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 Tammy Cooney, at tammy.cooney@huntsvilleal.gov or call 256-512-0145.
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
$120.00
Weekday Series: “Stained Glass Layered Floral Panel”
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
Jewelry Making: “Dichroic Glass and Sterling Bracelet”
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.
Free – $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.
$80.00
Ceramics: “Coffee Mug and Pour Over”
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”
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”
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.
$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.
$115.00
Weekday Series: “Building Glass on a Form”
This weekday intermediate class is about learning how to build a 3d glass piece by building on a form. This will open a door to a new expression in your glass art. Previous experience with copper foil is required.
$65.00
Fiber Arts: “Crochet Hanging Basket”
Come learn to make hanging baskets with us! In this beginner-friendly crochet class, you will make a simple triangle motif that expands to securely hold any size container.
$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.
$95.00
Textile Arts: “Triangle Loom Weaving”
Students are invited to explore the craft of triangle loom weaving in this comprehensive, hands-on course. Beginners welcome!
$115.00
Glass: “Building Glass on a Form”
This intermediate class is about learning how to build a 3d glass piece by building on a form. This will open a door to a new expression in your glass art. Previous experience with copper foil is required.
$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.
$120.00
Weekday Series: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
This sturdy star is appropriate for both beginners and intermediates in glass for this weekday class. It keeps twinkling, sparkling and turning with the slightest breeze or touch!
$55.00
Fiber Arts: “Celtic Knot Bookmark”
Learn to make this intricately woven Celtic knot bookmark – an elegant addition to any library. The simple pattern is beginner-friendly, with just one stitch used to create the final result.
$95.00
Textile Arts: “Frame Loom Weaving”
This class provides a foundational introduction to weaving on a frame loom. Students will learn basic weaving techniques, including warping the loom, creating patterns, and finishing their woven piece.
$120.00
Glass: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
This sturdy star is appropriate for both beginners and intermediates in glass. It keeps twinkling, sparkling and turning with the slightest breeze or touch!
$80.00
Ceramics: “Fall Pumpkin”
Come create a one-of-a-kind decorative work of art. Through guided instruction, you will create a ceramic pumpkin using a variety of hand-building techniques.
$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.
$140.00
Weekday Series: “Ornament Display Stand”
This advanced weekday class will focus on the steps needed to make your own display stand that is perfect for showcasing your own personal art work or a seasonal ornament.
$140.00
Blacksmithing II: “Ornament Display Stand”
This advanced class will focus on the steps needed to make your own display stand that is perfect for showcasing your own personal art work or a seasonal ornament.