This class is designed for folks interested in the basics of watercolor and expanding their techniques. Focused painting skulls and bones, you will receive an introduction to materials, watercolor techniques, and a reference image (feel free to bring your own!) You are welcome to bring your own brushes & paints or use studio supplies. All other materials will be provided

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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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 10AM - 2PM

We are rolling up the garage door and hosting our second annual Pottery Garage Sale/Second Sale!

What’s a second, you say? A second is any pot that is deemed to be imperfect by the maker. Seconds may have small blemishes in the glaze, cracks in the bases, or simply just not turned out how they were intended to. Seconds are discounted according to their flaws. Help our potter’s clear their shelves of these unwanted wares on October 18th from 10am-2pm!

Join Rothoblaas USA at MAKEbhm on Thursday, October 16 from 5:30–8:30 PM for Timber Connections, a 3-hour evening of talks and networking highlighting timber’s growing role in sustainable construction. Hear from leading voices in architecture, engineering, and fabrication—including Will McGarity (Stick Architecture), Matt Kantner (Equilibrium), and Andreas Sauter (Sauter Timber)—then connect over drinks and conversation with fellow professionals and enthusiasts shaping the future of building in the Southeast.

Tuesdays, October 15 - November 5, 6 - 8pm

Join us for a four-week journey of creative exploration at How to Make Bad Art, where we embrace imperfection and celebrate 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.

Weekly sessions include interactive exercises, discussions, and personalized projects 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.

Tuesdays, October 14 - November 11, 6 - 8pm

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.

Dive into the world of fused glass with Sharon Whelton. Use a flame to bend and shape stringers (think glass spaghetti) into fun doodles and arrange them onto glass squares to be fused into a fun set of coasters. In this class we’ll learn general warm-glass rules and discuss color reactions in fusing that can either be avoided or used as design elements. Sharon will then fire the pieces in her kiln, and your coaster set will be ready to pick up in a week or two.

Saturdays, October 2 - 16, 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.

Enrollment will open roughly a month before class starts. To be notified, sign up for our newsletter!

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, October 7 - 28, 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.

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!

Mondays, October 6 - November 17, 6 - 8pm

Join Courtney for this long format sewing class, as she guides you through the Paola Workwear Jacket pattern from Fabrics-Store - a more complicated pattern with multiple pockets, buttons, fitted sleeves, and a collar. Great for intermediate sewists or advanced beginners who know their way around a sewing machine. This class will require your own machine & fabric, but utilizes a free pattern. If you do not have a machine to bring, please let us know.

Mondays, October 6 - 20, 6pm - 8pm

Hop back into the studio with another session on the wheel! Over this three-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.

Sundays, October 5 - 26, 4 - 6 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.

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, October 1 -22, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

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.

Enrollment will open roughly a month before class starts. To be notified, sign up for our newsletter!

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!

September 30 - October 21, 6 - 8:30pm

Join Lindsey in studio for an immersive art class that encourages visual study, experimentation, and curiosity as we develop the skills to capture the details that help bring faces to life. We will start with studying and drawing the human skull, then move to drawing portraits from life with a live model, learning tips and tricks to pinning down facial features with each repetition. Introducing students to the complexities, joys, and challenges of capturing faces!

Tuesdays, September 4 - October 2, 6 - 8pm

Thursdays, Sep 25 - Oct 23, 6 - 8pm

Learn how to create your own stained glass style mosaic!

In this class students will learn how to cut and grind glass, along with learning how to use various mosaic tools and techniques to fill in their main image and background. The students will choose from a wide variety of patterns and will start with a 10” x 10” plywood backing, which they will then decorate with their chosen pattern, background, and grout. Students will go home with a finished piece ready for hanging.

Thursday, September 25, 6 - 8pm

This class is designed for folks interested in the basics of watercolor and expanding their techniques. While focusing on painting spring flowers, you will receive an introduction to materials, watercolor techniques, and a reference image (feel free to bring your own!) You are welcome to bring your own brushes & paints or use studio supplies. All other materials will be provided

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, Sep 24 - Oct 8

Kickstart your creativity with Lauren Beagle in this 2D Mixed Media class! We’ll explore a variety of mediums across painting, drawing, and collaging. We’ll introduce different supplies and how to use them, then experiment and play with everything we just learned. As we build our artistic arsenals, you'll start to combine any of the supplies to create your multimedia masterpieces! No matter your skill level, this class will kickstart or revitalize your passion for creating.

