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• Forging Nails

  • When
    04/20/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - 810 4TH AVE N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203
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  Making nails has been one the oldest forms of Blacksmithing for centuries. It is usually the first task of any apprentice to learn the basics skills necessary toward becoming a blacksmith.

  This course does not require a lot of strength nor skill-set prior to the class. For these reasons it is the perfect starting lesson for those wanting to try their hand at some old fashioned Blacksmithing. This course will teach students the proper terms, techniques, and protocols required to successfully create usable nails. For anyone looking to get a basic understanding of Blacksmithing, this is the course for you.

  
  

  There will be no refunds within 14 days of the event.

  
  About the Instructor:
  

  Class is taught by with Kenneth of Fire & Brimstone Forge. 

  Age: there are no age restrictions to the class. Please read carefully the disclaimers and guidelines
  

  What to wear: At RMM, you must dress safely and appropriately. Arrive for class in all-natural fiber clothing (100% cotton), long pants, and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with socks that protect up to the ankle. Long hair must be tied back. Nylon, polyester, spandex, or other synthetics are not allowed around machines, equipment, or processes that can produce hot fragments, sparks, or flames. Additional protective gear will be provided as needed. The CDC has a guide to acceptable cloth masks that help prevent the spread of infection.
  

  
  

  

  
  

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• Stained Glass Ornament - Blue Feather

  • When
    04/20/2024
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - 810 4TH AVE N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203
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  There will be no refunds within 14 days of the event.

  About the Instructor: Class is taught by Kenneth of Fire & Brimstone Forge

  Age: there are no age restrictions to the class. Please read carefully the disclaimers and guidelines

  What to wear: At RMM, you must dress safely and appropriately. Arrive for class in all-natural fiber clothing (100% cotton), long pants, and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with socks that protect up to the ankle. Long hair must be tied back. Nylon, polyester, spandex, or other synthetics are not allowed around machines, equipment, or processes that can produce hot fragments, sparks, or flames. Additional protective gear will be provided as needed. The CDC has a guide to acceptable cloth masks that help prevent the spread of infection.

  
  

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• Cutting Boards for Beginners 101

  • When
    04/20/2024
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - 810 4TH AVE N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203
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  Get introduced to the beautiful craft of woodworking by making your own cutting board.

  You will choose from a variety of designs composed of different native hardwoods, learn proper assembling, gluing, sanding and finishing techniques and will be taught how to correctly use thickness planer and orbital sander.

  After this 3-hour course, you will bring home a stylish ~ 8.5" x 11" handmade board that you can show off to your friends and family.

  Check out the designs available to make during this class here

  
  

  What to wear: You must dress safely and appropriately. Arrive for class in long pants, and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with socks that protect up to the ankle. Long sleeves should be avoided if possible and rolled up if necessary. Long hair must be tied back and dangly necklaces, earrings or other accessories shall be removed before starting the class. Additional protective gear will be provided as needed.

  
  

  About the Instructor: Terry Tingle is the president of the Alabama Woodturners Association and is a member of The American Association of Woodturners. Terry has been doing woodworking since 2014, and has taught students how to create cutting board designs, cut segments, glue and use a variety of clamps, and how to use planers and orbital sanders, and how to use the right finishes to preserve cutting boards. Terry is knowledgeable and experienced in making long grain, edge grain, and end grain cutting boards. He especially enjoys seeing the expression of a student who has just learned how to make something that looks great and is so useful. And cutting boards make great gifts!

  
  

  
  

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• Red Mountain Makers Market Day & Open House

  • When
    04/21/2024
  •  
    12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - 810 4TH AVE N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

  

  Red Mountain Makers will having be our first ever Market Day on April 21st! This event will showcase the creativity and talent of local makers! We've got a great slate of vendors who are ready to show off their unique and handmade products or services.

  We'll also be hosting an Open House throughout the space with our instructors and members demonstrating and showcasing their skills, our equipment, and everything Red Mountain Makers offers the Birmingham Community!

  Click here to let us know you're coming! 

  Or Follow the Event on Facebook!

  FAQ:

  When is it?

  Sunday, April 21st from 12 - 6 PM. 

  What is the cost to attend?

  Nothing, it's free! But we would love to know who's coming and how to get ahold of you with any updates! Our event is full volunteer run and we kept our vendor fees super low, so we're always open to donations to help us keep putting on events like this!

  What should I expect?

  A collection a vendors that craft and create their products, in the spirit of a makerspace. Also tours and demonstrations through out the day from our members and instructors in metal working, woodworking, 3D printing, laser cutting, sewing, and more!

