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
$115.00
Glass: “Stained Glass Wall Mirror”
This beginners class contains several types of mirrored glass and several color selections.
$90.00
Jewelry Making: “Pattern Wire Bracelet”
Wire wrapping in jewelry can be found in a wide variety of techniques. In this 2 hour class, you will gain an introduction to my technique that is perfect for any skill level. At the end of class, you will have a beautiful bracelet.
$110.00
Weekday Series: “Summer Delights Stained Glass”
This 5” brass ring holds a butterfly and part of a sunflower for you to enjoy throughout the year. Construction for this Intermediate weekday class uses copper foil and the openwork technique. Glass cutting experience required.
$75.00
Ceramics: “Owl Wind Chimes”
Come join us for a beginners hand-building clay workshop! In this stress-free lesson we will be making an owl windchime. You will be shown different tricks and techniques to create your clay masterpieces.
$355.00
Master Workshop: Quilting with Tiavalya Befecadu
During this three day master workshop, students will learn to make a twin-sized Modern Dutchman’s puzzle quilt with Tiavalya Befecadu.
$75.00
Jewelry Making: “Pottery Pendants”
Join us to create a necklace using one-of-a-kind clay pendants made in our own pottery studio. Students will wrap the previously crafted pendants with sterling silver and attach a steel chain.
$95.00
Fiber Arts: “Crochet Sunshine Tea Set”
Brighten your day with a cheerful Sunshine Tea Set! In this class, students will learn the basics of crochet while creating a set of cotton coasters, a pitcher mat, and a keyhole towel. All supplies are provided, and all experience levels are welcome.
$125.00
Dance: “International Folk Dancing”
Experience the music, rhythms and dances of various countries such as England, Scotland, and beyond in this four week class. No prior experience needed!
$165.00
Ceramics: “Weekly Wheel Workshop”
In this four week class students will build on skills to make bigger and better bowls, mugs with handles, and other forms. This class is also a good refresher if it has been a while since you’ve used a potter’s wheel. Beginners are also welcome.
$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!
$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.
$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!
$90.00
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.
$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!
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