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 Jana Watson at jana.watson@huntsvilleal.gov for more information.

Upcoming Folk School Classes & Workshops

    $110.00

    Weekday Series: “Stained Glass Dangling Hearts”

    January 16, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    Busy on the weekend? This weekday class features lovely hearts are perfect for beginners as well as those with a little experience in stained glass. Multiple colors available.

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    Glass Hearts 1/16/24
    $ 110.00
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    $135.00

    Weekday Series: “Grilling Tools”

    January 16, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Busy on the weekend? This weekday class focus on several basic forging fundamentals.  Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools and techniques, students will forge a spatula, and a steak turner.

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    Blacksmithing 1/16/24
    $ 135.00
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    $100.00

    Jewelry Making: “Pattern Wire Bracelet”

    January 19, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    Wire wrapping in jewelry can be found in a wide variety of techniques.  In this class, you will gain an introduction to my technique that is perfect for any skill level and leave with a beautiful bracelet.

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    Bracelet 1/19/24
    $ 100.00
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    $70.00

    Glass: “Fused Glass Candy Dish”

    January 19, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    Come and join us for a three hour class to design and create a candy dish that is perfect to hold all your Valentine’s Day goodies!

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    Candy Dish 1/19/24
    $ 70.00
    5 available
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    $65.00

    Cooking: “Muscadine Jelly”

    January 19, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    Muscadines are native to the southeastern US, full of flavor, and make a beautiful jelly! Students will make jelly from locally-grown muscadines while learning the process from start to finish.

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    Jelly 1/19/24
    $ 65.00
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    $135.00

    Blacksmithing: “Grilling Tools”

    January 20, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    This class will focus on several basic forging fundamentals.  Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools and techniques, students will forge a spatula, and a steak turner.

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    Blacksmithing 1/20/24
    $ 135.00
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    $110.00

    Glass: “Stained Glass Dangling Hearts”

    January 20, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    These lovely hearts are perfect for beginners as well as those with a little experience in stained glass.  We will be cutting, grinding, foiling, tinning and soldering the glass; then assembling the dangling hearts using some jewelry techniques.  A choice of colors will be available.

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    Glass Hearts 1/20/24
    $ 110.00
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    $90.00

    Ceramics: “Winter Snowman”

    January 20, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    Come join our beginners hand-building clay class. In this stress-free lesson, we will be making a snowman that you can decorate however you like to brighten your home through the chilly winter days.

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    Snowman 1/20/24
    $ 90.00
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    $100.00

    Fiber Arts: “Knitting a Scarf”

    January 20, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    Join us for an afternoon knitting your very own scarf! Made for you or as a gift, this class is great for someone seeking a refresher or just starting out. 

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    Scarf 1/20/24
    $ 100.00
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    $60.00

    Textile Arts: “Kudzu Lampshade”

    January 20, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    Make your own lampshade from kudzu vines! Using whole and split kudzu vines, students will learn the free-form open weave method to create their own unique kudzu lampshade.

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    Kudzu 1/20/24
    $ 60.00
    14 available
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    $63.00

    Textile Arts: “Needle Felted Hearts”

    February 1, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    Needle felting is the art of sculpting and shaping wool using special needles. In this class, each student will learn the techniques of needle felting and apply them to a wool heart just in time for Valentine’s Day.

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    Felted Hearts 2/1/24
    $ 63.00
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    $12.00 – $75.00

    Crafting Social: A Special Galentine’s Event

    February 9, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    Grab your friends for a special Galentine’s event! Learn how to make a scrunchie and a retro wired headband. Participants will enjoy appetizers, drinks, and special Valentine’s themed goodies.

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    Galentine's 2/9/24
    $ 75.00
    12 available
    Beverage Ticket
    This ticket is for two glasses of wine or two bottled sodas. You must be 21 to purchase wine. Identification will be checked upon registration.
    $ 12.00
    12 available
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    $110.00

    Weekday Series: “Stained Glass Quilt Block”

    February 13, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    Busy on the weekend? This weekday class features the traditional quilt block and is a perfect introduction to making a stained glass panel.  There will be a selection of colors and prints available.

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    Quilt Block 2/13/24
    $ 110.00
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    $12.50 – $135.00

    Weekday Series: “Candle Holder”

    February 13, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    Busy on the weekend? This project is a composite of several 17-18 century rush lights. This beginner/intermediate class will focus on hammer control using half face blows, drawing, twisting, bending, and assembly by riveting.

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    Blacksmithing 2/13/24
    $ 135.00
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    $90.00

    Jewelry Making: “Link Bracelet with Copper Stamp”

    February 16, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    This intermediate project combines wire wrapping technique as well as metal stamping. Students will also create their own design in the copper using metal stamping technique. Must have taken our beginner wire wrapping workshop.

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    Copper Stamp 2/16/24
    $ 90.00
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    $60.00

    Ceramics: “Test Drive the Wheel”

    February 16, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    This fun and relaxed three-hour workshop is great for anyone who has never used a potter’s wheel, but always wanted to give it a try.

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    Wheel 2/16/24
    $ 60.00
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    $12.50 – $135.00

    Blacksmithing: “Candle Holder”

    February 17, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    This beginner/intermediate project is a composite of several 17th-18th century rush lights. It would use either a burning “wick” or candle to provide light for the home.

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    Blacksmithing 2/17/24
    $ 135.00
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    $110.00

    Glass: “Stained Glass Quilt Block”

    February 17, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    This class features the traditional quilt block and is a perfect introduction to making a stained glass panel.  There will be a selection of colors and prints available.

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    Quilt Block
    $ 110.00
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    $115.00

    Textile Arts: “An Essential Apron”

    February 17, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    Learn the basics of hand stitching sturdy, beautiful, one-of a kind clothing.  This beginner’s class will teach the essentials of hand stitching and leave you with the skills you need to finish a handmade apron of your own.

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    Apron 2/17/24
    $ 115.00
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    $90.00

    Ceramics: “Bunny Tealights”

    February 17, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    Come join our beginners hand-building clay class. In this stress-free lesson, we will be making Bunny Tealights that you can decorate for the upcoming spring season!

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    Bunnies 2/17/24
    $ 90.00
    9 available
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