In this five-week class, Rhandie Weaver, of Blue Dragon Glass, will guide you through the fundamentals of stained glass creation. From glass cutting and grinding to foiling, soldering, framing, and panel cleaning, you'll learn the essential techniques required to craft stunning stained glass artworks.

The class is designed for both beginners and those with some experience in stained glass. Beginners will have the option to choose from multiple designs, allowing them to develop their skills and creativity in a supportive environment. More experienced participants can work on designs that involve advanced techniques and concepts.

Throughout the course, Rhandie will provide instruction and feedback to enhance your learning experience. The class size is limited to six students to ensure individual attention and encourage interactive learning among participants. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with fellow learners, exchange ideas, and seek inspiration.

All materials needed for the course will be provided, including glass, foils, and solder. By the end of the class, you'll not only have created a beautiful stained glass panel but also gained new skills and knowledge to apply in future projects.

Please check the course schedule for start dates and class timings. Participants are encouraged to bring their enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to learn. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to refine your existing stained glass techniques, this course offers a supportive and engaging learning environment.

To register for the course or inquire about pricing, please see below or visit makebhm.com/enroll. Limited spots are available, so if you no longer see the option to enroll, please email info@makebhm.com to be added to the waitlist.

September 17 & 19

Night one, join Savvy of Sunspark Creative to learn Procreate fundamentals, including interface navigation, brush techniques, and color selection specific for screen printing. Focusing in on one color logos and designs, she will guide you through digitizing & preparing a design for print

Night two, learn the basic skills of screen printing in our print studio. This workshop provides a casual, fun introduction to the materials and processes you use to use silkscreen for printing, including a brief look at how screens are created, how to select and mix inks, and how to make a smooth print onto paper and fabric.

This class is BYO iPad & Pencil. If you do not have access to one but you are interested in taking the class, let us know!

Design specs & considerations:

• 1 color design, we can match almost any hex or Pantone color

  • Brighter colors print better on light fabric & paper

• Shirts/totes sizing 11"x11" max printable area

• Posters sizing 17"x11" max printable area

This time is being set aside for folks who are working on hand-sewing projects and would like to incorporate some social time with other sewists. During this two-hour session, instructor Lillis Taylor will be on hand to provide feedback on projects that are already in progress.

The two-hour session will be unguided and participants should bring something they are already working on. Some supplies will be on hand, but if you know you’ll need a particular tool or material, you should bring it with you. Think of it like a support group for your sewing addiction.

Thursdays September 12 - 26, 6-8pm

Learn the basics of ceramics while exploring handbuilding with Jess of Jenkies Studio. Over three weeks, learn slab building and sculpting methods to create mugs, vases, ring dishes etc. Finish by exploring various surface textures and glazes to complete your pieces.

This class will cover the basic terminology and techniques of handbuilding with all materials supplied, so it’s ideal for both beginners and those who've completed Ceramics: Throwing.

If there is no option to enroll above, this class is at capacity. If you’d like to be added to this waitlist please email us at info@makebhm.
If you’d like to be notified of future classes, sign up for our newsletter!

Tuesdays, September 3 - 24, 6 - 8pm

Learn the basics of creating your own ceramic pieces from Jess Russell. This will be a four-week course where we will focus on throwing clay on the wheel, trimming your pieces, and glazing. This is a very beginner-friendly course & is a great option if this is your first time on the wheel or if it’s been a while. If you’ve recently taken some ceramics lessons, check out Throwing II.

Kids 12 and up are welcome if signed up with an adult. All materials included.

This class is at capacity. If you’d like to be added to this waitlist please email us at info@makebhm.
If you’d like to be notified of future classes, sign up for our newsletter!

Mondays, September 9 - 30, 6 - 8pm

Learn the basics of creating your own ceramic pieces from Jess Russell. This will be a four-week course where we will focus on throwing clay on the wheel, trimming your pieces, and glazing. This is a very beginner-friendly course & is a great option if this is your first time on the wheel or if it’s been a while. If you’ve recently taken some ceramics lessons, check out Throwing II.

Kids 12 and up are welcome if signed up with an adult. All materials included.

This class is at capacity. If you’d like to be added to this waitlist please email us at info@makebhm.
If you’d like to be notified of future classes, sign up for our newsletter!

Saturdays September 7 - 28, 10am - noon

Learn the basics of creating your own ceramic pieces from Bethany Bible. This will be a four-week course where we will focus on throwing clay on the wheel, trimming your pieces, and glazing. This is a very beginner-friendly course & is a great option if this is your first time on the wheel or if it’s been a while. If you’ve recently taken some ceramics lessons, check out Throwing II.

Kids 12 and up are welcome if signed up with an adult. All materials included.

This class is at capacity. If you’d like to be added to this waitlist please email us at info@makebhm.
If you’d like to be notified of future classes, sign up for our newsletter!