  How do I get there and where do I park?

  The entrance to our event and parking is on 5th Ave N between 9th and 7th St N. You can put "807 5th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203" into your navigation app of choice and should get you there...we'll have plenty of signage and volunteers to direct you once you're close.
  

  
  

  
  

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• Welding Basics: Introduction to MIG

  • When
    04/26/2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - 810 4TH AVE N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203
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  Develop fundamental skills in joining metal objects under the instruction of Stephen Charles. This introductory class with no prior experience necessary. It includes a crash course in the MIG welding process, metal cutting, grinding, as well as the basics of hand tool use and shop safety.

  Students will leave with a wide familiarity of skills and studio techniques.
  

  
  

  NOTE: This class is a pre-requisite for the Project-Based Metalcraft class.

  What to wear: At RMM, you must dress safely and appropriately. Arrive for class in all-natural fiber clothing (100% cotton), long pants, and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with socks that protect up to the ankle. Long hair must be tied back. Nylon, polyester, spandex, or other synthetics are not allowed around machines, equipment, or processes that can produce hot fragments, sparks, or flames. Additional protective gear will be provided as needed. 

  About the Instructor: Stephen Charles is a former Welding Engineer with many years of experience in production welding and custom fabrication. He has taught hundreds of beginners in the basics of welding and fabrication. Also, he’s pretty funny, so if you don’t have a sense of humor just laugh when everyone else does and no one will notice.

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• Forging Railroad Spike Knives

  • When
    04/28/2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - 810 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
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  Learn how to forge a knife out of a railroad spike

  This is the perfect class to learn one of the basics of knives-making: balancing durability and hardness of the metal to make the perfect blade!

  Students will utilize a high carbon railroad spike and learn methods that induce carbon into the metal while also learning how to temper in a process called normalization. The metal will then posses both features of a durable and hard metal that is ideal for knives.
  

  As far as knives are concerned, the harder the steel, the better the edge, however, the harder edge makes for a brittle knife. A balance is needed between the soft flexible metal and the hard brittle metal to achieve a knife that will hold an edge without breaking. In this class more techniques for blade smithing will be covered, including various heat treatments, tapering, and tempering methods used to maximize strength with durability. 

  About the Instructor: Class is taught by Kenneth of Fire & Brimstone Forge

  Prerequisites: Recommended to take "Learn to Forge nails" first

  Age: there are no age restrictions to the class. Please read carefully the disclaimers and guidelines

  What to wear: At RMM, you must dress safely and appropriately. Arrive for class in all-natural fiber clothing (100% cotton), long pants, and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with socks that protect up to the ankle. Long hair must be tied back. Nylon, polyester, spandex, or other synthetics are not allowed around machines, equipment, or processes that can produce hot fragments, sparks, or flames. Additional protective gear will be provided as needed. The CDC has a guide to acceptable cloth masks that help prevent the spread of infection.

  
  

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• **Free Event** Making a Makerspace

  • When
    04/28/2024
  •  
    4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - 810 4TH AVE N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

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  Making a Makerspace Let's make our space even better!

  Have you ever found yourself thinking about ways to improve our space, but were unsure of where to start?This event is for you!

  While anyone can make improvements at any time, the work can be fun if done together.

  This monthly event during open hours is a time for members to get together and improve our space.

  Who can join?

  Any interested member.

  What are we going to be doing?

  Bring your ideas for improving the space. Maybe some widgets in your favorite room need to be organized. Maybe you thought of some signage that would help new members use a tool. Maybe a room needs to be de-cluttered and cleaned. In the unlikely event, that no one has any ideas, we can always rotate through rooms each month and organize them.

  When is this event?

  The last Sunday of every month during open hours. The event will end with open hours or until the last Keyholder locks up. Stay for the whole event or just stop by and say hi. There are no time expectations.

  Where are we meeting?

  We will have a quick meetup in the classroom at 4:00 to discuss what we want to work on next and possibly form groups.

  Do I have to?

  No! This is a voluntary event, regular open hours will still occur. We decided to host this during open hours to increase the chances of more people being involved.

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• Turn a Wooden Goblet

  • When
    05/04/2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - 810 4th Ave N, Birmingham AL 35203
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  This class will present an introduction to woodturning in the context of turning a goblet. We will start with basic operation of a lathe and safety, then introduce the tools and techniques for turning a goblet. We will proceed with the standard procedure to turn a goblet: mounting the blank, turning it round, forming a tenon, remounting in a chuck, starting the outside shape, removing the inside, and completing the outside. Along the way we will discuss the properties of various woods, options and differences in using wood that is freshly cut versus dry, design considerations, and options for finishes.

