Burritt Folk School
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 Beth Phillips, at elizabeth.phillips@huntsvilleal.gov or call 256-518-3931.
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
$130.00
Week Day Series Stained Glass: “Dragonfly Panel”
The class will cover all aspects of building a panel plus how to construct and attach an overlay. Two classes in one session! Beginners are welcome.
$70.00
Weekday Series: Sourdough
In this hands-on class, participants will gain the knowledge and experience to confidently bake their own sourdough at home. Students can expect to bring home a loaf of sourdough to bake the following day, their own sourdough Mother (which is over 100 years old) for continued baking, and a tea towel.
$70.00
Glass: “Introduction to Glass Fusing”
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.
$135.00
Weekday Series: Blacksmithing – “Grilling Tools”
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.
$135.00
Blacksmithing: “Grilling Tools”
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.
$25.00
Music: Irish Drumming-Learn How to Play the Bodhran
Come and spend some time with us learning how to play the bodhran (Irish traditional frame drum). This class will teach you how to hold the drum, how to hold the tipper (drum stick), and how to play some simple rhythmic patterns. No experience necessary.
$70.00
Glass: “Introduction to Glass Fusing”
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.
$105.00
Ceramics: “Introduction to Wheel Throwing”
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.
$120.00
Weekday Series: Stained Glass “Hearts and Flowers”
In this class you will be creating a dimensional flower and attaching it to a wire frame heart signifying timeless beauty and enduring love.
$120.00
Glass: “Hearts and Flowers”
In this class you will be creating a dimensional flower and attaching it to a wire frame heart signifying timeless beauty and enduring love.
$80.00
Fiber Arts: “Granny Square Market Bag”
Learn to make this simple and fun granny square bag. The pattern is beginner-friendly, made from three identical squares. Learn to crochet in the round, chain stitch, single crochet and double crochet.
$115.00
Beginner Leather Working: Coin Purse
In this introductory class, students will learn the fundamentals of working with leather using traditional hand tools. Through guided, hands-on instruction, participants will practice basic techniques such as hand-sewing, stamping and edge finishing while gaining an understanding of different leather types and tools.
$70.00
Ceramics: “Garden Stakes”
Join us for a fun and creative introduction to hand-building with clay! In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of shaping and forming as you create five unique garden stakes of your choice.
$60.00 – $80.00
Weekday Series: Visual Arts- “Watercolor Flowers”
Spring is in the air, and the first blooms are stretching toward the sunshine! Join us for a refreshing watercolor flower painting experience that’s perfect for easing into the season. Spend a relaxing couple of hours with a skilled instructor who will guide you step‑by‑step into the world of watercolor florals. Your tuition includes all supplies, just bring yourself and a willingness to create. Whether you’re a complete beginner or already comfortable with a brush, this class is designed to be calming, fun, and inspiring.
$70.00
Weekday Series – Glass: “Introduction to Glass Fusing”
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.
$45.00
BLOOMED: A Mini-Retreat with Maria Brito
BLOOMED is a powerful 2.5 hour workshop that will feel like a mini retreat for the soul! Designed to help you regulate your nervous system, clear what is no longer aligned, and create from a grounded, embodied place. Because lasting change isn’t about adding more to your life — it’s about releasing what your body has been holding that no longer serves the woman you are becoming.
$135.00
Weekday Series: “Plant 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 plants and more!
$60.00 – $80.00
Weekday Series: Visual Arts- “Watercolor Flowers”
Spring is in the air, and the first blooms are stretching toward the sunshine! Join us for a refreshing watercolor flower painting experience that’s perfect for easing into the season. Spend a relaxing couple of hours with a skilled instructor who will guide you step‑by‑step into the world of watercolor florals. Your tuition includes all supplies, just bring yourself and a willingness to create. Whether you’re a complete beginner or already comfortable with a brush, this class is designed to be calming, fun, and inspiring.
$135.00
Blacksmithing: “Plant 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 plants and more!
