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

    $60.00

    Paper Quilling: ” Getting Edgy Summer Heart”

    June 15 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    Students will decorate their heart in the colors and shapes of their choice. Students will use a technique called “on edge” quilling. This technique is easy to learn and no experience is required. Includes a shadow box frame.

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    Quilling 6/15/23
    $ 60.00
    6 available
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    $100.00

    Jewelry Making: “Bangle Bracelets”

    June 15 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    In this intermediate class, students will continue to expand on wire wrapping skills by learning more intricate techniques with specific tools on a more detailed project.  Students will create 3 bangle bracelets using sterling silver and 14kt gold fill wires. 

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    Bracelets 6/15/23
    $ 100.00
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    $13.00 – $175.00

    Glass: “Classical Stained Glass”

    June 24 @ 9:00 am - June 25 @ 3:30 pm

    Students will make a classical stained glass panel in the manner of Louis Comfort Tiffany. This 2 day class will lead you through every step in the process of making a stained glass panel.

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    Classical Glass - June 2023
    $ 175.00
    0 available
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    Box Lunch - Sunday
    Please indicate in the "Notes" section of checkout which you would prefer. Your choice of: Veggie Delite, Black Forest Ham, Turkey Breast, or Italian BMT. Lunches come from Subway and are served with a 6 inch sub sandwich, cookie, and chips.
    $ 13.00
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    $13.00 – $165.00

    Ceramics: “Introduction to Wheel Throwing”

    June 24 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    This Saturday beginner wheel throwing workshop will cover the basics of shaping clay using an electric pottery wheel. Your instructor will guide you through the essential steps of creating a wheel thrown vessel.

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    Ceramics 6/24/23
    $ 165.00
    0 available
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    Boxed Lunch
    Please indicate in the "Notes" section of checkout which you would prefer. Your choice of: Veggie Delite, Black Forest Ham, Turkey Breast, or Italian BMT. Lunches come from Subway and are served with a 6 inch sub sandwich, cookie, and chips.
    $ 13.00
    4 available
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    $95.00

    Cooking: “Traditional Sodas”

    June 24 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    Come and join us for a four hour class learning traditional soda making techniques using foraged ingredients. Each student will leave with 3-4 bottles of traditional soda and a ginger bug.

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    Sodas 6/24/23
    $ 95.00
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    $70.00

    Folk School PreView: “Cross-Stitch Jungle Flower”

    June 28 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    In this beginner class, students will learn how to thread a needle, use a hoop, read a pattern, and do a basic “x” stitch to create their own “Jungle Flower!”

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    Jungle Flower 6/28/23
    $ 70.00
    20 available
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    $80.00

    Weekday Series: “Fused Frit Flowers”

    July 11 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    Busy on the weekend? This weekday fused glass panel is a beautiful introduction to kiln fired glass. Beginners to glass are welcome and will get instruction on glass cutting as well as ‘warm glass’ techniques.

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    Frit Flower 7/11/23
    $ 80.00
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    $160.00

    Jewelry Making: “Precious Metal Clay Earrings”

    July 14 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    Students will create and design earrings or pendants out of Precious Metal Clay, when after firing in a kiln, will be 99.9% Fine Silver.

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    Earrings 7/14/23
    $ 160.00
    10 available
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    $80.00

    Fiber Arts: “Embroidered Necklace”

    July 14 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    In this beginner class, students will embroider a floral design onto fabric that they will place inside a 1″ bevel. Students will go home with a necklace of their very own creation. 

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    Necklace 7/14/23
    $ 80.00
    3 available
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    $85.00

    Glass: “Fused Frit Flowers”

    July 15 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    This fused glass panel is a beautiful introduction to kiln fired glass.  Beginners to glass are welcome and will get instruction on glass cutting as well as ‘warm glass’ techniques. 

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    Frit Flower 7/15/23
    $ 85.00
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    $13.00 – $165.00

    Ceramics: “Wheel Throwing 1.5”

    July 15 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    In this intermediate class, students will build on basic skills to make bigger and better bowls, mugs with handles, and other forms using a potter’s wheel and other tools.

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    Ceramics 7/15/23
    $ 165.00
    6 available
    Boxed Lunch
    Please indicate in the "Notes" section of checkout which you would prefer. Your choice of: Veggie Delite, Black Forest Ham, Turkey Breast, or Italian BMT. Lunches come from Subway and are served with a 6 inch sub sandwich, cookie, and chips.
    $ 13.00
    6 available
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    $13.00 – $115.00

    Textile Arts: “An Essential Apron”

    July 15 @ 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, walk you through the basics of planning and cutting a garment, and leave you with the skills you need to finish a handmade apron of your own.

