• 120 Jarvis St - In this dynamic 2.5-hour session, participants will master the use of a 2” die grinder to effortlessly and safely smooth and texture their creations. Participants will enjoy the thrill of making sparks fly while equipped with all necessary safety gear.

After grinding and texturing their chosen metal creature, participants will use a tear drop mallet to give their fish a 3D shape. Options include Salmon, Halibut, Crab, Humpback or Orca Whale, Grizzly Bear, Pacific Octopus, Eagle, and more!

Once the shaping is complete, the heat will be turned up with a propane torch to add rich hues of bronze, purple, and blue to the Alaskan creature, creating a truly unique Alaskan keepsake. The metal art piece will be as stunning as the views of Sitka Sound.

Regardless of whether the fish are biting or the seas are stormy, participants will take home an unforgettable and remarkable catch.

• Transportation from Cruise Ship Terminal via Sitka Shuttle Company
• Shipping of finished project included for additional fee
• All tooling required for project will be provided

The Salty Sitkan provides visitors with Sitka’s most distinctive fish experience in Alaska. Explore the only metal art workshop along the Inside Passage that offers classes to visitors.

Mike, a third-generation high school shop teacher, brings a decade of experience in guiding both students and teachers to success in various creative endeavors.

In this dynamic class, Mike will kick things off by using a state-of-the-art CNC Plasma cutter to create sparks and provide participants with flat metal animal blanks shaped like various Alaskan creatures, including Sockeye, Coho, or King Salmon, halibut, grizzly bears, Dungeness crabs, bald eagles, Pacific octopus, and more!

Participants will have a unique opportunity to explore a functioning CNC workshop and learn some trade secrets for transforming dull, crusty steel into stunning, one-of-a-kind Alaskan keepsakes.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.