Folk School Classes with Burritt

Fiber Arts: Fall Knit Bits at Burrritt

Come join our growing kitting community at Burritt! If you have basic knitting experience, but want to expand your knowledge, this is for you. Each meeting covers a different topic in a short, snack-sized session rather than a longer project-based class. You can register for one, two, three, or all four dates! More Information and Registration

Ceramics: Open Studio Sessions

Have you taken a ceramics class and want more practice or to create your own projects at your own pace? Open studio sessions are for students who have taken at least one ceramics class at Burritt or have previous ceramic experience from another studio. More Information and Registration

Jewelry Making: Pattern Wire Bracelet

Wire wrapping in jewelry can be found in a wide variety of techniques.  In this 3 hour class, you will gain an introduction to my technique that is perfect for any skill level. More Information and Registration

Master Workshop: Leather Crafting with Tom Slavicek

Learn the basics of leather working and create a few projects of your own in this three day master workshop! More Information and Registration

Wood Burning: Holiday Ornaments

Learn the techniques of wood-burning while creating personalized festive holiday tree ornaments! More Information and Registration

Glass: Stained Glass Wishing Star

This beginners class will cover glass cutting, ’Tiffany style’ copper foil application, tinning and building dimensionally. Students will take home a beautiful 3 dimensional star! More Information and Registration

Blacksmithing: Candle Holder

This beginner/intermediate class will focus on hammer control using half face blows, drawing, twisting, bending, and assembly by riveting. Students will create a candle holder based on 17th and 18th century rush lights. More Information and Registration 

Folk Traditions: Pumpkin Carving

Take your pumpkin carving to the next level! In this class, students will learn the techniques of creating a shaved pumpkin design. Your instructor will guide you through the steps of carving a spooky skyline of various Huntsville landmarks on a locally grown pumpkin. More Information and Registration

Fiber Arts: Embroidered Holiday Ornament

Join us to hand-stitch an adorable mitten ornament to hang on a tree or wall for the holidays! More Information and Registration

Textile Art: A Tribute to Hidden Figures

Join us to create a fabric wall hanging that pays homage to Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson and Dorothy Vaughan and their contributions to NASA! More Information and Registration

Glass: Stained Glass Window Angel

This 4” X 8” angel is perfect for the holidays or any day!  This class will include a discussion of how to design a layered, free hanging stained glass artwork to maximum strength and stability. More Information and Registration

Blacksmithing: Key Fobs and 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 unique key fobs. More Information and Registration

Cooking: Artisan Pasta

Students in the three hour Artisan Pasta class will master old world pasta-making techniques and much more! More Information and Registration

Plants and Herbs: Folk Wreath Design

Join us for a holiday workshop on the mountain & learn about folk wreath design, while creating your own 12” wreath using foraged and other natural materials! More Information and Registration 

Basket Making: Bread Basket

Join us for this 4 hour workshop where you will weave your own bread basket just in time for the holidays! More Information and Registration