Featured Events
Featured Events List
$130.00
Week Day Series Stained Glass: “Dragonfly Panel”
The class will cover all aspects of building a panel plus how to construct and attach an overlay. Two classes in one session! Beginners are welcome.
$70.00
Weekday Series: Sourdough
In this hands-on class, participants will gain the knowledge and experience to confidently bake their own sourdough at home. Students can expect to bring home a loaf of sourdough to bake the following day, their own sourdough Mother (which is over 100 years old) for continued baking, and a tea towel.
$70.00
Glass: “Introduction to Glass Fusing”
Come and join us for fun Glass Fusing project! You will be making a 6×6 project to display or hang in your home. We’ll walk you through each step, giving you tricks and tips on how to use our glass fusing materials and tools along the way.
We the People: Historic Park Installation
Get ready to travel back in time! In honor of America’s 250th birthday, Burritt on the Mountain is turning history into hands-on fun for the whole family. Step into the Past Wander through real 19th-century houses that families lived in long ago! Each one has amazing stories waiting for you to discover.
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$15.00 – $20.00
St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails at The View 2026
St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails at The View Sunday, March 15 3 PM – 5 PM Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us at Burritt on the Mountain’s special “Cocktails at The View”! Get ready for some shenanigans at Burritt’s special Cocktails at the View. Immerse yourself in the lively spirit of the Emerald Isle. Event Highlights: Live Irish Music: The Musgrove Session will bring the magic of the Emerald Isle to life with toe-tapping jigs, heart-stirring reels, and singalong ballads – all with an amazing lineup of guitars, ukuleles, fiddles, banjos, bass, and bodhrán.
Burritt Nature Rangers Spring Camp Wild Journey: Exploring Animals and Their Homes
Burritt Nature Rangers Spring Camp, Wild Journey: Exploring Animals and Their Homes March 16th – 20th | Children in Grades K-5th Join us for an unforgettable adventure in Wild Journey: Exploring Animals and Their Homes Spring Break Camp! Designed for grades K-5, this week-long day camp lets kids explore the great outdoors at Burritt on the Mountain. Campers will immerse themselves in nature by hiking our forested nature trails (weather permitting), learning about animals around the world, and discovering the habitats they live in. Students will explore how each animal is perfectly suited to its environment.
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$135.00
Weekday Series: Blacksmithing – “Grilling Tools”
This class will focus on several basic forging fundamentals. Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools and techniques, students will forge a spatula, and a steak turner.
$135.00
Blacksmithing: “Grilling Tools”
This class will focus on several basic forging fundamentals. Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools and techniques, students will forge a spatula, and a steak turner.
$25.00
Music: Irish Drumming-Learn How to Play the Bodhran
Come and spend some time with us learning how to play the bodhran (Irish traditional frame drum). This class will teach you how to hold the drum, how to hold the tipper (drum stick), and how to play some simple rhythmic patterns. No experience necessary.
$70.00
Glass: “Introduction to Glass Fusing”
Come and join us for fun Glass Fusing project! You will be making a 6×6 project to display or hang in your home. We’ll walk you through each step, giving you tricks and tips on how to use our glass fusing materials and tools along the way.
$105.00
Ceramics: “Introduction to Wheel Throwing”
This beginner wheel throwing workshop will cover the basics of shaping clay using an electric pottery wheel. Your instructor will guide you through the essential steps of creating a wheel thrown vessel.
$120.00
Weekday Series: Stained Glass “Hearts and Flowers”
In this class you will be creating a dimensional flower and attaching it to a wire frame heart signifying timeless beauty and enduring love.
$120.00
Glass: “Hearts and Flowers”
In this class you will be creating a dimensional flower and attaching it to a wire frame heart signifying timeless beauty and enduring love.
$80.00
Fiber Arts: “Granny Square Market Bag”
Learn to make this simple and fun granny square bag. The pattern is beginner-friendly, made from three identical squares. Learn to crochet in the round, chain stitch, single crochet and double crochet.
$115.00
Beginner Leather Working: Coin Purse
In this introductory class, students will learn the fundamentals of working with leather using traditional hand tools. Through guided, hands-on instruction, participants will practice basic techniques such as hand-sewing, stamping and edge finishing while gaining an understanding of different leather types and tools.
