Featured Events
Featured Events List
Super Saturday – Birding at Burritt
Come chase away the winter blahs at the “Birding at Burritt” Super Saturday January 25, 2020, from 9am-4pm. For the second year in a row, we are collaborating with the Huntsville Audubon society and Tommy Howell’s Bird Encounter Nature Program for a fun-filled day of learning, hiking, and bird watching. This event is free to members or pay regular Burritt admission to participate in these programs. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Feather ID workshop 9:30am-10:45am This workshop, taught by Lisa Gardner, will use actual feather specimens to teach identification of North American birds. Other topics include feather…
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$52
Glass: “Fused Glass Valentine Suncatcher”
Come make a Valentine’s Day themed suncatcher that is perfect for capturing sunlight and the spirit of this special day celebrating love and friendship.
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Super Saturday – Forward from Slavery
“Forward from Slavery”: Stories of the Underground Railroad, Buffalo Soldiers, and Rosenwald Schools Celebrate African American history at Burritt on the Mountain Saturday February 22, 2020 from 10:30am-3:30pm The day will begin with our interactive Underground Railroad field trip presentation. Then learn about the Buffalo Soldiers that came to Huntsville October 1898. Learn how they became soldiers, what they ate, medical treatment, where they served around the world, and then meet a special Buffalo Soldier from the time. Finally spend some time in our Rosenwald School by experiencing a school day in 1918. Learn how our pledge of allegiance…
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$10 – $115
Jewelry Making: “Block Pressed Silver Jewelry”
Students will make unique works of jewelry art using silver clay in a technique very similar to block printing.
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$10 – $115
Glass: “Classical Stained Glass”
SOLD OUT! Learn step by step how to create a classical stained glass panel in the manner of Louis Comfort Tiffany. Price includes Saturday and Sunday.
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$75
Leap Year Dinner at The View
Dinners return and you will not want to miss this Leap Year dinner, which won’t happen again for FOUR years! Enjoy an amazing dinner catered by LeeLee Ray while listening to the sounds of Huntsville’s In The Mood Swing Band. Four courses of deliciousness will be served to each guest beginning with an appetizer followed by salad, main course and spectacular dessert! There will be plenty of time between courses and after dinner to dance to the wonderful sounds of Huntsvilles In The Mood Swing Band. Ticket sales end Tuesday, February 25 at 5pm.
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$10 – $115
Glass: “Classical Stained Glass”
SOLD OUT! Learn step by step how to create a classical stained glass panel in the manner of Louis Comfort Tiffany. Price includes Saturday and Sunday.
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$55
Jewelry Making: “Pattern Wire Bracelet”
The Saturday workshop sold out so we’ve added another option of this workshop perfect for the beginner jewelry maker!
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$55
Jewelry Making: “Pattern Wire Bracelet”
SOLD OUT! Students will learn about wire-wrapping materials and techniques and leave with a beautiful bracelet.
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$10 – $100
Blacksmithing: “Plant Hangers and Hooks”
These hooks and hangers can be used for a wide assortment of things!
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$60
Basket Making – “Mini Muffin Baskets”
Enjoy making a functional basket while learning the basics to basket making!
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$10 – $100
Blacksmithing: “3 Hook Coat Rack”
Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools students will learn to make a beautiful coat rack!
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$65
Stained Glass: “Openwork Butterfly”
Learn to make traditional Tiffany Style stained glass!
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$10 – $100
Blacksmithing: “Tongs”
October is the perfect time of year to get in our forge and learn the basics of blacksmithing!
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