Join us for a traditional Irish Ceili!

Featuring Henri's Notions

Rick Cunningham, Mandolin

Tom Morley, Fiddle

July 24 at 6:00

Tickets are $25 per couple, $15 per individual; no charge for Folk School students. Advance reservations required. Ticket includes Irish dinner, dancing, and concert. Call Danielle Dunbar at (205) 563-9990 for information. Limited lodging also available, first come, first served.

Irish Weekend, July 23-25

Limited availability in our weekend classes inclduding: fiddle, mandolin, Ceili dance (be ready for Saturday night!), chair caning, woodcarving (Celtic spoons and more!), and silkscreen printing. Go to our schedule page for more details. Call Danielle to register.

The Alabama Folk School began offering workshops for adult students to learn about folk art as well as more contemporary art in 2008. Since that time we have been privileged to provide quality instruction from master artisans. Here's a sample of our past classes and instructors:

• Mary Ann & China Pettway, Gee's Bend Quilters
• James Bryan, Fiddle
• Bettye Kimbrell, Quilting
• Orrin Star, Mandolin
• Bill & Mary Ann Smith, White Oak Basketry
• Terry Hale, Glass Beads
• Herb Trotman, Banjo
• Linda Munoz & Rhys Greene, Mosaics
• Jim Cauthen, Fiddle
• Joyce Cauthen, Rhythm Guitar
• Marilynn Brandenburger, Illustrated Journal in Pencil and Watercolor
• Click HERE to see a full listing of past offerings
• Click HERE to see a full listing of current offerings

Here’s what our students have said about the Folk School:

"Truly enjoyed the instruction and hospitality at this first-rate folk school. Memorable experience that has inspired me to continue to study folk art." Allison Barnes (Southern Living magazine), Birmingham, AL

"Incredible, knowledgeable instructors!" Lynn, Jasper, AL

"A breath of fresh air and respite in a hectic world. Very enriching experience on many levels--super instructors! Great organization. Thanks." Martha Jane, Birmingham, AL

"I love the Folk School. It has been a very therapeutic activity for me. I especially enjoyed having my daughter share the experience with me." Cathy, Fayette, AL