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 – $100.00
Blacksmithing: “Key Fobs and Hooks”
Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools students will learn to make key fobs and hooks.
$75.00
Jewelry Making: “Beaded Cuff Bracelet”
In this 3 hour class, students will continue to expand on wire wrapping skills by learning more techniques with specific tools. Please note: this is an intermediate class open only to students who have taken the Beginner Pattern Wire Bracelet workshop.
$10.00 – $80.00
Stained Glass: “Valentine Openwork”
SOLD OUT! This openwork design will make the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for someone special or a lovely decoration for your home.
$165.00
Ceramics: Introduction to the Potter’s Wheel
SOLD OUT! Look for the next class in April. Learn the basics of shaping clay on a potter’s wheel and create your own hand-crafted bowl in this 4 week series.
$58.00
Wood-burning: “Vintage Huntsville Map”
Calling all Huntsville & history lovers, this workshop is for you!
$45.00
Paper Quilling: Easter Bunny
Come and learn the beautiful, but simple art of quilling and make your own framed bunny.
$110.00
Fiber Arts: Knitting a Barley Hat
Join us for this 2 day knitting workshop for advanced beginner or intermediate knitters. Students will learn how to cast on in the round, create ribbing, change needles, and establish the pattern for the body of a hat.
$10.00 – $100.00
Blacksmithing: “Plant Hangers and Hooks”
Students will learn tapering, spreading, scrolling, bending, and riveting as they make hanger hooks perfect for hanging plants or other things.
$60.00
Jewelry Making: “Crochet Necklace”
Come make beautiful crocheted necklace! Knowing how to crochet is not necessary – in fact the sloppier the stitch, the better!
$10.00 – $125.00
Stained Glass: “Classic Stained Glass Box”
Calling all previous Stained Glass students! In this intermediate workshop you will create a stained glass box that is perfect for jewelry or other treasures.
$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.
$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.
$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”
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 – $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.
$75.00
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 – $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.
$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.