Upcoming Events

In this two-hour class you will learn the process and technique required to make sourdough bread, as well as the butter to top it! Heritage Cooking demonstrator Mary Waldrop will […]

Join blacksmith John Scroggin at the Foxfire forge for a hands-on introduction to blacksmithing. Under his guidance, you’ll learn how to use fire, hammer, and anvil to transform raw steel […]

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. […]

Here’s your chance to learn the basics in our Woodstove Cookery class with longtime Foxfire friend Tommy Waldrop! Held inside our historic Warwoman cabin, Tommy will guide you through the […]

Step back into mountain life at Foxfire’s Mountaineer Festival — a day filled with heritage skills, live music, great food, and family fun.  Explore 58 folk & craft vendors Watch demonstrations […]

In this exciting class led by Georgann Lanich, you will explore 3 different pottery methods that were used by many cultures before the invention of the pottery wheel. Each of […]

Learn the essentials of flintknapping with heritage craftsman and former Foxfire student Jim Enloe. Classes include basic instruction on how to shape flint and other stones into useful tools such […]

The construction of cordage and glue by first communities likely represented a significant leap forward for humanity, not unlike learning to make the first tools. Andrew Lee brings significant teaching […]

Learn the basics of basket weaving and bring along a parent or guardian to join the fun! You’ll need scissors, a towel, a small bucket and a snack or bring […]

This 2-day workshop will introduce beginning and intermediate students to the basic techniques of blacksmithing using the forge, anvil, and hammers. A range of forging techniques will be demonstrated for […]

This fun class is all about the history and creation of a small traditional style face jug. Face Jugs have a rich history in Appalachia that reaches far beyond our […]

Learn the basics of weaving baskets as we create a small berry basket or potato basket. We’ll plan to complete at least one project during class time. You may have […]

The Atlatl and Darts workshop consists of four hours of instruction total, in which students will construct an atlatl and two darts. Students will be given a short piece of […]

During this two-day introduction to weaving, taught by resident weaver Sharon Grist, students will learn the mechanics of floor looms, the process of making a warp, how to properly thread […]

In this exciting class led by Georgann Lanich, you will explore 3 different pottery methods that were used by many cultures before the invention of the pottery wheel. Each of […]

We’ll use simple hand sewing techniques and put together traditional quilt blocks to create “mug mats” or small bookmarks from cotton fabric scraps. Discussion of embroidery techniques or clothing repair […]

The Atlatl and Darts workshop consists of four hours of instruction total, in which students will construct an atlatl and two darts. Students will be given a short piece of […]