Burritt Folk School
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Have you ever wanted to learn a traditional craft or art? Come bring a friend or make new friends as you join us for these fun and exciting classes. Check out the available classes and workshops below. You are sure to find an experience that it just what you are looking for. Check back as classes will continue to be added throughout the year. For more information, please contact the Folk School Program Manager, Jana Parris, at jana.parris@huntsvilleal.gov or 256-427-5196.
Thanks to The Alabama Council on the Arts for their support of our Folk School Programs.
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Upcoming Folk School Classes & Workshops
$100.00
Fiber Arts: “Knitting a Scarf”
Join us for an evening knitting your very own scarf! Made for you or as a gift, this class is an advanced beginner/intermediate level class, and is great for someone seeking a refresher on knitting, or just starting out.
$90.00
Ceramics: “Leaf Dish”
Come join our beginners hand-building clay class. In this stress-free lesson, we will be making a beautiful leaf dish for the upcoming Autumn holidays!
$80.00
Cooking: “Holiday Pies”
Come and join us for a three hour class learning traditional pie making using fresh pumpkins and apples from Isom’s Orchard in Limestone county.
$12.50 – $135.00
Weekday Series: “Letter Opener”
This Tuesday 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 a letter opener.
$12.50 – $105.00
Weekday Series: “Autumn Openwork”
Busy on the weekend? Celebrate the beauty of autumn by making a stained glass circular panel. We will use stained glass for the leaves and sculpt wire to form branches in this Tuesday class.
$67.00
Folk Traditions: “Pumpkin Carving”
Take your pumpkin carving to the next level! In this class, students will learn the techniques of creating a shaved pumpkin design.
$12.00 – $390.00
Master Workshop: “Leather Crafting with Tom Slavicek”
Learn from a master! In this three day workshop with Tom Slavicek, students will work on 3 or more leather crafting projects of your choice depending on size and complexity.
$12.50 – $105.00
Glass: “Autumn Openwork”
Celebrate the beauty of autumn by making a stained glass circular panel. We will use stained glass for the leaves and sculpt wire to form branches. Beginners welcome!
$12.50 – $135.00
Blacksmithing: “Letter Opener”
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 a letter opener.
2023 Round Top Folk Festival
Where Traditional Art and Music Come Alive Featuring Burritt Folk School Instructors and other Local Artists Burritt on the Mountain and The Burritt Folk School are proud to announce the 2nd Annual Round Top Folk Festival Kickoff Concert Friday Evening – November 3rd Saturday, November 4th & Sunday, November 5th – Saturday & Sunday Festival Day Passes will be sold onsite at Burritt on the Mountain with no advanced purchase necessary. – Burritt Members Day Pass $5 for Children & Adults | General Public Day Pass: Adults $15, Children $8 No Senior, Military or special discounts for special festival…
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$70.00
Glass: “Fused Glass Holiday Trees”
Join us to design and create glass trees to decorate for the upcoming holiday season! Students will choose from a variety of colorful holiday designs to create their pieces.
$90.00
Ceramics: “Santa with Tree Hat”
Come join our beginners hand-building clay class. In this stress-free lesson, we will be making a Santa with a tree hat that you can decorate however you like for the upcoming holidays.
$85.00
Jewelry Making: “Ginko Bead Cuff Bracelet”
Students will combine wire and beading skills to design and make a custom ginkgo cuff bracelet. They will use sterling silver wire, sterling beads and get creative with a wide variety of glass ginkgo beads to create a unique combination.
$12.50 – $135.00
Blacksmithing: “Candle Holder”
This beginner/intermediate project is a composite of several 17th-18th century rush lights. It would use either a burning “wick” or candle to provide light for the home.
$12.50 – $110.00
Glass: “Stained Glass Snowflake”
We will be creating glass and wire snowflakes in this beginners class and as in the natural world, each of the snowflakes made will be uniquely beautiful. Beginners are very welcome!
$12.50 – $85.00
Fiber Arts: “Crochet Snowflakes”
Deck your halls with crochet snowflakes this holiday season! We will use cotton yarn to hook a selection of 3-5 unique snowflakes made from five basic stitches. Beginners are welcome and will enjoy learning the basics of crochet. Intermediate/experienced crocheters will have fun combining stitch patterns.
$85.00
Basket Making: “Friendship Basket”
Join us for this 4 hour workshop where you will weave your own basket just in time for the holidays. Students will learn basic weaving techniques and go home with a basket measuring 5″ X 7″ and 6″ H that is great for all sorts of household items. It’s also a great gift for a friend!
$12.50 – $165.00
Ceramics: “Introduction to Wheel Throwing”
This Saturday 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.
$12.50 – $110.00
Weekday Series: “Stained Glass Snowflake”
Busy on the weekend? We will be creating glass and wire snowflakes in this weekday class and as in the natural world, each of the snowflakes made will be uniquely beautiful. Beginners are very welcome!
$12.50 – $135.00
Weekday Series: “Candle Holder”
Busy on the weekend? 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.
$90.00
Cooking: “Holiday Cookie Cutters”
Come and join us for a three hour class learning how to make heirloom cookie cutters. We will start with rolls of pure copper strips and form them into holiday shapes.