This is an introductory welding class hosted in Plympton, MA

Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

6 p.m. - 10 p.m. (4 hr class)

Cost: $200 (4 hr), includes materials and PPE

Woman And Machine is holding an ‘Intro to MIG Welding' welding class on Wednesday evening, April 30, 2025 starting at 6 p.m. at Karen Sullivan’s home shop in Plympton.

To give our participants the most amount of ‘rod time’, we can accept a maximum of 6 students. This is a Co-Ed Class so both ladies and gentlemen are welcome to attend!

There will be a wait-list so if the class is sold out and you are still interested in possibly attending, please sign up for the waitlist and we will notify those on the wait-list if an opening becomes available.

*to sign up for the waitlist email info@womanandmachine.org with subject line - Intro to MIG Class 4/30/2025 Waitlist. Please include in your email your name and phone number.

We will cover various aspects of MIG welding over the course of the evening with about 1 hour dedicated to classroom time to review how the machine works, set-up, basics of welding, etc.

What You Will Learn:

Safety for welders

Basics of the weld machine and various components of the welder

How to properly set-up a welder

Welding steel in the Flat, Horizontal

Proper techniques for welding "tee", "lap", "corner", and "butt" joints

Welding defects; causes and cures

Important:

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early so we can start promptly at the designated time.

We will provide safety gear (welding jacket, gloves, hood) but if you have your own gear feel free to bring it to the class!

Wear work boots, a pair of jeans that you do not mind getting dirty, and a 100% cotton shirt (this is all for your safety and protection, if you are not dressed appropriately you will not be able to participate in the class).

If you have medium to long hair, bring a hair tie to pull your hair back or already have your hair tied back.

Questions? Email: info@womanandmachine.org

This class is a metal art class located in Plympton, Massachusetts:

Saturday, May 10th from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

*Cost: $175 or $195, includes materials and PPE

*cost difference is based on whether you would like to make 3 flowers ($175) or a rose and 2 additional flowers ($195). Making the rose is time intensive and a little more involved in making than some of the other flower options which is the cost difference. You may also be at the workshop for an additional hour if you decide to make a rose

I will be able to take 4 students, with a minimum of 3 necessary to run the class. I will be in contact to let you know if the class will be run or not 24 hours prior, an option will be given to move to another art class given later in the year or a refund will be given if you choose not to.

For class we will be reviewing various metal working fundamentals to create the metal flowers.

Flower options, you will be asked which you would like to make in an email prior to class:

Daisy

Carnation

Cosmos

Poppy

Tulip

Lily

Wild Rose

Calla Lily

Foliage

*Rose (must pick $195 class option)

What You Will Learn:

Safety for working with metal/welders/metalworking tools

-Hand Grinders/Belt Sander

-Porta Band Saw

-Plasma cutter

-Vice

-Hand Torch

-MIG Welders

-How to prep metal

-Design and fabrication of art pieces

-Fit and finish of art pieces

This is a longer class but the pieces are pre-selected for you to create.

Important:

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early so we can start promptly at the designated time. The exact address will be sent to you via email, please be looking for it.

We will provide safety gear but if you have your own gear feel free to bring it to the class!

Wear work boots, a pair of jeans that you do not mind getting dirty, and a 100% cotton shirt (this is all for your safety and protection, if you are not dressed appropriately you will not be able to participate in the workshop)

If you have medium to long hair, bring a hair tie to pull your hair back or already have your hair tied back

Questions? Email: info@womanandmachine.org

This is an introductory welding class hosted in Plympton, MA

Tuesday evening, February 25, 2025

6 p.m. - 10 p.m. (4 hr class)

Cost: $300 (4 hr), includes materials and PPE

Woman And Machine is holding an ‘Intro to TIG Welding' class on Tuesday evening, February 25, 2025 starting at 6 p.m. at Karen Sullivan’s home shop in Plympton.

To give our participants the most amount of ‘rod time’, we can accept a maximum of 4 students. This is a Co-Ed Class so both ladies and gentlemen are welcome to attend!

There will be a wait-list so if the class is sold out and you are still interested in possibly attending, please sign up for the waitlist and we will notify those on the wait-list if an opening becomes available.

