Sculpted in Steel Cost: $199 + HST Date: Saturday, October 11th, 2025 — 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Workshop: Metal Shop (Weld Bay) Maximum Participants: 4 https://www.greybrucemakers.ca/event-6354710 Course Description Unleash your creativity while learning the fundamentals of welding in this hands-on workshop. In Sculpted in Steel, participants will cut, grind, and weld steel sheets into cubes, then assemble them into a striking metal sculpture to take home. Along the way, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to work safely with MIG welding equipment, grinders, and the metal band saw — balancing technical know-how with artistic expression. Whether you’re brand new to welding or eager to explore the artistic side of metalwork, this CORE introductory course is the perfect place to spark your creativity. Key Learnings Understand MIG welding equipment, shielding gas, and wire feed systems Learn essential safety practices, PPE use, and fire prevention Practice tack welds, butt joints, and fillet welds on steel Prerequisites None — this is a CORE introductory welding course. No prior experience required. What to Wear Long-sleeved, non-synthetic (cotton) clothing Closed-toe leather or steel-toe shoes No jewelry or exposed skin Safety gear (helmet, gloves, jacket) is provided — feel free to bring your own What to Bring Water bottle Notebook and pen (optional) All welding tools and materials are provided About Your Instructor Daniel Aloisio is a certified welder and instructor who blends technical skill with creative vision. With experience in MIG, TIG, and stick welding, as well as CNC machining and fabrication, he helps beginners see welding not just as a trade but as an art form. Daniel’s approachable teaching style and focus on safety empower students to transform raw steel into expressive works of sculpture.