Burritt Folk School
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Learn. Do. Experience.
At The Burritt Folk School it is our mission to inspire, educate, and cultivate a creative community of active learners
through preservation, demonstration, and participation in traditional arts, crafts, and skills.
Have you ever wanted to learn a traditional craft or art? At the Burritt Folk School, we offer hands-on workshops in a variety of disciplines taught by regional artisans who are passionate about preserving their craft. Bring a friend or make new friends as you join us for these fun and exciting classes. Check out our upcoming workshops at the link below. You are sure to find an experience that it just what you are looking for!
For more information, please contact the Folk School Program Manager, Jana Parris, at jana.parris@huntsvilleal.gov or call 256-427-5196.
Folk School Disciplines
(Including, but not limited to.)
Decorative Arts: Stained Glass, Fused Glass, Jewelry Making, Wood Burning
Fiber Arts: Quilting, Sewing, Knitting, Embroidery, Spinning, Crocheting
Functional Arts: Blacksmithing, Pottery, Basketry, Chair Caning, Leather Crafting
Foodways: Cooking, Baking, Canning and Preserving, Gardening, Herbs
Visual Arts: Printmaking, Drawing, Photography, Painting, Calligraphy
Thank you to The Alabama Council on the Arts for their support of our Folk School Programs.
Upcoming Folk School Classes & Workshops
$50.00
Historic Hands: “Foraged Spring Wreath”
May 15 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Our “Historic Hands” series are workshops that feature traditional projects that are taught at various locations throughout our historic park! Join us on the spring equinox to make a wreath from foraged local materials.
$80.00
Glass: “Stained Glass Butterfly”
May 15 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us in this evening class to make your own lovely butterfly. Beginners welcome!
$65.00
Glass: “Introduction to Glass Fusing”
May 17 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Come and join us for fun Glass Fusing project! You will be making a 6×6 project to display or hang in your home. We’ll walk you through each step, giving you tricks and tips on how to use our glass fusing materials and tools along the way.
$125.00
Weekday Series: “Folk Art Stained Glass Windchime”
May 20 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
The very gentle sound of the chimes will delight you for years to come. Beginners are welcome. There is fine detail work involved.
$135.00
Weekday Series: “Grilling Tools”
May 20 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
This class will focus on several basic forging fundamentals. Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools and techniques, students will forge a spatula, and a steak turner.
$165.00
Textile Arts: “Raw Fleece to Finished Object”
May 24 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Students will learn how to wash, card & comb, and spin wool yarn from local raw sheep fleece. Finished yarn can be woven on a small loom to produce a finished object.
$125.00
Glass: “Folk Art Stained Glass Windchime”
May 24 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
The very gentle sound of the chimes will delight you for years to come. Beginners are welcome. There is fine detail work involved.
$135.00
Blacksmithing: “Grilling Tools”
May 24 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
This class will focus on several basic forging fundamentals. Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools and techniques, students will forge a spatula, and a steak turner.
$90.00
Ceramics: “Face Mug”
May 24 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
In this class you’ll be provided with a basic wheel-thrown mug to decorate using hand-building techniques to create a face that is uniquely yours!
$65.00
Glass: “Introduction to Glass Fusing”
June 14 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Come and join us for fun Glass Fusing project! You will be making a 6×6 project to display or hang in your home. We’ll walk you through each step, giving you tricks and tips on how to use our glass fusing materials and tools along the way.
$110.00
Jewelry Making: “Dichroic Glass and Sterling Bracelet”
June 20 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Students will create a one of a kind custom sterling silver and dichroic glass cab bracelet. The students will learn the basics of wire wrapping and using specific tools for specific skills.
$65.00
Textile Arts: “Drop Spindle for Beginners”
June 20 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
This class introduces students to the art of spinning yarn using a drop spindle. Participants will learn the fundamentals of fiber preparation, drafting, and spinning to create their own handspun yarn.
$145.00
Textile Arts: “Folded Bark Baskets”
June 21 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Students will be instructed in how to remove, fold and begin to dry a piece of bark. They will take this unfinished basket and other supplies home to complete on their own later after drying. They will then be provided a preform basket and construct a basket (attach handle, rim supports, etc.) of their own.
$180.00
Glass: “Stained Glass Tissue Box Cover”
June 21 @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Come make a pretty presentation for tissue boxes. This intermediate class will provide you with instruction on how to measure and build a 3d glass re-usable tissue box cover.
$70.00
Ceramics: “Sgraffito Decoration”
June 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Unleash your creativity in this hands-on ceramics workshop, where you’ll learn how to craft a beautiful slab-built tray or plate and explore the art of sgraffito for surface decoration.
$90.00
Embroidery: “Embellishment and Applique”
June 21 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
In this workshop, students will learn several embroidery stitches and techniques. Students are encouraged to bring previous textile projects to embellish, as well as using their new skills to create something entirely new!
$55.00
Ceramics: “Glazed Stoneware Mug”
June 26 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Come join us for a relaxing class painting a 16 ounce Stoneware mug! This will be a glazing session where you will learn how colors layer together.
$65.00
Glass: “Introduction to Glass Fusing”
July 19 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Come and join us for fun Glass Fusing project! You will be making a 6×6 project to display or hang in your home. We’ll walk you through each step, giving you tricks and tips on how to use our glass fusing materials and tools along the way.
$120.00
Weekday Series: “Stained Glass Layered Floral Panel”
July 22 @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
This lovely little floral panel has a challenge – it is constructed on five layers! This class is for the intermediate glass enthusiast. Previous glass cutting/soldering experience is necessary.
Free – $75.00
Fiber Arts: “Old Time Quilt Blocks”
July 26 @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Join us as we make some of the most popular tried-and-true quilt blocks while learning about their histories. Attendees will have several options for finished projects including a finished mini quilt, table runner top, or the start of a quilt top.
$80.00
Ceramics: “Coffee Mug and Pour Over”
July 26 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Join us for a two-part beginner-friendly ceramics class, where you’ll learn the slab-building technique to craft your very own mug and pour-over coffee dripper!
$85.00
Textile Arts: “Shibori Dyeing”
July 26 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Discover the beauty of Shibori, the traditional Japanese art of resist-dyeing, in this hands-on class designed for adults. Students will explore a variety of folding, binding, and stitching techniques to create unique patterns on fabric.
$120.00
Glass: “Stained Glass Layered Floral Panel”
July 26 @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
This lovely little floral panel has a challenge – it is constructed on five layers! This class is for the intermediate glass enthusiast. Previous glass cutting/soldering experience is necessary.
$110.00
Ceramics: “Introduction to Wheel Throwing”
August 23 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
This 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.