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Weld a Gift Bow
Weld a Gift Bow

Sat, Aug 30

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Mixxer Makerspace

Weld a Gift Bow

Come learn the basics of welding and make an adorable bow!

Time & Location

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Aug 30, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Mixxer Makerspace, 1375 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA

About the event

Area Featured: Metal Shop

Minimum Age: 13 years old


Learn how to bend metal and weld it into a decorative bow! This class will teach you some basic welding and metalworking techniques while creating this unique project perfect to celebrate a special occasion or for some lasting decor. You'll also have the chance to add it onto a metal wreath form or take it home as is to add to another project!


IMPORTANT NOTE: Be sure to wear natural materials (no spandex, nylon, etc.) and long pants that cover your boots or close toed shoes. We'll provide the rest of the safety gear you'll need.


Lead by: Lyssa Troemel (she/her)



Lyssa Troemel is a multi-disciplinary artist, puppeteer, and metal worker currently based out of Winston-Salem, NC. She holds an MFA in Animatronics from UNCSA and was a participant in the international Next Gen Showcase program. Prior to moving to Winston-Salem, she ran the Maker Lab at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, IN, served on the board of Puppeteers of America and was also a Resident Artist at Three Rivers Music Theatre where she designed and built many props. She was also the puppet designer and builder for the award-winning shadow puppet music video for the band Silbo Gomero for their song “Whale Fall”. Currently, she is an instructor and artist in many disciplines at Mixxer Community Makerspace.


This class is for makers 13 years old and older. All makers ages 16 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.  Please email workshops@wsmixxer.org for any questions.


Workshops must meet a minimum number of registrations. Mixxer may cancel workshop 48 hours prior to start time, if minimum is not met. Should you need to cancel your registration, 48 hours notice is required to request a cancellation, refund or credit to future workshop date.

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Tickets

  • Class Registration

    Sale ends

    Aug 28, 1:00 PM

    $60.00

    +$1.50 ticket service fee

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Winston-Salem Mixxer, Inc.   

1375 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Phone: (336) 265-7362

Email: info@wsmixxer.org

EIN: 47-2272568

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