Spring Events
Mansion Exhibit: Quilts from our Collection
Quilts from our Collections April 2023 – January 2024 Quilts are not just a way to keep warm and to decorate a room, quilts often tell stories, and often it becomes a good mystery. Who made them, the fabric that was used, and who it might have been made for are all part of the story. Whatever the story, quilts are an amazing piece of art; they are beautiful and a testament to the handwork and skill of the quilter.
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Mansion Exhibit: Quilts from our Collection
Quilts from our Collections April 2023 – January 2024 Quilts are not just a way to keep warm and to decorate a room, quilts often tell stories, and often it becomes a good mystery. Who made them, the fabric that was used, and who it might have been made for are all part of the story. Whatever the story, quilts are an amazing piece of art; they are beautiful and a testament to the handwork and skill of the quilter.
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Mansion Exhibit: Quilts from our Collection
Quilts from our Collections April 2023 – January 2024 Quilts are not just a way to keep warm and to decorate a room, quilts often tell stories, and often it becomes a good mystery. Who made them, the fabric that was used, and who it might have been made for are all part of the story. Whatever the story, quilts are an amazing piece of art; they are beautiful and a testament to the handwork and skill of the quilter.
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$100.00
Fiber Arts: “Knitting a Scarf”
Join us for an afternoon knitting your very own scarf! Made for you or as a gift, this class is great for someone seeking a refresher or just starting out.
$12.50 – $135.00
Weekday Series: “Candle Holder”
Busy on the weekend? This project is a composite of several 17-18 century rush lights. This beginner/intermediate class will focus on hammer control using half face blows, drawing, twisting, bending, and assembly by riveting.
Winter Events
Mansion Exhibit: Quilts from our Collection
Quilts from our Collections April 2023 – January 2024 Quilts are not just a way to keep warm and to decorate a room, quilts often tell stories, and often it becomes a good mystery. Who made them, the fabric that was used, and who it might have been made for are all part of the story. Whatever the story, quilts are an amazing piece of art; they are beautiful and a testament to the handwork and skill of the quilter.
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$55.00 – $75.00
2023 Candlelight Christmas Friday
Purchase your Car Passes for up to 6 people Today! Candlelight Christmas is Rain or Shine! All activities and musicians are inside the Mansion, Old Country Church, Baron Bluff or Historic Park Buildings to keep you warm and dry! Join us for a touch of Christmas past at Burritt on the Mountain’s annual favorite Candlelight Christmas. Burritt comes alive with the sights, sounds and smells of a traditional Christmas. Don’t wait, buy your tickets today.
$55.00 – $75.00
2023 Candlelight Christmas Saturday
Purchase your Car Passes for up to 6 people Today! Candlelight Christmas is Rain or Shine! All activities and musicians are inside the Mansion, Old Country Church, Baron Bluff or Historic Park Buildings to keep you warm and dry! Join us for a touch of Christmas past at Burritt on the Mountain’s annual favorite Candlelight Christmas. Burritt comes alive with the sights, sounds and smells of a traditional Christmas. Don’t wait, buy your tickets today.
Holiday Magic Dinners 2023
Don’t miss this cherished 30-year tradition! Celebrate the season and support Burritt’s longest-running fundraiser. Experience the magic of the holidays at the historic Burritt Mansion. Join us for an elegant five course meal, complete with appetizers, soup, salad, entrée, and dessert, all complemented by wine and coffee. You will be serenaded by Huntsville’s Master Chorale with beloved holiday songs and Father Christmas will bring a special gift. Don’t miss this cherished 30-year tradition; celebrate the season and support Burritt’s longest-running fundraiser.
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Sanders Family Christmas Play 2023
Sanders Family Christmas Play in the Old Country Church produced by Southern Rogue Theatre Company December 13th – 17th | Tickets $30 Performances: December 13th – 16th at 7:00 p.m. and December 16th & 17th at 2:30 p.m. The Sanders Family is back at Burritt this December. Southern Rogue Theatre Company and Burritt on the Mountain pair together to bring this hilarious musical favorite to the community. Conceived by Alan Bailey and penned by Connie Ray, this famous sequel of Smoke on the Mountain returns to the Old Country Church at Burritt on the Mountain.
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$110.00
Weekday Series: “Stained Glass Dangling Hearts”
Busy on the weekend? This weekday class features lovely hearts are perfect for beginners as well as those with a little experience in stained glass. Multiple colors available.
$135.00
Weekday Series: “Grilling Tools”
Busy on the weekend? This weekday class 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.
$100.00
Jewelry Making: “Pattern Wire Bracelet”
Wire wrapping in jewelry can be found in a wide variety of techniques. In this class, you will gain an introduction to my technique that is perfect for any skill level and leave with a beautiful bracelet.
$70.00
Glass: “Fused Glass Candy Dish”
Come and join us for a three hour class to design and create a candy dish that is perfect to hold all your Valentine’s Day goodies!
$65.00
Cooking: “Muscadine Jelly”
Muscadines are native to the southeastern US, full of flavor, and make a beautiful jelly! Students will make jelly from locally-grown muscadines while learning the process from start to finish.
$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.
