Creative Welding

Registration for this class opens to MMFS members on November 10, and then to the general public on November 12, 2026. Not a member yet? You can sign up here.

 

This class will teach you how to TIG weld and make a sculpture from scrap metal. This will require working your imagination and creativity to the max.

 

TIG stands for Tungsten Inert Gas. The gas we use is argon. This type of welding bonds metal to metal without the use of rods, sticks or wire feeds. 

 

Local artist Greg Kraft will cover safety as well as introductory concepts of sculpture design.

 

About the Instructor: Greg Kraft

 

Your instructor will provide the following:
TIG welder, welding helmets, power tools, hand tools, ear & eye protection, gloves

 

Students are asked to bring:

• A stone the size of your fist, and your creativity!
• Please wear jeans, a long-sleeved cotton shirt, and close-toed leather shoes or boots.
• Note-taking tools (if you’d like to take notes)
• Since your class runs over the lunch hour, we recommend you bring lunch or click HERE to learn about local eating opportunities. 

 

Skill Level 
No experience required. 

 

Age Requirement 
Students ages 18 and older are welcome to attend this class. 

 

Location Details
Marine Mills Folk School
550 Pine St.
Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

 

Cost Details
Tuition: $135
Materials Fee: $40
Total Cost: $175

 

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible! If interested, you can find our cancellation policy HERE.