MARQUETTE — Welding as a hobby is a fun activity and a great way to tackle some of those DIY projects. This beginning/intermediate course is meant to show you the basics including safety, power sources, equipment set-up, general usage of oxygen acetylene cutting torches, arc welding and mig or wire feed welding along with plenty of time for practice, questions and answers. Lot’s of hands-on practice.

The new dates are Feb. 7-March 14, at the Northern Michigan University Jacobetti Complex. Go to their website (nmu.edu/continuingeducation) for more information or to register. Call Continuing Education and Workforce Development at 906-227-2103.