Learn the fundamentals of bicycle Tig welding in our three-evening TIG Welding for Bicycles course in East London. Perfect for beginners or anyone considering framebuilding. No experience required, hands-on tuition. Materials included.
£390.00 inc. VAT
Discover TIG welding in a relaxed, hands-on workshop.
Learn the fundamentals of TIG welding over three evening sessions in our East London workshop. Perfect for complete beginners and anyone curious about bicycle framebuilding.
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Our TIG Welding for Bicycles course is a relaxed, three-evening introduction to TIG welding and bicycle framebuilding. Designed for complete beginners, it’s the perfect opportunity to experience the workshop, learn the fundamentals of TIG welding, and discover whether it’s something you enjoy.
Each course is limited to just three participants, ensuring plenty of individual guidance and hands-on time throughout.
The course begins with a tour of the workshop, an introduction to the equipment, and an explanation of how TIG welding is used to build steel bicycle frames.
Then it’s time to strike an arc. From the very first evening you’ll be welding steel tubing, learning how to control heat, handle the torch and filler rod, and build confidence with the process. There’ll be plenty of guidance throughout, helping you develop good habits from the very beginning.
While you won’t become a TIG welder in three evenings, you’ll leave with a genuine understanding of the equipment, techniques and skills involved, along with the confidence to continue developing your welding.
You could take this course simply because you want to spend a few evenings learning something new. You might be considering our Framebuilding 101 course and want to experience TIG welding first. Or perhaps you have your own welded steel project or repair in mind—in which case this course serves as the prerequisite for joining one of our Project Weeks, where you can build or repair something of your own with our guidance. If you’d like to develop your welding further, it’s also the ideal preparation for our longer TIG Welding Course.
Whether you go on to build a bicycle frame, tackle your own project, or simply leave with a new practical skill, you’ll spend three enjoyable evenings learning by doing.
Do I need any experience?
No. This course is designed specifically for complete beginners. We’ll guide you through everything from workshop safety and machine setup to your first welds.
Will I build a bicycle frame?
No. This course focuses on learning the core TIG welding skills used in steel bicycle framebuilding. If you’d like to build a frame, our Framebuilding 101Â course is the next step.
Can I bring my own project?
Not on this course. If you’d like to build or repair something of your own, our Project Weeks are designed for exactly that. Completion of either this course or Framebuilding 101 is the prerequisite, ensuring everyone has the skills needed to work safely and get the most from their project.
Is this course suitable if I’ve never TIG welded before?
Absolutely. The course is designed specifically for complete beginners. You’ll start with the fundamentals of machine setup, torch handling and heat control before progressing to simple welding exercises.
Who teaches the course?
The TIG Welding for Bicycles course is taught by Willow, Stayer Cycles’ TIG welding specialist. Willow carries out the majority of the TIG welding on our frames.
Our Brazing for Bicycles course runs alongside it and is taught by Sam, co-founder of Stayer Cycles, lead framebuilder and designer. Both courses are limited to just three participants, allowing plenty of individual guidance throughout.
Do the Brazing and TIG courses run alongside one another?
Yes. Both courses take place on the same evenings in the same workshop, with separate instruction and a maximum of three participants on each course. It’s a great option if you’d like to learn alongside a friend while exploring different fabrication techniques.
What should I wear?
Please wear clothes that you’re not too precious about, as they may get workshop marks on them, along with sturdy, closed-toe footwear. Avoid highly flammable clothing where possible (for example, lightweight synthetic fabrics). Also bear in mind that the workshop can be very cold in winter and very hot in summer, so dress appropriately for the season. We’ll provide all the necessary safety equipment.
Do I need any experience?
No. This course is designed specifically for complete beginners. We’ll guide you through everything from workshop safety and machine setup to your first welds.
Will I build a bicycle frame?
No. This course focuses on learning the core TIG welding skills used in steel bicycle framebuilding. If you’d like to build a frame, our Framebuilding 101Â course is the next step.
Can I bring my own project?
Not on this course. If you’d like to build or repair something of your own, our Project Weeks are designed for exactly that. Completion of either this course or Framebuilding 101 is the prerequisite, ensuring everyone has the skills needed to work safely and get the most from their project.
Is this course suitable if I’ve never TIG welded before?
Absolutely. The course is designed specifically for complete beginners. You’ll start with the fundamentals of machine setup, torch handling and heat control before progressing to simple welding exercises.
Who teaches the course?
The TIG Welding for Bicycles course is taught by Willow, Stayer Cycles’ TIG welding specialist. Willow carries out the majority of the TIG welding on our frames.
Our Brazing for Bicycles course runs alongside it and is taught by Sam, co-founder of Stayer Cycles, lead framebuilder and designer. Both courses are limited to just three participants, allowing plenty of individual guidance throughout.
Do the Brazing and TIG courses run alongside one another?
Yes. Both courses take place on the same evenings in the same workshop, with separate instruction and a maximum of three participants on each course. It’s a great option if you’d like to learn alongside a friend while exploring different fabrication techniques.
What should I wear?
Please wear clothes that you’re not too precious about, as they may get workshop marks on them, along with sturdy, closed-toe footwear. Avoid highly flammable clothing where possible (for example, lightweight synthetic fabrics). Also bear in mind that the workshop can be very cold in winter and very hot in summer, so dress appropriately for the season. We’ll provide all the necessary safety equipment.
Tell us what you’d like to build or repair, or simply let us know you’re interested in a future Project Week. We’ll recommend how many days you’ll need, discuss your project, and confirm suitable dates before you book.
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