Heritage Skills
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 […]
Breakfast on the Woodstove
Have you ever wanted to learn how to cook breakfast on the woodstove? Well, now is your chance. Join Tommy Waldrop in our Warwoman cabin. There are only 5 spots so get your tickets today. https://www.foxfire.org/shop/breakfast-on-the-woodstove/
Community Dye Day
Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center 98 Foxfire Ln., Mountain City, GAJoin us for a summer community dye day! 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 your dyed […]
Woodstove Cookery Basics Class
Join us for our Woodstove Cooking basics class with Tommy Waldrop. The class is from 10am-12pm in our Warwoman cabin. There on only 5 spots available so get your ticket today. Register below: https://www.foxfire.org/shop/woodstove-cookery-basics-class/
Bread and Butter-Sourdough Bread and Buttermaking
In this two-hour class you will learn the process and technique required to make sourdough bread, as well as the butter to top it! Heritage Cooking demonstrator Mary Waldrop will teach you about each step in the day-long sourdough process, give you a recipe and other resources, and even send you home with some of […]
Beginning Needle Felting
Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center 98 Foxfire Ln., Mountain City, GAIn 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 take home their wool sculpture. Class […]
KIDS plus 1- Basket Class (Kids 8-14 and one adult chaperone)
Learn the basics of basket weaving and bring along a parent or guardian to join the fun! You'll need scissors, a towel, a small bucket and a snack or bring your lunch. We'll spend the first part of the day making a basket, have lunch, and then you'll have time to explore the trails and […]
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 […]