Easter Jubilee 2026
Easter Jubilee 2026 at Burritt on the Mountain Saturday April 4, 2026, 11am-3pm Super egg-citing Adventures await at Burritt on the Mountain’s annual Easter Jubilee! Grab your Easter basket and join us on Saturday, April 4th, from 11am to 3pm. Collect eggs and treats from our frontier friends, pan for gems at our sluice, meet our barnyard animals and make some Easter crafts to take home. Don’t want the fun to end? Tour Dr. Burritt’s mansion, explore the We the People activities, or take a hike on one of our nature trails.
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$60.00 – $80.00
Weekday Series: Visual Arts- “Watercolor Flowers”
Spring is in the air, and the first blooms are stretching toward the sunshine! Join us for a refreshing watercolor flower painting experience that’s perfect for easing into the season. Spend a relaxing couple of hours with a skilled instructor who will guide you step‑by‑step into the world of watercolor florals. Your tuition includes all supplies, just bring yourself and a willingness to create. Whether you’re a complete beginner or already comfortable with a brush, this class is designed to be calming, fun, and inspiring.
$125.00
Uncorked: A Journey into Decorative Arts
Uncorked: A Journey into Decorative Arts Friday, April 10 Baron Bluff at Burritt on the Mountain Doors Open 10:30am | Individual Tickets and Host Tables on sale Thursday, February 26th 10:00am Guest Speaker: Dr. Ken Rivenbark, owner of Rivenbark & Roper Antiques Join us for a champagne brunch and educational fundraiser in support of historic preservation. The event is designed to introduce guests to the fundamentals of identifying and understanding antiques while celebrating craftsmanship, material culture, and the care of historic objects.
$70.00
Weekday Series – Glass: “Introduction to Glass Fusing”
Come and join us for fun Glass Fusing project! You will be making a 6×6 project to display or hang in your home. We’ll walk you through each step, giving you tricks and tips on how to use our glass fusing materials and tools along the way.
$45.00
BLOOMED: A Mini-Retreat with Maria Brito
BLOOMED is a powerful 2.5 hour workshop that will feel like a mini retreat for the soul! Designed to help you regulate your nervous system, clear what is no longer aligned, and create from a grounded, embodied place. Because lasting change isn’t about adding more to your life — it’s about releasing what your body has been holding that no longer serves the woman you are becoming.
$135.00
Weekday Series: “Plant Hangers”
This weekday 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 hanger hooks perfect for hanging plants and more!
$60.00 – $80.00
Weekday Series: Visual Arts- “Watercolor Flowers”
Spring is in the air, and the first blooms are stretching toward the sunshine! Join us for a refreshing watercolor flower painting experience that’s perfect for easing into the season. Spend a relaxing couple of hours with a skilled instructor who will guide you step‑by‑step into the world of watercolor florals. Your tuition includes all supplies, just bring yourself and a willingness to create. Whether you’re a complete beginner or already comfortable with a brush, this class is designed to be calming, fun, and inspiring.
$135.00
Blacksmithing: “Plant Hangers”
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 hanger hooks perfect for hanging plants and more!
Spring Farm Day 2026
Spring Farm Day 2026 April 18th | 10am – 4pm Join us for a taste of springtime on the farm Saturday, April 18th 10am-4pm. Visit our barnyard animals, experience historic skills, and learn about life on the farm during the 1800s. Visitors will be fascinated by the sheep-shearing and blacksmithing demonstrations. Learn how to card and wash wool, observe wool being spun into yarn, create an animal mask, and play with old-fashioned toys.
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$120.00
Weekday Series – Jewelry: “Fused Glass Necklace Pendant”
During the class we will be kiln making frit and each necklace pendant will be composed differently. A full analysis of the firing schedules will accompany each pendant. Also, you will have a choice of various glass and textures for your projects. If you have ever been interested in fusing glass, this class will be an excellent starting point.
$105.00
Textile Arts: “Shibori Dyeing”
Discover the beauty of Shibori, the traditional Japanese art of resist-dyeing, in this hands-on class designed for adults. Students will explore a variety of folding, binding, and stitching techniques to create unique patterns on fabric.
