Metal Art Class Experience in Sitka
Overview
Mike is a 3rd generation high school shop teacher with a decade of experience making students and teachers alike successful in all types of creations.
Mike will start this fast paced class by making the sparks fly on a state of the art CNC Plasma cutter to supply you with a flat metal fish blank in the shape of either a Sockeye, Coho or King Salmon ... or dive deep with a Pacific Halibut.
You will get a unique chance to see inside a working cnc workshop and learn some of the tricks of the trade for turning dull, crusty steel into spectacular one-of-a-kind Alaskan keepsakes.
Inclusions
- Transportation from Cruise Ship Terminal via Sitka Shuttle Company
- All tooling required for project will be provided
- Shipping of finished project included for additional fee
What to expect
In this fast-paced 2.5 hour class you will learn how to easily and safely use the 2" die grinder to smooth and texture your creation. You will remember making sparks fly while geared up in all the provided safety equipment.
After grinding and texturing your metal Salmon or Halibut you will use a tear drop mallet to bring your fish to life with 3D shape.
After you complete the shaping we will turn the heat up with a propane torch to apply deep hues of bronze, purple and blue to your fish to create a truly one-of-a-kind Alaskan keepsake. Your piece of metal art will be as breathtaking as the views of Sitka Sound.
Whether the fish are biting, or the seas are raging you will take home an amazing catch you will never forget.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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This activity was so much fun! I learned how to operate a sander blow torch! Honestly it was on of my personal highlight of the whole Cruise.
This activity was so much fun! I learned how to operate a sander blow torch! Honestly it was on of my personal highlight of the whole Cruise.This was the most amazing workshop experience I've ever had. Mike is an amazing instructor. Highly recommend going, not only do you have a blast - you also have the best souvenir to take home!!
This was the most amazing workshop experience I've ever had. Mike is an amazing instructor. Highly recommend going, not only do you have a blast - you also have the best souvenir to take home!!Highly recommend this class! Mike is so nice and easy to communicate with. The four of us had so much fun. He was very hands on in teaching the necessary steps. This is a great activity and you get an awesome souvenir! He even offered to ship it for us. We had an afternoon class and he also gave ...
Highly recommend this class! Mike is so nice and easy to communicate with. The four of us had so much fun. He was very hands on in teaching the necessary steps. This is a great activity and you get an awesome souvenir! He even offered to ship it for us. We had an afternoon class and he also gave us recommendations of activities to do on the way. Overall a great experience! Wishing Mike much success!Such a unique experience! My family enjoyed making the crafts and working with metal. The metal fish we took home will feature prominently on our wall at home and will certainly be a conversation piece for years to come! I'd highly recommend.
Such a unique experience! My family enjoyed making the crafts and working with metal. The metal fish we took home will feature prominently on our wall at home and will certainly be a conversation piece for years to come! I'd highly recommend.Awesome experience and a unique souvenir of our time in Alaska. Mike is a skilled craftsman and excellent teacher. This is a hidden gem in Sitka. I highly recommend this hands in experience.
Awesome experience and a unique souvenir of our time in Alaska. Mike is a skilled craftsman and excellent teacher. This is a hidden gem in Sitka. I highly recommend this hands in experience.Such a fun thing to do, and a memorable part of our Alaska trip! Mike is a Sitka native and local teacher and has a great class set up. Super fun to talk to him about Sitka, as well as learning about metal work. Best of all, we came home with a REAL souvenir that we can enjoy for years, not some ...
Such a fun thing to do, and a memorable part of our Alaska trip! Mike is a Sitka native and local teacher and has a great class set up. Super fun to talk to him about Sitka, as well as learning about metal work. Best of all, we came home with a REAL souvenir that we can enjoy for years, not some throw away knick knack that doesn't mean much once it's home. It's a stone's throw from the Raptor Rehab center too, so easy to combine the two. I highly recommend the class. Support your local Sitkans!