Develop fundamental skills in joining metal objects under the instruction of Stephen Charles, a former Welding Engineer and owner of Metalcraft Creative. This is an 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 other welding process classes (stick and TIG) as well as any Project-Based Metalcraft classes.
What to wear: If you use glasses to read, please bring them. If you can't see, you will struggle welding well. 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 are flammable and should not be worn around welding equipment, or processes that can produce hot fragments, sparks, or flames. Additional protective gear (hood, jackets, gloves) 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.
Age: there are no age restrictions to the class, though minors must be supervised by a guardian at all times. Please read carefully the disclaimers and guidelines and contact us with any questions or concerns.
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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. Choose your design from these beautiful options:
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 a long time member 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!
Students will learn basic engineering skills, how to build a “STEAMbot” robot, learn how to control the STEAMbot, and learn how program it to perform tasks. At the end of the class the student takes home the STEAMbot.
An Extra STEAMbot Kit can be purchased for a guardian assisting an under 18 Student, for $50. Please use the appropriate Ticket type to add the extra kit.
About the Instructor: Mr. Perez is a semi-retired engineer with over 45 years experience in various engineering fields. Mr. Perez worked mainly at small companies but worked for Apple, RSA Data Security and Qualcomm and was the editor for several computer standards. His current goal is to encourage more young people to consider careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM). Mr. Perez started The STEAM Train, LLC to offer a low cost robotic kit so more young people could have a real robot at home.
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. Affectionately dubbed the "Cigar Pen,” this big body pen never gets lost on a desktop or in a purse. The large body fits comfortably in your hand for easy writing. The Cigar Pen features a high-quality, long-lasting mechanism and a durable finish. This kit utilizes a Parker style refill and a premium double twist mechanism for flawless smooth action. Excellent gift for any man in your life. Also easier to hold for people with arthritis. This pen comes in Chrome, Gold, or Black.
For a little bit fancier pen, make the Ultra Cigar pen with a “Maple Burl” pen blank for just $20.00 more:
About the Instructor: Terry Tingle is a long time member 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.
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.
In this class, students will create their own pair of hanging pyramid planters from raw clay, all while learning foundational techniques for the medium. This is an introductory class that requires no prior experience with clay. Come get your hands dirty and hear a bit more about the ceramic process!
Based out of Hoover, AL, Hannah Dempsey has been honing her skills as a ceramic artist for nearly a decade.
She specializes in wheel thrown pottery, though frequently incorporates handbuilt elements into her work. A staunch believer in function over form, Hannah seeks to marry to the two, infusing whimsy into everyday objects.
The Mesa pen
This one-piece twist pen is similar in styling to the Sierra & Gatsby, the lower band has rows of inlaid black diamond shapes. This is an elegant and intricate looking pen that would make a great gift. Takes a Parker refill.
This pen comes in 5 different finishes:
Gunmetal, Gold, Gold and Gunmetal, Chrome and Gold, and Chrome.
Pictured from top to bottom:
Gunmetal - with a double-dyed Maple Burl blank
Gold - with a Box Elder blank
Gold and gunmetal - with a double-dyed Maple Burl
Chrome and gold-with a blue Maple Burl
Chrome - with a blue stabilized Maple Burl
These pens are offered with Maple Burls, Doubled dyed Maple Burls, or Boxelder blanks. Multiple CA coats are applied to every pen before assembling.
In this class, students will craft their own ceramic trinket shelf from raw clay. While this is an introductory class that requires no prior experience with clay, this template is slightly more advanced. We will be utilizing techniques not covered in other workshopsCome ready to learn and get your hands dirty!
Want to dip your toes into prop and costume making? Look no further! In this class, you'll paint your own 3D printed shortsword, create your own leather sword holster, and make your own leather belt! Beginner friendly - no crafting or painting experience required! These pieces are the perfect addition to your Renaissance Faire outfit, Cosplay, LARPing outfit, or just for display! All tools, products, and materials are included in the price of the class.
Annie is a prop and costume maker from the Southern US with over 10 years of experience! Since 2015, she has created over 35 different handmade costumes - in addition to working on over 180 projects for various individuals and companies, the most notable being Riot Games! She specializes in organic realistic textures, detail painting, textile manipulation, and weathering.
In this introductory sewing class you'll tackle three beginner friendly projects! You'll complete some basic introductory exercises before diving into making a set of 2 placemats, 2 coasters, and 2 napkins! All fabrics, materials, and tools are included. Feel free to bring your own sewing machine if you have one! Some knowledge of machine sewing is preferred, but not required. Fabric shown in the images will differ from the fabric provided for the class.
Grace is a sewist, basket maker, and crafter with over 50 years of experience! She specializes in home-related sewing projects, with an affinity for details, symmetry, and cleanliness. She enjoys creating projects with a handmade, cozy feel. Her skills also extend to quilting, garment making, knitting, crochet, and a variety of other fiber focused projects. When she isn't sewing, she enjoys spending time with her family!
In this class, students will craft their own mug from raw clay, all while learning foundational techniques for the medium. This is an introductory class that requires no prior experience with clay. Come get your hands dirty and hear a bit more about the ceramic process!
Develop fundamental skills in joining metal objects under the instruction of Jon Webber. This is an 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.
About the Instructor: My name is Jon Webber. I've accumulated 10 years experience working as a production welder and eventually owned my own fabrication business. I look forward to passing on some of what I've learned to the next generation of welders and hobbyists alike! The best part of this class: You'll not only your improve your skills, but also get to take your impressive foot stool home when you're done!
Class Description: Ever wonder what is actually happening inside the "magic black boxes" of modern technology? In this hands-on introductory workshop, you'll pull back the curtain on digital electronics. We will cover the absolute fundamentals of electricity, voltage, and current, and introduce the component that sparked the digital revolution: The Transistor.
Using a solderless breadboard, you will build a functioning transistor-controlled LED switch circuit from scratch, and you get to keep the hardware kit (including the breadboard and power module) to continue experimenting at home! No prior electronics experience required.
Class Restrictions: Age restriction will be 14+. All minors must register alongside a participating adult.
About the Instructor: Shihanur Tahmid is an Electrical and Computer Engineering student at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the founder of ElectroSpark CAS. Deeply passionate about hardware architecture and semiconductor fundamentals, Shihanur specializes in breaking down complex technical concepts into hands-on, practical engineering experiences. His goal is to demystify the "black boxes" of modern electronics and show students how everyday computing functions are built from the silicon up.
Prior welding experience, such as the Intro to MIG class, is required for this course.
In this welding project class, under the guidance of a fabrication instructor, you will learn and apply basic fabrication skills while constructing a functional footstool (15"x15"x12") using 1” square tubing and 1/8" sheet metal. The focus of the class is to learn a variety of functional metal working skills; how to read a measuring tape, proper fit-up technique, distortion control, how to ensure a square, and finally the opportunity to apply your welding skills in welding and grinding your project stool.
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.
Usher in the Halloween season! In this class, students will craft their own pair of pumpkins from raw clay, all while learning foundational techniques for the medium. This is an introductory class that requires no prior experience with clay. Come get your hands dirty and hear a bit more about the ceramic process!
TIG welding is most commonly used to weld thin sections of stainless steel and non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, magnesium, and copper alloys. The process grants the operator greater control over the weld than competing processes such as MIG welding, allowing for stronger, higher quality welds. Students will have the opportunity to learn the basic techniques of the TIG process and practice with feedback from an expert. It is recommended to take the basic Intro to welding (MIG) class before this TIG 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 there will be many moments of awkward silence.
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