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    • 05/03/2026
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Red Mountain Makers - Open Project Area
    • 10
    Register

    Pewter Charm Casting Workshop

    In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to create several unique pewter charms, cast from tiny objects that you love!

    Under the guidance of skilled metal artist, Julie Carpenter, your hands-on experience will include: mold making, casting, drilling, patina application, and polishing. In addition to your newfound love for metal casting, you will take home a collection of 4-6 shiny new handmade pewter charms designed and crafted by you!

    Feel free to bring your own small sentimental pieces to replicate in pewter or choose to use trinkets from Julie’s big collection of small things.

    My personal pewter charm collection includes a tiny car from my mom’s sweet sixteen charm bracelet, a textured shell from the Gulf of Mexico, a classic Barbie high heel shoe, my son's last molar, and fruits from the plastic fruit cluster earrings that I wore nearly every day in fifth grade. Let’s have fun making charms together!

    <3 Julie

    About the Instructor: Julie Carpenter (@juliecarpenterart) has been instructing and sharing her knowledge in the art of metalworking since 2007. She has taught classes and held camps on the fundamentals of oxygen/acetylene (gas) welding, MIG (wire) welding, and pewter jewelry casting to people between the ages of 8 and 85. Julie believes that metal working is for everyone and that experiencing firsthand how metals melt and fuse together is the best beginning.

    What to wear: At RMM, 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 hair must be tied back. Additional protective gear will be provided as needed. 

    Refund and Cancellation Policy

    • 05/08/2026
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Red Mountain Makers - 810 4TH AVE N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203
    • 1
    Register

    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 (16"x16"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. 

    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!

    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.



    • 05/22/2026
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Red Mountain Makers - Welding Area
    • 3
    Register

    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. 

    Refund and Cancellation Policy 


    • 05/24/2026
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Red Mountain Makers - Open Project Area
    • 10
    Register

    In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to create an original pewter pendant from small found objects alongside skilled metal artist, Julie Carpenter. With her guidance, your hands-on experience will include pattern designing, mold making, casting, drilling, polishing, and patina application. In addition to your newfound love for metal casting, you will take home a shiny new handmade piece pf pewter art designed and crafted by you!  Feel free to bring your own tiny objects to use in designing your piece. Julie will bring her big collection of small things to share with all students in this process.

    About the Instructor: Julie Carpenter (@juliecarpenterart) has been instructing and sharing her knowledge in the art of metalworking since 2007. She has taught classes and held camps on the fundamentals of oxygen/acetylene (gas) welding, MIG (wire) welding, and pewter jewelry casting to people between the ages of 8 and 85. Julie believes that metal working is for everyone and that experiencing firsthand how metals melt and fuse together is the best beginning.

    What to wear: At RMM, 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 hair must be tied back. Additional protective gear will be provided as needed. 

    Refund and Cancellation Policy

    • 05/31/2026
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Red Mountain Makers - Open Project Area
    • 7
    Register

    Pewter Charm Casting Workshop

    In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to create several unique pewter charms, cast from tiny objects that you love!

    Under the guidance of skilled metal artist, Julie Carpenter, your hands-on experience will include: mold making, casting, drilling, patina application, and polishing. In addition to your newfound love for metal casting, you will take home a collection of 4-6 shiny new handmade pewter charms designed and crafted by you!

    Feel free to bring your own small sentimental pieces to replicate in pewter or choose to use trinkets from Julie’s big collection of small things.

    My personal pewter charm collection includes a tiny car from my mom’s sweet sixteen charm bracelet, a textured shell from the Gulf of Mexico, a classic Barbie high heel shoe, my son's last molar, and fruits from the plastic fruit cluster earrings that I wore nearly every day in fifth grade. Let’s have fun making charms together!

    <3 Julie

    About the Instructor: Julie Carpenter (@juliecarpenterart) has been instructing and sharing her knowledge in the art of metalworking since 2007. She has taught classes and held camps on the fundamentals of oxygen/acetylene (gas) welding, MIG (wire) welding, and pewter jewelry casting to people between the ages of 8 and 85. Julie believes that metal working is for everyone and that experiencing firsthand how metals melt and fuse together is the best beginning.

    What to wear: At RMM, 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 hair must be tied back. Additional protective gear will be provided as needed. 

    Refund and Cancellation Policy

    • 06/19/2026
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Red Mountain Makers - Welding Area
    • 9
    Register

    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. 

    Refund and Cancellation Policy 


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