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Second Saturdays at Sloss – Walk and Talk in Grandmother’s Garden
June 9 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am -
Cast Iron Bowl-O-Rama
June 21 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Second Saturdays at Sloss – Walk and Talk in Grandmother’s Garden
Free
Join us on June 9 for our monthly Walk and Talk in Grandmother's Garden in the Sloss Quarters. This month we'll be talking about GMOs in Grandmother's Garden? Horticulturalist Sallie Lee will talk about "Genetically modified organisms" and how they are living things that have been manipulated for a different set of genes. We will discuss how they differ from heirlooms and hybrids and if "grandmother" would have planted them. We'll mainly talk about tomatoes, corn, and yellow squash. This…
Find out more »Cast Iron Bowl-O-Rama
Bring some friends and beverages (adult included!) and join the Sloss metal arts staff for a night of cast iron creative fun! It's like sips and strokes on steroids! The Sloss artists will help you create your own cast iron bowl (doodle bowl) for $45. The bowl mold and tools are provided. All ages.
Find out more »Cast Iron Sculpture for Beginners
A three day class for those with no experience taught by Sloss’ very own metal artists. You’ll leave the class with a clear understanding of how to cast a metal sculpture. (Please note that convenience fees apply to all online registrations) Friday 6-9pm Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm This class is for 18 years of age or older. Please visit the Sloss Metal Arts website for tickets and more information.
Find out more »Iron and Bronze Casting: Artists Open Studio
Open Studios are for artists and others who have some experience casting iron. Participants must attend all three days and be finished by 5pm. (Please note that convenience fees apply to all online registration.) Friday, 6-9pm Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm This open studio is for 18 years of age or older. Please visit the Sloss Metal Arts website for tickets and more information.
Find out more »Basic and Intermediate Blacksmithing
Learn to dance between fire, hammer, and anvil using basic blacksmithing tools. Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm This class is for 16 years of age or older. Please visit the Sloss Metal Arts website for tickets and more information.
Find out more »Creative Welding Class
No experience necessary! In this workshop you’ll learn to make cool stuff for your home or garden. The instructor will guide you through all the basic processes you need to use a cutting torch and welder to create your own works of art. Time: 10 am – 4 pm Workshop provides equipment, supplies, and instruction in the use of MIG welders. Students are welcome to bring their own welders if they prefer to learn on their own equipment. This class…
Find out more »Cast Iron Bowl-O-Rama
Bring some friends and beverages (adult included!) and join the Sloss metal arts staff for a night of cast iron creative fun! It's like sips and strokes on steroids! The Sloss artists will help you create your own cast iron bowl (doodle bowl) for $45. The bowl mold and tools are provided. All ages.
Find out more »Sloss Fest 2018
Sloss Fest will be held on Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15, 2018. More information to come.
Find out more »Jazz in the Park Presented by Magic City Smooth Jazz
Since 2008, Magic City Smooth Jazz has presented over 50 concerts, supporting over 250 Alabama jazz artists, impacting over 20,000 adults and children, while presenting music workshops for youth and adults. In 2014, presented Jazz in the Park® in 14 culturally underserved parks primarily in the Greater Birmingham area including Jefferson, Shelby, and Tuscaloosa counties at no cost to the public. Magic City Smooth Jazz collaborated with Birmingham-Southern College to present Jazz on the Hilltop and Walker County Arts Alliance…
Find out more »Cast Iron Bowl-O-Rama
Bring some friends and beverages (adult included!) and join the Sloss metal arts staff for a night of cast iron creative fun! It's like sips and strokes on steroids! The Sloss artists will help you create your own cast iron bowl (doodle bowl) for $45. The bowl mold and tools are provided. All ages.
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