Molten Metal Works is CLOSING on 12/12/20 and will not be offering classes, lessons or any of our past offerings.
We hope to reopen sometime in the future, but no plans as of yet.
If you are looking to learn how to weld – try College of the Canyons, LA Trade Tech or the Crucible if you are up north in Oakland.
All the Best,
MMW
COVID Update (8/12/20): WE ARE REOPENING FOR INTRO MIG AND INTRO TIG CLASSES STARTING AUGUST 14. We are NOT offering Open Shop or Private lessons.
Requirements for all classes: We can teach about anyone to weld, but you have to not have a pacemaker (except for oxyacetylene), and it really helps if you can see decently in the dark (for instance, you don’t have trouble night driving). You should also not be squeamish around power tools and sparks. Students under 14-17 must bring a participating parent or guardian to group classes (and sign up for two spots).
Clothing for all classes: You will be required to wear long sleeves and long pants, both made of 100% cotton or wool, and all leather or canvas shoes (Vans, Converse, work boots, cowboy boots all good; ballet flats, clogs, running shoes, all bad). No synthetic melty stuff. Please bring reading glasses and something to tie your hair back if you need either.
Refund/Rescheduling policy here.
Jump ahead to:
Intro/Fundamental Classes
Sculpture Classes
Furniture/Design Classes
Advanced or Technical Classes
Family Classes
(4 hr Intro Class) Our main intro class for learning how to weld, grind, and make your own project.
Class Details: Class runs on Saturdays and Sundays from 9am-1pm. There will be no break for lunch (to follow proper safety COVID protocol) but feel free to bring a snack and whatever else you may need . Serves Instruction fee is $110, shop and materials fee is $115 (total $225). Bring a friend deal: sign up with a friend/coworker/nemesis and get $20 off each person’s registration.
Requirements: There are no prerequisites for this class. 14 & up (minors must sign up with participating adult)
Covid Updates: This class will be held outside. There will be a limit of 4 people per class to ensure plenty of space between instructor and other students to maintain six feet distance at all times. The shop will be taking extra safety precautions to sanitize work stations, tools and supplies between classes to give you the safest possible environment.
(6 hr Intro Class) TIG welding is for when you need it pretty or precise. Or for Aluminum and Stainless.
Class Details: Class is held Fridays, 9am-3pm. Instruction fee is $120, materials and shop fee is $145 (total $265).
Requirements: There are no prerequisites for this class, but usually MIG is recommended first. 14 & up (minors must sign up with participating adult).
(3 hr Intro Class) Superfun, hands-on class making a bunch of sparks and a cowbell. Great way to start that’s more fun than technical nitty-gritty.
Class Details: Class is usually Friday nights, 7-10pm. Instruction fee is $45, materials and shop fee is $50 (total $95). Bring a friend special: sign up together for $170 ($85/e).
Requirements: There are no prerequisites for this class. 14 & up (minors must sign up with participating adult). “gOtta HAve more COWbell.”
THIS CLASS IS NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED DUE TO COVID-19
(6 x 3 hr Intro Class Series) Learn to DIY common household repairs whether drywall, plumbing, electrical or more.
Class Details: Six session class, about 2.5hrs each. Instruction fee is $180, materials and shop fee is $170 (total $350). Class offered 2x per year, usually around March and September.
Requirements: There are no prerequisites for this class. 14 & up (minors must sign up with participating adult).
THIS CLASS IS NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED DUE TO COVID-19
(6 x 3 hr Intro/Intermediate Class Series) Learn to start using electronics, motors, solenoids, and pneumatics to start animating your own projects. Only as technical as you want.
Class Details: Six session class, . Instruction fee is $180, materials and shop fee is $195 (total $375). Class offered 2x per year, usually around June and November.
Requirements: There are no prerequisites for this class. 14 & up (minors must sign up with participating adult).
THIS CLASS IS NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED DUE TO COVID-19
(6 x 3 hr Intro Class Series) Learn to use the oxyacetylene flame torch to bend, weld, braze, and cut while making a sculpture of your own design.
