for Beginners
Hands-on, confidence-building welding workshops just for women. Learn the basics safely, meet great people, and take home a small metal project you make yourself.
Led by experienced facilitators in a friendly, supportive environment.
- Beginner-friendly: no prior experience needed
- Small groups and close supervision
- Practical skills you can use
Who can join: Women and girls aged 15+ (under 18s attend with a parent/guardian). We welcome complete beginners.
Safety first: You’ll work under close supervision with clear demonstrations and step-by-step practice. We provide helmets, gloves, and PPE, maintain safe distances, and keep class sizes small to give you time and support.
- Qualified facilitators and spotters
- Mandatory PPE and safety briefing
- Clearly marked work areas and tidy benches
If you have accessibility or health considerations, let us know - we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Workshops run in short blocks across the year.
Sessions are typically 2–3 hours, evenings or daytime. Places are limited.
Venue: Primarily at 57 Main Street, Garfield.
Please contact us for the next start date and availability.
- Wear long cotton pants and a long-sleeve cotton shirt (no synthetics).
- Enclosed leather shoes or steel-caps.
- Hair tied back; no dangling jewellery.
- We supply helmets, gloves, and PPE. Bring a water bottle.
We’ll brief you on housekeeping and workshop etiquette before we start.
We keep fees affordable thanks to community support. Concession options may be available.
- Fee per session or per short block (confirm current rate when booking)
- All materials and PPE included for beginner projects
- Funding assistance may be available—ask us in confidence
Learn about the organisations who help make this possible on our Partners & Supporters page.
Ready to join us? Registration is simple—send us your details and we’ll confirm the next available start date.
- Your name and age (15+)
- Any accessibility or health considerations
- Your preferred days/times
We’ll reply with dates, fees, and what to expect on day one.