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• Intro to Stained Glass - Coasters

  • When
    07/12/2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - Glass Project Studio
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  Cutting glass into various shapes and knowing how to use your tools is essential towards creating a glass masterpiece. In this class students will be 

  introduced to the various tools and the proper methods of utilization and handling of glass to successfully and safely cut and solder the pieces together. A little bit of everything will be covered In this class with emphasis focused on cutting glass and how certain colors work better in combination than others. Students will take what they learned and with the tools and supplies provided, construct a stained glass coaster demonstrating what was learned. This is a great class for the beginner or the timid. No previous classes are necessary!

  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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• Stained Glass -Red, White and Blue Fire Cracker

  • When
    07/12/2025
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    1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - Glass Project Studio
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    6

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   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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• Stained Glass - Design your own ornament!

  • When
    07/13/2025
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    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - Glass Project Studio
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    6

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  In this class students will have the opportunity to create any type of ornament they wish with a vast array of stained glass to choose from. However, this class challenges the student by means of limitation. The student must learn problem solving skill how to effectively maximize the use of glass and stay within a recommended size and number of pieces used. These are true to life skills any artist will face and methods will be provided on how to ensure your design will work and meet the requirements. Students will be given the task to design within the perimeters of the assignment, pick out and cut their glass, and then assemble. Each ornament will have to consist anywhere between six to nine pieces of glass.

  
  

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• Stained Glass Ornament - 3D Star

  • When
    07/13/2025
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    4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - Glass Project Studio
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    6

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  Precision is very important when working any project that requires many pieces that need to be repeated then fitted together. This is especially the case when a project needs to fall within a set parameter. This class will cover the methods of cutting glass and how to properly measure, arrange, and adjust each piece to create a 3-D sculpture using stained glass! This method of creating 3-D objects out of stained glass is a relatively new innovation arising in the 19 century when the copper foil method first came about.

  Work Involved - (cutting, measuring, copper foiling, soldering, grinding edges)

  
  

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• Stained glass: Full Stained Glass Lamp

  • When
    07/19/2025
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    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - Open Project Area
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    6

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  While stained glass is best known as a decorative art form, it also has the functionality of cutting down the amount of light depending on certain glasses. Opaque glass for example can reduce the amount of light while the glass itself remains bright and brilliant all from the effects of being backlit. Where there’s art there’s usually a utilitarian use for it! in this case students taking this class will discover how far stained glass can be used to construct a multi panel lamp shade. In this class students will be shown the various steps of application and the processes used. With this knowledge it will be up to the students to design and fabricate each piece used to create a functional piece. 3-D wooden Forms might be utilized to help produce the shape of the lamp shade but students are otherwise free to design and use any glass or pattern they want. Templates will be available to those requests or prefer a more structured and hands on approach. No prerequisites are required though a intermediate course is strongly suggested. Students who don't finish or who don't have the time in one day are welcome to come in the next class day or open hours to complete their projects.

  Note:  The lamp base IS included in the class price

  Work Involved - cutting, soldering, grinding, filing, framework
  

  Tools & Materials - Lead came/U channel, copper foil, 60/40 lead solder, soldering irons, various color and styles of stained glass, latex gloves, diamond grinder, tracing sheets, pliers, glass cutters, T pins/flat nails, pin hammers, cutting oil, glass grinder, decorative chain, tinned wire, tinned jump rings, plastic water color brushes, small plastic paint cups, paper towels, flux, and patina                                             

  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:  This 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

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• Stained Glass Ornament - Honey Comb Ornament

  • When
    07/20/2025
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    1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - 810 4TH AVE N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203
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    6

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  Join us for a hands-on stained glass ornament workshop where you'll craft your very own radiant honeycomb piece. Whether you're inspired by nature’s geometry, buzzing bees, or just love the glow of sunlight through colored glass — this class is a perfect introduction to the world of stained glass art!

  What You’ll Learn:

  • Glass Grinding: Use our diamond grinders to smooth and shape your pieces for a perfect fit.

  • Copper Foiling: Wrap your glass edges in copper foil to prep for soldering — a key step in Tiffany-style stained glass.

  • Design Your Own Layout: While we provide pre-cut hexagonal pieces in honey tones and rich complementary colors, you’ll arrange them however you like — symmetrical, chaotic, or even forming a bee!

  • Soldering: Use our soldering irons to fuse your glass pieces together with silver seams.

  
  

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• Stained Glass Candle Holders

  • When
    07/26/2025
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - Glass Project Area
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Using stained glass in three dimensions is nothing new but pulling it off takes skill and planning. In this class students will be introduced to several methods in which stained glass can be arranged and soldered into three-dimensional forms. This class will also cover methods of glass cutting, soldering, and how to patina your lead lines. Students will choose their own glass and within set parameters, will determine the height and design of the piece according to confidence, design, and skill level. No previous classes are required though a beginner course is suggested.

  Work Involved - cutting, soldering, grinding, filing, framework
  

  Tools & Materials - (Lead came/U channel, copper foil, 60/40 lead solder, soldering irons, various color and styles of stained glass, latex gloves, tracing sheets, pliers, glass cutters, T pins/flat nails, pin hammers, cutting oil, glass grinder, decorative chain, tinned wire, tinned jump rings, plastic water color brushes, small plastic paint cups, paper towels, flux, and patina)                                                          

  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: 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

  Refund and Cancellation Policy 

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