About this Event
Go Batty! Experience basic welding while creating a sculpture of a bat.
Completion of a beginner workshop, such as Zoo 101, is strongly recommended.
In this two-session class, students will learn how to safely operate a MIG welder, make tack welds, bend sheet metal, and use an angle grinder to cut, smooth, and clean metal. The class fee includes bat sculpture kits.
Students who don’t finish are welcome to return on a Sunday by appointment for a nominal fee.
What's Included:
- 2 two-hour instructed sessions
- Project samples
- All tools
- Bat sculpture kits
- Personal protection equipment (PPE)
- Limited class size for high teacher-to-student ratio
Important Note:
Please wear only cotton, wool, or leather. Synthetics melt to your skin when the sparks fly.
About the Instructor:
Metal sculptor Jacqueline Sowell is a tech-world defector, trading her career in the software industry for a life of making things with her hands and enjoying students and fellow artisans.
Jacqueline splits her time between creating animal sculptures, including commissioned pet portraits, and helping other metalworkers achieve their goals through CNC services and welding workshops.
Sessions:
- Wednesday October 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
- Wednesday October 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Event venue & nearby stays
Past Lives Makerspace, 2808 SE 9th Ave, Portland, United States
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