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 or face coverings for vaccinated students or instructors. We will still be maintaining social distance and the frequent use of hand sanitizer and/or handwashing. Please note: some teachers may request the wearing of masks by students taking their classes. If so, this will be noted in the class description.
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Upcoming Folk School Classes & Workshops
$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.
$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.
$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.
$170.00
Ceramics: “Introduction to the Potter’s Wheel”
In this workshop participants will make their very own ceramic bowl while learning the basic steps of shaping clay on a potters wheel. The end result will be a hand-crafted bowl they can cherish forever. No previous experience necessary!
$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.
$10.00 – $80.00
Glass: “Flower Rings”
This lovely openwork, stained glass flower will keep summer blooming throughout the year!
$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.
$55.00
Wood-Burning: “Holiday Tree Ornaments”
Learn the techniques of wood-burning while creating personalized festive holiday tree ornaments!
$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!