BioDyne Studios is a multi-focus metalworking, jewellery, educational and art practice. We offer hands-on welding experiences and bespoke metalwork and jewellery. We are located in Lakefield, ON (20 min North of Peterbrough).
Hands-on welding workshops, we are a safe space for women and all folks to explore welding in a supportive and fun environment.
Hi! My name is Pandora Gosselbauer and I am a Journeyperson Metal Fabricator who loves connecting with people and sharing skills. I have been welding for 5 years, most of that time in architectural fabrication. I completed my Metal Fabricator/Fitter 437A apprenticeship a year ago, and I hold welding certifications through the CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau) across multiple processes and materials (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW/MCAW & GTAW).
I understand how intimidating it can be to try something new - especially as a woman in a male-dominated field. I had been welding for 3 years before finally trying on women’s welding gloves. I cried out of joy. I didn’t realize what a difference having gloves that fit would be! I didn’t have to take my gloves off between weld passes to use pliers or to unscrew something or to write something down. It was a relief. Now I make sure to have a wide range of welding glove sizes designed for both women and men - my hope is that everyone has PPE that works with them and not against them.
What I have found in the past 5 years is an incredibly supportive community of people across the trades. I want to help the community grow by providing an encouraging and safe environment for everyone to explore welding free of judgment and with properly fitting gloves.
Visit the Welding Workshops page for more information on our current workshops.
For bespoke metalwork and jewellery, email biodynestudios@gmail.com for a quote.