Port
Sitka, Alaska, US
Activity Level
Moderate Activity
Excursion Type
All
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At (prices in USD)
$280
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
Meals Included
Meals not included
Participating in a metal torching class in Alaska is a unique and invigorating experience, where the rugged beauty of the Last Frontier serves as an inspiring backdrop for learning the intricate art of manipulating metal through heat and flame, creating both a skillful and adventurous journey into the world of metallurgy.
Travel the scenic byways of Sitka to a metal-working workshop. Grabbing a piece of metal, your instructor programs a fish or animal file into the plasma cutter, sparks fly, and suddenly you're handed the basic shape of your favorite wildlife. What will it be today? An eagle, whale, jellyfish, otter, bear, salmon, halibut or crab?
At your workstation, listen to a safety briefing; then, begin a detailed, step-by-step walkthrough on crafting your own fish or animal masterpiece. Using a grinder, design and texture your wildlife. Use a mallet to give it a 3D shape. Lastly, turn up the heat on your torch to draw out shades of bronze, purple, and blue. Your creation will be your own uniquely perfect piece of artwork to take home and hang on the wall as a reminder of your creative, fun, and unusual Alaska vacation.
Please note: The finished product should easily fit in your luggage. There will be an additional cost to ship the product to your home if you do not want to take it back to the ship with you. dwil Wear closed-toe shoes (mandatory). Goggles and safety earmuffs are provided and must be worn. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Participants are required to use power tools, torches, and other light industrial equipment. Minimum age is 12 years.