Upcoming Events

  •  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!

  • Beginning Weaving

    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

    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.

  • 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, […]

  • 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
  • Bread & Butter-Sourdough Bread & Buttermaking

    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 teach you about each step in the day-long sourdough process, give you a recipe and other resources, and even send you home with some of […]

    $100
  • Forging Fundamentals

    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 into a piece that’s both practical and artful. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll create your own Appalachian-inspired piece and experience the satisfaction of forging by […]

    $175.00
  • Intro to Yarn Spinning

    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 […]

    $65.00
  • Woodstove Cookery Basics

    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 essentials of old-fashioned woodstove cooking—sharing techniques he’s used for decades. And you’ll enjoy a hearty, home-cooked breakfast fresh off the stove. Your $75 class fee […]

    $75.00
  • Mountaineer Festival

    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 spinning, pottery, blacksmithing, quilting, woodcarving & more Enjoy wagon rides, kids’ games (3-legged races, sack races, Shiner’s Dash), toy making, and clogging contests Cheer on the […]

  • 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
  • Flintknapping

    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 as knives, axe heads, spearheads, and arrow heads using techniques developed over thousands of years around the globe. All tools and materials are provided for […]

    $100.00
  • Cigar Box Dulcimer Class

    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
  • Cordage and Glue

    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 and practical experience to learning these skills. The Cordage and Glue workshop is usually broken into two 2-hour parts, for four hours of instruction total. […]