Burritt Folk School
Folklife Arts & Crafts Adult Workshops
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 below as classes will continue to be added throughout the year.
Stay up to date by joining our Folk School Email List. Contact Jana Watson at jana.watson@huntsvilleal.gov for more information.
Upcoming Folk School Classes & Workshops
$110.00
Weekday Series: “Summer Delights Stained Glass”
This 5” brass ring holds a butterfly and part of a sunflower for you to enjoy throughout the year. Construction for this Intermediate class uses copper foil and the openwork technique. Glass cutting experience required.
$90.00
Jewelry Making: “Ginkgo and Sterling Silver Bracelet”
his project is for any skill level. This elegant sterling silver and Czech glass Ginkgo beads create a beautiful and comfortable bracelet that ad a pop of color for any outfit.
$56.00
Youth Series: “Dyeing a Galaxy”
Join us for this youth workshop (ages 12-18) to make out-of-this-world wearable art! Students will use a variety of dyeing and resist techniques to make a cotton scarf or *t-shirt reflecting the night sky or outer space.
$65.00
Paper Arts: “Giant Paper Flower”
In this class, students will create a flower that will last forever. Crepe paper makes up the construction of the flower and with the help of our instructor you will have a large flower to decorate the backdrop of any event, or any place you want to make a little more magical.
$180.00
Master Workshop: “Frank Lloyd Wright Stained Glass Panel”
This two day “Master Level” class is a tribute to the master architect and glass designer Frank Lloyd Wright. Our concentration in this class will be on fitting the glass and on soldering. The geometric “Prairie Style” design is a classic and is classically beautiful. Must have previous cutting and foiling experience.
$80.00
Visual Arts: “Beginner Brush Lettering”
Join us for this beginner brush lettering class where students will learn everything they need to know to get started including basic strokes, basic brush lettering ideas, how to hold their pens, tips and tricks and more. Supply kit and markers included!
$55.00
Ceramics: “Glazed Stoneware Mug”
Come join us for a relaxing class painting a 16 ounce Stoneware mug! This will be a glazing session where you will learn how colors layer together. We will then fire it so it will be food and microwave safe.
$130.00
Textile Arts: “Folded Bark Baskets”
In this class, each students will learn how to remove, fold and begin to dry a piece of bark. They will also construct a basket of their own.
$75.00
Youth Series: “Clay Gnomes”
Join us for this youth workshop (ages 12-18) to create your own ceramic gnome! Students will learn a few different clay techniques and add their own finishing touches. This is a two day class (July 11 and 25).
$115.00
Weekday Series: “Stained Glass Wall Mirror”
Busy on the weekend? This weekday beginners class contains several types of mirrored glass and several color selections.
$75.00
Ceramics: “Honey Beehive”
In this stress-free class students will be making an adorable ceramic beehive. You will be shown different tricks and techniques to create your clay masterpieces!
$90.00
Glass: “Fused Glass Garden Stakes”
Come and join us for a two part class to design and create a set of four flower-themed garden stakes that will add a touch of beauty to your potted plants or flower beds.
$115.00
Glass: “Stained Glass Wall Mirror”
This beginners class contains several types of mirrored glass and several color selections.
$110.00
Weekday Series: “Summer Delights Stained Glass”
This 5” brass ring holds a butterfly and part of a sunflower for you to enjoy throughout the year. Construction for this Intermediate weekday class uses copper foil and the openwork technique. Glass cutting experience required.
$355.00
Master Workshop: Quilting with Tiavalya Befecadu
During this three day master workshop, students will learn to make a twin-sized Modern Dutchman’s puzzle quilt with Tiavalya Befecadu.
$95.00
Fiber Arts: “Crochet Sunshine Tea Set”
Brighten your day with a cheerful Sunshine Tea Set! In this class, students will learn the basics of crochet while creating a set of cotton coasters, a pitcher mat, and a keyhole towel. All supplies are provided, and all experience levels are welcome.
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