*to sign up for the waitlist email info@womanandmachine.org with subject line - Intro to TIG Class 2/25/2025 Waitlist. Please include in your email your name and phone number.

We will cover various aspects of TIG welding over the course of the day with about 1 hour dedicated to classroom time to review how the machine works, set-up, basics of TIG, etc.

What You Will Learn:

Safety for welders

Basics of the weld machine and various components of the welder

How to properly set-up a welder

Welding steel in the Flat

Proper techniques for welding "tee", "lap"

Welding defects; causes and cures

Important:

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early so we can start promptly at the designated time.

We will provide safety gear (welding jacket, gloves, hood) but if you have your own gear feel free to bring it to the class!

Wear work boots, a pair of jeans that you do not mind getting dirty, and a 100% cotton shirt (this is all for your safety and protection, if you are not dressed appropriately you will not be able to participate in the class)

If you have medium to long hair, bring a hair tie to pull your hair back or already have your hair tied back.

Questions? Email: info@womanandmachine.org

This is an introduction to metal art weekend class hosted in Plympton, MA

May 17 - 18, 2025

Day 1: May 17, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Day 2: May 18, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Cost: $500, includes materials and PPE

This is an introduction to metal art course that leads you through how to make metal art on your own. Participants will be exposed to numerous metal working tools and work in-depth with them to get comfortable enough to make their own piece of art on Day 2.

The class is able to host a maximum of 5 students, with a minimum of 3 necessary to run the class. Woman And Machine will be in contact to let you know if the class will be able to run 24 hours prior. An option will be given to move to another art class scheduled later in the year or a refund can be issued.

What You Will Learn:

-Safety for working with metal/welders/metalworking tools

-Hand Grinders

-Wire wheels

-Hammers, chisels, punches, dollies, files

-Vice

-MIG Welders/TIG Welder

-Plasma Cutter

-How to prep metal

-Design and fabrication of art pieces

-Fit and finish of art pieces

Important:

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early so we can start promptly at the designated time. The exact address will be sent to you via email, please be looking for it.

We will provide safety gear but if you have your own gear feel free to bring it to the class!

Wear work boots, a pair of jeans or natural fiber pant that you do not mind getting dirty, and a 100% cotton shirt or other natural fiber shirt (this is all for your safety and protection, if you are not dressed appropriately you will not be able to participate in the workshop)

If you have medium to long hair, bring a hair tie to pull your hair back or already have your hair tied back

Questions? Email: info@womanandmachine.org

Give the gift of learning, creativity, and metal fabrication skills! Gift cards are available in various denominations and are redeemable for both public and private classes/workshops. Below you will find our readily available options but feel free to contact us to discuss special requests or if you have any questions.

After receiving your order we will process it and send out a physical card to you. You will also receive a confirmation email confirming your purchase and information on how to redeem the amount on the card.

*Important information about our Gift Cards

Not Redeemable for Cash

Not Refundable

Lost Cards Will Not Be Replaced

Cannot Purchase Certain Items with Gift Cards

Holographic vinyl sticker with new Woman And Machine logo that contains sunflowers, a piston, and a wrench. 3” at the widest point

Holographic vinyl sticker with Woman And Machine logo. 3” at the widest point

Clear backed sticker with purple piston and green wrench. Woman And Machine text is in black. 3” at widest point

Die cut sticker with new logo that includes a sunflower, piston, and girl with a welding torch. 3” at the widest point and has a white background.

Pin with sunflower, piston, and girl holding a welding torch and wrench. Pin is 1.25” at widest point

There is a clear plastic film over the pin to protect from scratches. Remove once you have received yours.

1.25” button

Cloth patches with a white or black background, purple Woman And Machine logo

White are 4.5” to the hemmed edge

Black are a little over 4” to the hemmed edge

Anyone want to have some fun in the garage and create some roses? This is your chance to be able to make a metal rose yourself. By making the rose yourself you can add your own flair to it and it makes a great gift to someone special.

What you’ll get are -

- 3 petal circles for a rose

- rose stem

- 2 rose petals

- directions for assembly

What you’ll need are -

- vise or way to secure rose when heating petals

- torch or alternative way to heat petals

- needle nose pliers

-welder

-appropriate safety equipment for working with a welder and torch

Video of rose assembly will be available soon on Woman And Machine’s Youtube channel.