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
$65.00
Textile Arts: “Telling a Story with String”
Using fibers such yarn, macrame string, beads and feathers we will create a wall tapestry personal to our own view of nature!
$115.00
Weekday Series: “Stained Glass Celestial Ring”
This weekday beginners class is all about working with curves in stained glass. The focus of the class are the celestial forms which surround Earth – the sun, the moon, a hint of the sky with a beautiful, free-hanging beveled star in the center.
$75.00
Ceramics: “Clay Jack O’Lantern”
Come join us for a beginners hand-building clay workshop! In this stress-free lesson we will be making a jack o’lantern that is perfect for the upcoming spooky season!
$75.00
Jewelry Making: “Copper Pattern Wire Bracelet”
Wire wrapping in jewelry can be found in a wide variety of techniques. In this 3 hour class, you will gain an introduction to my technique that is perfect for any skill level.
$65.00
Cooking: “Muscadine Jelly”
Muscadines are native to the southeastern US, full of flavor, and make a beautiful jelly. Participants will work in groups of 3 and will each take away 3 jars of homemade muscadine jelly.
$115.00
Glass: “Stained Glass Celestial Ring”
This beginners class is all about working with curves in stained glass. The focus of the class are the celestial forms which surround Earth – the sun, the moon, a hint of the sky with a beautiful, free-hanging beveled star in the center.
$70.00
Textile Arts: “Kudzu Egg Basket”
Make your own egg basket from kudzu vines! Using whole and split kudzu vines and bark, students will weave their own unique kudzu basket. Beginners welcome!
$80.00
Visual Arts: “Beginner Brush Lettering”
In this beginner level brush lettering class students will learn everything they need to know to get started with brush lettering. Students will go home with their starter kits including workbook, markers, and more!
$85.00
Jewelry Making: “Ginko Bead Cuff Bracelet”
Students will combine wire and beading skills to design and make a custom ginko cuff bracelet. They will use sterling silver wire, sterling beads and get creative with a wide variety of glass gingko beads to create a unique combination.
$75.00
Ceramics: “Face Jug (or Mug!)”
The term ugly jugs was first used in the early 1900’s. Styles of face jugs range from realistic to highly fantastical. In this class you’ll be provided with a basic wheel-thrown jug or mug (your choice) to decorate using hand-building techniques to create a face that is uniquely yours!
$115.00
Weekday Series: “Stained Glass Flower Rings”
This lovely openwork, stained glass flower will keep summer blooming throughout the year. This weekday class is a perfect introduction for those who are new to working in stained glass. All materials, tools and a choice of glass colors will be provided.
$135.00
Weekday Series: “Letter Opener”
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 a letter opener.
$135.00
Blacksmithing: “Letter Opener”
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 a letter opener.
$115.00
Glass: “Stained Glass Flower Rings”
This lovely openwork, stained glass flower will keep summer blooming throughout the year. This class is a perfect introduction for those who are new to working in stained glass. All materials, tools and a choice of glass colors will be provided.
$55.00
Herbs: “Make Your Own Fire Cider”
In this class, students will learn about the history and uses of this traditional herbal tonic while making their own using fresh garlic, ginger, honey and more. Each student will go home with their own jar to use over the coming cold months.
$65.00
Fiber Arts: “Spooky Scary Granny Crochet”
Join us for a fun and creative workshop where you’ll learn to crochet your very own spooky ghost! This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters looking to add a touch of Halloween magic to their skills.
$75.00
Ceramics: “Acorn Pinch Pot”
Come join us for a beginners hand-building clay workshop! In this stress-free lesson we will be making an acorn pinch pot with lid. You will be shown different tricks and techniques to create your clay masterpieces.
$67.00
Folk Traditions: “Pumpkin Carving”
Take your pumpkin carving to the next level! In this class, students will learn the techniques of creating a shaved pumpkin design. The instructor will guide you through the steps of carving a scene on a locally grown pumpkin.
$75.00
Ceramics: “Holiday Ornaments”
Come join us for a beginners hand-building clay workshop! In this stress-free lesson we will be making a set of holiday ornaments.
$135.00
Weekday Series: “Holiday 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 wreaths, stockings, plants and more!
$115.00
Weekday Series: “Stained Glass Snowflake”
Come celebrate the upcoming winter season by making a beautiful stained glass snowflake. In this weekday class, we will be creating glass and wire snowflakes in this beginners class and as in the natural world, each of the snowflakes made will be uniquely beautiful.
$70.00
Visual Arts: “Holiday Gift Bag Design”
We will learn how to do holiday doodles and have a brief lesson on hand lettering before we get into designing our gift bags. You will get to take home all of your supplies, plus two extra gift bags so that you can practice decorating more at home.
$135.00
Blacksmithing: “Holiday 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 wreaths, stockings, plants and more!
$115.00
Glass: “Stained Glass Snowflake”
Come celebrate the upcoming winter season by making a beautiful stained glass snowflake. We will be creating glass and wire snowflakes in this beginners class and as in the natural world, each of the snowflakes made will be uniquely beautiful.
$90.00
Fiber Arts: “Crochet Snowflakes”
Deck your halls with crochet snowflakes this holiday season. We will use cotton yarn to hook a selection of 3-5 unique snowflakes made from five basic stitches. Beginners are welcome and will enjoy learning the basics of crochet. Intermediate/experienced crocheters will have fun combining stitch patterns.
$65.00
Ceramics: “Test Drive the Wheel”
Curious about the potter’s wheel but not sure where to start? In this 3 hour introductory class we’ll cover a bit of history (including why it is called “throwing”) and the basics of using a potter’s wheel.
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