  
  

  About the Instructor: Carl Cummins has been woodturning as a primary activity for over 10 years. He has studied extensively from books, videos, workshops, symposiums, and formal training from nationally and internationally known leaders in the field including David Ellsworth and Jean-Francois Escoulen. Instead of specializing, Carl enjoys a wide variety of woodturning projects including bowls, boxes, practical items, and eccentric art pieces.

   

  Are Minors allowed? Yes, accompanied by parent.

   

  What to wear: You must dress safely and appropriately. Arrive for class in long pants, and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with socks that protect up to the ankle. Long sleeves should be avoided if possible and rolled up if necessary. Long hair must be tied back and dangly necklaces, earrings or other accessories shall be removed before starting the class. Additional protective gear will be provided as needed. Masks may be required depending on circumstances.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Learn to Make an Elegant Hand-crafted “Baron” Fountain Pen

  • When
    05/16/2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - 810 4TH AVE N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203
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  Learn to make an elegant hand-crafted “Baron” Fountain Pen!

  The “Baron” fountain pen is trimmed with nibs, clips and other elements made out of the highest quality silver plating which gives each pen a distinguished look in addition to durability. Experience in turning would be helpful but is not required.  

  The fountain pen features an ultra-smooth threading removable cap that screws on to both the bottom and top of the pen. The Baron Fountain Pen not only is a great looking pen, but it is also light weight and one of the smoothest writing instruments available for everyday use and has a two-tone German made nib with an iridium tip. The artistic fittings are hand worked and polished and the solid metal external components add to the pens expensive and hardy feel.

  The Baron comes with both a siphon pump and blue ink cartridge. This hand-crafted pen will make a unique gift to others or yourself and will be completely one-of-a-kind!

  Each pen will be turned from beautiful exotic woods such as: King Cocobolo, Olivewood, Burmese Rosewood, Cherry Burl, Boxelder Burl, Red Mailee Burl, Bocote, Spalted Tamarind, Box Elder, etc. Students may choose silver plated or gold for the pen kit.

  
  

  About the Instructor: Terry Tingle is the president of the Alabama Woodturners Association and is a member of The American Association of Woodturners. Terry has been teaching students how to turn pens for years, some of whom have had their exhibitions in Art and Craft Shows throughout Alabama, including Mentone.

   

  Are Minors allowed? Yes, accompanied by parent.

   

  What to wear: You must dress safely and appropriately. Arrive for class in long pants, and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with socks that protect up to the ankle. Long sleeves should be avoided if possible and rolled up if necessary. Long hair must be tied back and dangly necklaces, earrings or other accessories shall be removed before starting the class. Additional protective gear will be provided as needed. Masks may be required depending on circumstances.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Welding Basics: Introduction to MIG

  • When
    05/17/2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - 810 4TH AVE N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203
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  Develop fundamental skills in joining metal objects under the instruction of Stephen Charles. This introductory class with no prior experience necessary. It includes a crash course in the MIG welding process, metal cutting, grinding, as well as the basics of hand tool use and shop safety.

  Students will leave with a wide familiarity of skills and studio techniques.
  

  
  

  NOTE: This class is a pre-requisite for the Project-Based Metalcraft class.

  What to wear: At RMM, you must dress safely and appropriately. Arrive for class in all-natural fiber clothing (100% cotton), long pants, and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with socks that protect up to the ankle. Long hair must be tied back. Nylon, polyester, spandex, or other synthetics are not allowed around machines, equipment, or processes that can produce hot fragments, sparks, or flames. Additional protective gear will be provided as needed. 

  About the Instructor: Stephen Charles is a former Welding Engineer with many years of experience in production welding and custom fabrication. He has taught hundreds of beginners in the basics of welding and fabrication. Also, he’s pretty funny, so if you don’t have a sense of humor just laugh when everyone else does and no one will notice.

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• Cutting Boards for Beginners 101

  • When
    05/18/2024
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - 810 4TH AVE N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203
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  Get introduced to the beautiful craft of woodworking by making your own cutting board.

  You will choose from a variety of designs composed of different native hardwoods, learn proper assembling, gluing, sanding and finishing techniques and will be taught how to correctly use thickness planer and orbital sander.

  After this 3-hour course, you will bring home a stylish ~ 8.5" x 11" handmade board that you can show off to your friends and family.

