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Lincoln-Way Community High School District is offering adult welding classes at Lincoln-Way East during the fall and winter seasons. The program features four introductory courses that do not require prior experience.
Each class costs $150 and includes three evening sessions from 6-9pm. The classes are designed to be project-based, giving participants exposure to various welding processes and techniques.
The fall session offers two sets of classes: one on Wednesdays—November 5, 12, and 19—and another on Tuesdays—December 2, 9, and 16. Both will cover Stick/MIG/Art Creation. For winter, classes will be held on Thursdays—January 8, 15, and 22—and Tuesdays—January 27, February 3, and February 10—with a focus on Stick/Brazing/Art Creation.
According to the district’s announcement: "Your participation in this class helps our welding program make needed shop improvements and upgrades."
Daymon Gast serves as the instructor for these courses. He has over two decades of teaching experience at Lincoln-Way and more than 25 years in the field overall. The announcement notes his achievements: "Recently he was the recipient of the 2020 $36,000 grand prize grant of Miller Electric’s 'Who’s Building You Mentor of the Year'. He coached the 2022 IL SkillsUSA State Champions and National SkillsUSA participants in Atlanta, Ga in Welding Fabrication, 2021 Lowes Home Improvement Welding $15,000 grant money recipient. An American Welding Society Certified Weld Inspector, Certified Welder, and Certified Weld Instructor, JJC Dual Credit and former JJC Adjunct College Welding instructor. Daymon loves sharing his passion for welding with others."
Registration information is available through the school district’s website.
