Make a Christmas Tree with Jacqueline - 11/11/2026

Experience basic welding while creating a holiday decoration! No experience required.

In this 3-hour workshop, students will learn how to make tack welds with a MIG welder and use an angle grinder to polish the finished work. All metal and tools will be provided.

What's Included:

• 3-hour instructed session
• Project samples
• All metal, consumables and tools
• Personal protection equipment (PPE)
• Limited class size for high instructor 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 the community of her 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 cutting services and welding workshops. 

https://www.pdxmetalfab.com/about