  Check out the designs available to make during this class here

  
  

  What to wear: You must dress safely and appropriately. Arrive for class in long pants, and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with socks that protect up to the ankle. Long sleeves should be avoided if possible and rolled up if necessary. Long hair must be tied back and dangly necklaces, earrings or other accessories shall be removed before starting the class. Additional protective gear will be provided as needed.

  
  

  About the Instructor: Terry Tingle is the president of the Alabama Woodturners Association and is a member of The American Association of Woodturners. Terry has been doing woodworking since 2014, and has taught students how to create cutting board designs, cut segments, glue and use a variety of clamps, and how to use planers and orbital sanders, and how to use the right finishes to preserve cutting boards. Terry is knowledgeable and experienced in making long grain, edge grain, and end grain cutting boards. He especially enjoys seeing the expression of a student who has just learned how to make something that looks great and is so useful. And cutting boards make great gifts!

  
  

  
  

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• Learn to Make a Lumbar Pillow

  • When
    05/18/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - 810 4TH AVE N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203
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                                 Dive into the world of sewing with our "Sewing Machine Basics" class, designed for beginners eager to explore the art of crafting with fabric. This hands-on course is perfect for those who have little to no experience with sewing machines. Gina will guide you through the fundamentals, ensuring you gain the confidence and skills needed to start on your sewing journey.

  
  

  **What You'll Learn:**

  - **Understanding Your Sewing Machine:** Get familiar with the different parts of a sewing machine, how to set it up, and the basics of machine maintenance.

  - **Basic Sewing Techniques:** Learn  essential sewing techniques such as threading the needle, loading the bobbin, and adjusting stitch length and tension.

  - **Practical Skills:** Practice straight and zigzag stitches, learn to pivot and turn fabric, and understand seam allowances.

  - **Project - :** Apply your new skills by creating a functional and stylish drawstring bag. This project is perfect for practicing your stitches and gives you a tangible result of your learning efforts.

  
  

  **Class Structure:**

  - **Interactive Demonstrations:** Watch and learn with Gina.

  -Get hands-on experience with our provided new sewing machines.

  -Receive individual attention and support throughout the class.

  All materials, including fabric, thread, and use of sewing machines, are provided. 

  
  

  This class is ideal for beginners, hobbyists, or anyone interested in learning the basics of using a sewing machine. No prior sewing experience is required.

  By the end of this class, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to operate a sewing machine and complete basic sewing projects. Plus, you'll take home your Lumbar Pillow as a symbol of your newfound skills!

  Join us for a fun, informative session and turn your interest in sewing into a rewarding skill!

  About the instructor - Gina Lee:

  My love for collecting vintage sewing machines have opened many paths for me. I have restored a long lost vintage singer machine. Then I grew into acquiring an industrial sewing machine.

  As a resident of Los Angeles, Ca., my exposure allowed me to experience production and percument in the fabric district in the downtown area.

  Pillow covers were my most requested items to make. I found such ease to kick out these projects on an industrial machine.

  So, let's experience what a pleasure it is to learn about this great machine and make an indoor/outdoor pillow here at the space!

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Turn a Wooden Pen

  • When
    05/20/2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - 810 4TH AVE N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203
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  Learn the beautiful craft of pen-turning 

  In this introductory course to wood turning, you'll be shown how to turn a beautiful wooden pen on the lathe.

  
  

  Over a couple of hours, you'll produce a gorgeous piece that is a perfect present for a dear one (or for yourself!) and learn the basics of woodturning, safety behind the lathe and its operations, as well as the different gouges to use in the process.

  
  

  About the Instructor: Terry Tingle is the president of the Alabama Woodturners Association and is a member of The American Association of Woodturners. Terry has been teaching students how to turn pens for years, some of whom have had their exhibitions in Art and Craft Shows throughout Alabama, including Mentone.

   

  Are Minors allowed? Yes, accompanied by parent.

   

  What to wear: You must dress safely and appropriately. Arrive for class in long pants, and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with socks that protect up to the ankle. Long sleeves should be avoided if possible and rolled up if necessary. Long hair must be tied back and dangly necklaces, earrings or other accessories shall be removed before starting the class. Additional protective gear will be provided as needed. Masks may be required depending on circumstances.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• **Free Event** Making a Makerspace

  • When
    05/26/2024
  •  
    4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - 810 4TH AVE N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

  Register

  Making a Makerspace Let's make our space even better!

  Have you ever found yourself thinking about ways to improve our space, but were unsure of where to start?This event is for you!