Class Details: Class is usually 3hrs per week over six weeks, but sometimes offered as 5 classes Mon-Fri. Instruction fee is $180, materials and shop fee is $295 (total $475). New classes start approximately every six weeks.
Requirements: There are no prerequisites for this class. 14 & up (minors must sign up with participating adult).
THIS CLASS IS NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED DUE TO COVID-19
(6 x 3 hr Intro Class Series) Learn to weld five different kits using different mechanisms for making things move! Super fun and almost useful!
Class Details: Six session class, . Instruction fee is $180, materials and shop fee is $280 (total $460). Class offered 2x per year, usually around March and October.
Requirements: There are no prerequisites for this class. 14 & up (minors must sign up with participating adult).
THIS CLASS IS NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED DUE TO COVID-19
(5 x 8hr Intermediate Class Series) A full week of full shop access, dedicated to making a sculpture of your own design with five other dedicated folk.
Class Details: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm. Instruction fee is $400, materials and shop fee is $520 (total $920). Materials budgeted at $80/project with students responsible for overages. Class offered the week after the 4th of July (7/6-10, 2020).
Requirements: Intro MIG Required, 18 or older (or instructor permission)
THIS CLASS IS NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED DUE TO COVID-19
(6 x 3 hr Intro Class Series) Build three different mobiles in this super-fun sculpture class inspired by Alexander Calder.
Class Details: Six session class, . Instruction fee is $180, materials and shop fee is $270 (total $450). Class offered 3x per year, usually around Feb, June, and September.
Requirements: There are no prerequisites for this class. 14 & up (minors must sign up with participating adult).
THIS CLASS IS NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED DUE TO COVID-19
(3 hr Intro) Learn to identify metals and how to join them using cold connections: rivets, glues, tap and die, self-tappers, and sex-bolts (tee-hee)
Class Details: 3-hr class. Mostly demo, but some hands-on. Instruction fee is $60, materials and shop fee is $15 (total $75)
Requirements: There are no prerequisites for this class. 14 & up (minors must sign up with participating adult).
THIS CLASS IS NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED DUE TO COVID-19
(3 hr Intro) Learn to make beautiful finishes on steel and faux finishes on everything else.
Class Details: 2.5 – 3-hr class. Pretty much all demo. Instruction fee is $50.
Requirements: There are no prerequisites for this class. 14 & up (minors must sign up with participating adult).
THIS CLASS IS NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED DUE TO COVID-19
(3-6hr Intro) Partnering with our neighbors Community Woodshop, come learn to make one of eight different beautiful pieces combining wood and metal.
Class Details: Most classes are 3hrs woodshop, 3hrs metal shop, but see the more info button for the full list and upcoming schedule.
Requirements: No experience required. 18 or older or instructor permission.
THIS CLASS IS NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED DUE TO COVID-19
(6 x 3 hr Intermediate) This is the class where we help you build a furniture piece of your own design custom to your space: bookshelf, desk, welding table….
Class Details: 6 x 3-hr class. Instruction fee is $360, consumables and shop fee is $65 (total $425). Does not include price of materials for personal project (so you can build small or big). Offered about every six weeks.
Requirements: Intro MIG is required to cover welding, grinding, and safety. 14 & up (minors must sign up with participating adult).
THIS CLASS IS NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED DUE TO COVID-19
(3 hr Intermediate) Learn the laws of LA and then how to design, build, and install a gate to beautify your home or yard.
Class Details: 3-hr class. Mostly demo, but some hands-on. Instruction fee is $60, materials and shop fee is $15 (total $75). Offered 2x per year (March & Oct).
Requirements: There are no prerequisites for this class, but Intro MIG is recommended to cover welding technique if you want to actually build your own. 14 & up (minors must sign up with participating adult).
THIS CLASS IS NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED DUE TO COVID-19
(3 hr Intermediate) Quick class to teach you to bend and roll tube whether you want to build patio furniture or a roll cage.
Class Details: 3-hr class, mostly hands-on. Instruction fee is $60, materials and shop fee is $15 (total $75). Offered 3x per year (March, Aug, Nov).
