Foxfire Fridays @ Black Rock Mountain State Park
Come to the campground at Black Rock Mountain State Park and enjoy crafts inspired by Walker Boswell. Each event features something fun and crafty that families will enjoy!
Upcoming Events
20 events found.
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Black Rock Saturdays
Meet Black Rock Mountain State Park’s naturalist, Lou at the Foxfire Museum! Make fun crafts out of recycled materials. This event is free with paid admission to the Foxfire Museum.
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Beginning Basketmaking
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 time to begin another project to finish on your own at home. Bring scissors, a towel, a small bucket, and your lunch or a snack! […]
$70.00 -
Community Dye Day
Join us for Community Dye Day with Kelly Coldren this Saturday, August 16 at Foxfire! Come visit Foxfire from 9 am – 1 pm and bring something white and 100% cotton: tote bags, bandanas, t-shirts, pillowcases, socks, or any small fun items as long as it's 100% cotton, and watch it transform in our rich, […]
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Cigar Box Dulcimer Class
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. […]
$199 -
Scrappy Sewing
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 if time permits. Bring your lunch and come join the fun! Ages 14 and up.
$60.00 -
Atlatl and Darts
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 river cane and shown how to create a hook or loop in one end that can be used to launch their darts. Next, students will […]
$100.00 -
Folk Pottery & Arts Festival
The Folk Pottery Festival at the Sautee Nacoochee Center is just around the corner, and Foxfire will be there! - Over 55 artists will be on site—folk and studio potters, woodworkers, painters, jewelers, glass artists, and more.- Live demonstrations in pottery, blacksmithing, and folklife traditions.- Old-time music jam on the outdoor stage.- Four food trucks […]
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Broom Making Class
Learn how to make a whisk broom using broom corn, twine, and a few simple tools with Heritage Woodworker Ben Banick. It’s a satisfying craft to learn and you’ll be able to tie all the brooms you want after just one class. Remember to bring a lunch to enjoy on site. Sign up by August […]
$80.00 -
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Foxfire Fundraising Night @ Currahee
Currahee Brewing, 93 W Savannah St, Clayton Come out for a night of community, great food, and live music—all in support of the Foxfire Museum! Proceeds and donations help keep Foxfire’s mission alive: preserving Appalachian heritage through stories, skills, and hands-on learning. Bring your friends, join the fun, and help us carry Appalachian traditions forward!
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Beginning Weaving
During this two-day (September 5-6) 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 heddles and reeds, dressing the loom, winding a proper bobbin, hem-stitching the fabric, and more! Students will weave a twill sampler runner on […]
$250.00 -
Traditional Handbuilding Pottery Methods
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 these methods stand alone, but can be combined for different creative results. You will have the chance to create more than one type of piece. […]
$120.00 -
KIDS plus 1- Basket Class
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 your lunch. We’ll spend the first part of the day making a basket, have lunch, and then you’ll have time to explore the trails and […]
$45.00 – $95.00 -
Foxfire Fiber Friends
Stop by the Rabun County Public Library to spend an afternoon with Foxfire artists Sharon Grist. 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 of the month.
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Community Dye Day
Join us for Community Dye Day with Kelly Coldren on Saturday, September 13 at Foxfire! Come visit Foxfire from 9 am – 1 pm and bring something white and 100% cotton: tote bags, bandanas, t-shirts, pillowcases, socks, or any small fun items as long as it’s 100% cotton, and watch it transform in our rich, […]
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Beginning Basketmaking
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 time to begin another project to finish on your own at home. Bring scissors, a towel, a small bucket, and your lunch or a snack! […]
$70.00 -
Atlatl and Darts
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 river cane and shown how to create a hook or loop in one end that can be used to launch their darts. Next, students will […]
$100.00 -
Scrappy Sewing
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 if time permits. Bring your lunch and come join the fun! Ages 14 and up. Also offered:10/7 – https://www.foxfire.org/event/scrappy-sewing-3/11/5 – https://www.foxfire.org/event/scrappy-sewing-4/
$60.00 -
Spoon Carving Class
Join Heritage Woodworker Ben Banick in our spoon-making class! Starting with a fresh tree branch, learn how to carve a beautiful and functional spoon with just a few tools that you can take anywhere. It’s a timeless craft with rewarding results. Make sure to pack a lunch to eat onsite! Class size will be minimum […]
$75.00 -
Face Jug Pottery Building
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 region. These unique creations had both practical and legendary uses in day-to-day life. You will learn about the history of Face Jugs as you create […]
$140.00