Top Sitka Art Classes

Best excursion ever! Highly recommend! Nice people, built in souvenir, just fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The instructor was knowledgeable, thoughtful, organized and helpful the entire time. He helped and guided the entire time. It was fun and amazing to see the final pieces that we created!

This class was so flippin cool. Not only did I learn new cool art skills, but I got to go home with proof of those skills. Highly, highly, highly recommend this class. Teachers were patient and encouraging throughout.

We had so much fun! We had 4 people in our group. Mike (the owner) met us at the Ward Cove cruise port to make sure our shuttle got us to the shop. My family of 4 had an awesome time picking out our creature and then completing the details! Luke was our instructor and he is a welding instructor at a local university. We were very thankful for having the option to mail them home (instead of taking them with us on 10 more days in Alaska), for drinks after the class and the shuttle back to the ship.

I had a blast doing the Metal art class here.There were about 20 people in the class. We were given a piece of steel in the shape of an animal species that we chose from one of about sixteen different options. I chose to make a Bear.First we took off all the burs created when the cutouts were burnt on their plasma cutter with a die grinder.Then we used a finishing grinder to add texture to our pieces.Next step was a bit of forming and bending with a few tabletop devices created specifically for the wall hangings we were making.Finally we added color by using heat from a touch. This was the tricky part and the heat changes colors very quickly. It was a bit of a challenge, to keep going from the brown to purple. I was making a brown bear since that is the only kind they have in Sitka.I had a great time and would highly recommend this workshop to anyone who wants to make art and create a cool souvenir to take or ship home.

When I spotted this excursion activity when booking my cruise, I knew it was going to be one of my favorites.... it absolutely did not disappoint! No matter your skill level, the instructor made this a fun and informative experience. Each person picks from a large selection of precut flat metal animals , and leaves with a beautiful hand crafted souvenir . I will definitely do this again if I'm ever back in Sitka.

Absolutely the best excursion we’ve ever had! Staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. We’re going home with a piece of art we created, not just something to be forgotten. Don’t hesitate to go when in Sitka. The best part of our cruise by far.

I booked my grandchildren, ages 12 to 16, (4 of them). They absolutely loved this experience and said it was their favorite so far on our Alaskan Cruise! Mike was so accommodating and the communications with him were flawless. I would so recommend this- they made a more lasting souvenir from their trip than any store bought trinket. Nancy C.

Amazing, fun experience for anyone that likes to use their hands. My family and I had a great time creating our metal art animals. The instructors guide you through the process in smaller steps to help everyone be successful. By focusing on one step at a time, it makes it less intimidating for anyone that might feel uneasy using the tools, or that may feel intimidated working with metal. This class was so well laid out and the instructors were great-So personable and helpful! At the end of class you end up with a great souvenir to remember your trip and class. I would go back again if I get the chance. My teenagers loved being able to use their hands and learn how to use some cool power tools and torches too! As a side note- they can also ship your art for a fee if you are unable to take it with you.

Do it. I’ve never heard or seen anything like this before. The two ladies who were teaching the class were very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. I really enjoyed the class and have an awesome piece of metal art to show for it.

Enjoyed our excursion to the Salty Sitkan in June 26’ for a metal workshop. Received hands on instruction in a small class setting and created our very own metal decorative pieces. For a fee they picked us up and delivered us back to the pier at the close of class. Thanks to Greg and Roman for being splendid hosts. Mahalo from Hawaii!

100% fun, easy to follow instructions and great patience from the class teachers. Small group activity and easy for a cruise port call. Would do again and highly recommend

Excellent. Instructions were very clear and friendly instructor and his helper! Also, we get to bring home some very nice, uniquely made souvenirs!

When I saw this class it was a must for my daughter and I! When I checked our itinerary, I was so disappointed to see that my ship wouldn't be docked in time for the class that I wrote Mike, the owner, and he coordinated with the cruise line to make it happen! It was absolutely amazing and we both got to make our own once in a lifetime souvenirs to bring home! Mike is an incredible teacher. His shop is well equipped and we learned so much about metal work. He turned metal work into a simple four step process to make a masterpiece. Mike was also helpful in getting us a ride into his shop from the dock so we didn't have to take a shuttle or get lost. The service and professionalism of this business gets an A+. Additionally, it was so much fun!

If you want to trade your daily routine for a blowtorch and some serious fun, this metalworks class is an absolute must. Walking into a workshop full of heavy machinery can feel intimidating, but the phenomenal instructors instantly break down the barrier. They prioritize safety while keeping the energy high, lighthearted, and incredibly encouraging. Their patience transforms industrial fabrication into a rewarding creative playground. There is an unmatched thrill to putting on some goggles and watching sparks fly. The experience puts you into a total flow state where the outside world just fades away. You get to heat, bend, and fuse raw steel into a unique piece of art—leaving the shop with a little soot on your clothes, a massive smile, and a solid creation that will last a lifetime. An unforgettable, empowering experience. I can’t recommend it enough!

I took this class with my 67-year-old sister and my 17-year-old son, which is about as good a stress test as you can give any activity. Mike managed to keep all three of us engaged, learning, and having fun. The shop is welcoming, the instruction is clear, and the process is hands-on without being intimidating. Mike strikes that perfect balance of helping when needed while still letting you feel like you're creating something yourself. We all walked away with pieces we were proud of and a much greater appreciation for the skill involved. Finding something a teenager actually enjoys, a retiree can comfortably do, and everyone wants to talk about afterward isn't easy. This class checked all those boxes. We'd absolutely do it again. And our friends who took the whale watching were jealous.