$120.00
Jewelry: “Fused Glass Necklace Pendant”
During the class we will be kiln making frit and each necklace pendant will be composed differently. A full analysis of the firing schedules will accompany each pendant. Also, you will have a choice of various glass and textures for your projects. If you have ever been interested in fusing glass, this class will be an excellent starting point.
$70.00
Glass: “Introduction to Glass Fusing”
Come and join us for fun Glass Fusing project! You will be making a 6×6 project to display or hang in your home. We’ll walk you through each step, giving you tricks and tips on how to use our glass fusing materials and tools along the way.
Shhhh! Secrets of the Forest: A Nature Mystery Camp – June 1-5
Shhhh! Secrets of the Forest: A Nature Mystery Camp June 1-5, 2026 Join us for a week of outdoor discovery and imaginative exploration. Set on Burritt’s beautiful grounds, this camp invites children to slow down, look closely, and connect with the natural world through a story-based mystery woven throughout the week. As campers explore Burritt’s trails, farm areas, and outdoor spaces, they will follow a nature-themed storyline that encourages them to observe animal tracks, habitats, and behaviors.
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Jurassic Explorers Camp June 8th-12th
Jurassic Explorers June 8-12, 2026 Can you tell whether this tail bone comes from a T. rex or a Stegosaurus? Where do fossils come from? Just how big is a Velociraptor? Curiosity is at its peak—and it’s the perfect time for Jurassic Explorers! Burritt invites your young paleontologist to a dinosaur-themed adventure packed with hands-on science and imaginative play. Campers will use microscopes to explore cells, dig for “dinosaur bones,” create an erupting volcano, investigate “dinosaur eggs,” and hike the trail in search of limestone “pancakes,” fossils, and other natural treasures.
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Sewing for Beginners Camp June 8th–12th
Sewing for Beginners June 8th–12th • 8:30–3:30 This summer, young makers can discover the world of sewing with award winning textile artist Tiavalya Befecadu! Whether your child is brand new to sewing or ready to take their skills to the next level, these two camps are designed to build confidence, spark creativity, and encourage hands on learning in a fun, supportive environment. With a small class size (1 teacher for every 5 students), every camper gets plenty of personal attention as they learn, explore, and create.
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America the Beautiful Camp June 15th-18th
America the Beautiful June 15-18, 2026 Celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation with a four-day camp designed to spark curiosity and exploration. Campers will “journey” through America’s National Parks and iconic landscapes while learning about the people and places that shaped our country. We will learn about the President who started our National Parks service and the Buffalo Soldiers who were some of our first park rangers. Campers will also experience daily life as it might have been for children during the founding era of our country through interactive activities, historical games, and creative projects.
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Webs, Wings, and Scaly Things Camp June 22nd-26th
Webs, Wings, and Scaly Things June 22-26, 2026 We invite young, brave scientists to step into the hidden world of creatures that crawl, slither, flutter, and spin. Campers become junior naturalists for a week packed with scales, wings, webs, and hands-on discovery. Campers dig into the science behind how reptiles and insects survive—investigating exoskeletons, camouflage, silk‑spinning, and more. A live animal menagerie brings the learning to life, giving every child a front‑row seat to real reptiles and other fascinating creepy crawlies in action.
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Round Top Bushcraft & Survival Camp 9:00–12:00 June 22nd-26th
Round Top Bushcraft & Survival Camp 9:00–12:00 June 22nd-26th Burritt on the Mountain is excited to announce that this summer we will be offering two half-day camps the weeks of June 22nd– 26th and July 6th-10th for Middle School students. Round Top Bushcraft & Survival camp will be offered each morning from 9:00 to noon and Mountain Top Makers will be offered each afternoon from 1:00-4:00. Both camps offer immersive, hands-on experiences that are engaging, exciting and exceptional. Campers will learn new skills by doing. For families that need a more flexible schedule we offer extended day options.
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Mountain Top Makers Camp: June 22nd-26th 1pm-4pm
Mountain Top Makers (Grades 6–8) 1:00-4:00 Jun 22nd-26th Burritt on the Mountain is excited to announce that this summer we will be offering two half-day camps the weeks of June 22nd– 26th and July 6th-10th for Middle School students. Round Top Bushcraft & Survival camp will be offered each morning from 9:00 to noon and Mountain Top Makers will be offered each afternoon from 1:00-4:00. Both camps offer immersive, hands-on experiences that are engaging, exciting and exceptional. Campers will learn new skills by doing. For families that need a more flexible schedule we offer extended day options.
