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Western NY's premier school for Welding, Smithing, Glass, and Jewelry
The Arc + Flame Mission: Provide people the opportunity to learn welding, smithing, and the glass arts in a safe, inviting environment from knowledgeable, passionate professionals. Our 11,000 sqft facility was purpose-built to provide the best student experience possible. Since our opening in January of 2012, over 15,000 students have taken classes with us. We offer a wide range of courses to suit all budgets and interest levels. So wether you are just looking for a fun night out, a new skill, or a new career we have an offering for you. At the Arc + Flame Center, "We Provide the Spark".
Are you looking for a new career?
AMERICA NEEDS WELDERS!
Below you'll find the most recent welding workforce data and projections compiled by the American Welding Society (AWS).
20 Weeks, 450 hours
Welding & Fabrication Career Course
HANDS-ON learning that features a shorter time period than traditional college, less student loan debt, and opportunity to join the workforce in under a year! The program features a 450-hour course focused on learning the fundamentals of metal fabrication, MIG, TIG, Flux Core and Stick welding processes.
Join our next info session!
Come to the Arc+ Flame Center and participate in a 2 hour info session about our Welding + Fabrication Certificate Program.
Included in the discussion:
- Overview of the program
- Arc + Flame / Monroe Community College relationship
- Opportunities in the welding industry
- Admissions process
- What you can expect from us
- What we will expect out of you
- Financing options
- Facility tour
- Q & A
Interested candidates are encouraged to bring parents or other important persons in their life to hear about the program.
There is no charge to attend, and there will be no pressure for a commitment.
Registration is required to attend.
Visit us In Person
125 Fedex Way.
Rochester, NY 14624
Walk in Hours
Mon - Fri, 12pm - 6pm
585-349-7110
info@rocafc.com
Let customers speak for us
Great introduction to MIG. I learned alot about the difference of gas vs. flux core and why/where they are best applied. Lots of hands on for overcoming the new skill challenges. I expect to take additional courses from them.
Six of our heavy equipment operators attended this class to learn welding skills to use here at work. They all reported that both the facility and class were 1st rate and absolutely amazing! I can't wait to see how they will use their new skills! Thank you for a fantastic class!
Excellent class, great instructors. Tons of information packed into a day and delivered perfectly. Lots of hands on time. Really felt good about the knowledge base I gained when I left.
The teacher was super engaging, knowledgeable, and helpful. Love how our bracelets turned out :)
I had a great time doing the 8 hour sculpture class. Highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning some basics about welding in a relaxed atmosphere. Gareth was a fantastic and effective instructor.
This workshop was awesome, the instructor top notch, and the facility excellent. I made a beautiful bracelet and learned basic techniques of making chainmail
Great shop, excellent experience, great instruction. The atmosphere is tranquil.
I gifted the Kiridashi class to my husband and son. Neither had done any smithing before at all; they both absolutely loved it and had a blast. The instruction was great, and they are both super happy with the results. Would definitely recommend!
It was a lot of fun. We did really well. The roses turned out better than both of us expected. The instructions were great. We will certainly do another class. A little pricey, but we could make it happen again further down the road. Certainly will recommend to friends/family.
I spent a fun and creative 3 hours at a chain mail jewelry worship at the Arc and Flame. Our instructor Craig was outstanding. He demonstrated and explained the intricate process very clearly and gave one on one help to every student. He shared stories and examples of the chainmail art he has created on his own artistic journey into this ancient and fascinating art form.
The location was super easy to find and the facilities were beautiful with glass art displayed and for sale in the lobby. There were drinks and refreshments to enjoy during the workshop. Everyone was fully engaged in the masterpieces they were creating. And all the participants left the workshop with a finished chainmail bracelet woven in the Byzantine style.
The instructors, Joe and Will were excellent and very informative with their wealth of knowledge and experience. I feel the class was a great investment of time and money!!
Delightful instructors AND class participants! Enjoyed it! Being a teacher I think it would help to have each project have the steps written out so that class participants could see their goal and the steps they will be taking to reach it! Just for clarity and timing!
Thank you for allowing our Son participate in the night and summer welding courses.
Great class, great teacher, and I learnt a lot more than I had expected!
I signed my son (17) up for this class for Christmas and he enjoyed it a lot! Everyone was super nice.