  While anyone can make improvements at any time, the work can be fun if done together.

  This monthly event during open hours is a time for members to get together and improve our space.

  Who can join?

  Any interested member.

  What are we going to be doing?

  Bring your ideas for improving the space. Maybe some widgets in your favorite room need to be organized. Maybe you thought of some signage that would help new members use a tool. Maybe a room needs to be de-cluttered and cleaned. In the unlikely event, that no one has any ideas, we can always rotate through rooms each month and organize them.

  When is this event?

  The last Sunday of every month during open hours. The event will end with open hours or until the last Keyholder locks up. Stay for the whole event or just stop by and say hi. There are no time expectations.

  Where are we meeting?

  We will have a quick meetup in the classroom at 4:00 to discuss what we want to work on next and possibly form groups.

  Do I have to?

  No! This is a voluntary event, regular open hours will still occur. We decided to host this during open hours to increase the chances of more people being involved.

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• Welding Basics: Introduction to MIG

  • When
    06/14/2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - 810 4TH AVE N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203
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  Develop fundamental skills in joining metal objects under the instruction of Stephen Charles. This introductory class with no prior experience necessary. It includes a crash course in the MIG welding process, metal cutting, grinding, as well as the basics of hand tool use and shop safety.

  Students will leave with a wide familiarity of skills and studio techniques.
  

  
  

  NOTE: This class is a pre-requisite for the Project-Based Metalcraft class.

  What to wear: At RMM, you must dress safely and appropriately. Arrive for class in all-natural fiber clothing (100% cotton), long pants, and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with socks that protect up to the ankle. Long hair must be tied back. Nylon, polyester, spandex, or other synthetics are not allowed around machines, equipment, or processes that can produce hot fragments, sparks, or flames. Additional protective gear will be provided as needed. 

  About the Instructor: Stephen Charles is a former Welding Engineer with many years of experience in production welding and custom fabrication. He has taught hundreds of beginners in the basics of welding and fabrication. Also, he’s pretty funny, so if you don’t have a sense of humor just laugh when everyone else does and no one will notice.

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• Cutting Boards for Beginners 101

  • When
    06/15/2024
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - 810 4TH AVE N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203
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  Get introduced to the beautiful craft of woodworking by making your own cutting board.

  You will choose from a variety of designs composed of different native hardwoods, learn proper assembling, gluing, sanding and finishing techniques and will be taught how to correctly use thickness planer and orbital sander.

  After this 3-hour course, you will bring home a stylish ~ 8.5" x 11" handmade board that you can show off to your friends and family.

  Check out the designs available to make during this class here

  
  

  What to wear: You must dress safely and appropriately. Arrive for class in long pants, and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with socks that protect up to the ankle. Long sleeves should be avoided if possible and rolled up if necessary. Long hair must be tied back and dangly necklaces, earrings or other accessories shall be removed before starting the class. Additional protective gear will be provided as needed.

  
  

  About the Instructor: Terry Tingle is the president of the Alabama Woodturners Association and is a member of The American Association of Woodturners. Terry has been doing woodworking since 2014, and has taught students how to create cutting board designs, cut segments, glue and use a variety of clamps, and how to use planers and orbital sanders, and how to use the right finishes to preserve cutting boards. Terry is knowledgeable and experienced in making long grain, edge grain, and end grain cutting boards. He especially enjoys seeing the expression of a student who has just learned how to make something that looks great and is so useful. And cutting boards make great gifts!

  
  

  
  

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• Turn a Wooden Pen

  • When
    06/17/2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - 810 4TH AVE N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203
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  Learn the beautiful craft of pen-turning 

  In this introductory course to wood turning, you'll be shown how to turn a beautiful wooden pen on the lathe.

  
  

  Over a couple of hours, you'll produce a gorgeous piece that is a perfect present for a dear one (or for yourself!) and learn the basics of woodturning, safety behind the lathe and its operations, as well as the different gouges to use in the process.

  
  

  About the Instructor: Terry Tingle is the president of the Alabama Woodturners Association and is a member of The American Association of Woodturners. Terry has been teaching students how to turn pens for years, some of whom have had their exhibitions in Art and Craft Shows throughout Alabama, including Mentone.

   

  Are Minors allowed? Yes, accompanied by parent.

