Public Events

Come to HackPGH and learn the basics of TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding on our brand new machine! TIG welding offers greater control during the welding process of steel and aluminum and results in stronger, accurate, and aesthetically pleasing welds. This class has no prerequisites and is perfect for those trying to get their “feet…

THIS CLASS INCLUDES A ONE MONTH HACKPGH MEMBERSHIP! This woodworking class will aim to educate students on basic concepts and safe use of wood shop equipment, while crafting a beautiful and custom wooden bread board out of locally sourced hardwoods. Students will leave with an understanding and safety training on the following equipment and skills:…

This class is intended for beginner welders and/or those looking to brush up on rusty skills while building something fun and functional. This class provides the foundation for basic fabrication techniques using a MIG welder. Students will learn to tack-weld into place and fully weld steel. Each student will make and take home an industrial…

THIS (RESCHEDULED) CLASS INCLUDES A ONE MONTH HACKPGH MEMBERSHIP! PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE CHANGE IN DATES AND THE INSTRUCTOR! This woodworking class will aim to educate students on basic concepts and safe use of wood shop equipment, while crafting a beautiful and custom wooden breadboard out of locally sourced hardwoods. Students will leave with…

This class is intended for beginner welders and/or those looking to brush up on rusty skills while building something fun and functional. This class provides the foundation for basic fabrication techniques using a MIG welder. Students will learn to tack-weld into place and fully weld steel. Each student will make and take home an industrial…

THIS CLASS INCLUDES A ONE MONTH HACKPGH MEMBERSHIP! This woodworking class will aim to educate students on basic concepts and safe use of wood shop equipment, while crafting a beautiful and custom wooden bread board out of locally sourced hardwoods. Students will leave with an understanding and safety training on the following equipment and skills:…

Learn the basics of flat stick welding on steel! Description: This is a beginner class which will teach the basics of stick welding. We will be going over safety, how to run a good bead, padding, and more!  Requirements: No experience needed!  Safety notes: Students are not permitted to wear open toed shoes, and they…

Join us at HackPGH and learn how to create Pysanky, beautifully decorated eggs using a centuries-old Ukrainian technique! A pysanka (Ukrainian: писанка) is an egg decorated with traditional folk designs using a wax-resist method. The word pysanka comes from the verb pysaty, “to write”, as the designs are not painted on, but written or “inscribed” with…

This class is intended for beginner welders and/or those looking to brush up on rusty skills while building something fun and functional. This class provides the foundation for basic fabrication techniques using a MIG welder. Students will learn to tack-weld into place, fully weld steel. Each student will make and take home an industrial lamp…