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Classes  >>  Welding & Metal Fabrication


Welding is a fabrication process used to create a strong permanent bond between metals and is a key skill needed for sculptural and functional projects. Classes also cover torch cutting, brazing, and metal coloration techniques.


Click on the course name to see all class meeting dates, times, and course fee.

If you're looking for a Reheater option, select the class you'd like to Reheat and choose the appropriate fee when registering.

Please read these FAQs for details about what to bring/wear, refund policy, age requirements and more. We've also compiled a sensory rubric with more information about what to expect in a particular type of class. 

Joining a waitlist? Before you add yourself to a waitlist for a class that's full, it helps us if you're pretty certain you'll be available. If a spot becomes available, you'll be automatically registered and given about 24 hours to confirm your registration by paying. If we have a long list of folks who are no longer interested, it can be time-consuming to fill that spot. Thank you!

Upcoming classes

  • Oxy-Acetylene Found Object Sculpture (MON EVE)

    • Mon, July 14, 2025
    • Mon, September 08, 2025
    • 8 sessions
    • 3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
    • 0
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    This beginning class will focus on applying oxy-acetylene welding techniques to the fabrication of a sculptural project. Oxy-fuel cutting, welding and brazing processes will be covered. Learn the limitations and benefits of these processes through the design and fabrication of your own work of art. Discover scrap metal! Methods for identifying metals, surface preparation for scrap welding, along with aesthetic and protective surface treatments for finishing pieces will be covered. Additionally, we will touch on the history of art welding so that students develop an understanding of the art form’s past as well as the tools to inspire its future. 

    $380 ($310 tuition + $70 materials)  | 8 weeks 
    Open to ages 18 and up, or 17 with a parent/guardian in attendance.

    Instructor: Becca Cerra 


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  • Oxy-Acetylene Found Object Sculpture (WED EVE)

    • Wed, July 16, 2025
    • Wed, September 03, 2025
    • 8 sessions
    • 3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
    • 0
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    This beginning class will focus on applying oxy-acetylene welding techniques to the fabrication of a sculptural project. Oxy-fuel cutting, welding and brazing processes will be covered. Learn the limitations and benefits of these processes through the design and fabrication of your own work of art. Discover scrap metal! Methods for identifying metals, surface preparation for scrap welding, along with aesthetic and protective surface treatments for finishing pieces will be covered. Additionally, we will touch on the history of art welding so that students develop an understanding of the art form’s past as well as the tools to inspire its future. 

    $380 ($310 tuition + $70 materials)  | 8 weeks 
    Open to ages 18 and up, or 17 with a parent/guardian in attendance.

    Instructor: Becca Cerra 


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  • Open Forge and Weld Shop

    • Sat, July 19, 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • 3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
    • 2
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    Open Forge  and Weld Shop is available to people who have taken (or are currently taking) a blacksmithing and/or welding class at CAFAC.

    Open Shop is your opportunity to practice the skills you've used in class while you work on personal projects. Let's fire up the forges and oxy-acetylene rigs to work on personal projects! This is a great opportunity to make tools or finish something you've been working on, with an instructor on hand to answer questions as needed. You'll provide your own metal and CAFAC will supply the tools, equipment, and shop consumables. 

    Experience is required. Please don't sign up if you haven't taken a blacksmithing and/or welding class at CAFAC.

    $45 ($40 tuition + $5 materials)

    Instructor: Becca Cerra


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  • Open Forge and Weld Shop

    • Sat, August 23, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
    • 1
    Register

    Open Forge  and Weld Shop is available to people who have taken (or are currently taking) a blacksmithing and/or welding class at CAFAC.

    Open Shop is your opportunity to practice the skills you've used in class while you work on personal projects. Let's fire up the forges and oxy-acetylene rigs to work on personal projects! This is a great opportunity to make tools or finish something you've been working on, with an instructor on hand to answer questions as needed. You'll provide your own metal and CAFAC will supply the tools, equipment, and shop consumables. 

    Experience is required. Please don't sign up if you haven't taken a blacksmithing and/or welding class at CAFAC.

    $45 ($40 tuition + $5 materials)

    Instructor: Becca Cerra


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