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
$10.00 – $115.00
Glass: “Classical Stained Glass”
SOLD OUT! Come make a classical stained glass panel in the manner of Louis Comfort Tiffany.
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$58.00
Fiber Arts: “Introduction to Knitting”
Come learn the basics of knitting and go home with your own set of needles and yarn.
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$115.00
Jewelry Making: Glass Cabs and Sterling Setting
Make a matching pendant and earring set from dichroic glass cabs and sterling silver wire.
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$65.00
Jewelry Making: “Pattern Wire Bracelet”
Students will learn about wire wrapping techniques and leave with a beautiful bracelet.
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$48.00
Wood-burning: “Monogramming Coasters”
SOLD OUT! Learn the techniques of wood-burning and make a set of monogrammed coasters.
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$65.00
Jewelry Making: “Pattern Wire Bracelet”
SOLD OUT! Please see our main Folk School page to register for this workshop on August 29th.
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$10.00 – $295.00
Master Workshop: “Whisked Away Weekend – Broom Making with Mark Hendry”
Get whisked away with our 3 day Master Workshop for a weekend crafting various styles of historic Appalachian whisk brooms.
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$46.00
Quilling: “Fall Wreath”
Learn how to make a fall wreath using several different quilling techniques.
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$95.00
Jewelry Making: “Bangled Bracelet”
This elegant intermediate project will build on the Pattern Wire bracelet project. Students must have taken or be registered for the Wire Wrapped Bracelet class before this workshop is scheduled.
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$10 – $100
Blacksmithing: “Tongs”
SOLD OUT! October is the perfect time of year to get in our forge and learn the basics of blacksmithing!
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$65.00
Plants and Herbs: “Victorian Art of Pressed Flowers”
Join us and learn the history and process of pressing flowers and create bookmarks, note cards, candles, and more.
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$10.00 – $70.00
Stained Glass: “Wishing Star”
SOLD OUT! Come make this lovely stained glass Wishing Star that is perfect for the holidays or any time of year!
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$52.00
Wood-Burning: “Holiday Tree Ornaments”
Come learn the techniques of wood-burning and make a set of lovely holiday tree ornaments.
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$60.00
Glass: “Hand Painted Ornaments”
Come create a set of original hand painted glass ornaments and add a personal touch to your holiday tree!
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$10 – $100
Blacksmithing: “3 Hook Coat Rack”
SOLD OUT! Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools students will learn to make a beautiful coat rack!
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$10.00 – $140.00
Jewelry Making: “Wire Workshop”
Create a set of beautiful jewelry just in time for the holidays! This intermediate project will build on the Pattern Wire bracelet project. Students must have taken or be registered for the Wire Wrapped Bracelet class before this workshop is scheduled.
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$10.00 – $90.00
Quilting: “Holiday Stocking”
Learn beginner sewing and quilting techniques and make a stocking for the upcoming holidays.
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$43.00
Quilling: “Snowflake Ornaments”
Learn the art of quilling with paper and make a set of holiday ornaments!
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$52.00
Wood-burning: “Personalized Holiday Tree Ornaments”
Come learn the techniques of wood-burning and make a set of lovely personalized holiday tree ornaments
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$10.00 – $90.00
Quilting: “Sew Sweet Table Runner”
This workshop builds on beginner sewing and quilting skills while crafting a round table runner you are sure to love!
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$62.00
Basket Making: “Glove Basket”
Come learn basic basket making techniques and create a beautiful basket perfect for hanging.
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$10.00 – $100.00
Blacksmithing: “Grilling Tools”
SOLD OUT! Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools, students will learn to make a set of grilling tools.
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$10.00 – $100.00
Blacksmithing: “Key Fobs and Hooks”
Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools students will learn to make key fobs and hooks.
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$10.00 – $80.00
Stained Glass: “Valentine Openwork”
This openwork design will make the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for someone special or a lovely decoration for your home.
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$58.00
Wood-burning: “Vintage Huntsville Map”
Calling all Huntsville & history lovers, this workshop is for you!
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$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.
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