06:00PM - 06:30PM: Open Tours 06:30PM - 07:00PM: New Member Activation
Open Tours and New Member Activations are happening every Monday!
Interested in our space? Drop by at 6 for half an hour of tours and questions.
Are you a new member? Come in at 6:30 to have your membership activated. NOTE: Membership Activation does not include training on equipment. That is scheduled separately through Slack once your membership has been activated.
Each month from 9:00am until 2:00pm, we focus on cleaning and organizing the woodshop to keep it in top-notch shape, along with other areas of the building as more committees join in on the fun.This is a great opportunity to meet other members, contribute to the shops upkeep, and ensure a safe environment for everyone.
Coffee and donuts will be provided to fuel the morning efforts.
Tig Welding Basics you will learn how to tig(Tungsten Inert Gas)weld and set the welder to correct settings, adjust regulator for Argon gas and find best position for welding. In class you will be welding stainless steel using a foot pedal to control arc, while holding filler rod in one hand and torch in other. You'll learn to sharpen tungsten, tacking metal, and creating a consistent weld pattern. You must have previously taken the Mig Welding 101 class to participate. Be advised: You must be wearing closed-toe shoes, long pants, and a long-sleeve shirt. Cotton and leather clothing only (no polyester). If you are not dressed appropriately, you will not be able to participate in the class. Please also be sure to bring a bottle of water with you and reading glasses (if needed)! The class is taught by Gabi Madrid, a local Atlanta artist. Gabi Madrid is a creative fabricator and fine artist based in Atlanta, GA. In 2018, they began working with blacksmiths at the Goat Farm Arts Center and learned to forge, weld, and fabricate in metal. Following that, they worked in cabintery and construction, which led them to building sets for movies and TV shows. After leaving the film industry, Madrid began working on their own projects and a teaching career. This led them to become an instructor at Roswell Firelabs and teach others how to weld and build their own projects. Learn more about Gabi athttps://www.gabimadrid.com/
02:30PM - 05:00PM: MIG Welding 101
Mig Welding 101 will walk you through how to set up a mig welder, from choosing the correct settings and adjusting the regulator for the Argon/CO2 gas. You will learn how to mig (metal inert gas) weld with solid wire from tacking your pieces together, creating a consistent weld pattern, and you will come away from class with your own metal box!
Be advised: You must be wearing closed-toe shoes, long pants, and a long-sleeve shirt. Cotton and leather clothing only (no polyester). If you are not dressed appropriately, you will not be able to participate in the class. Please also be sure to bring a bottle of water with you!
The class is taught by Gabi Madrid, a local Atlanta artist. Gabi Madrid is a creative fabricator and fine artist based in Atlanta, GA. In 2018, they began working with blacksmiths at the Goat Farm Arts Center and learned to forge, weld, and fabricate in metal. Following that, they worked in cabintery and construction, which led them to building sets for movies and TV shows. After leaving the film industry, Madrid began working on their own projects and a teaching career. This led them to become an instructor at Roswell Firelabs and teach others how to weld and build their own projects. Learn more about Gabi at https://www.gabimadrid.com/
Minimum Age: 13 (anyone under 18 must have parent/guardian stay for the duration of the class). Additionally, a $35 fee will be separately invoiced if you have a scheduling conflict and need to switch to a later class.
07:00PM - 09:30PM: MIG Welding 101
Want to teach a class or help us host an event?
Go to roswellfirelabs.org/classes for more info on how to get involved.
Roswell Firelabs 1601 Holcomb Bridge Rd Roswell, GA 30076
Roswell FireLabs is managed by Atlanta Maker Alliance, Inc., a local 501(c)3 non-profit organization.