Welding Classes in Portland, Oregon

If you dream of working with metal, start here. PDX Artisan offers art welding classes and metalworking workshops at Past Lives Makerspace in Portland—designed for beginners, hobbyists, and experienced makers alike.

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A person welding metal pieces in a workshop, wearing a protective welding helmet and gloves, with sparks flying from the welding process.

Hands-on Metalworking Classes and Workshops.

These aren’t lecture-heavy classes or trade school programs. They’re hands-on, project-based sessions where you’ll create sculptures with pre-cut components and guided instruction. Classes are held at Past Lives Makerspace in inner S.E. Portland.

Project-Based Classes

No prior experience needed. Just show up ready to play with metal. We’ll provide all the instructions, tools, materials, and protective gear. You’ll leave with new skills and something tangible to show for it.

  • Learn core welding and metalworking techniques

  • Work with real tools in a fully equipped shop

  • Build a finished piece you can take home

Class Examples Include:

A small sculpture made from metal nuts, bolts, and washers resembling a cute character with sunglasses, standing on a wooden surface in a workshop.

Make a Zoo Animal

A crumpled and damaged metal object, possibly an old or discarded mechanical part or sculpture, resting on a textured gray surface.

Make a Hanging Bat

A heart-shaped artwork made of various metal parts, including chains, gears, keys, and hardware objects, arranged on a dark background.

Make a Valentine Heart

Art sculpture made of assorted metal parts, shaped like a tree with a triangular outline, positioned on a round base, against a dark background.

Holiday-Themed Classes

Class Schedule
Three people wearing safety glasses and work uniforms are smiling at the camera. They are standing in front of a red background, holding a metal sculpture made from bike parts such as gears and chains.

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New classes are added all the time, so keep an eye on the class schedule at Past Lives Makerspace in S.E. Portland. Past Lives is Portland’s biggest makerspace, including a fully equipped metalworking shop for blacksmithing, forging, and welding.

Past Lives Makerspace
2808 SE 9th Ave
Portland OR 97202

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  • "My welding class with Jacqueline was super fun. Lots of hands-on instruction. And I made a cool metal art piece to keep. I'll definitely be taking more classes."

    Amy S.

  • "I'd never welded before, and not only got a great introduction, but I also made something I totally love. A friend and I took the class together and the experience was incredible."

    Karamy M.