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.
Covid-19 Update: In keeping with the CDC recommended guidelines, The Burritt Folk School is no longer requiring masks for students and instructors while inside buildings at Burritt. Please check this page often for updates.
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Upcoming Folk School Classes & Workshops
$10.00 – $225.00
Ceramics: “Winter Open Studio Sessions”
Have you taken a ceramics class and want more practice or to create your own projects at your own pace? Open studio sessions are for students who have taken at least one ceramics class at Burritt or have previous ceramic experience from another studio.
$12.00 – $135.00
Weekday Series: “Plant Hangers and Hooks”
This workshop will focus on several basic forging fundamentals to make hanger hooks perfect for hanging plants or other things. Prefer a weekday class? This one will also be offered on Saturday, February 11th!
$90.00
Cooking: “Artisan Pasta”
Students in the three hour Artisan Pasta class will master old world pasta-making techniques. We will start by making two classic pasta doughs—semolina and egg. While the dough rests, we will be making a traditional ragu that will continue to simmer throughout the class.
$95.00
Jewelry Making: “Pattern Wire Bracelet”
In this 3 hour class, you will gain an introduction that is perfect for any skill level. Students will learn about wire quality, hardness, and how to use specific tools for specific purposes and make a beautiful bracelet.
$12.00 – $135.00
Blacksmithing: “Plant Hangers and Hooks”
This workshop will focus on several basic forging fundamentals to make hanger hooks perfect for hanging plants or other things. Prefer a weekday class? This one will also be offered on Tuesday, February 7th!
$12.00 – $125.00
Ceramics: “Personalized Beverage Mug”
In this workshop you’ll make a personalized ceramic mug using basic hand-building techniques. From adding texture, shaping, or other embellishments to putting a face on it, the mug you make will be uniquely yours.
$12.00 – $155.00
Glass: “3D Stained Glass Heart Trio”
In this intermediate, two day workshop students will make a trio of 3d hearts and suspend them from a hanging bar with overlaid glass. An assortment of glass colors will be available.
$12.00 – $95.00
Textile Arts: “An Essential Apron”
Learn the basics of hand stitching sturdy, beautiful, one-of a kind clothing and sew a hand-made apron of your own.
$95.00
Jewelry Making: “Pattern Wire Bracelet”
In this 3 hour class, you will gain an introduction that is perfect for any skill level. Students will learn about wire quality, hardness, and how to use specific tools for specific purposes and make a beautiful bracelet.
$12.00 – $135.00
Weekday Series: “Wall Hooks”
Busy on the weekend? This weekday class will focus on several basic smithing fundamentals. Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools you will learn to draw a taper, bend, flatten or spread, twist, and punch holes to create a set of wall hooks.
$12.00 – $110.00
Weekday Series: “Love and Luck Stained Glass Shamrock”
Busy on the weekend? Beginners are welcome to make this “Love and Luck “ stained glass Shamrock panel. This project is a 3 layer panel with the center accent being of dichroic glass
$80.00
Cooking: “Strawberry Jam Making”
Come and join us for a three hour class learning traditional strawberry preserve making techniques. Students will be given a recipe that they can use to make homemade jam or preserves from any fruit they choose. They will also learn how to safely process their preserves in a water bath canner to ensure it is shelf stable.
$95.00
Jewelry Making: “Sterling Pendant”
In this intermediate class, students will learn the basics in how to wire wrap a cabochon in sterling silver wire to create a pendant. This class is open to anyone who has taken one of Elesa’s beginner wire wrapping workshops.
$12.00 – $110.00
Glass: “Love and Luck Stained Glass Shamrock”
Beginners are welcome to make this “Love and Luck “ stained glass Shamrock panel. This project is a 3 layer panel with the center accent being of dichroic glass
$85.00
Basket Making: “Small Tote Basket”
Join us for this 4 hour workshop where you will weave your own tote basket! ideal for quick trips to farmer’s markets or a place to put mail, gloves, or hats.
$12.00 – $135.00
Blacksmithing: “Wall Hooks”
Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools you will learn to draw a taper, bend, flatten or spread, twist, and punch holes. Using these techniques you will make your own wall hooks.
$62.00
Paper Quilling: “Easter Bunny”
Come and learn the beautiful, but simple art of quilling. After a short and easy lesson, each student will create their own personalized bunny silhouette using the colors and quilled shapes of their choice to frame and take home.
$85.00
Cooking: “Preserving and Cooking with Herbs”
Learn to use fresh herbs in homemade pasta, sourdough breads, crackers, soups and dessert. We will also cover preserving herbs in a beautiful way to capture the essence of fresh herbs.
$12.00 – $135.00
Weekday Series: “Three Hook Coat Rack”
Busy on the weekend? 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 Three Hook Wall Coat Rack.
$105.00
Weekday Series: “Fused Glass Sunflower Suncatcher”
Busy on the weekend? This weekday class is an introduction to glass fusing. We will be cutting glass and fitting it to form a lovely sunflower for your favorite window!
$80.00
Fiber Arts: “Introduction to Knitting”
Learn how to knit in this fun and relaxing intro to knitting class! During this class, students will learn the knit and purl stitch and how to cast on and bind off a project, as well as basic knitting terminology.
$85.00
Jewelry Making: “Sterling Narrow Pattern Bracelet”
Wire wrapping techniques in jewelry come in a wide variety of techniques. This class is an introduction to my particular technique that is perfect for any skill level. Students will create their own beautiful narrow sterling bracelet.
Free – $95.00
Textile Arts: “From Sheep to Skein”
Come meet our sheep, see the different steps to prepare for spinning, spend plenty of time learning how to use a drop spindle, and try your hand at a spinning wheel!
$105.00
Glass: “Fused Glass Sunflower Suncatcher”
This class is an introduction to glass fusing. We will be cutting glass and fitting it to form a lovely sunflower for your favorite window!
$12.00 – $135.00
Blacksmithing: “Three Hook Coat Rack”
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 Three Hook Wall Coat Rack.
$80.00
Cooking: “Artisanal Cheese”
Learn to make artesian cheeses and experiment with culinary applications for a variety of cheeses!
$70.00
Folk School PreView: “Charcuterie Boards”
Join us for an evening of fun and folklife at our Folk School PreView! Held during Burritt’s “Cocktails on the View,” students will participate in a two hour introductory class taught by Folk School instructor, Lindsey Boothe, and enjoy cocktails and appetizers while sanding and oiling their own charcuterie board.
$80.00
Cooking: “Garden Focaccia”
Come and join us for a three hour class learning traditional bread making techniques to create focaccia bread with a garden scene using fresh vegetables.
$95.00
Cooking: “Traditional Sodas”
Come and join us for a four hour class learning traditional soda making techniques using foraged ingredients. Each student will leave with 3-4 bottles of traditional soda and a ginger bug.
$85.00
Cooking: “Peach Preserves”
Come and join us for a three hour class learning traditional preserve making techniques using locally grown peaches from Isom’s Orchard located in Limestone County.
$85.00
Cooking: “Homemade Pickles”
Come and join us for a three hour class learning traditional preservation methods for both refrigerator and traditional pickles using locally grown vegetables from local family farms.
$85.00
Cooking: “Apple Cider”
Come and join us for a three hour class learning traditional cider pressing using apples locally grown at Isom’s Orchard in Limestone County.
$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.
$12.00 – $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.
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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$90.00
Cooking: “Copper 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.