$120.00
Weekday Series – Jewelry: “Fused Glass Necklace Pendant”
During the class we will be kiln making frit and each necklace pendant will be composed differently. A full analysis of the firing schedules will accompany each pendant. Also, you will have a choice of various glass and textures for your projects. If you have ever been interested in fusing glass, this class will be an excellent starting point.
$120.00
Jewelry: “Fused Glass Necklace Pendant”
During the class we will be kiln making frit and each necklace pendant will be composed differently. A full analysis of the firing schedules will accompany each pendant. Also, you will have a choice of various glass and textures for your projects. If you have ever been interested in fusing glass, this class will be an excellent starting point.
$105.00
Textile Arts: “Shibori Dyeing”
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.
$70.00
Glass: “Introduction to Glass Fusing”
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.
Sewing for Beginners Camp June 8th–12th
Sewing for Beginners June 8th–12th • 8:30–3:30 This summer, young makers can discover the world of sewing with award winning textile artist Tiavalya Befecadu! Whether your child is brand new to sewing or ready to take their skills to the next level, these two camps are designed to build confidence, spark creativity, and encourage hands on learning in a fun, supportive environment. With a small class size (1 teacher for every 5 students), every camper gets plenty of personal attention as they learn, explore, and create.
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Round Top Bushcraft & Survival Camp 9:00–12:00 June 22nd-26th
Round Top Bushcraft & Survival Camp 9:00–12:00 June 22nd-26th Burritt on the Mountain is excited to announce that this summer we will be offering two half-day camps the weeks of June 22nd– 26th and July 6th-10th for Middle School students. Round Top Bushcraft & Survival camp will be offered each morning from 9:00 to noon and Mountain Top Makers will be offered each afternoon from 1:00-4:00. Both camps offer immersive, hands-on experiences that are engaging, exciting and exceptional. Campers will learn new skills by doing. For families that need a more flexible schedule we offer extended day options.
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Mountain Top Makers Camp: June 22nd-26th 1pm-4pm
Mountain Top Makers (Grades 6–8) 1:00-4:00 Jun 22nd-26th Burritt on the Mountain is excited to announce that this summer we will be offering two half-day camps the weeks of June 22nd– 26th and July 6th-10th for Middle School students. Round Top Bushcraft & Survival camp will be offered each morning from 9:00 to noon and Mountain Top Makers will be offered each afternoon from 1:00-4:00. Both camps offer immersive, hands-on experiences that are engaging, exciting and exceptional. Campers will learn new skills by doing. For families that need a more flexible schedule we offer extended day options.
View EventRound Top Bushcraft & Survival Camp: July 6th-10th
Round Top Bushcraft & Survival Camp 9:00–12:00 July 6th – 10th Burritt on the Mountain is excited to announce that this summer we will be offering two half-day camps the weeks of June 22nd– 26th and July 6th-10th for Middle School students. Round Top Bushcraft & Survival camp will be offered each morning from 9:00 to noon and Mountain Top Makers will be offered each afternoon from 1:00-4:00. Both camps offer immersive, hands-on experiences that are engaging, exciting and exceptional. Campers will learn new skills by doing.
View EventMountain Top Makers Camp: July 6th-10th
Mountain Top Makers (Grades 6–8) 1:00-4:00 July 6th-10th Burritt on the Mountain is excited to announce that this summer we will be offering two half-day camps the weeks of June 22nd– 26th and July 6th-10th for Middle School students. Round Top Bushcraft & Survival camp will be offered each morning from 9:00 to noon and Mountain Top Makers will be offered each afternoon from 1:00-4:00. Both camps offer immersive, hands-on experiences that are engaging, exciting and exceptional. Campers will learn new skills by doing. For families that need a more flexible schedule we offer extended day options.
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Intermediate Sewing Camp July 20th–24th
Intermediate Sewing Camp July 20–24 • 8:30–3:30 This summer, young makers can discover the world of sewing with award winning textile artist Tiavalya Befecadu! Whether your child is brand new to sewing or ready to take their skills to the next level, these two camps are designed to build confidence, spark creativity, and encourage hands on learning in a fun, supportive environment. With a small class size (1 teacher for every 5 students), every camper gets plenty of personal attention as they learn, explore, and create.
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