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 […]
We are excited to announce a collaborative, interactive event with The Grove in Kentucky on May 6th highlighting our newest publication The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Women. Editor Kami Ahrens will join a panel of special guests for a discussion on this exciting new release, and we are inviting YOU to submit your own stories […]
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, spinning, felting, embroidery, or more! This is a casual event to share in the crafts that we love. We meet monthly on the second Tuesday […]
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: Hydrosols Demonstration with Sue McCoy and Fleur & Forage May 12th: Rivercane Conservation with Mainspring Conservation Trust, Herbalism Demo with Jen Stovall, and Plant 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 walk, led by Cara-Lee Langston of Wildcraft Kitchen, participants will be introduced to useful plants and fungi that can be used as food or medicine. […]
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 will build a bench from a tree and use historic tools such as axes, hatches, chisels, and augers. Materials and tools provided for use during […]
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, students will make a wet felted piece of flat felt which can be made into a bracelet, bookmark, journal cover, coasters, and more! Materials will […]
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 to all ages (children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). Register here.
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 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 piece! […]
Please join us May 31st from 9:00AM to 12:00PM for Foxfire's Clean Up Day. We are asking for volunteers to help pick up around our museum. We ask that you bring your gloves and any equipment that would make the work more efficient. Please contact foxfire@foxfire.org to sign up today. We appreciate all who are […]
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 structures the process of making a warp how to properly thread heddles and reeds dressing the loom winding a proper bobbin hem-stitching the fabric Students […]
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, spinning, felting, embroidery, or more! This is a casual event to share in the crafts that we love. We meet monthly on the second Tuesday […]
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 heads, spear heads, and arrow heads using techniques developed over thousands of years around the globe. Students will be taking home tools they make over […]
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, spinning, felting, embroidery, or more! This is a casual event to share in the crafts that we love. We meet monthly on the second Tuesday […]
Hungry for knowledge? Head on over to the Rabun County Public Library for our quarterly Lunch & Learn series! Featuring speakers from the Foxfire Museum and the Rabun County Historical Society, these free community events will introduce you to local topics. No registration necessary; all are welcome. Thursday, July 13th from 11:30 am to 12:30 […]
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 introduce the basic skills needed to felt an d creative ideas to get you started.REGISTER HERE.
In this class you will build your own cigar box dulcimer. Box and all parts needed are supplied. Come dressed prepared to get a little sawdust on yourself. We will be using basic hand tools. We will cover construction, tuning, intonation and learn a few songs. You will leave with your own unique handmade instrument. […]
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Do you have a food or beverage product worth showing off? The Foodbank of Northeast Georgia and Foxfire will be partnering to showcase local cuisine in our "Taste of Today's Appalachia" event. We will be featuring food and drink from folks in our community. So get started planning what you would like to showcase. As more […]
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 heads, spear heads, and arrow heads using techniques developed over thousands of years around the globe. Students will be taking home tools they make over […]