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July 2022
Beginning Needle Felting
Learn the basics of needle felting! In this two-hour course, fiber artist Kelly Coldren will teach you the basics of sculpting wool using needles. These techniques can be used to make a variety of creations, from beads and garland to woodland critters! The course fee covers instruction, use of tools, and materials. Each attendee will take home their wool sculpture. Class participants are invited to bring a lunch and spend the afternoon exploring the Foxfire Museum on their own time.…
Find out more »Flintknapping
Learn the essentials of flint knapping from Foxfire contact Jim Enloe. Classes include basic instruction on how to shape flint and other stones into useful tools such as knives, axe heads, spear heads, and arrow heads using techniques developed over thousands of years around the globe. Students will be taking home tools they make over the course of the class. The cost of items is included in the ticket price. Students should bring gloves and protective eyewear. We also recommend…
Find out more »Spoon Carving
Taught by Foxfire contact and demonstrator Kermit Rood, this one-day class introduces the student to the basics of hand carving wooden spoons and utensils, from log to finished product. A wooden blank is included in class tuition. Basic carving tools will be available for use in class. Register on Eventbrite or call the Museum at (706) 746-5828.
Find out more »August 2022
Go Tell it on Black Rock Mountain Storytelling Festival
Come celebrate storytelling in the mountains with this two-day event in partnership with Black Rock Mountain State Park and the Rabun County Public Library.Friday, August 12th:Campfire, Smores, and Stories, 7:30 - 8:30 pm at the Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground (near the Mellinger Center)Join a park ranger for an evening campfire while enjoying s'mores and swapping stories. This is a family-friendly event open to the public and campers. Ongoing Events, Saturday August 13th:Upcycled Journal Craft, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at…
Find out more »Flintknapping
Learn the essentials of flint knapping from Foxfire contact Jim Enloe. Classes include basic instruction on how to shape flint and other stones into useful tools such as knives, axe heads, spear heads, and arrow heads using techniques developed over thousands of years around the globe. Students will be taking home tools they make over the course of the class. The cost of items is included in the ticket price. Students should bring gloves and protective eyewear. We also recommend…
Find out more »September 2022
Flintknapping
Learn the essentials of flint knapping from Foxfire contact Jim Enloe. Classes include basic instruction on how to shape flint and other stones into useful tools such as knives, axe heads, spear heads, and arrow heads using techniques developed over thousands of years around the globe. Students will be taking home tools they make over the course of the class. The cost of items is included in the ticket price. Students should bring gloves and protective eyewear. We also recommend…
Find out more »October 2022
Flintknapping
Learn the essentials of flint knapping from Foxfire contact Jim Enloe. Classes include basic instruction on how to shape flint and other stones into useful tools such as knives, axe heads, spear heads, and arrow heads using techniques developed over thousands of years around the globe. Students will be taking home tools they make over the course of the class. The cost of items is included in the ticket price. Students should bring gloves and protective eyewear. We also recommend…
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