Wet Felting
Looking for a simple, new fiber art to practice? Wet felting is a great activity for all ages and uses just three materials: water, soap, and wool. This class will introduce the basic skills needed to felt and creative ideas to get you started. Class participants are invited to bring a lunch and spend the […]
Shape Note Workshop
Shape-note singing has a long history in the state of Georgia. The most widely used shape-note book, The Sacred Harp, was first published near Carrollton in 1844 and has remained in print ever since. Today people sing out of The Sacred Harp all over the world, travelling to Georgia to participate in the annual singings […]
Simple Leatherworking Class
"Leather Crafting Basics and More" Craft something beautiful and functional in this leather class! You will have time to make a beautiful shoulder bag or any one of the following projects: The Foxfire Hiker Bag, phone pouch for your belt or over the shoulder, a Messenger bag, tote bag, "marbled" bag, leather wallet, passport wallet, […]
Basketry: Baskets All Day, Everyday
This class will go all day and will create multiple baskets. Bring your lunch, scissors, a towel, and a small bucket to hold water. Come join the fun!” Minimum of 3 people Maximum of 10 people $110 (includes supplies) https://www.foxfire.org/shop/basketry-baskets-all-day-everyday/
Traditional Fire/Pyrotechnology
Class 1: Traditional Fire/Pyrotechnology If an ember from a friction fire is that which you desire, then ignite your soul with the fire roll! The Rudiger Roll is a great step in understanding the balance between speed and pressure for friction fire; and with the right technique an ember can be achieved in just seconds. […]
Ethnobotany
Class 2: Ethnobotany Modern pharmaceuticals are synthesized from sources all around us, plants. As we walk we will discuss how to turn our ground floor into our drug store as we find and forage our edible and medicinal needs. Students will walk away with the knowledge on how to easily identify various plants and […]