   

  What to wear: You must dress safely and appropriately. Arrive for class in long pants, and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with socks that protect up to the ankle. Long sleeves should be avoided if possible and rolled up if necessary. Long hair must be tied back and dangly necklaces, earrings or other accessories shall be removed before starting the class. Additional protective gear will be provided as needed. Masks may be required depending on circumstances.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Learn to Make an Elegant Hand-crafted “Baron” Fountain Pen

  • When
    06/20/2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - 810 4TH AVE N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203
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  Learn to make an elegant hand-crafted “Baron” Fountain Pen!

  The “Baron” fountain pen is trimmed with nibs, clips and other elements made out of the highest quality silver plating which gives each pen a distinguished look in addition to durability. Experience in turning would be helpful but is not required.  

  The fountain pen features an ultra-smooth threading removable cap that screws on to both the bottom and top of the pen. The Baron Fountain Pen not only is a great looking pen, but it is also light weight and one of the smoothest writing instruments available for everyday use and has a two-tone German made nib with an iridium tip. The artistic fittings are hand worked and polished and the solid metal external components add to the pens expensive and hardy feel.

  The Baron comes with both a siphon pump and blue ink cartridge. This hand-crafted pen will make a unique gift to others or yourself and will be completely one-of-a-kind!

  Each pen will be turned from beautiful exotic woods such as: King Cocobolo, Olivewood, Burmese Rosewood, Cherry Burl, Boxelder Burl, Red Mailee Burl, Bocote, Spalted Tamarind, Box Elder, etc. Students may choose silver plated or gold for the pen kit.

  
  

  About the Instructor: Terry Tingle is the president of the Alabama Woodturners Association and is a member of The American Association of Woodturners. Terry has been teaching students how to turn pens for years, some of whom have had their exhibitions in Art and Craft Shows throughout Alabama, including Mentone.

   

  Are Minors allowed? Yes, accompanied by parent.

   

  What to wear: You must dress safely and appropriately. Arrive for class in long pants, and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with socks that protect up to the ankle. Long sleeves should be avoided if possible and rolled up if necessary. Long hair must be tied back and dangly necklaces, earrings or other accessories shall be removed before starting the class. Additional protective gear will be provided as needed. Masks may be required depending on circumstances.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Turn a Wooden Pen

  • When
    07/15/2024
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - 810 4TH AVE N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Learn the beautiful craft of pen-turning 

  In this introductory course to wood turning, you'll be shown how to turn a beautiful wooden pen on the lathe.

  
  

  Over a couple of hours, you'll produce a gorgeous piece that is a perfect present for a dear one (or for yourself!) and learn the basics of woodturning, safety behind the lathe and its operations, as well as the different gouges to use in the process.

  
  

  About the Instructor: Terry Tingle is the president of the Alabama Woodturners Association and is a member of The American Association of Woodturners. Terry has been teaching students how to turn pens for years, some of whom have had their exhibitions in Art and Craft Shows throughout Alabama, including Mentone.

   

  Are Minors allowed? Yes, accompanied by parent.

   

  What to wear: You must dress safely and appropriately. Arrive for class in long pants, and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with socks that protect up to the ankle. Long sleeves should be avoided if possible and rolled up if necessary. Long hair must be tied back and dangly necklaces, earrings or other accessories shall be removed before starting the class. Additional protective gear will be provided as needed. Masks may be required depending on circumstances.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Cutting Boards for Beginners 101

  • When
    07/20/2024
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    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - 810 4TH AVE N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Get introduced to the beautiful craft of woodworking by making your own cutting board.

  You will choose from a variety of designs composed of different native hardwoods, learn proper assembling, gluing, sanding and finishing techniques and will be taught how to correctly use thickness planer and orbital sander.

  After this 3-hour course, you will bring home a stylish ~ 8.5" x 11" handmade board that you can show off to your friends and family.

  Check out the designs available to make during this class here

  
  

  What to wear: You must dress safely and appropriately. Arrive for class in long pants, and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with socks that protect up to the ankle. Long sleeves should be avoided if possible and rolled up if necessary. Long hair must be tied back and dangly necklaces, earrings or other accessories shall be removed before starting the class. Additional protective gear will be provided as needed.

  
  

  About the Instructor: Terry Tingle is the president of the Alabama Woodturners Association and is a member of The American Association of Woodturners. Terry has been doing woodworking since 2014, and has taught students how to create cutting board designs, cut segments, glue and use a variety of clamps, and how to use planers and orbital sanders, and how to use the right finishes to preserve cutting boards. Terry is knowledgeable and experienced in making long grain, edge grain, and end grain cutting boards. He especially enjoys seeing the expression of a student who has just learned how to make something that looks great and is so useful. And cutting boards make great gifts!

  
  

  
  

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