Upcoming Classes

Switch to Calendar View

• Introduction to Welding (MIG)

  • When
    12/12/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - Welding Area
  • Spaces left
    0

  Join waitlist

  Develop fundamental skills in joining metal objects under the instruction of Jon Webber, a former fabricator with 10yrs experience. 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,  and 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:  My name is Jon Webber. I’m a self taught welder by trade. I initially learned via youtube, then accumulated about 10 years of sweat equity working in production welding and eventually owned my own fabrication business. Most recently, I worked for Siemens making train cars. I look forward to passing on some of what I learned to the next generation of welders and hobbyists alike!

  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 

  
  

  Show details
• Welding: Project Class

  • When
    12/12/2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - 810 4TH AVE N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203
  • Spaces left
    2

  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.

  
  

  
  

  Show details