SWIFT CURRENT: A custom dining table, fire pit and Roughriders beer cart are amongst the showcase pieces being auctioned off at the fourth annual Carhartts and Caviar Welding Showcase and Auction on Thursday, February 25.
The college’s welding certificate class, their instructor, program alumni and a local company have come together to create 12 one-of-a-kind pieces for the annual auction.
“Each year this auction is an opportunity to showcase the craftsmanship and artistry that can be captured through welding,” Swift Current Campus welding instructor Jared McKenzie said. “Our students have once again done a great job showcasing the trade and brining this year’s theme, ‘The Softer Side of Steel,’ to life.”
Tickets for the event are $25 and can be purchased at the college or by contacting info@greatplainscollege.ca or (306) 778-5475.
“Not only is it a fun evening of food and drink, but this event really helps us raise the profile of the college’s welding program and raises funds to continue enriching the program for all of our students,” said McKenzie.
This event wouldn’t be possible without the great support of the community and sponsors, including Acklands Grainger, S3 Enterprises, Overtime Communications, PDQ Autobody, New Edge Laser Cutting and many more.
For a sneak peek at some of this year’s auction pieces, visit our Great Plains College Facebook page, Twitter feed (@gpcollege) or website event listing.
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Amy Sletten – Communications Coordinator
Phone: (306) 778-5498
Cell: (306) 737-6107
Email: amys@greatplainscollege.ca