THE FEMINIST WELDING CLUB invites women, trans, and genderqueer individuals to reclaim their place in metalworking. Through open welding courses at the Festival Headquarters – a former auto repair shop – and the community that forms around it, the club serves as both a resource and a statement. The macho image of welding is demystified, showing that the activity requires above all self-confidence, precision, and patience. Over several days, course participants create objects that will be presented in a group exhibition starting on 4.10. at the nearby gallery space discotec.

Supported by Fronius Austria and Messer Austria.

26.9.–5.10., daily 11am–8pm

Workshop “Welding course for women, trans, and genderqueer individuals”:
Sat 27.9., 1.30pm–4.30pm
Sun 28.9., 1.30pm–4.30pm
Tue 30.9., 3pm–6pm
Wed 1.10., 3pm–6pm
Thu 2.10., 3pm–6pm

TIG and MIG welding will be introduced. Through small exercises, free experimentation, and playful work, individual objects will be created – no prior knowledge necessary!

Important note: Please wear closed shoes and long pants made of natural fibers (non-flammable) and tie back long hair. Protective equipment will be provided—participation is at your own risk.

A binding reservation must be made in advance at viennadesignweek.reservix.at
Limited number of places
Ticket: € 45

Opening: Sat 4.10., 5pm
Opening of group exhibition featuring the objects made by workshop participants

The exhibition runs until 11.10.