Women & Gender Expansive Welding

Learn how to safely use MIG welding equipment and get hands-on experience welding! If you've ever been intimidated by learning metal working as someone of a marginalized gender, we welcome you to join us for this supportive introductory class which aims to break down barriers associated with metalworking. Whether you just want to get a feel for the art of welding or want to bring in a small project to get started with, join us to learn the basics of welding!

This class is open to women identified, trans, and nonbinary individuals only. Please see our class listings for our standard Intro to Welding class that is open to all genders.

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 in her third year of studies in Animatronics at UNCSA. Prior to enrolling at UNCSA, she was a props master and puppet builder in the Fort Wayne, IN area. Her work gained the attention of the local band Silbo Gomero and she collaborated with them to produce the award-winning shadow puppet music video “Whale Fall”. She also served on the Board of Directors of Puppeteers of America for two years. She loves to find ways to fuse the arts with technology and continues to do so in her studies. Find her Instagram (@lyssatroemel) or check out her website: lyssatroemel.wordpress.com

This class is for makers 18 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.