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
$135.00
Weekday Series: “Candle Holder”
This project is a composite of several 17-18 century rush lights. This beginner/intermediate class will focus on hammer control using half face blows, drawing, twisting, bending, and assembly by riveting.
$120.00
Weekday Series: “Stained Glass Garden Stake”
Join us to make your own garden stake that is perfect for adding a special touch to your garden or house plant.
$55.00
Herbs: “Appalachian Fire Honey”
Join us for a ‘make and take’ class, where you’ll learn to craft your own fire honey—a potent, immune-boosting elixir perfect for allergy season.
$70.00
Ceramics: “Barnyard Rooster”
Come join us for a beginners hand-building clay workshop! In this stress-free lesson we will be making a barnyard rooster. You will be shown different tricks and techniques to create your clay masterpieces.
$88.00
Textile Arts: “Natural Dyeing 101”
In this class, students will learn the basics of natural dyeing using kitchen safe ingredients.
$75.00
Fiber Arts: “Old Time Quilt Blocks”
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.
$93.00
Basket Making: “Easter Basket”
Join us to weave your own unique basket that is perfect for carrying or storing different items, especially Easter eggs! It also makes a beautiful accent piece for your home.
$135.00
Blacksmithing: “Candle Holder”
This beginner/intermediate class will focus on hammer control using half face blows, drawing, twisting, bending, and assembly by riveting.
$120.00
Glass: “Stained Glass Garden Stake”
Join us to make your own garden stake that is perfect for adding a special touch to your garden or house plant.
$120.00
Weekday Series: “Stained Glass Jewelry Dish”
Join us in this weekday class to make your own dish that is perfect for holding jewelry or other small items. A selection of glass colors and textures will be available.
$65.00
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.
$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!
$120.00
Weekday Series: “Raindrops of Glass”
This intermediate class requires glass cutting experience. We will be using a variety of metal products to build this spring beauty: lead came, copper foil, tinned wire and brass.
$58.00
Fiber Arts: “Fancy Pants Embroidery”
Come and join me as we create whimsical flower embroidery! You will learn the basics as well as the wagon wheel stitch, french knots, and long and short stitch.
$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
Glass: “Raindrops of Glass”
This intermediate class requires glass cutting experience. We will be using a variety of metal products to build this spring beauty: lead came, copper foil, tinned wire and brass.
$110.00
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.
$50.00
Folk Traditions: “Folk Dancing”
Experience the music, rhythms and dances of various countries such as Scotland, Norway, Romania, and many more! No prior experience needed.
$50.00
Historic Hands: “Foraged Spring Wreath”
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.
$65.00
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: “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.
$125.00
Weekday Series: “Folk Art Stained Glass Windchime”
The very gentle sound of the chimes will delight you for years to come. Beginners are welcome. There is fine detail work involved.
$125.00
Glass: “Folk Art Stained Glass Windchime”
The very gentle sound of the chimes will delight you for years to come. Beginners are welcome. There is fine detail work involved.
$165.00
Textile Arts: “Raw Fleece to Finished Object”
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.
$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.
$90.00
Ceramics: “Face Mug”
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!
$145.00
Textile Arts: “Folded Bark Baskets”
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.