Cigar Box Dulcimer Workshop
Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center 98 Foxfire Ln., Mountain City, GACigar Box Dulcimer In this two-day class you will build your own cigar box dulcimer. Box and all parts needed are supplied but, feel free to bring your own box if you like. Come dressed prepared to get a little sawdust on yourself. We will be using basic hand tools. We will cover construction, tuning, […]
Foxfire Fiber Friends
Rabun County Public Library 73 Jo Dotson Cir, Clayton, GAStop 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 […]
Beginning Weaving
Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center 98 Foxfire Ln., Mountain City, GAThis 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 […]
Beginning Needle Felting
Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center 98 Foxfire Ln., Mountain City, GALearn the basics of 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 beads and garland to woodland critters! The course fee covers instruction, use of tools, and materials. Each attendee will […]
Community Dye Day
Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center 98 Foxfire Ln., Mountain City, GAJoin us for the first community dye day of 2023! 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 […]
Intro to Yarn Spinning
Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center 98 Foxfire Ln., Mountain City, GAThis 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 […]
Foxfire Fiber Friends
Rabun County Public Library 73 Jo Dotson Cir, Clayton, GAStop 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 […]
Wet Felting Workshop
Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center 98 Foxfire Ln., Mountain City, GALooking 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 […]