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: The Burritt Folk School cares deeply for the safety and well-being of its students and teachers. We will be following all recommended guidelines for keeping everyone safe during this pandemic. These include the wearing of masks for all students and teachers, maintaining social distancing during workshops, and the frequent use of hand sanitizer and/or handwashing. As always, a full refund is available for any student who cancels at least two weeks before a scheduled workshop. We will also issue refunds for workshops that must be rescheduled or canceled due to issues related to Covid-19.
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Upcoming Folk School Classes & Workshops
$165.00
Ceramics: “Introduction to the Potter’s Wheel”
Learn the basics of shaping clay on a potter’s wheel and create your own hand-crafted bowl in this 4 week series.
$65.00
Jewelry Making: “Pattern Wire Bracelet”
SOLD OUT! New class added July 16th! Learn beginner wire-wrapping techniques and go home with a beautiful bracelet. This workshop is a prerequisite for Elesa’s intermediate wire workshops.
$60.00
Fiber Arts: “Introduction to Knitting”
In this introductory class, students will learn the knit and purl stitches as well as how to cast on and bind off a project. After completing this workshop you will be able to move on to our intermediate classes!
$10.00 – $95.00
Mixed Media: “Paint with Purpose”
In this acrylic painting workshop, students will learn to use technique and skill to paint with purpose by combining inspirational reference photos to create their own masterpiece!
$10.00 – $80.00
Wood-burning: “Woman in Wood”
Just in time to celebrate Mother’s Day, each student will wood-burn the pictured design, while also experimenting with watercolors to incorporate color into their burns.
$45.00
Nature Studies: Gardening for the Birds
Learn about the benefits and rewards of gardening for the birds in a small or large backyard garden.
$85.00
Jewelry Making: “Beaded Cuff Bracelet”
This project will build on the Pattern Wire bracelet project, incorporating more wires and beads. Pattern Wire Bracelet is a prerequisite and is being offered on May 21.
$60.00
Chair Caning: “Maple Stool”
In this workshop, students will weave a herringbone pattern on the seat of a small maple stool.
$10.00 – $120.00
Ceramics: “Introduction to Wheel Throwing”
Don’t miss this opportunity to get your hands dirty and see what wheel throwing is all about!
$10.00 – $115.00
Glass: “Fused Glass Garden Spinner”
Students will gain an introduction into embossing glass and glass fusing and leave with a delightful addition to their yard or garden.
$45.00
Paper Quilling: “Heart of Summer”
Come and learn the beautiful, but simple art of quilling. In addition to adults, this workshop is open for ages 13 -18 with a parent also registered and in attendance!
$65.00
Jewelry Making: “Pattern Wire Bracelet”
Learn beginner wire-wrapping techniques and go home with a beautiful bracelet. This workshop is a prerequisite for Elesa’s intermediate wire workshops.
$10.00 – $110.00
Ceramics: “Flower Bowl”
Through guided instruction, students will construct a functional bowl inspired by forms from nature. In addition to adults, this workshop is open for ages 13 -18 with a parent also registered and in attendance!
$10.00 – $100.00
Wood-burning: “Personalized Wall Rack”
Spend a day learning about folk art & the forgotten technique of pyrography, while wood-burning a personalized wall rack!
$10.00 – $115.00
Glass: “Classical Stained Glass”
In this two day workshop, students will make a classical stained glass panel in the manner of Louis Comfort Tiffany.
$60.00
Fiber Arts: “Learn to Knit Lace – Gothic Cowl”
Students will learn how to read lace charts, knit directional decreases, and increase with yarn-overs all while creating this gorgeous cowl.
$135.00
Jewelry Making: “Metal Clay and Wire Wrapping”
Using precious metal clay, students will create 2-3 pairs of earrings. While the clay is firing, students will learn basic wire wrapping to create a copper and sterling silver bracelet.
$45.00
Paper Quilling: “Signs of Fall”
Come and learn the beautiful, but simple art of quilling and paper flower making. After a short and easy lesson, each student will create their own personalized fall sign using the colors and quilled shapes of their choice.
$75.00
Fiber Arts: “Knitting a Wheat Scarf”
Learn all the basics of knitting – casting on, knitting, purling, and binding off – while creating a simple, textural, reversible scarf. No experience necessary!
$10.00 – $145.00
Tinsmithing: “Autumn Light”
In this two day workshop, students will learn the basics of tinsmithing to make historic tin items such as lanterns, Christmas decorations, sconces, candle holders, and more.
$100.00
Jewelry Making: “Bangled Bracelet”
Students will continue to expand on wire wrapping skills in this intermediate class by learning more challenging techniques. Please take “Pattern Wire Bracelet being offered in July for the basic skills needed for this workshop!
$10.00 – $100.00
Blacksmithing: “Tongs”
This class will focus on hammer control using tapering, half face blows, drawing, twisting, bending, and assembly by riveting. With these techniques, students will learn to make unique, one-of-a-kind tongs!
$10.00 – $110
Photography: Visual Storytelling
We all have a story to tell. Learn to use photography in a creative and technically proficient manner to explore concepts for storytelling and photo essays with instructor Eric Dusenbery.
$10.00 – $80.00
Glass: “Autumn Openwork”
Celebrate the beauty of autumn by making a stained glass circular panel.
$65.00
Basket Making: “Mini Muffin Basket”
Students will make a small muffin basket with leather handles and a smocked diamond design.
$10.00 – $100.00
Blacksmithing: “Key Fobs and Hooks”
Using basic smithing fundamentals, students will make their own key fobs and hooks. These are great stocking stuffers!