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    Apron 7/15/23
    $ 115.00
    7 available
    Boxed Lunch
    Please indicate in the "Notes" section of checkout which you would prefer. Your choice of: Veggie Delite, Black Forest Ham, Turkey Breast, or Italian BMT. Lunches come from Subway and are served with a 6 inch sub sandwich, cookie, and chips.
    $ 13.00
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    $85.00

    Cooking: “Peach Preserves”

    July 15 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 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 learning traditional preserve making techniques using locally grown peaches from Isom’s Orchard located in Limestone County.

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    Preserves 7/15/23
    $ 85.00
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    $13.00 – $325.00

    Master Workshop: Quilting with Tiavalya Befecadu

    August 18 @ 5:30 pm - August 20 @ 4:00 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    Learn from a master! In this three day workshop with Tiavalya Befecadu, students will learn the basics of machine quilting and create their own 26X31 inch lap quilt.

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    Master Quilting 8/18/23
    $ 325.00
    5 available
    BBQ Boxed Lunch Saturday
    BBQ boxed lunches come from LawLer's Barbeque and include a pork or chicken sandwich, beans, chips, and a cookie. Sweet tea and water will be served. Please indicate your sandwich choice in the "notes" section at check-out.
    $ 13.00
    6 available
    Deli Boxed Lunch Sunday
    Deli lunches come from Subway. Please indicate in the "Notes" section of checkout which you would prefer. Your choice of: Veggie Delite, Black Forest Ham, Turkey Breast, or Italian BMT. Lunches include a 6 inch sub sandwich, cookie, and chips. Water and tea will be served.
    $ 13.00
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    $85.00

    Cooking: “Homemade Pickles”

    August 18 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 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 learning traditional preservation methods for both refrigerator and traditional pickles using locally grown vegetables from local family farms.

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    Pickles 8/18/23
    $ 85.00
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    $85.00

    Cooking: “Apple Cider”

    September 16 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 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 learning traditional cider pressing using apples locally grown at Isom’s Orchard in Limestone County.

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    Cider 9/16/23
    $ 85.00
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    $80.00

    Cooking: “Holiday Pies”

    October 14 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 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 learning traditional pie making using fresh pumpkins and apples from Isom’s Orchard in Limestone county.

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    Pies 10/14/23
    $ 80.00
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    $12.00 – $390.00

    Master Workshop: “Leather Crafting with Tom Slavicek”

    October 20 @ 5:30 pm - October 22 @ 4:00 pm
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    Learn from a master! In this three day workshop with Tom Slavicek, students will work on 3 or more leather crafting projects of your choice depending on size and complexity.

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    Master Leather Workshop
    $ 390.00
    7 available
    BBQ Boxed Lunch Saturday
    BBQ boxed lunches come from LawLer's Barbeque and include a pork or chicken sandwich, beans, chips, and a cookie. Sweet tea and water will be served. Please indicate your sandwich choice in the "notes" section at check-out.
    $ 12.00
    10 available
    Deli Boxed Lunch Sunday
    Deli lunches come from Subway. Please indicate in the "Notes" section of checkout which you would prefer. Your choice of: Veggie Delite, Black Forest Ham, Turkey Breast, or Italian BMT. Lunches include a 6 inch sub sandwich, cookie, and chips. Water and tea will be served.
    $ 12.00
    8 available
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    2023 Round Top Folk Festival

    November 4 - November 5
    Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr.
    Huntsville, AL 35801 United States
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    Where Traditional Art and Music Come Alive Featuring Burritt Folk School Instructors and other Local Artists Burritt on the Mountain and The Burritt Folk School are proud to announce the 2nd Annual Round Top Folk Festival Kickoff Concert Friday Evening – November 3rd Saturday, November 4th & Sunday, November 5th – Saturday & Sunday Festival Day Passes will be sold onsite at Burritt on the Mountain with no advanced purchase necessary.  – Burritt Members Day Pass $5 for Children & Adults     |     General Public Day Pass: Adults $15, Children $8 No Senior, Military or special discounts for special festival…

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    $90.00

    Cooking: “Holiday Cookie Cutters”

    November 16 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 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 learning how to make heirloom cookie cutters. We will start with rolls of pure copper strips and form them into holiday shapes.

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    Cookie Cutters 11/16/23
    $ 90.00
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