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Welding Artist

Season 3 Episode 2 | 1m 48s

Natalie Harder turned her love for art into a welding career. Now she’s in the UAA program, creating functional art, boats, and even planning a kids' book. Follow her journey as she mixes creativity, trades, and purpose—proving welding is more than just sparks and steel.

Aired: 08/12/25
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