Requirements: Intro MIG is required to cover welding, grinding, and safety. 14 & up (minors must sign up with participating adult).
THIS CLASS IS NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED DUE TO COVID-19
(3 hr Intro) Sketchup is by far the fastest, easiest, and free-est way to get designing in 3D. Perfect for layout or getting your design approved by your client or spouse.
Class Details: 3-hr class. Instruction fee is $60. Offered 2-3x per year (spring, summer, fall)
Requirements: Must bring a laptop with sketchup already installed. 3 button mouse is HIGHLY recommended ($6.99 on amazon)
THIS CLASS IS NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED DUE TO COVID-19
(3 hr Intermediate) Learn to work with sheet metal in this quick 3-hr class covering cutting, bending, curving, and more.
Class Details: 3-hr class. Instruction fee is $60, materials fee is $10 (total $70). Offered 3x per year.
Requirements: Intro MIG is suggested, but not required. We will mostly be cutting and bending, but not welding. Ages 18 and up (or instructor permission).
THIS CLASS IS NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED DUE TO COVID-19
(3 hr Intermediate) Build your own backyard firepit in this quick 3-hr class. Three great designs to choose from
Class Details: 3-hr class, plus additional open shop time for customization. See designs on sign up page. Instruction fee is $90, materials fee is $170 (total $260). Add $40 if you want to make it from 3/16″ steel. Offered fall and spring.
Requirements: Intro MIG is required. Ages 18 and up (or instructor permission).
THIS CLASS IS NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED DUE TO COVID-19
(3 x 3 hr Intermediate/Advanced) Learn to work with thin steel, thick steel, aluminum, and more as we dial your mig skills up to 11.
Class Details: 3 x 3-hr class. Instruction fee is $180, consumables and shop fee is $75 (total $255). Offered every 3 months or so.
Requirements: Intro MIG is required but Intermediate MIG IS NOT REQUIRED. 18 or older or instructor permission. Due to the high heat and welding positions involved in this class, students are required to wear head cover (baseball hat or bandana will work) and thick sleeves (flannel and up will work). Helmets, gloves and heat shields will be provided.
THIS CLASS IS NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED DUE TO COVID-19
(4 x 3 hr Advanced) Learn to TIG weld on much thinner steel sheet, tube, and then aluminum sheet and tube en route to dropping dimes all over the place.
Class Details: 4 x 3-hr class. Instruction fee is $240, consumables and shop fee is $170(total $410). Offered fall and spring. No more stainless to keep cost down.
Requirements: Intro TIG is required. 18 or older (or instructor permission).
THIS CLASS IS NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED DUE TO COVID-19
(6 x 3 hr Advanced) Design and build your own custom steel, lugged bicycle frame. Not easy, but glory is forever.
Class Details: 6 x 3-hr class. Instruction fee is $200, consumables and shop fee is $340 (total $540). Materials for frame not included in price of class (so you can keep it simple or get fancy, starts around $180 for all parts). Offered Spring and Fall with possible summer session.
Requirements: No prerequisites for this class, but it does require the patience and ability to work with power tools, open flame, and the desire to do it right (don’t want a wonky frame that’ll fall apart). 18 or older.
THIS CLASS IS NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED DUE TO COVID-19
(2-3 hr Intro) Come bring the family to try welding as you assemble a pre-cut T-rex out of steel and sparks.
Class Details: 2-3 hr class. $95 per parent/child pair. Or bring a second child ($110 for all three). All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Requirements: 12 and older (with participating adult). You don’t have to bring a kid though; I know the dinosaur is cool for adults too. No experience required.
THIS CLASS IS NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED DUE TO COVID-19
(3 hr Intro) Complete the requirements for the BSA welding merit badge and learn about welding, careers for welders, and how much fun melting steel is. Oh, and some safety.
Class Details: 3-hr class. If you do your homework, you’ll leave with a signed blue card. Offered at cost ($30), so no makeups, rescheduling, or refunds. Max of 10 students. Offered about every 3 months.
Requirements: 14 OR OLDER. See signup page for more requirements (like the homework).
THIS CLASS IS NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED DUE TO COVID-19