About the Metal Shop
A fabrication studio offering tools for welding, metal shaping, and jewelry making, open to students of all skill levels following safety orientation and equipment training. The shop is located on the Oakland campus, in Aron Art Center Building D, room 103.
Open hours
The Metal Shop opens in September, 2025
We host workshops and tutorials throughout the semester so you can come in and make things. All you need to do is attend an orientation and wear appropriate clothing (always close-toed shoes!). We are hiring shop assistants! September will be devoted to student worker training. Apply on Workday job requisition numbers: R135127 and R135128.
September hours
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
Saturdays
Sundays
By appointment
By appointment
By appointment
By appointment
By appointment
Closed
Closed
Orientations
Orientation days and times coming soon!
To work in the Metalshop, you must attend a Safety Orientation and Tool training. Orientation includes:
- Shop safety and PPE (personal protective equipment)
- How to reserve equipment or schedule appointments
- Community guidelines
Our Equipment
- MIG welder
- Jewelry benches and hand tools
- Buffing and polishing stations
- Soldering irons and vises
- Angle grinders and metal shears
- Workbenches and clamps