own.
  • Make a Steel Planter Box (Welding/Metal Fabrication)

    Reviewed by Rob H. on 4/26/2021
    I took Craftsman Ave's "Make a Steel Planter Box (Introduction to Welding and Metal Fabrication)" class this past weekend and had a blast. The instructor was knowledgeable and the perfect amount of hands on. The space is very cool and safety was top notch. This won't be my last time at Craftsman Ave. Thanks guys!
  • Make a Steel Planter Box (Welding/Metal Fabrication)

    Reviewed by Hildingur M. on 4/2/2021
    Amazing class, amazing instructor, amazing workshop in Brooklyn!
  • Make a Steel Planter Box (Welding/Metal Fabrication)

    Reviewed by Philip P. on 8/21/2020
    I had a great time at the Welding and Metal Fabrication class. It was a wonderful casual atmosphere, everything was well organized, the site was open and easy to maneuver in. The instructors were extremely helpful, knowledgeable and supportive. I will be back for more classes here. You should go also.
  • Make a Steel Planter Box (Welding/Metal Fabrication)

    Reviewed by Julia P. on 3/9/2020
    Instructors were highly informed and personable. I thought the class time listed would take forever. However performing tasks were so engaging!! Time quickly flew by. I loved getting to take home my flowerpot.
  • Make a Steel Planter Box (Welding/Metal Fabrication)

    Anonymous review on 2/8/2020
    thrilling class, personal attention, cool space
  • Make a Steel Planter Box (Welding/Metal Fabrication)

    Anonymous review on 11/9/2019
    Great instructors, fun to talk to and you learn a lot!
  • Make a Steel Planter Box (Welding/Metal Fabrication)

    Reviewed by Muriel G. on 7/26/2019
    Really enjoyed the enthusiasm and knowledge. Thank you kindly!! Liam and Zen are excellent and look forward to learning more from them.
  • Make a Steel Planter Box (Welding/Metal Fabrication)

    Anonymous review on 7/26/2019
    Liam was a fantastic instructor and Zen was absolutely awesome as well. Keep up the good work!!
  • Make a Steel Planter Box (Welding/Metal Fabrication)

    Reviewed by Saif K. on 6/6/2019
    Amazing instructor who seems really into his craft. Very knowledgeable. You get to cut, bend and weld metal and some minor wood work. You end up with a nice looking planter stand. Will be taking the knife making class next.
  • Make a Steel Planter Box (Welding/Metal Fabrication)

    Reviewed by Dan S. on 12/15/2018
    Leon, the instructor, was very informative and hands-on with teaching techniques. Very much enjoyed the class.
  • Make a Steel Planter Box (Welding/Metal Fabrication)

    Anonymous review on 11/10/2018
    Excellent class with Knowlaedgable instructor
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Students at the Make a Steel Planter Box (Welding/Metal Fabrication) class were highly satisfied with the level of instruction and hands-on practice they received. Many students commended their coaches for their extensive knowledge, practical teaching style and friendly approach. They appreciated the comprehensive coverage of the course, including an introduction to various tools and techniques, a stepwise project execution, and thorough safety precautions. The class served as an efficient introductory course for many, encouraging them to further hone their welding and metal fabrication skills. Students also expressed excitement at being able to take home their DIY metal planter or table. Quotes: 1. "Our instructor began the class by giving us an overview of the steps that we would take to fabricate a metal planter. Next, he explained each step and the proper use of each tool as we completed each stage toward our final result." 2. "Amazing instructor who seems really into his craft. You get to cut, bend and weld metal and some minor wood work. You end up with a nice looking planter stand." 3. "The class was great! We were introduced to a bunch of different shop tools and techniques, and came away with a very nice, clean-style stool/table that has additional potential for finishing."

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Questions & Answers (4)

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Question from anonymous
Hi, I was wondering if we are able to design our own table or if we will use a standard template? Thank you Gavin Kelly
Answer from Chris J. Verified Educator
Hi Gavin, The table built in this workshop follows a standard template, but have the Choice of 1/4" steel rod or 1/4" x 1/8" steel angle material for the legs, and are encouraged to ask about additions or changes to the template. While we can't guarantee that every idea will translate to a functional design, we love to see people think outside the box! -Liam
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Hi, are supplies included in this class?
Answer from Georgia C. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi there! Yes, supplies are included.
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Question from Maryanne C.
What is the size of the “small scale coffee table”?
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
HI MaryAnne! The size of the table is approximately 10"X10" and 15” height.
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Question from Aidan C.
Do you learn how to use a lathe and milling machine in this class?
Answer from Seth Q. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Lathe and milling machine is not being used in the class, just anglegrinders, and welding.
Answer from Erika A. Verified Student
Not in this class. You used routers, welder, angle grinder and learned to bend metal.
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