About this event

Arts • Musical

Joseph Decosimo with Stephanie Coleman, Jay Hammond, and Matthew O'Connell

“pushing the sonic boundaries of old-time music ... gorgeous” - NPR All Songs Considered

Touring in support of his new album, Fiery Gizzard, renown Durham NC-based fiddler/banjoist/singer Joseph Decosimo, backed up by fiddler/singer Steph Coleman, guitarist Jay Hammond, and drummer Matthew O'Connell, will be playing at MAKEbhm on Sunday, September 13

Listen on Bandcamp

Watch on Youtube

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Details:

• Please reserve a ticket—options for donation at the concert. If you can't come, please cancel to free up space or donate to the artists.

• Music around 6:30. $20 (or more) suggested donation / kids under 12 free / notaflof

• Where: MAKEbhm 4000 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222

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About Joseph:

Fiddler, banjoist, and singer Joseph Decosimo has introduced audiences around the world to the beauty and vitality of traditional music from the Appalachian South. Decosimo draws on years of mentorship and community collaboration to create music that is both deeply rooted and refreshingly inventive. Fiery Gizzard, his 2025 Dear Life Records debut, reveals Decosimo as a powerful champion of traditional music – a sponge who soaks up as much as he squeezes out, a responsive artist who makes his genre accessible, and a magnet who can bring musicians of all sorts into his orbit with his same passion. He’s also contributed to recordings by fellow Durham, NC projects Hiss Golden Messenger, Wye Oak, and Jake Xerxes Fussell, who compares Decosimo to “an astute jazz artist, with his perspective substantiated by a fundamental sense of melodic direction and delicate purpose.” Irish fiddle luminary Martin Hayes describes Decosimo’s 2024 trio recording Beehive Cathedral (Dear Life Records) as “grounded, subtle and refined.”

Fiddler, singer, and long-time collaborator Stephanie Coleman (Nora Brown), ace guitarist Jay Hammond, and percussionist Matthew O'Connell (Elephant Micah) will join. With pump organ, percussion, voices, fiddles, and banjo, and electric guitar the trio conjures inviting sounds from rare old ballads and snaking instrumentals. This is the band in the linked videos.

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About Tickets:

Instead of buying a ticket, we are asking for a suggested "pay-what-you-can" contribution to the musicians of $20 - $?? Please don’t let that range stop you from paying less - or more! This music is for everyone, and it is supported by many kinds of gifts. Donations can be made upon arrival, via cash, venmo, or paypal.

Tell us your coming on the Eventbright!

During the class, we will learn the different steps of the cyanotype process along with its range of applications. Great for beginners and helpful for those who have limited experience with this process.
This class will cover the basic techniques of mixing cyanotype chemicals, various chemical paper coating techniques, design arrangements, and knowledge on how to press and preserve foliage.
At the end of the class, you will walk out with a cyanotype print and you choice of a card or set of bookmarks.

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 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.

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!

Mondays, September 8 - 29, 6 - 8pm

Courtney will guide you in sizing, sourcing fabrics, and following a pattern, with tips and tricks for every step of the sewing process. Great for beginners and sewists ready to dive into garment making, this class will cover the basics while tackling the dreaded button hole.

This class will require you to bring your own sewing machine & fabric (we'll send you info on how to pick fabric and what pattern we will be following) and purchase the pattern license. If you do not have a machine to bring, please let us know.

Mondays, September 8 - 29, 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.

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!

Sundays, September 7 - 28, 4 - 6 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.

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!

Join Healing Alabama in the studio for a merch printing party & fundraiser. We will cover the basics of screen printing, creating screens, mixing ink, and running crisp prints. This class will have a production focus as we work to build up Healing Alabama’s first line of merch. Of course, you’ll have a shirt to take home, too!

The mission of Healing Alabama is to cultivate the welfare of all Alabamians. We are an organization rooted in an intimate awareness of intersectional inequity and its harmful consequences throughout our statewide community. We aim to help mitigate those consequences through the provision of direct financial assistance and accessible clinicians to individuals seeking therapy without the financial means to access it. No strings attached.

Saturdays, September 6 - 20. 10am - 12pm

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, September 4 - 25 , 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.

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, September 3 - 24, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

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.

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 2 - 30, 6 - 8pm

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.

Dive into the world of fused glass with Sharon Whelton. Use a flame to bend and shape stringers (think glass spaghetti) into fun doodles and arrange them onto glass squares to be fused into a fun set of coasters. In this class we’ll learn general warm-glass rules and discuss color reactions in fusing that can either be avoided or used as design elements. Sharon will then fire the pieces in her kiln, and your coaster set will be ready to pick up in a week or two.