Metal Art Class Experience in Sitka
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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The Salty Sitkan offers visitors Sitka’s most unique fish experience in Alaska. Visit the only metal art workshop along the inside passage open for classes to visitors.
Mike is a 3rd generation high school shop teacher with a decade of experience making students and teachers alike successful in all types of creations.
Mike will start this fast paced class by making the sparks fly on a state of the art CNC Plasma cutter to supply you with a flat metal animal blank in the shape of a variety of alaska creatures such as Sockeye, Coho or King Salmon, halibut, grizzly bears, dungeness crabs, bald eagles, pacific octopus and more!
You will get a unique chance to see inside a working cnc workshop and learn some of the tricks of the trade for turning dull, crusty steel into spectacular one-of-a-kind Alaskan keepsakes.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
In this fast-paced 2.5 hour class you will learn how to easily and safely use the 2" die grinder to smooth and texture your creation. You will remember making sparks fly while geared up in all the provided safety equipment. After grinding and texturing your metal creature of choice you will use a tear drop mallet to bring your fish to life with 3D shape. Choose from Salmon, Halibut, Crab, Humpback or Orca Whale, Grizzly Bear, Pacific Octopus, Eagle and more! After you complete the shaping we will turn the heat up with a propane torch to apply deep hues of bronze, purple and blue to your Alaskan creature to create a truly one-of-a-kind Alaskan keepsake. Your piece of metal art will be as breathtaking as the views of Sitka Sound. Whether the fish are biting, or the seas are raging you will take home an amazing catch you will never forget.
What‘s Included
Transportation from Cruise Ship Terminal via Sitka Shuttle Company
All tooling required for project will be provided
Shipping of finished project included for additional fee
Options
Metal Art Class Experience in Sitka
Pickup included
Reviews
66 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Do it, so fun and no way to fail!
Jet46817562235,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent adventure. Never have I ever done metal work and now I have a crab! The time was orchestrated so perfectly that I never felt rushed and when I didn't follow instructions there was a helper to get me caught up. 10 out of 10 would recommend and do it again.
It was fun! And to top...
Susan H,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was fun! And to top it off you were able to bring your art home with the satisfaction you created it.
Metal working
697rubyk,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible experience! Knowledgeable staff and an amazing experience from start to finish. Would do again!
Pull my finger.
pingpongjim,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Artful metal work using power tools and torches. Friendly and supportive instructors roamed medium size class. Many different native animal patterns to choose from. Challenging and fun, highly recommended.
Art Work & Treasured Memories
Kathleen O,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We learned so much, had a wonderful fun time, and ended up with a personalized piece of souvenir art and memories we will all treasure! Highly recommend and hope to come back and take class again in the future. Thank you!
Wonderful memories. A great acrivity for teens and adults.
shannonwG5483DJ,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well organized class, knowedgable instructor, beautiful art that is not only wonderful memorabila but a great learning experience that both kids and adults can be proud of. A great indoor experience to get out of the rain but still get a taste of Sitka!
Salty Sitka. Absolute best!
Kathy K,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00So much fun! Great and patient instructor! Wished we could have done it again! Small group meant that everyone could get the help they needed.
Incredible art in gorgeous Sitka!!!
Travelingtimewu,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This class is an absolute must! It was so much fun and got to work with a true well versed artist. Not only do you learn about beautiful metal art but you get to take a beautiful piece of art home with you! It was truly a great experience and I can’t thank Randy enough.
Mother daughter outing with metal art making in Alaska
Amy J,Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My daughter (who loves art) and I wanted to do something different on vacation so we chose metal art making. We had a fantastic time! Greg, our instructor, was very accommodating and very helpful for those of us who are not as artistic. My daughter made a fabulous octopus, and my bear wasn’t too shabby either. As a bonus, we got to stay nice and dryinside while it was raining in Sitka! We would highly recommend this excursion. Thank you for a memorable mother-daughter outing in Alaska!
Metal working 😊
barb62018,Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Salty Sitkan was a unique excursion. We crated a unique keepsake with the guidance of skilled metal workers. Highly recommended, book early!
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