Class Offerings

Arc Academy’s welding classes offer hands-on instruction in MIG, TIG, and Flux (stick) welding. You’ll learn what distinguishes each welding process, when to use it, and how it affects weld strength, precision, and real-world application. Students build essential shop skills—including cutting, grinding, and safe equipment use—while building a strong foundation in welding technique.

New to welding? We recommend starting with MIG 1, then progressing into TIG and Flux welding as your skills develop.

Classes are offered regularly, with new sessions posted 1–2 months in advance.

  • Select classes offer a two-class bundle with a 10% savings

  • Private classes are available—contact us to learn more

  • Explore Women in Welding, Arc Forge, Fabrication classes, and week-long Weld Camps for teens and adults

Review all class options below for details and enrollment.

MIG (Metal Inert Gas)

Level: Beginner

*New welders start here

$120 — MIG 1
$120 — MIG 2
$216 — MIG 1 & 2 BUNDLE (SAVE 10%)
$216 — MIG 1 & 2 Women In Welding (women only)

MIG 1

If you have never welded before take this class first

In this class, you learn the basics of the electrode arc welding process. After developing basic metal inert gas welding knowledge you will cut, grind, and learn basic welding techniques.

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MIG 2

MIG 2 continues to develop welding techniques for all of the basic weld joints while focusing on filet welds. In addition, you will learn how to cut with a plasma torch and prep metal to be welded.

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MIG 3

MIG3 focuses on MIG welding on aluminum with a spool gun. This class will cover converting the MIG gun to a spool gun and welding on aluminum with a lecture on the comparisons to other materials such as stainless steel.

 

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Women In Welding

This is a five-hour class, with a half-hour break, that is the equivalent of MIG 1 and 2.

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TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas)

Level: Intermediate

*MIG 1 is a prerequisite

$135 — TIG 1
$135 — TIG 2
$243 — TIG 1 & 2 BUNDLE (SAVE 10%)
$175 — TIG 3 Aluminum and Stainless Steel

TIG 1

learn the basics of Tungsten Inert Gas welding (TIG). Development of limb independence and torch control. Gaining a better understanding of the elements of welding in order to control them as you move through the weld zone with the TIG torch.

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TIG 2

Have you heard of “stack of dimes”? That was originated in TIG welding. In this class, you will learn how to identify a good TIG weld and develop arc control techniques. 

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TIG 3

We will focus on stainless steel and aluminum welding and the weld positions and joints you learned in TIG 1 and 2.

 

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Flux

Level: Intermediate

Flux

$125 — SMAW (Stick)

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), commonly known as stick welding, is a manual arc welding process that uses a consumable electrode coated with a flux to lay the weld.

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Flux Core

Private class only — please inquire

Flux-core welding is a wire-feed process similar to MIG welding, using a flux-filled wire instead of shielding gas—making it ideal for outdoor use. The class will focus on flat and horizontal positions and four of the basic weld joints.

Arc Forge

$175 — Intro to Forge
$175 — Intermediate Forge
$315 — Forge BUNDLE (SAVE 10%)

Forge 1 - Introduction to Blacksmithing

This course gets students acquainted with the basics of forging. It covers the history, terminology, and functionality in blacksmithing. Students will use traditional techniques with an anvil, fire, tongs, and a hammer to create a functional item to take home.

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Forge 2 - Intermediate Blacksmithing

Intermediate will focus on further skill development in thin section tapering; upsetting; spreading/flattening; dishing; hot cutting/punching development.

Private Classes

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Private - One on One

One-on-one classes are $550 for three hours. One-on-one classes focus on what the individual would like. Any combination of MIG, Stick or TIG welding. This also includes different weld positions, dissimilar materials, alloys, machine setup (machines can be brought in by students). We will craft the class to your needs. An additional hour can be added for $150.

Please call or email us to schedule private lessons.

info@arcacademy.com

312.912.8622

Private - Group

Private group classes are $900 for three hours, groups of up to four people. Each additional hour is $125, Each additional person is $125. (Example: Five hours for six people - 2 additional hours $250- 2 additional people $250. 900+250+250=$1400. Additional hours not to exceed two (five hours total) Additional students not to exceed two additional (six students total)

 

Group class can be but is not restricted to basic MIG, Stick, or TIG. Classes are based on our established classes and will be considered equivalent toward membership status.

 

Private Forging classes are $300 per person for up to four people for three hours.

 

Please call or email us to schedule private lessons.

info@arcacademy.com

312.912.8622

Fabrication Course

Fab 105

$475— FAB 105 - TABLE MAKING (MIG 1 and 2 are required to take Fab 105)

This course includes three classes, each with a three-hour duration. This is the extension of MIG 1 and 2 and is only available to those who have completed those two classes.  

Weld Camps

Teen Weld Camp

$1250 - For minors ages 13 - 18 years only 

This is a one-week welding course day camp. Each day the student will learn the basics and intermediate level of the electrode arc welding processes, in MIG, Stick, and TIG. Over the course of a week, the student will also learn to use grinders, chop saws, plasma cutters, measuring tools, and fabrication instruments.

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Welding Boot Camp

WELDING BOOT CAMP $1250 - 16 and up welcome

This is a one-week welding course day camp. Each day the student will learn the basics and intermediate level of the electrode arc welding processes, in MIG, Stick, and TIG. Over the course of a week, the student will also learn to use grinders, chop saws, plasma cutters, measuring tools, and fabrication instruments.

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