Flintknapping
Learn 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...
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Community Based Learning
Beginning Needle Felting
Learn 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...
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Heritage Days
Our favorite summer event returns! Come celebrate all things Appalachia at this two-day event, full of demonstrators, crafts, food, and music. Tickets available at the door. Additional parking and a...
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It Still Lives, Season 4 Episode 6: “A Cane Pole is Hard to Beat”
In 1981, the Foxfire students dedicated an entire issue of the Foxfire magazine to the topic of fishing, from types of fish in the mountains to equipment and, of course, big fish tales. This month,...
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Community Dye Day
Community dye days are back! 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...
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Blacksmithing Hammer-In
Join us for this community event for both blacksmiths and the general public! Walk through the Foxfire Museum and visit with blacksmiths from throughout Southern Appalachia. Learn about the craft...
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Native Plant Week – Guided Tour at the Foxfire Museum
Kick off Native Plant Week at the Foxfire Museum on this guided tour, led by the museum’s own curator, Kami Ahrens. This tour will cover the history and development of the Southern Appalachian...
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Intro to Wood Stove Cooking
Ever wanted to learn how to cook on a wood stove? Now’s your chance! This intro level course will take you through the basics of working with a wood-fired cookstove. Taught by David Grist and...
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