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Red, White & Tunes Camp with HSO July 6th-10th
Red, White & Tunes with HSO July 6-10, 2026 Get ready for a star‑spangled music adventure! Campers will celebrate America’s 250th birthday while learning to play the fiddle with the Huntsville Symphony School’s talented instructors. Throughout the week, kids enjoy violin lessons and travel back in time to discover what life was like for children during the founding era. They’ll enjoy Burritt’s classic mix of hands‑on crafts, engaging activities, and outdoor play.
View EventRound Top Bushcraft & Survival Camp: July 6th-10th
Round Top Bushcraft & Survival Camp 9:00–12:00 July 6th – 10th Burritt on the Mountain is excited to announce that this summer we will be offering two half-day camps the weeks of June 22nd– 26th and July 6th-10th for Middle School students. Round Top Bushcraft & Survival camp will be offered each morning from 9:00 to noon and Mountain Top Makers will be offered each afternoon from 1:00-4:00. Both camps offer immersive, hands-on experiences that are engaging, exciting and exceptional. Campers will learn new skills by doing.
View EventMountain Top Makers Camp: July 6th-10th
Mountain Top Makers (Grades 6–8) 1:00-4:00 July 6th-10th Burritt on the Mountain is excited to announce that this summer we will be offering two half-day camps the weeks of June 22nd– 26th and July 6th-10th for Middle School students. Round Top Bushcraft & Survival camp will be offered each morning from 9:00 to noon and Mountain Top Makers will be offered each afternoon from 1:00-4:00. Both camps offer immersive, hands-on experiences that are engaging, exciting and exceptional. Campers will learn new skills by doing. For families that need a more flexible schedule we offer extended day options.
View EventShhhh! Secrets of the Forest: A Nature Mystery Camp July 13th-17th
Shhhh! Secrets of the Forest: A Nature Mystery Camp July 13-17, 2026 Join us for a week of outdoor discovery and imaginative exploration. Set on Burritt’s beautiful grounds, this camp invites children to slow down, look closely, and connect with the natural world through a story-based mystery woven throughout the week. As campers explore Burritt’s trails, farm areas, and outdoor spaces, they will follow a nature-themed storyline that encourages them to observe animal tracks, habitats, and behaviors.
View EventJurassic Explorers Camp July 20th-24th
Jurassic Explorers Camp July 20-24, 2026 Can you tell whether this tail bone comes from a T. rex or a Stegosaurus? Where do fossils come from? Just how big is a Velociraptor? Curiosity is at its peak—and it’s the perfect time for Jurassic Explorers! Burritt invites your young paleontologist to a dinosaur-themed adventure packed with hands-on science and imaginative play. Campers will use microscopes to explore cells, dig for “dinosaur bones,” create an erupting volcano, investigate “dinosaur eggs,” and hike the trail in search of limestone “pancakes,” fossils, and other natural treasures.
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Intermediate Sewing Camp July 20th–24th
Intermediate Sewing Camp July 20–24 • 8:30–3:30 This summer, young makers can discover the world of sewing with award winning textile artist Tiavalya Befecadu! Whether your child is brand new to sewing or ready to take their skills to the next level, these two camps are designed to build confidence, spark creativity, and encourage hands on learning in a fun, supportive environment. With a small class size (1 teacher for every 5 students), every camper gets plenty of personal attention as they learn, explore, and create.
View EventWebs, Wings, and Scaly Things Camp July 27th-31st
Webs, Wings, and Scaly Things Camp July 27-31, 2026 We invite young, brave scientists to step into the hidden world of creatures that crawl, slither, flutter, and spin. Campers become junior naturalists for a week packed with scales, wings, webs, and hands-on discovery. Campers dig into the science behind how reptiles and insects survive—investigating exoskeletons, camouflage, silk‑spinning, and more. A live animal menagerie brings the learning to life, giving every child a front‑row seat to real reptiles and other fascinating creepy crawlies in action.
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