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  • Spring Chicken Sewing Workshop

    Sew a spring chicken! These little friends are so fun to make and will teach you basic hand-sewing skills. Ages 6 and up, all supplies included, no experience necessary. Kids […]

  • Foxfire Fiber Friends

    Stop by the Rabun County Public Library to spend an afternoon with Foxfire artists Sharon Grist and Kelly Coldren. Bring along your current fiber project – whether it’s knitting, crocheting, […]

  • Beginning Weaving

    This two-day introduction to weaving is taught by resident weaver Sharon Grist and covers: the mechanics of three kinds of floor looms how to do graph paper draw-downs of weave […]

  • BPR Amplifies: Foxfire

    Celebrate this community collaboration event with Blue Ridge Public Radio (BPR) and Foxfire. Join us for authentic storytelling and lively conversations! Meet and hear from Kami Ahrens, curator and director […]

  • 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 […]

    $35.00

  • Earth Day Kids’ Nature Walk

    Celebrate Earth Day outdoors with us on the trails at Foxfire! Join us for a gentle hike for young naturalists of all ages as we explore our natural surroundings together. […]

    $5.00

  • 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 […]

  • Leatherworking Class

    Class DescriptionYou will have time to make a leather shoulder bag of your choice, either a bag with artwork on it (the left one in the photo) or a bag […]

    $125.00

  • Community Dye Day

    Join us for the first community dye day of 2023! Bring a plain white article that is 100% cotton such as a t-shirt, bandana, or tote bag. Drop it off […]

  • 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. […]

  • Foxfire Fiber Friends

    Stop by the Rabun County Public Library to spend an afternoon with Foxfire artists Sharon Grist and Kelly Coldren. Bring along your current fiber project – whether it’s knitting, crocheting, […]

  • Native Plant Week

    Explore the rich biodiversity of Appalachia during Native Plant Week at the Foxfire Museum! Enjoy special demonstrations during your tour of the museum on May 11th - 13th. May 11th: […]

  • Native Plant Week: Identification Walk

    Celebrate native plants in Appalachia with a guided plant identification walk at the Foxfire Museum. Southern Appalachia is one of the most botanically diverse regions of the world. On this […]

  • Woodworking Workshop: Build a Bench

    Join Foxfire Museum Director Barry Stiles for an introductory class to basic woodworking skills used in traditional Appalachian buildings, such as hewing and dressing logs. During this six-hour course, students […]

  • Wet Felting Workshop

    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. In this class, […]

    $45.00

  • Pollinator Family Workshop

    Bring the family out for this fun, hands-on workshop exploring pollinators and their important role in mountain agriculture. This workshop will take place at the Foxfire Museum and is open […]

  • Community Dye Day

    Join us for a 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 […]