Appalachian Heritage

Georgia Ag Day at Foxfire

Stop by the Foxfire Museum on Saturday, March 25th from 11 am to 1 pm to learn about agriculture in North Georgia. Visit with sheep and rabbits and discover their important roles in fiber and...
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Native Plant Week: Identification 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,...
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Heritage Days

Explore 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!...
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Beginning Weaving

Beginning Weaving

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...
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Intro to Yarn Spinning

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...
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Beginning Weaving

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...
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