Burritt Folk School
Folklife Arts & Crafts Adult Workshops
Have you ever wanted to learn a traditional craft or art? Come bring a friend or make new friends as you join us for these fun and exciting classes. Check below as classes will continue to be added throughout the year.
Stay up to date by joining our Folk School Email List. Contact Beth Phillips at elizabeth.phillips@huntsvilleal.gov for more information.
Upcoming Folk School Classes & Workshops
$60.00 – $80.00
Weekday Series: Visual Arts- “Watercolor Flowers”
Spring is in the air, and the first blooms are stretching toward the sunshine! Join us for a refreshing watercolor flower painting experience that’s perfect for easing into the season. Spend a relaxing couple of hours with a skilled instructor who will guide you step‑by‑step into the world of watercolor florals. Your tuition includes all supplies, just bring yourself and a willingness to create. Whether you’re a complete beginner or already comfortable with a brush, this class is designed to be calming, fun, and inspiring.
$70.00
Weekday Series – Glass: “Introduction to Glass Fusing”
Come and join us for fun Glass Fusing project! You will be making a 6×6 project to display or hang in your home. We’ll walk you through each step, giving you tricks and tips on how to use our glass fusing materials and tools along the way.
$45.00
BLOOMED: A Mini-Retreat with Maria Brito
BLOOMED is a powerful 2.5 hour workshop that will feel like a mini retreat for the soul! Designed to help you regulate your nervous system, clear what is no longer aligned, and create from a grounded, embodied place. Because lasting change isn’t about adding more to your life — it’s about releasing what your body has been holding that no longer serves the woman you are becoming.
$135.00
Weekday Series: “Plant Hangers”
This weekday class will focus on several basic forging fundamentals. Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools students will learn tapering, spreading, scrolling, bending, and riveting as they make hanger hooks perfect for hanging plants and more!
$60.00 – $80.00
Weekday Series: Visual Arts- “Watercolor Flowers”
Spring is in the air, and the first blooms are stretching toward the sunshine! Join us for a refreshing watercolor flower painting experience that’s perfect for easing into the season. Spend a relaxing couple of hours with a skilled instructor who will guide you step‑by‑step into the world of watercolor florals. Your tuition includes all supplies, just bring yourself and a willingness to create. Whether you’re a complete beginner or already comfortable with a brush, this class is designed to be calming, fun, and inspiring.
$135.00
Blacksmithing: “Plant Hangers”
This class will focus on several basic forging fundamentals. Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools students will learn tapering, spreading, scrolling, bending, and riveting as they make hanger hooks perfect for hanging plants and more!
$120.00
Weekday Series – Jewelry: “Fused Glass Necklace Pendant”
During the class we will be kiln making frit and each necklace pendant will be composed differently. A full analysis of the firing schedules will accompany each pendant. Also, you will have a choice of various glass and textures for your projects. If you have ever been interested in fusing glass, this class will be an excellent starting point.
$120.00
Jewelry: “Fused Glass Necklace Pendant”
During the class we will be kiln making frit and each necklace pendant will be composed differently. A full analysis of the firing schedules will accompany each pendant. Also, you will have a choice of various glass and textures for your projects. If you have ever been interested in fusing glass, this class will be an excellent starting point.
$105.00
Textile Arts: “Shibori Dyeing”
Discover the beauty of Shibori, the traditional Japanese art of resist-dyeing, in this hands-on class designed for adults. Students will explore a variety of folding, binding, and stitching techniques to create unique patterns on fabric.
$66.00
Fiber Arts: “Embroidered Birthstone Bouquet”
Stitch a work of art to commemorate your family or friends! Using beads, ribbon and embroidery stitches, each attendee will take home a unique set of flowers to display or gift. Perfect gift idea in time for Mothers’ Day!
$65.00
Writing – The Art of Noticing: the Practice of Nature Journaling
This workshop explores accessible techniques for developing a nature journaling
practice — we will cover basic supplies to get started, observational skills, simple drawing methods, and how
to use phone photography and identification tools to support and deepen the practice. The focus is on
documentation over perfection, building a habit that invites curiosity and connection with nature rather than
demanding artistic skill.
