Discover the Limitless Potential of Welding
Ironwood Studios provides clients with custom, original artistic pieces backed by 25 years of experience. Stacey offers a collaborative creative environment which enables clients to comfortably convey their vision. She then infuses her one of kind style and design into every piece she creates, resulting in truly bespoke pieces.
Women’s Welding Workshops at Ironwood Studios offers women a place to learn how to weld in a safe and empowering environment. Workshops are hosted in the barn on our property in the Finger Lakes region. These classes provide a country retreat and a chance to get away from it all surrounded by other adventurous women. Stacey’s approach to teaching comes from her experience as a self-taught welder/artist. Her teaching style is very relaxed, fun and non-technical. Students learn exactly what they need to know to leave with a finished piece and bragging rights for trying something new.
A Note From Stacey
"I've personally faced the physical and emotional challenges that come with being a woman in a male-dominated field. My own experiences have shown me the importance of offering a different approach to welding, both for women and clients. That's why I started Ironwood Studios with my husband Tom. We wanted to create a place where women can feel empowered, have fun with friends, meet new people, and enjoy learning a cool new skill!"
Stacey Mrva
Our Vision
To offer a collaborative, creative environment which enables clients and attendees to comfortably convey their vision and fully immerse themselves in an artistic lifestyle experience.
Our Mission
To empower women through welding and create distinctive, community-driven art.
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Ironwood Studios In the news
Women’s Welding Workshop ~ Ironwood Studio
Check out this wonderful article highlighting the Women's Welding Workshops at Ironwood Studios Inc.
Ironwood Studios Welding Interview
I had an amazing time sitting down to chat about the Women's Welding Workshops with the very talented, Avery Shepard, aka The Tiny Trailblazer! Check out the video below!
Winners Announced in Pathstones Loan Readiness Training Series Pitch Competition
I won 2nd place in the PathStone Loan Readiness Training Series Pitch Competition. Here is the Rochester Business Journal article.
4-H UNITY Teens Join Welding Workshop
Teens from the Monroe County 4-H UNITY program at Agape Haven of Abundance visited Ironwood Studios in Springwater, NY to learn about the field of welding.
Rochester workshop paving the way for women in welding
Spectrum News 1 created a video and article highlighting our Women's Welding Workshops!
The WEDGE featured a piece on my partnership with the South Clinton Merchants Association to beautify S. Clinton Ave. Check it out!
WXXI News did a piece about my visit to the Edison Career and Technology High school’s women in welding workshop.
Historically Themed Bench Unveiling Wows at Creekside in LeRoy
The Genesee Valley Penny Saver completed this write up to highlight the ribbon cutting ceremony for the benches I created for town of LeRoy, New York.
Check out this write up from The Batavian about the benches I created for the Town of LeRoy, New York
Visit LivCo wrote a piece featuring Ironwood Studios and my custom functional & fine art.
Rochester First wrote about the statue sculpture I created honoring musician Blanche Calloway.
This is a video of the unveiling of the statue I created for Blanche Calloway!
Empowering Women in Welding
Check out my interview and spotlight from SkillHero!
Testimonials
Kisten GiglioNovember 17, 2024Awesome day with friends welding at Ironwood Studio with the amazing Stacey M. Mrva! I simply can’t say it enough…this is such an incredible experience! It’s empowering, badass, collaborative and inspiring all at the same time! Stacey is a beautiful human who shares her passion and joy with others in a way that brings happiness and joy into your life one welding project at a time. She is truly a blessing and I can’t wait for the next project! Thanks for everything! 💕Debi HemmerNovember 15, 2024Amazing experience! Fun is what we had!Jessa JonesNovember 12, 2024Stacey had six middle school girls safely welding like pros within a few hours. Ten out of ten.Melissa BattagliniOctober 28, 2024What a cool experience! If you've never tried welding, I HIGHLY recommend taking a workshop with Stacey! It's a beautiful drive out to her adorable barn/workshop, I learned new skills, used new tools, had an amazing homecooked lunch (yes - she cooks too!) and brought home my own project that I am so proud of!! Doing something outside of my comfort zone is always a little scary, but Stacey made this an awesome experience, she is patient, kind, knowledgeable and super sweet! So many fun projects to make now that I'm part of the Welding Warriors Club!Melissa BattagliniOctober 28, 2024What a cool experience! If you've never tried welding, I HIGHLY recommend taking a workshop with Stacey! It's a beautiful drive out to her adorable barn/workshop, I learned new skills, used new tools, had an amazing homecooked lunch (yes - she cooks too!) and brought home my own project that I am so proud of!! Doing something outside of my comfort zone is always a little scary, but Stacey made this an awesome experience, she is patient, kind, knowledgeable and super sweet! So many fun projects to make now that I'm part of the Welding Warriors Club!Kim McWhorterOctober 13, 2024I had an amazing day learning the art of welding. Stacey is a kick ass lady, her workshop is gorgeous and she is a great teacher and host. I think this should be a womandatory class for sure! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, craft, stories and space!! I will be back for more metal working in the future- for sure!Kim McWhorterOctober 13, 2024I had an amazing day learning the art of welding. Stacey is a kick ass lady, her workshop is gorgeous and she is a great teacher and host. I think this should be a womandatory class for sure! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, craft, stories and space!! I will be back for more metal working in the future- for sure!Lisa SpencerSeptember 23, 2024Stacey is amazing! If you want to learn a new thing, and in an environment where you are comfortable and supported, then this is the place. Can't wait to take another class and see what I can do!Lisa SpencerSeptember 23, 2024Stacey is amazing! If you want to learn a new thing, and in an environment where you are comfortable and supported, then this is the place. Can't wait to take another class and see what I can do!jen gsSeptember 22, 2024I had so much fun learning how to weld! I will definitely be doing this again! It was so empowering and everyone was so nice! Stacey was such a great teacher and super helpful! I would recommend anyone looking to try something fun and new to book a class!jen gsSeptember 22, 2024I had so much fun learning how to weld! I will definitely be doing this again! It was so empowering and everyone was so nice! Stacey was such a great teacher and super helpful! I would recommend anyone looking to try something fun and new to book a class!Zoe SmithSeptember 21, 2024Such an incredible experience with an incredible teacher!! I would HIGHLY recommend this class to anyone, doesn’t matter your skill level. <3Amber SarubbiSeptember 21, 2024What an amazing experience! Stacey does a phenomenal job making everyone feel comfortable and confident. I highly recommend her workshops to anyone looking to learn a new skill in a fun and empowering environment.Zoe SmithSeptember 21, 2024Such an incredible experience with an incredible teacher!! I would HIGHLY recommend this class to anyone, doesn’t matter your skill level. <3Amber SarubbiSeptember 21, 2024What an amazing experience! Stacey does a phenomenal job making everyone feel comfortable and confident. I highly recommend her workshops to anyone looking to learn a new skill in a fun and empowering environment.