$110.00
Glass: “Stained Glass Dangling Hearts”
These lovely hearts are perfect for beginners as well as those with a little experience in stained glass. We will be cutting, grinding, foiling, tinning and soldering the glass; then assembling the dangling hearts using some jewelry techniques. A choice of colors will be available.
$90.00
Ceramics: “Winter Snowman”
Come join our beginners hand-building clay class. In this stress-free lesson, we will be making a snowman that you can decorate however you like to brighten your home through the chilly winter days.
$100.00
Fiber Arts: “Knitting a Scarf”
Join us for an afternoon knitting your very own scarf! Made for you or as a gift, this class is great for someone seeking a refresher or just starting out.
$60.00
Textile Arts: “Kudzu Lampshade”
Make your own lampshade from kudzu vines! Using whole and split kudzu vines, students will learn the free-form open weave method to create their own unique kudzu lampshade.
$63.00
Textile Arts: “Needle Felted Hearts”
Needle felting is the art of sculpting and shaping wool using special needles. In this class, each student will learn the techniques of needle felting and apply them to a wool heart just in time for Valentine’s Day.
$12.00 – $75.00
Crafting Social: A Special Galentine’s Event
Grab your friends for a special Galentine’s event! Learn how to make a scrunchie and a retro wired headband. Participants will enjoy appetizers, drinks, and special Valentine’s themed goodies.
$110.00
Weekday Series: “Stained Glass Quilt Block”
Busy on the weekend? This weekday class features the traditional quilt block and is a perfect introduction to making a stained glass panel. There will be a selection of colors and prints available.
$90.00
Jewelry Making: “Link Bracelet with Copper Stamp”
This intermediate project combines wire wrapping technique as well as metal stamping. Students will also create their own design in the copper using metal stamping technique. Must have taken our beginner wire wrapping workshop.
$60.00
Ceramics: “Test Drive the Wheel”
This fun and relaxed three-hour workshop is great for anyone who has never used a potter’s wheel, but always wanted to give it a try.
$12.50 – $135.00
Blacksmithing: “Candle Holder”
This beginner/intermediate project is a composite of several 17th-18th century rush lights. It would use either a burning “wick” or candle to provide light for the home.
$110.00
Glass: “Stained Glass Quilt Block”
This class features the traditional quilt block and is a perfect introduction to making a stained glass panel. There will be a selection of colors and prints available.
$115.00
Textile Arts: “An Essential Apron”
Learn the basics of hand stitching sturdy, beautiful, one-of a kind clothing. This beginner’s class will teach the essentials of hand stitching and leave you with the skills you need to finish a handmade apron of your own.
$90.00
Ceramics: “Bunny Tealights”
Come join our beginners hand-building clay class. In this stress-free lesson, we will be making Bunny Tealights that you can decorate for the upcoming spring season!
Holiday Events
$55.00 – $75.00
2023 Candlelight Christmas Friday
Purchase your Car Passes for up to 6 people Today! Candlelight Christmas is Rain or Shine! All activities and musicians are inside the Mansion, Old Country Church, Baron Bluff or Historic Park Buildings to keep you warm and dry! Join us for a touch of Christmas past at Burritt on the Mountain’s annual favorite Candlelight Christmas. Burritt comes alive with the sights, sounds and smells of a traditional Christmas. Don’t wait, buy your tickets today.
$55.00 – $75.00
2023 Candlelight Christmas Saturday
Purchase your Car Passes for up to 6 people Today! Candlelight Christmas is Rain or Shine! All activities and musicians are inside the Mansion, Old Country Church, Baron Bluff or Historic Park Buildings to keep you warm and dry! Join us for a touch of Christmas past at Burritt on the Mountain’s annual favorite Candlelight Christmas. Burritt comes alive with the sights, sounds and smells of a traditional Christmas. Don’t wait, buy your tickets today.
Holiday Magic Dinners 2023
Don’t miss this cherished 30-year tradition! Celebrate the season and support Burritt’s longest-running fundraiser. Experience the magic of the holidays at the historic Burritt Mansion. Join us for an elegant five course meal, complete with appetizers, soup, salad, entrée, and dessert, all complemented by wine and coffee. You will be serenaded by Huntsville’s Master Chorale with beloved holiday songs and Father Christmas will bring a special gift. Don’t miss this cherished 30-year tradition; celebrate the season and support Burritt’s longest-running fundraiser.
View EventSanders Family Christmas Play 2023
Sanders Family Christmas Play in the Old Country Church produced by Southern Rogue Theatre Company December 13th – 17th | Tickets $30 Performances: December 13th – 16th at 7:00 p.m. and December 16th & 17th at 2:30 p.m. The Sanders Family is back at Burritt this December. Southern Rogue Theatre Company and Burritt on the Mountain pair together to bring this hilarious musical favorite to the community. Conceived by Alan Bailey and penned by Connie Ray, this famous sequel of Smoke on the Mountain returns to the Old Country Church at Burritt on the Mountain.
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Josie’s Open House – December 2023
Join us for Josie’s Gift Shop Holiday Open House We have something for everyone on your list! Shop our newest shipment of unique holiday décor, art, toys, ornaments, local handmade gifts, accessories, books & more. December Holiday Open House Days Friday, December 15th – 10am-6pm Saturday, December 16th – 10am-4pm Sip and sample while you shop! Refreshments, Wine and Hot Toddies will be served while you shop.
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