Heritage Skills
Basic Blacksmithing Class
Using a coal forge, you will learn hammering techniques essential to blacksmithing. This is a hands-on class. Bring along your lunch and please wear long pants and closed toe shoes. Classes from 9am-1pm. Minimum of 1 and maximum of 2 participants https://www.foxfire.org/shop/basic-blacksmithing-class/
Fall Wildcrafting Workshop
Immerse yourself in the vibrant autumn Appalachian landscape as the leaves begin to fall. During the first half of our workshop, we will take a wild plant and mushroom ramble on the gentle to moderate well-maintained trails at Foxfire. Participants will have permission during this workshop only to sustainably harvest ingredients along the way. We […]
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, […]
Log Hewing Class
$50.00 Axing techniques to hew a log safely. Tools will be provided. Bring along a lunch and please wear long pants and closed toe shoes. 8/30/24 from 9:30am to 12:30pm 10/25/24 from 10:30am-1:30pm Minimum of 2 and maximum of 5 participants. https://www.foxfire.org/shop/log-hewing-class/
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/