$70.00
Glass: “Introduction to Glass Fusing”
Come and join us for fun Glass Fusing project! You will be making a 6×6 project to display or hang in your home. We’ll walk you through each step, giving you tricks and tips on how to use our glass fusing materials and tools along the way.
$85.00
Weekday Series: Basketmaking-Longleaf Pine Needle Baskets
With this class, we learn the basics of starting a coiled pine needle basket. You will be able to make a start on a basket and continue at home or make a small creation and finish it off during the class. We will cover all the basics and if you decide to continue after the class you will be sent home with some supplies until you can obtain more.
Sewing for Beginners Camp June 8th–12th
Sewing for Beginners June 8th–12th • 8:30–3:30 This summer, young makers can discover the world of sewing with award winning textile artist Tiavalya Befecadu! Whether your child is brand new to sewing or ready to take their skills to the next level, these two camps are designed to build confidence, spark creativity, and encourage hands on learning in a fun, supportive environment. With a small class size (1 teacher for every 5 students), every camper gets plenty of personal attention as they learn, explore, and create.
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Round Top Bushcraft & Survival Camp 9:00–12:00 June 22nd-26th
Round Top Bushcraft & Survival Camp 9:00–12:00 June 22nd-26th Burritt on the Mountain is excited to announce that this summer we will be offering two half-day camps the weeks of June 22nd– 26th and July 6th-10th for Middle School students. Round Top Bushcraft & Survival camp will be offered each morning from 9:00 to noon and Mountain Top Makers will be offered each afternoon from 1:00-4:00. Both camps offer immersive, hands-on experiences that are engaging, exciting and exceptional. Campers will learn new skills by doing. For families that need a more flexible schedule we offer extended day options.
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Mountain Top Makers Camp: June 22nd-26th 1pm-4pm
Mountain Top Makers (Grades 6–8) 1:00-4:00 Jun 22nd-26th Burritt on the Mountain is excited to announce that this summer we will be offering two half-day camps the weeks of June 22nd– 26th and July 6th-10th for Middle School students. Round Top Bushcraft & Survival camp will be offered each morning from 9:00 to noon and Mountain Top Makers will be offered each afternoon from 1:00-4:00. Both camps offer immersive, hands-on experiences that are engaging, exciting and exceptional. Campers will learn new skills by doing. For families that need a more flexible schedule we offer extended day options.
View EventRound Top Bushcraft & Survival Camp: July 6th-10th
Round Top Bushcraft & Survival Camp 9:00–12:00 July 6th – 10th Burritt on the Mountain is excited to announce that this summer we will be offering two half-day camps the weeks of June 22nd– 26th and July 6th-10th for Middle School students. Round Top Bushcraft & Survival camp will be offered each morning from 9:00 to noon and Mountain Top Makers will be offered each afternoon from 1:00-4:00. Both camps offer immersive, hands-on experiences that are engaging, exciting and exceptional. Campers will learn new skills by doing.
View EventMountain Top Makers Camp: July 6th-10th
Mountain Top Makers (Grades 6–8) 1:00-4:00 July 6th-10th Burritt on the Mountain is excited to announce that this summer we will be offering two half-day camps the weeks of June 22nd– 26th and July 6th-10th for Middle School students. Round Top Bushcraft & Survival camp will be offered each morning from 9:00 to noon and Mountain Top Makers will be offered each afternoon from 1:00-4:00. Both camps offer immersive, hands-on experiences that are engaging, exciting and exceptional. Campers will learn new skills by doing. For families that need a more flexible schedule we offer extended day options.
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Intermediate Sewing Camp July 20th–24th
Intermediate Sewing Camp July 20–24 • 8:30–3:30 This summer, young makers can discover the world of sewing with award winning textile artist Tiavalya Befecadu! Whether your child is brand new to sewing or ready to take their skills to the next level, these two camps are designed to build confidence, spark creativity, and encourage hands on learning in a fun, supportive environment. With a small class size (1 teacher for every 5 students), every camper gets plenty of personal attention as they learn, explore, and create.
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