Upcoming Events

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 […]

During this two-day (November 14-15) 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 […]

Learn how to create a green wood split rake using white oak wood with Heritage Woodworker Ben Banick. This process involves making pegs, mortises, and splitting the oak handle down […]

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 […]