Learn to Weld from a Legend. Get Fired Up for an experience like no other in Goodsprings, NV.
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Ever watched Steve Darnell turn a pile of scrap into a rat rod masterpiece and thought, "I wish I could do that"? Now's your chance.
Steve Darnell — owner of Welder Up and star of Discovery Channel's Vegas Rat Rods — is opening his shop doors for a hands-on welding workshop unlike anything else out there. This isn't a sanitized classroom lecture. It's real fire, real steel, and real knowledge straight from a guy who's spent his life building some of the wildest custom rides on the planet.
Workshops rotate between dedicated TIG and MIG sessions, so you can dive deep into the specific technique you want to master — no rushed, watered-down crash course. Whether you're a total beginner who's never struck an arc or a weekend fabricator looking to sharpen your skills, there's a class built for you.
Every session is kept small and intimate, so you'll get real one-on-one time at the table with Steve — not lost in a crowd.
Steve's mission is simple: he wants to pass on everything he knows. No gatekeeping, no corporate polish — just decades of hard-won, in-the-trenches welding and fabrication wisdom, handed down in the same shop where rat rod history gets made.
Spots are limited. Seats fill fast. Come weld with the best in the business.
Sign up now — and start building something real.
TIG Welding Classes Opening Soon
All-Around by Welder Up®️ Boot Top Welding Glove in Black™️
Meet the Limited Edition ALL-Around®️welding glove by WelderUp™️—it wears like a boot and fits like a glove! This cowhide welding glove features cowboy boot uppers and is powered by Bear Knuckles’ patented double wedge finger design, which means you’ll have better dexterity, comfort, and performance for any task you need to tackle. Whether you’re stacking dimes, hay, or just working hard, the ALL-Around gloves by WelderUp have you covered.
Bear Knuckles gloves are designed to fit snugly for better control and dexterity. Our sizing guide suggests a glove that will fit like a second skin. With regular break-in, the leather will stretch and conform to the natural shape of your hand. If you prefer a looser fit, we recommend sizing up (L instead of M).
Ready to earn welding certifications? Check out the next available classes below!
Classes are hosted at the VTI Facility located in Phoenix, AZ.
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$1,500 WelderUp Welding Workshop at VTI Phoenix | September 26 -27, 2026 |
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$1,500 WelderUp Welding Workshop at VTI Phoenix | October 17-18, 2026 |
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$1,500 WelderUp Welding Workshop at VTI Phoenix | July 25 -26, 2026 |
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Learn A Life Long Skill
Young or youthfully old, welding and fabricating are skills you will carry with you throughout your life. We have a course for any experience level to refine this lifelong skill.
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New Source Of Income
Welding and fabricating can open the door to a whole new source of income. Our classes give you the tools to start a new business or create a side income opportunity.
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Hone Your Skills
Even an old dog can learn new tricks. Our expert welders and fabricators will share their trade secrets with you so you can take your skills to the next level.
Check Out Our Online Welding Classes
Can't join us in person? No problem. Explore Welder 101 for a series of online welding classes, blogs, and other digital learning experiences by Steve Darnell. Watch them anywhere, anytime.
Use coupon code "WELDER100" for $100 OFF!
Learn the skills to weld like a pro from the best
Explore our in-person classes where you can learn from Steve Darnell, the mastermind behind Welder Up, who created the amazing machines from Vegas Rat Rods on Discovery Channel.