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You will learn advanced welding techniques using an oxy-acetylene torch, MIG, and arc welder teaching dimension, perspective and composition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSkills Acquired:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProficiency in brazing (similar to soldering)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArc\/Stick welding techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll options with the oxy\/acetylene torch and the use of tools necessary to think through the process to complete a project you choose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/strong\u003e: None\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carl Coan","offers":[{"title":"8\/13 - 10\/1","offer_id":43829799354446,"sku":"264C328BMSCRL2-TH3","price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/2474\/9134\/files\/MondayMary_c3269930-105d-4b2d-8026-cc73ed07672a.jpg?v=1780515676"},{"product_id":"metal-sculpture-2","title":"Metal Sculpture | Soto | Wed evening","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor new students, this class will develop your creative, technical and problem-solving skills, in additional to cultivating the 3-D aspect of metal sculpture. 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