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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.
Experience the music, rhythms and dances of various countries such as England, Scotland, and beyond in this four week class. No prior experience needed!
In this four week class students will build on skills to make bigger and better bowls, mugs with handles, and other forms. This class is also a good refresher if it has been a while since you’ve used a potter’s wheel. Beginners are also welcome.
Using fibers such yarn, macrame string, beads and feathers we will create a wall tapestry personal to our own view of nature!
This weekday beginners class is all about working with curves in stained glass. The focus of the class are the celestial forms which surround Earth – the sun, the moon, a hint of the sky with a beautiful, free-hanging beveled star in the center.
Wire wrapping in jewelry can be found in a wide variety of techniques. In this 3 hour class, you will gain an introduction to my technique that is perfect for any skill level.
Muscadines are native to the southeastern US, full of flavor, and make a beautiful jelly. Participants will work in groups of 3 and will each take away 3 jars of homemade muscadine jelly.
Come join us for a beginners hand-building clay workshop! In this stress-free lesson we will be making a jack o’lantern that is perfect for the upcoming spooky season!
This beginners class is all about working with curves in stained glass. The focus of the class are the celestial forms which surround Earth – the sun, the moon, a hint of the sky with a beautiful, free-hanging beveled star in the center.
Make your own egg basket from kudzu vines! Using whole and split kudzu vines and bark, students will weave their own unique kudzu basket. Beginners welcome!
Students will combine wire and beading skills to design and make a custom ginko cuff bracelet. They will use sterling silver wire, sterling beads and get creative with a wide variety of glass gingko beads to create a unique combination.
The term ugly jugs was first used in the early 1900’s. Styles of face jugs range from realistic to highly fantastical. In this class you’ll be provided with a basic wheel-thrown jug or mug (your choice) to decorate using hand-building techniques to create a face that is uniquely yours!
In this beginner level brush lettering class students will learn everything they need to know to get started with brush lettering. Students will go home with their starter kits including workbook, markers, and more!
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 a letter opener.
This lovely openwork, stained glass flower will keep summer blooming throughout the year. This weekday class is a perfect introduction for those who are new to working in stained glass. All materials, tools and a choice of glass colors will be provided.
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.
This lovely openwork, stained glass flower will keep summer blooming throughout the year. This class is a perfect introduction for those who are new to working in stained glass. All materials, tools and a choice of glass colors will be provided.
Join us for a fun and creative workshop where you’ll learn to crochet your very own spooky ghost! This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters looking to add a touch of Halloween magic to their skills.
In this class, students will learn about the history and uses of this traditional herbal tonic while making their own using fresh garlic, ginger, honey and more. Each student will go home with their own jar to use over the coming cold months.
Come join us for a beginners hand-building clay workshop! In this stress-free lesson we will be making an acorn pinch pot with lid. You will be shown different tricks and techniques to create your clay masterpieces.
Take your pumpkin carving to the next level! In this class, students will learn the techniques of creating a shaved pumpkin design. The instructor will guide you through the steps of carving a scene on a locally grown pumpkin.
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 wreaths, stockings, plants and more!
Come celebrate the upcoming winter season by making a beautiful stained glass snowflake. In this weekday class, 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.
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 wreaths, stockings, plants and more!
Come celebrate the upcoming winter season by making a beautiful 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.
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.
Curious about the potter’s wheel but not sure where to start? In this 3 hour introductory class we’ll cover a bit of history (including why it is called “throwing”) and the basics of using a potter’s wheel.