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...
Celebrate Earth Day outdoors with us on the trails at Foxfire! Join us for a gentle hike for young naturalists of all ages as we explore our natural surroundings together. We’ll look and...
Celebrate the Spring Equinox with this guided foraging walk, led by herbalist and chef Cara-Lee Langston of Wildcraft Kitchen As we meander along the nature trails at Foxfire, participants will be...
Learn how to use basic wet felting techniques to create a three-dimensional pumpkin, just in time for fall!. Fiber artist Kelly Coldren will show you how to create a resist when felting, which...
Looking 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...
Looking 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. In this class, students will make a wet felted...
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...
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...
Foxfire’s mission is to preserve and develop the public’s appreciation for Southern Appalachian history – its history, people, and traditions – through artifacts, oral history, and programs that interpret, document and celebrate the region, and fosters self-directed, community-based classroom instruction following the Foxfire Core Practices.