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
$235.00
Ceramics: “Pottery with Lids”
There are numerous styles of lids and you will learn about several and how they are made, and then make your very own in this four week series! This workshop requires previous wheel experience and/or classes.
$70.00
Woodburning: “Starry Rocket”
Learn the techniques of woodburning, with local pyrographer Lauren Concepcion, while burning your own version of Lauren’s, “Starry Rocket” featuring Huntsville’s famous rocket skyline.
$100.00
Jewelry Making: “Glass Wire Wrapping”
Students will learn one of several techniques in wire wrapping, this is one with a single piece of wire for each cab in which they will create a pendant and a pair of earrings using sterling silver wire and tools included with the class.
$70.00
Cooking: “Summer Sourdough”
Students in the Summer Sourdough class will learn the bread making process from start to finish including making and feeding your sourdough starter, properly proofing and kneading dough, various loaf shaping techniques, and baking. Second class added in September!
$80.00
Fiber Arts: “Knitting a Bookmark”
No experience necessary for this fun bookmark-making class! This class is for the beginner as well as for knitters ready to take their craft to the next level.
$12.00 – $175.00
Glass: “Classic Stained Glass Box”
In this two day, intermediate workshop, students will learn how to assemble and build the lovely stained glass box!
$12.00 – $135.00
Ceramics: “Flower Bowl”
Through guided instruction, students will learn foundational hand-building techniques to construct a functional bowl inspired by forms from nature.
$95.00
Wood Burning: “Alabama Treenware Utensils”
Learn the techniques of wood-burning, with local pyrographer Lauren Concepcion, while burning your own set of local, hand-made utensils crafted by Alabama Treenware!
$70.00
Fiber Arts: “Embroidery Sampler”
Come try a new craft and make your own floral embroidery sampler! In this class, we will go over basic stitches to make a bouquet of hand-sewn flowers. No experience necessary.
$130.00
Jewelry Making: “Dichroic Glass Bracelet”
Students will learn the basic skill of wire wrapping technique and create a beautiful sterling silver and dichroic glass bracelet.
$85.00
Plants and Herbs: “The Victorian Art of Pressed Flowers”
Join us to press flowers and learn how to use them to create and enhance a variety of items!
$12.00 – $125.00
Glass: “Folk Art Stained Glass Windchime”
This is a lovely stained glass project that is fun to make. The very gentle sound of the chimes will delight you for years to come.
$140.00
Ceramics: “Organic Dinnerware Set”
In this pottery class you be using a variety of hand-building techniques to create a set of organic dinnerware pieces.
$60.00
Paper Quilling: ” Getting Edgy – Summer Heart”
Students will decorate their heart in the colors and shapes of their choice using a technique called “on edge” quilling.
$12.00 – $170.00
Glass: “Stained Glass Beveled Panel”
In this two day workshop, students will learn to layout and construct a glass beveled panel. We will cut, fit and assemble glass around a beveled glass cluster; then solder, edge and finish it into a lovely panel.
$80.00
Cooking: “Peach Preserves”
Come and join us for a three hour class learning traditional preserve making techniques using locally grown peaches!
$40.00
Music: “Let’s Play a Jig! Traditional Tunes on the Irish Bodhrán (Frame Drum)”
This two-hour long class will introduce you to the bodhrán (Irish frame drum) and teach you how to play a simple Jig. No musical experience is necessary, and drums and tippers will be provided.
$40.00 – $122.00
Music: “Bluegrass Dobro 101”
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to play a dobro guitar, this workshop is for you! No experience needed for this introductory workshop.
$12.00 – $180.00
Glass: “Stained Glass Beveled Panel”
In this two day workshop, students will learn to layout and construct a glass beveled panel. We will cut, fit and assemble glass around a beveled glass cluster; then solder, edge and finish it into a lovely panel.
$70.00
Cooking: “Summer Sourdough”
Students in the Summer Sourdough class will learn the bread making process from start to finish including making and feeding your sourdough starter, properly proofing and kneading dough, various loaf shaping techniques, and baking.
$12.00 – $345.00
Master Workshop: “Leather Crafting with Tom Slavicek”
Learn the basics of leather working and create a few projects of your own in this three day master workshop!
$86.00
Plants and Herbs: “Folk Wreath Design”
Join us for a holiday workshop on the mountain & learn about folk wreath design, while creating your own 12” wreath using foraged and other natural materials!
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