Classic Car TIG Welding Workshop

(2-Day Practical Course)

Experience the art of classic car restoration at Brooklands Museum, the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation.

This practical introduction to TIG welding focuses on repairing classic car chassis and bodywork. Under the guidance of our experienced instructor, you’ll gain the confidence to tackle your own restoration projects.

Details

Location: Brooklands Museum Flight Shed (Surrey) - KT13 0QN

Duration: 2 days - 09:30 start - 16:00 finish

Tutors: Experienced tutor from the restoration industry

Total cost: £417.82 including booking, admin, equipment, tools

Course Aim

Learn all the skills required to have the confidence to take on your own classic car body repairs.

You’ll learn to TIG weld multiple joint types in both 1mm steel and 1.5mm aluminium, focusing on relevance to classic car projects.

With a small class size, we offer a tailored course led by our experienced team.

Objectives

Gain an understanding of the theory surrounding the TIG welding process, including machine setup, torch assembly, material differences, and settings
Produce mild steel TIG welded joints
Produce aluminium TIG welded joints
Possible TIG brazing
Happy to discuss own projects and give recommendations
Small group sizes resulting in high-quality teaching and support

Who Should Attend

Classic car enthusiasts wanting to restore their own vehicles or interested in traditional bodywork repair and fabrication methods
Beginners or improvers looking to build confidence in TIG welding
Anyone wanting to explore the technical side of TIG welding to understand the process and effects in a practical way, with time to practise and see results of settings changes for yourself!

What to Bring

Suitable workshop clothing
Sturdy footwear (steel toe caps preferred)
If you wear glasses - please bring them along
You can buy lunch on site at the cafe or you're welcome to bring your own and use microwave and kettle facilities