Introduction to MIG Welding

🔧 Intro to MIG (Metal Inert Gas) Welding

In this class you will learn:

• How to cut metal using equipment
• Prepare metal using angel grinder and bench grinder
• Walk through how to set up a MIG welder, from choosing the correct settings and adjusting the regulator for the Argon/CO2 gas
• Practice tacking pieces together and creating consistent weld patterns

By the end of class, you will have made your own metal box to take home!

🦺 Safety & Dress Code (Required)

For your safety, proper attire is mandatory:

• Closed-toed shoes made out of leather or canvas - no synthetic shoes
• Cotton or leather long pants and long sleeve shirt - no polyester

Be sure to bring a water bottle so you stay hydrated during the class.

If you are not dressed appropriately, you will not be able to participate in the class and the ticket will not be transferrable nor refundable.

👩‍🏭 About the Instructor

The class is taught by Gabi Madrid, a local Atlanta artist. Gabi Madrid is a creative fabricator and fine artist based in Atlanta, GA. In 2018, they began working with blacksmiths at the Goat Farm Arts Center and learned to forge, weld, and fabricate in metal. Following that, they worked in cabinetry and construction, which led them to building sets for movies and TV shows. After leaving the film industry, Madrid began working on their own projects and a teaching career. This led them to become an instructor at Roswell Firelabs and teach others how to weld and build their own projects. Learn more about Gabi at https://www.gabimadrid.com/