Welding: Exploring a Different Path

I am interested in learning how to weld. There is something appealing about using a blow torch and fusing metal. It makes me think about what would happen if I chose to pursue a trade instead of getting a degree. I have always assumed that I would go to art school, but I have also considered what my life would be like if I had pursued welding as a trade. I could work on construction projects and also use my skills for creating metal art installations.