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
Round 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.
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Mountain 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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$120.00
Stained Glass: Textures and Patterns Panel
This Intermediate workshop is fun and challenging. Participants will be choosing their glass as well as learning a surface decoration technique using a chemical etching compound. Participants will need to bring a pair of light duty disposable gloves to the workshop.
$105.00
Ceramics: Intro 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. Each student will create one or two pieces to be fired and glazed.
$170.00
Leathercrafting: No-sew Leather Pouch and Leather Painting
In this introductory class, students will create a simple no-sew leather pouch using basic leather prep techniques and learning the difference between leather paint and acrylic paint they will practice brush painting and stencil painting, completing and personalizing their own painted leather pouch.
$70.00
Glass: “Glass Fused Suncatchers”
You will be making 2 Suncatchers in the design of your choice. 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. Once completed the projects will be fired and ready for pick-up a week after the class.
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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$70.00
Glass: “Introduction to Glass Fusing”
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.
$70.00
Glass: Fused Glass Suncatchers
Join us for a fun Glass Fusing project! You will be making 2 Suncatchers in the design of your choice. We will walk you through each step, giving you tricks and tips on how to use our glass fusing materials and tools along the way. Once completed the projects will be fired and ready for pick-up a week after the class.
$95.00
Wellness Workshops -Teasa’s Sunday Afternoon Tea at the Mansion
Join us for a unique Sunday afternoon tea designed to create a relaxing, elegant, and interactive environment where guests can enjoy a curated tea tasting experience while connecting with others in the beautiful Burritt Mansion. The event will feature a variety of specialty tea blends, tea service demonstrations, and thoughtfully designed table settings that encourage conversation, reflection, and community engagement.
Guests will have the opportunity to sample signature tea blends, learn tea preparation techniques with hands-on experience, and enjoy a calming social experience centered around wellness, creativity, and meaningful connection. All supplies will be provided.
$120.00
Stained Glass Weekday Series: Sunflower Suncatcher
This sunflower is so much fun to create. It is composed of 2 complete layers of open work. Although it may look like a more intermediate level workshop, even if you have only cut glass a few times, this workshop is for you. Come spend the day at Burritt and take home a cheerful sunflower to brighten your day!
$120.00
Stained Glass: Sunflower Suncatcher
This sunflower is so much fun to create. It is composed of 2 complete layers of open work. Although it may look like a more intermediate level workshop, even if you have only cut glass a few times, this workshop is for you. Come spend the day at Burritt and take home a cheerful sunflower to brighten your day
$95.00
Fiber Arts: Beginner Paper Making
Discover the art of handmade paper in this fun and beginner friendly class! Learn how to transform recycled paper pulp into beautiful, one-of-a-kind sheets that can be used for cards, journals, bookmarks, and more. Students will explore basic papermaking techniques, add natural fibers and decorative elements, and leave with their own handmade creations.
$105.00
Ceramics: Face Mugs
As a traditional pottery form, face jugs have a long history, from pre-Columbian America, ancient Greece, and medieval Europe, as well as Africa. The distinctive face jugs of the American south originated in the early 1800s, developed from African art forms, and served multiple purposes from practical (carrying water or other liquids) to spiritual (serving as grave markers) to self-identification. In this class, you will carry on this tradition by creating your own distinctive face vessel using pre-made wheel-thrown mug forms. No prior experience is needed in working with clay. We will have a glazing session on Sunday September 6th.
$70.00
Glass: “Introduction to Glass Fusing”
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.