Saturdays September 7 - 28, 10am - noon

Learn the basics of creating your own ceramic pieces from Bethany Bible. This will be a four-week course where we will focus on throwing clay on the wheel, trimming your pieces, and glazing. This is a very beginner-friendly course & is a great option if this is your first time on the wheel or if it’s been a while. If you’ve recently taken some ceramics lessons, check out Throwing II.

Kids 12 and up are welcome if signed up with an adult. All materials included.

This class is at capacity. If you’d like to be added to this waitlist please email us at info@makebhm.
If you’d like to be notified of future classes, sign up for our newsletter!

Dive into the world of digital art with Sip & Sketch: Procreate Basics with Savvy of Sunspark Creative! Join us for an engaging evening where you'll learn the fundamentals of Procreate, including interface navigation, brush techniques, and color selection. Savvy will take you on a fun, creative journey to illustrate a captivating character. Bring your iPad, Apple Pencil, and beverage of choice, and get ready to unleash your imagination in a relaxed and supportive environment. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your digital art skills, this class offers an exciting opportunity to learn, create, and connect with fellow artists. 

This go around, we'll draw character inspiration from the Elements (think fire, air, water, and earth)

This class will be centered around iPad/Apple Pencil Specific techniques in Procreate. At this time, We do require you to bring your own iPad & Pencil. If you are interested in taking this class & do not have access to an iPad, please let us know. 

Dive into glass art with Rhandie of Blue Dragon Glass in this one-night glass fusing workshop. You'll start with a 7” x 7” clear glass tile to use as a canvas and learn to shape colored glass with mosaic nippers to create your custom piece. It will undergo firing in Rhandie's studio, emerging as a solid glass tile of your design, ready for pickup after 2 weeks.

Rhandie Weaver, the owner and artist at Blue Dragon Glass, has been working with glass for 20 years. She started by taking a stained glass class and fell in love. She taught herself glass carving and etching as well as kiln-formed glass and mosaics. She has a statue from the “Vulcans on Parade” series that resides at the Birmingham Zoo. She also has a panel at the J. Clyde on Cobb Lane in 5 Points. She loves to teach and has offered classes in stained glass, etched glass, fused glass, and mosaics.

August 10 & 17, 10am -noon

Learn an approachable handbuilding method alongside your child in this two week pinch pot course! The first session will focus on the actual "pinching" of your pots, a tactile method that is very kid friendly yet can still produce functional wares! The second session will be spent decorating the surface of your wares with glaze.

Enrollment is for one parent & one kid.

If there is no option to enroll above, this class is at capacity. If you’d like to be added to this waitlist please email us at info@makebhm.
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Instructor: Jessica McClurg
Duration: One night, ~2 hour session
Price: $45
Optional Brushes & Paint Kit: $37
Pre-requisite: none
Ages: 16+

This class is designed for folks interested in the basics of watercolor and landscape techniques, as well as those wishing to brush up their skills. You will receive an introduction to materials, watercolor techniques, and a reference image (feel free to bring your own, but there will be some provided.) You are welcome to bring your own brushes & paints or have the option to purchase a set that you will be able to keep, all other materials will be provided.

Watercolor Basics: Landscapes will delve into techniques specific to creating a landscape painting. Watercolor Basics: Pet Portraits will focus on bringing your furry friend to life on the page. Join us for either or both!

Fridays August 9 - 23 , 6-8pm

Learn the basics of ceramics while exploring handbuilding with Jess of Jenkies Studio. Over three weeks, learn slab building and sculpting methods to create mugs, vases, ring dishes etc. Finish by exploring various surface textures and glazes to complete your pieces.

This class will cover the basic terminology and techniques of handbuilding with all materials supplied, so it’s ideal for both beginners and those who've completed Ceramics: Throwing.

If there is no option to enroll above, this class is at capacity. If you’d like to be added to this waitlist please email us at info@makebhm.
If you’d like to be notified of future classes, sign up for our newsletter!

Wednesdays August 7 - 28, 6 - 8 pm

Learn the basics of creating your own ceramic pieces from Chuy Guizar. This will be a four-week course where we will focus on throwing clay on the wheel, trimming your pieces, and glazing. This is a very beginner-friendly course & is a great option if this is your first time on the wheel or if it’s been a while. If you’ve recently taken some ceramics lessons, check out Throwing II.

Kids 12 and up are welcome if signed up with an adult. All materials included.

This class is at capacity. If you’d like to be added to this waitlist please email us at info@makebhm.
If you’d like to be notified of future classes, sign up for our newsletter!

Wednesdays August 7 - 28, 10 am - noon

Learn the basics of creating your own ceramic pieces from Bethany Bible. This will be a four-week course where we will focus on throwing clay on the wheel, trimming your pieces, and glazing. This is a very beginner-friendly course & is a great option if this is your first time on the wheel or if it’s been a while. If you’ve recently taken some ceramics lessons, check out Throwing II.

