Poplar Basket Making Class
Learn to take the bark of the native tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) and turn it into a handy basket to hold berries, mushrooms, flowers, snacks, or just to hang on […]
Upcoming Events
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Soapmaking Class
Come join Miss Jenny and Briar Stevens as you spend an honest day making old-fashioned Lye soap. Old-fashion in a sense that you can pronounce the ingredients and understand the […]
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Cordage/Glue Making Class
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 […]
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Summer Foraging Walk
Enjoy a guided plant and fungi identification walk at the Foxfire Museum. Southern Appalachia is one of the most botanically diverse regions of the world. On this walk, led by […]
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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 a variety of creations, from […]
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Basic Basket Making Class 3
BASKET CLASS 3 Aug.17 "We'll make a small basket style that Paula calls 'the Potato Basket.' Moderate hand strength is required for this class. Bring wooden clothespins if you have them, […]
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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 […]
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Snake Class will be moved to Spring 2025
This Class will be moved to Spring 2025 Join Dr. Chris Jenkins, CEO of The Orianne Society, as he presents the rich diversity of reptilian species found in this region, […]
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Mushroom Identification Walk
Come join the fun as we meet at 10:30 to discuss common beginner edible mushrooms in Georgia and then walk the beautiful acreage at Foxfire Museum to search for wild […]
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Basic Blacksmithing Class
Using a coal forge, you will learn hammering techniques essential to blacksmithing. This is a hands-on class. Bring along your lunch and please wear long pants and closed toe shoes. […]
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Atlatl and Darts Workshop
The Atlatl and Darts workshop is broken into a morning and afternoon session, six hours of instruction total. First, students will be given a short piece of river cane and […]
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Foxfire Writer’s Workshop
This two and a half day event, will explore writing as a form of exploration and creative expression. The workshop will cover a wide range of forms, including poetry, writing prompts, […]
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Woodworking with Ben Banick
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 […]
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Beginning Sewing: Patchwork & Pieces
BASIC SEWING class #1 Quilting and piecework sewing has been a skill used by many people in Appalachia as well as around the country for centuries. “Patchwork and Pieces” Come […]
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Fall Wildcrafting Workshop
Immerse yourself in the vibrant autumn Appalachian landscape as the leaves begin to fall. During the first half of our workshop, we will take a wild plant and mushroom ramble […]
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Wet Felting
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. This class will […]
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Shape Note Workshop
Shape-note singing has a long history in the state of Georgia. The most widely used shape-note book, The Sacred Harp, was first published near Carrollton in 1844 and has remained […]
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Simple Leatherworking Class
"Leather Crafting Basics and More" Craft something beautiful and functional in this leather class! You will have time to make a beautiful shoulder bag or any one of the following […]
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Log Hewing Class
$50.00 Axing techniques to hew a log safely. Tools will be provided. Bring along a lunch and please wear long pants and closed toe shoes. 8/30/24 from 9:30am to 12:30pm […]