Spark Forge Labs

Molly came to us nervous. 🧡

She was heading into a dual enrollment welding program for her senior year — and she was anxious about walking in as the only girl who didn't know a thing about welding yet. Her mom brought her in, and the two of them started coming together.

Her mom described it better than we ever could:

"This is the first time I've seen my daughter genuinely excited about something in a long time. Molly's self-confidence has grown with each lesson... it's been empowering for us both."

That was then. Now? Molly is heading into her senior year of high school in a dual enrollment welding program — confident, skilled, and ready.

Molly, we are so proud of you. Go show them what you've got. 🔥

This one right here. 🔥

Caden first walked into Spark Forge Labs curious about welding — not sure if it was the right fit, but willing to find out. Over the next nine months, he came back again and again. He tried things, got better, figured out what he was capable of, and didn't stop.

His mom said it perfectly before any of this happened:

"It's wonderful to see him engaged in this new skill — and with Ryan as an instructor I see new eagerness, incentive and progress leading to a desirable career moving forward."

Well. That desirable career is here.

Caden just got his first welding job.

We are so incredibly proud of you, Caden. You put in the work and it paid off in the best way. Can't wait to see what you build from here. 🙌

We are so proud of this one. 🧡

Hannah came to Spark Forge Labs about 6-7 months ago while she was enrolled at Gwinnett Tech — she wanted extra practice, extra reps, and a space to really dig into what she was learning. She showed up consistently, put in the work, and didn't stop until it clicked.

She just landed her first welding job.

We couldn't be more proud of you. Go be great. 🔥

Ready to build your own setup at home? Here's where to start. 🛠️

After your first session, a lot of students ask Ryan what gear to buy. He's put together a full list of his go-to recommendations on our website — welding machines, hoods, gloves, FR shirts, the works.

Every link on the page supports Spark Forge Labs at no extra cost to you. And Ryan only recommends stuff he actually uses and trusts.

Browse the full gear list at SparkForgeLabs.com

Pro tip from Ryan: before you buy anything, finish your first session. You'll have a much better idea of what you actually need. 😄

Real talk — what's been stopping you from signing up? 👇

We ask because we hear the same things a lot:

"I'm not sure I'm coordinated enough."
"I don't want to look dumb in front of other people."
"I thought it would be too expensive."
"I didn't think it was something people like me do."

All of it is valid. And all of it goes away pretty fast once you're in the shop.

You don't have to be mechanical. You don't have to be strong. You don't have to have done anything like this before. You just have to show up.

Drop your answer in the comments — we're genuinely curious. And if your reason is something we haven't heard, we might have an answer for you. 😄

Looking for something to do together that isn't dinner and a movie? 👫🔥

Our Couples sessions are one of our most popular offerings — and honestly one of the most fun. You and your person, side by side, learning a completely new skill together. Ryan teaches you both at once, at your pace, with no pressure and a lot of laughs.

It's the kind of experience you talk about for a while afterward.

Single couples session: $165
4-week duo program: $580 + $25 metal charge

Text Amy to get something on the calendar: 📲 404-395-6339

Look what our students are making. 🤩

Every project that comes out of this lab started with someone who had never welded before — or had always wanted to try but didn't know where to begin.

That robot. That metal sign. That little sculpture sitting on a bookshelf at home. All of it made by real people in real sessions right here in Lilburn.

You could make something too. First session is just $90, all gear included.

What would you build? Drop it in the comments 👇

That's a wrap!

Summer Intensive is wrapped — but we're open year-round. 🙌

If you missed the Intensive or you just prefer a slower pace, our regular one-on-one sessions run all year long. A single intro session is $90. The monthly program is $330 (plus a $25 metal fee) for four weeks of hands-on instruction tailored completely to you.

Fall is honestly a great time to start something new. Kids are back in school, schedules settle down, and suddenly there's a two-hour window you didn't have in June.

Come use it. We'd love to have you in the lab.

📲 404-395-6339 | [email protected]

This one hit different. 🧡

"Ryan was absolutely fantastic with my son — patient, knowledgeable, and a great teacher. When I picked him up he had a huge smile on his face, which as many parents of teens know, is a rare and wonderful sight! He came home proudly carrying a small piece he had worked on, and we now have it displayed in our home."

— C. G.

A huge smile. A piece of metal they made with their own hands. Now on display at home.

That's the whole thing. That's why we do this. 🔥

MIG, TIG, or Stick — what's the difference? 🤔

We get this question a lot from new students, so here's the quick version:

MIG welding is the most beginner-friendly. It's fast, forgiving, and great for most home projects and general metalwork.

TIG welding takes more precision but gives you cleaner, more detailed welds. It's what you want for thinner metals and more refined work.

Stick welding is rugged and reliable — great outdoors and in less-than-perfect conditions.

In your first session, Ryan will talk through your goals and help you figure out which process makes the most sense to start with. Most students try more than one over time.

Curious which one is right for you?
Text us and we'll help you figure it out. 📲 404-395-6339