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
Master Workshop: “Whisked Away Weekend – Broom Making with Mark Hendry”
No experience necessary! Learn from a master and get whisked away with our 3 day workshop for a weekend crafting various styles of historic Appalachian whisk brooms.
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$46.00
Quilling: “Fall Wreath”
Learn how to make a fall wreath using several different quilling techniques.
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$95.00
Jewelry Making: “Bangled Bracelet”
This elegant intermediate project will build on the Pattern Wire bracelet project. Students must have taken or be registered for the Wire Wrapped Bracelet class before this workshop is scheduled.
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$10.00 – $120.00
Ceramics: “Fall Pumpkin”
Create a one-of-a-kind decorative work of art in Burritt’s brand new Pottery Studio. This is a beginner ceramics workshop. No previous experience necessary!
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$10 – $100
Blacksmithing: “Tongs”
SOLD OUT! October is the perfect time of year to get in our forge and learn the basics of blacksmithing!
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$65.00
Plants and Herbs: “Victorian Art of Pressed Flowers”
Join us and learn the history and process of pressing flowers and create bookmarks, note cards, candles, and more.
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$10.00 – $70.00
Stained Glass: “Wishing Star”
SOLD OUT! Come make this lovely stained glass Wishing Star that is perfect for the holidays or any time of year!
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$52.00
Wood-Burning: “Holiday Tree Ornaments”
SOLD OUT! Come learn the techniques of wood-burning and make a set of lovely holiday tree ornaments.
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$60.00
Glass: “Hand Painted Ornaments”
Come create a set of original hand painted glass ornaments and add a personal touch to your holiday tree!
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$10 – $100
Blacksmithing: “3 Hook Coat Rack”
SOLD OUT! Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools students will learn to make a beautiful coat rack!
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$10.00 – $140.00
Jewelry Making: “Wire Workshop”
Create a set of beautiful jewelry just in time for the holidays! This intermediate project will build on the Pattern Wire bracelet project. Students must have taken or be registered for the Wire Wrapped Bracelet class before this workshop is scheduled.
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$10.00 – $90.00
Quilting: “Holiday Stocking”
Learn beginner sewing and quilting techniques and make a stocking for the upcoming holidays.
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$43.00
Quilling: “Snowflake Ornaments”
Learn the art of quilling with paper and make a set of holiday ornaments!
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$52.00
Wood-burning: “Personalized Holiday Tree Ornaments”
Come learn the techniques of wood-burning and make a set of lovely personalized holiday tree ornaments
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$10.00 – $90.00
Quilting: “Sew Sweet Table Runner”
This workshop builds on beginner sewing and quilting skills while crafting a round table runner you are sure to love!
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$62.00
Basket Making: “Wall Basket”
Come learn basic basket making techniques and create a beautiful basket perfect for hanging.
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$10.00 – $100.00
Blacksmithing: “Grilling Tools”
SOLD OUT! Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools, students will learn to make a set of grilling tools.
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$50.00
Fiber Arts: “Needle Felted Gnomes”
Come learn the basics of needle felting and create an adorable gnome.
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$10.00 – $100.00
Blacksmithing: “Key Fobs and Hooks”
Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools students will learn to make key fobs and hooks.
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$10.00 – $80.00
Stained Glass: “Valentine Openwork”
This openwork design will make the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for someone special or a lovely decoration for your home.
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$58.00
Wood-burning: “Vintage Huntsville Map”
Calling all Huntsville & history lovers, this workshop is for you!
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$10.00 – $125.00
Stained Glass: “Classic Stained Glass Box”
Calling all previous Stained Glass students! In this intermediate workshop you will create a stained glass box that is perfect for jewelry or other treasures.
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$10.00 – $110
Photography: Visual Storytelling
We all have a story to tell. Learn to use photography in a creative and technically proficient manner to explore concepts for storytelling and photo essays with instructor Eric Dusenbery.
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