Kids 12 and up are welcome if signed up with an adult. All materials included.

This class is at capacity. If you’d like to be added to this waitlist please email us at info@makebhm.
If you’d like to be notified of future classes, sign up for our newsletter!

Wednesdays July 9 - 31, 6 - 8 pm

Learn the basics of creating your own ceramic pieces from Jess Russell. This will be a four-week course where we will focus on throwing clay on the wheel, trimming your pieces, and glazing. This is a very beginner-friendly course & is a great option if this is your first time on the wheel or if it’s been a while. If you’ve recently taken some ceramics lessons, check out Throwing II.

Kids 12 and up are welcome if signed up with an adult. All materials included.

This class is at capacity. If you’d like to be added to this waitlist please email us at info@makebhm.
If you’d like to be notified of future classes, sign up for our newsletter!

Mondays, August 5 - 26, 6pm - 8pm

Hop back into the studio with another session on the wheel! Over this four-night course, Jessica Russell will work with you on your throwing technique & build upon the skills learned in the beginner's class. You will learn different techniques to get closer to creating the forms that you envision and how to attach pieces together to add accents to your work.

This class will start right up with throwing so previous instruction on the wheel is beneficial whether it is our Intro to Ceramics: Throwing or an introductory class elsewhere.

August 3rd, 10 am - noon

Join us for a slip casting ceramics class designed for those aged 10 and up, accompanied by a parent! Learn the art of slip casting, from mold pouring to glazing, and create your own small critter masterpiece—choose from ducks, dogs, or cats. For those with an inclination towards functional art, there's an option to upgrade to a mug project. After the class, we'll fire up your creations in the kiln for pick up in a week.

Enrollment is for one parent & one kid.

If there is no option to enroll above, this class is at capacity. If you’d like to be added to this waitlist please email us at info@makebhm.
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Our original class started with the talented folks at Yellowhammer Creative. This workshop provides you with a casual, fun introduction to the materials and processes you use to use silkscreen for printing, including a brief look at how screens are created, how to select and mix inks, and how to make a smooth print onto paper and fabric. Each student will leave with their own screen printed t-shirt and poster.

In this one-session class, Jess of Jenkies Studio will guide you through the basics of using underglaze and creating crisp, dimensional illustrations. A bisqued, wheel-thrown mug or slab-built vase handmade by Jess will be provided for you to decorate. All you need to bring is a couple of ideas! After class, clear glaze will be added & your mugs will be fired. Finished pieces will be food safe and ready to be added to your cupboards or shelves.

Upcoming sessions:
July 27 - Sometsuke Mugs (blue and white pottery)
August 30 - Multicolored Illustrated Vase

If there is no option to enroll above, this class is at capacity. If you’d like to be added to this waitlist please email us at info@makebhm.
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Join for a one night dive into embracing imperfection and celebrating the joy of making art without boundaries. Led by Lauren Beagle, this mixed-media class offers a supportive space for artists and creatives to break through artistic ruts and rediscover their passion for creation.

Discover playful techniques to overcome creative blocks and embrace the freedom of making "bad" art as a catalyst for growth.

In this Crash Course you will create a Bad Art Sketchbook and complete several interactive exercises in it. This sketchbook will be the beginning of your journey into making Bad Art in your regular creative practice. The session will also include group discussions and will offer a place to connect with a supportive community of fellow artists sharing similar struggles.

We’ll have materials on hand for an immersive and hands-on experience, including your new Bad Art Sketchbook. Join us on this journey of self-discovery, experimentation, and creative empowerment. Let's redefine what it means to make art and find joy in the process.

Dive into the world of digital art with Sip & Sketch: Procreate Basics with Savvy of Sunspark Creative! Join us for an engaging evening where you'll learn the fundamentals of Procreate, including interface navigation, brush techniques, and color selection. Savvy will take you on a fun, creative journey to illustrate a captivating character. Bring your iPad, Apple Pencil, and beverage of choice, and get ready to unleash your imagination in a relaxed and supportive environment. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your digital art skills, this class offers an exciting opportunity to learn, create, and connect with fellow artists. 

This go around, we'll draw character inspiration from the Elements (think fire, air, water, and earth)

This class will be centered around iPad/Apple Pencil Specific techniques in Procreate. At this time, We do require you to bring your own iPad & Pencil. If you are interested in taking this class & do not have access to an iPad, please let us know. 

July 18 - August 8

This beginner's drawing course will focus on the distinct ways to look at the world to improve drawing from life. While drawing is often confused with a talent or innate ability, in reality it is a knowable process that anyone can learn to do successfully. By shifting how you look, and specifically what you focus on when you look, drawing becomes less a confusing mystery and more a pleasurable and fulfilling activity. All materials will be provided, however, you can add-on a sketchbook or bring your own.

