Shape Note Singing
Learn the tradition of shape note singing this spring at Foxfire! Lead by Stefani Priskos of the John C. Campbell Folk School, we’ll explore the history and technique of Sacred Harp music....
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Hobbies
Pollinator Family Workshop
Bring the family out for this fun, hands-on workshop exploring pollinators and their important role in mountain agriculture. This workshop will take place at the Foxfire Museum and is open to all...
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Appalachian Women: Voices from the Mountain South
Today marks the official launch of The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Women, our most recent publication. This book features twenty-one oral histories from Appalachian women from the Foxfire archive....
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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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Rabun County Seed Library: Seed Swap
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
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
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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