Heritage Skills
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Mohair Wool Washing Demo
Mohair Wool Washing Demo
Stop by Foxfire to learn about cleaning and washing wool in preparation for spinning into yarn. Time TBA.
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Intermediate Weaving
This two-day intermediate weaving class is taught by resident weaver Sharon Grist. In this class we will be exploring the intricacies of Bird’s Eye and Rose Path designs. Students will work on samples set up on 7 different looms and take home well over 100 variations on these fairly simple weave structures. Students must have basic […]
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Castile Soap Making
DESCRIPTION Learn how to make Castile soap in this two-day workshop. This vegetable-based soap is made from a blend of olive and coconut oils and is ideal for individuals with allergies or sensitive skin. Instructor TBA. Each two-day session will run from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm each day. Please be sure to bring your […]
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Planting by the Moon
Planting by the Moon
Join Timpson Creek Farm Project Manager, Darby Weaver, as she delves into the biodynamic practice of planting by the moon. While biodynamic growers utilize this technique today, it has been used throughout history by civilizations all over the world as a means of growing the best, most adapted crops capable of standing up to weather […]
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Rush Chair Bottoming
Taught by Foxfire contact and demonstrator Kermit Rood, this two-day class introduces the student to the fundamentals of chair bottoming, with a focus on rush-style weaving. For the class, students will need to bring a chair they wish to bottom. All other tools and materials will be supplied in the class. Be sure to pack […]