Burritt Folk School
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Learn. Do. Experience.
At The Burritt Folk School it is our mission to inspire, educate, and cultivate a creative community of active learners
through preservation, demonstration, and participation in traditional arts, crafts, and skills.
Have you ever wanted to learn a traditional craft or art? At the Burritt Folk School, we offer hands-on workshops in a variety of disciplines taught by regional artisans who are passionate about preserving their craft. Bring a friend or make new friends as you join us for these fun and exciting classes. Check out our upcoming workshops at the link below. You are sure to find an experience that it just what you are looking for!
For more information, please contact the Folk School Program Manager, Jana Parris, at jana.parris@huntsvilleal.gov or call 256-427-5196.
Folk School Disciplines
(Including, but not limited to.)
Decorative Arts: Stained Glass, Fused Glass, Jewelry Making, Wood Burning
Fiber Arts: Quilting, Sewing, Knitting, Embroidery, Spinning, Crocheting
Functional Arts: Blacksmithing, Pottery, Basketry, Chair Caning, Leather Crafting
Foodways: Cooking, Baking, Canning and Preserving, Gardening, Herbs
Visual Arts: Printmaking, Drawing, Photography, Painting, Calligraphy
Thank you to The Alabama Council on the Arts for their support of our Folk School Programs.
Upcoming Folk School Classes & Workshops
$70.00
Ceramics: “Heart Pocket Wall Vase”
Come join us for a beginners hand-building clay workshop! In this stress-free lesson we will be making a heart pocket wall vase perfect for the upcoming Valentine’s season.
$135.00
Weekday Series: “Wall Hooks”
Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools you will learn to draw a taper, bend, flatten or spread, twist, and punch holes. Using these techniques you will make your own wall hooks to hang your things in this weekday class!
$120.00
Weekday Series: “Openwork Heart”
Hearts and flowers are the perfect combination. In this weekday class you will be creating a dimensional flower and attaching it to a wire frame heart signifying timeless beauty and enduring love.
$50.00
Herbs: “Appalachian Kitchen Remedies”
Join us to learn the rich tradition and health benefits behind two honey-based remedies treasured for boosting immunity during colder months.
$185.00
Jewelry Making: “Precious Metal Earrings”
Using Precious Metal Clay, students will create as many earrings as 25 grams of clay will allow. They will create the designs in the clay and then learn how to prepare their pieces for the firing process.
$10.00 – $75.00
Fiber Arts: “Sew Your Own Tote Bag!”
Join us for an introductory sewing class where you will learn to make a reversible, flat-bottom tote bag perfect for carrying all of your book club essentials or farmer’s market finds!
$120.00
Glass: “Openwork Heart”
In this class you will be creating a dimensional flower and attaching it to a wire frame heart signifying timeless beauty and enduring love.
$77.00
Basket Making: “Bow Basket”
Join us to make a bow basket! This is a great basket for napkins, fruit, muffins, and more! Beginners welcome.
$135.00
Blacksmithing: “Wall Hooks”
Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools you will learn to draw a taper, bend, flatten or spread, twist, and punch holes. Using these techniques you will make your own wall hooks to hang your things!
$175.00
Ceramics: “Weekly Wheel Workshop II”
You like working in clay and have already made your first bowls or mugs on a potter’s wheel. Now you want to do more. In this class you’ll build on your basic skills to make bigger and better bowls, mugs with handles, and other forms.
$140.00
Blacksmithing II: “Tongs”
This advanced class will focus on the steps needed to make your own blacksmith tongs. Each student should complete a basic set of flat jaw tongs, and have the working knowledge to make other tong styles.
$60.00
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.
$135.00
Weekday Series: “Three Hook Coat Rack”
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 a Three Hook Wall Coat Rack.
$70.00
Ceramics: “Lucky Leprechaun”
Come join us for a beginners hand-building clay workshop! In this stress-free lesson, you will be shown different tricks and techniques to create your clay masterpieces.
$95.00
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.
$65.00
Cooking: “Pepper Jelly”
Join us for a hands-on pepper jelly-making workshop featuring vibrant bell peppers!
$135.00
Blacksmithing: “Three Hook Coat Rack”
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 a Three Hook Wall Coat Rack.