Heritage Days
Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center 98 Foxfire Ln., Mountain City, GAExplore Appalachian history and culture during this two-day festival, held at the Foxfire Museum. Each day will feature special demonstrations, hands-on activities, and music for the whole family! The Cost for Heritage Days is Free (6 & under), $10 per person for ages 7-17, and $15 per person for ages 18 & above. You may purchase tickets on […]
Flintknapping
Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center 98 Foxfire Ln., Mountain City, GALearn 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 […]
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. This class will introduce the basic skills needed to felt an d creative ideas to get you started.REGISTER HERE.
Flintknapping
Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center 98 Foxfire Ln., Mountain City, GALearn 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 […]
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 […]
Flintknapping
Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center 98 Foxfire Ln., Mountain City, GALearn 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 […]
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 […]