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Spring Wildcrafting Workshop
Spring Wildcrafting Workshop
Explore the incredible bounty of spring wild foods and herbs growing on the Land. 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 […]
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Flintknapping
Flintknapping
Learn the essentials of flintknapping from 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 arrowheads using techniques developed over thousands of years. Students take home tools they make over the course of the class. Students should bring gloves and protective eyewear. We also recommend packing snacks and water for the day. Each class is held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm EST at the Foxfire Museum.
Community Dye Day
Community Dye Day
Join us for a summer community dye day! Bring a plain white article that is 100% cotton such as a t-shirt, bandana, or tote bag. Drop it off in our indigo pot at the beginning of your self-guided tour. When you are done walking through the museum, you’ll be able to pick up your dyed […]
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Intro to Yarn Spinning
Intro to Yarn Spinning
This 6-hour class taught by Foxfire's resident weaver, Sharon Grist, will include instruction on different fibers and their characteristics and practical applications of carding, drafting, and spindle and wheel spinning. Students will spin wool and learn several ways to handle fiber to produce varying yarn structures. Students with their own wheel are welcome to bring […]
Spoon Carving Class
Spoon Carving Class
In this class we will start with a fresh, native hardwood, and turn it into a beautiful and functional utensil. Let your creativity guide you while also learning safe and effective techniques for whittling spoons, spatulas, spreaders, and ladles. Different types of wood we use could include black walnut, black cherry, sweet birch, red maple, […]