David West is an artist living in Birmingham with over 20 years of art teaching experience. He has an MFA in printmaking, has been a bookmaker for about a dozen years and is a drawing specialist. His work is a mixture of observation and contemplation exploring the world around him. There are very few things he would rather do than sit with a good friend, a good sketchbook, and see what there is to draw.

Get ready to unleash your creativity with our Tie Dye class hosted by After You Dye! In this dynamic session, you'll dive into the colorful world of tie-dyeing under the expert guidance of Zach. Discover the art of folding, tying, and dyeing fabric as you explore different techniques and create stunning patterns on t-shirts, bandanas, and more.

During the class, you'll learn essential prepping methods, including laundering and soda ash soaking, to ensure vibrant and long-lasting colors. Zach will walk you through various folding and tying techniques, allowing you to experiment and create unique designs. You'll also delve into different dyeing methods, from ice and hot water to liquid dye, as you bring your vision to life.

With all materials provided, including high-quality white t-shirts and Dharma Dye, you'll have everything you need to unleash your inner artist and create wearable works of art. Don't miss this opportunity to learn a timeless craft and leave with your very own hand-dyed creations!

Appliqué is a process by which pieces of fabric are sewn or affixed onto a larger piece of fabric to form pictures or patterns. The techniqué is extremely versatile and requires few supplies, making it a great way to approach sewing from the artistic perspective more than the utilitarian one. In this class we will look at different ways to appliqué by hand, depending on the desired effect. 

Like many craft techniques, appliqué was originally used to reinforce fabric, making it stronger or more durable where it was layered. Yet our crafting forebears started using appliqué like collage, forming pictures and pictorial illustrations with scraps of cloth sewn onto larger fabrics or garments. Join instructor Lillis Taylor for a beginning demonstration of the process and weigh in on such controversies as “turned edges versus raw edges” and “to bond or not to bond”!

Fridays July 12 - 26, 6-8pm

Learn the basics of ceramics while exploring handbuilding with Jess of Jenkies Studio. Over three weeks, learn slab building and sculpting methods to create mugs, vases, ring dishes etc. Finish by exploring various surface textures and glazes to complete your pieces.

This class will cover the basic terminology and techniques of handbuilding with all materials supplied, so it’s ideal for both beginners and those who've completed Ceramics: Throwing.

If there is no option to enroll above, this class is at capacity. If you’d like to be added to this waitlist please email us at info@makebhm.
If you’d like to be notified of future classes, sign up for our newsletter!

Wednesdays July 9 - 31, 6 - 8 pm

Learn the basics of creating your own ceramic pieces from Chuy Guizar. This will be a four-week course where we will focus on throwing clay on the wheel, trimming your pieces, and glazing. This is a very beginner-friendly course & is a great option if this is your first time on the wheel or if it’s been a while. If you’ve recently taken some ceramics lessons, check out Throwing II.

Kids 12 and up are welcome if signed up with an adult. All materials included.

This class is at capacity. If you’d like to be added to this waitlist please email us at info@makebhm.
If you’d like to be notified of future classes, sign up for our newsletter!

Wednesdays July 9 - 31, 10 am - noon

Learn the basics of creating your own ceramic pieces from Bethany Bible. This will be a four-week course where we will focus on throwing clay on the wheel, trimming your pieces, and glazing. This is a very beginner-friendly course & is a great option if this is your first time on the wheel or if it’s been a while. If you’ve recently taken some ceramics lessons, check out Throwing II.

Kids 12 and up are welcome if signed up with an adult. All materials included.

This class is at capacity. If you’d like to be added to this waitlist please email us at info@makebhm.
If you’d like to be notified of future classes, sign up for our newsletter!

July 9 - 30, 6pm - 8pm

Learn the basics of creating your own ceramic pieces from Jess Russell. This will be a four-week course where we will focus on throwing clay on the wheel, trimming your pieces, and glazing. This is a very beginner-friendly course & is a great option if this is your first time on the wheel or if it’s been a while. If you’ve recently taken some ceramics lessons, check out Throwing II.

Kids 12 and up are welcome if signed up with an adult. All materials included.

Mondays July 8 - 29, 6 - 8 pm

Learn the basics of creating your own ceramic pieces from Jess Russell. This will be a four-week course where we will focus on throwing clay on the wheel, trimming your pieces, and glazing. This is a very beginner-friendly course & is a great option if this is your first time on the wheel or if it’s been a while. If you’ve recently taken some ceramics lessons, check out Throwing II.

Kids 12 and up are welcome if signed up with an adult. All materials included.

This class is at capacity. If you’d like to be added to this waitlist please email us at info@makebhm.
If you’d like to be notified of future classes, sign up for our newsletter!