Girl Scout Day
Join us at the Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center for a day full of Appalachian history and historic craft demonstrations! Girl Scouts will be able to learn about heritage skills, tour the museum,...
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Experiential Learning
Mohair Wool Washing Demo
Stop by Foxfire to learn about cleaning and washing wool in preparation for spinning into yarn. Time TBA.
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Intro to Organic Gardening
Join Timpson Creek Farm Project Manager, Darby Weaver, for an afternoon of organic gardening guidance. In this workshop, she will outline the key practices that can generate healthy plants without...
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Lye Soap Making
Learn how to make old fashioned lye soap! Lye soap is made from three simple ingredients: lard, lye, and water. Lye soap is ideal for helping with irritable or dry skin. Instructor TBA. This...
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Flint Knapping
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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Rush Chair Bottoming
Taught by Foxfire contact and demonstrator Kermit Rood, this two-day class introduces the student to the fundamentals of chair bottoming, with a focus on rush-style weaving. For the class, students...
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Castile Soap Making
DESCRIPTION Learn how to make Castile soap in this two-day workshop. This vegetable-based soap is made from a blend of olive and coconut oils and is ideal for individuals with allergies or sensitive...
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Intermediate Weaving
This two-day intermediate weaving class is taught by resident weaver Sharon Grist. In this class we will be exploring the intricacies of Bird’s Eye and Rose Path designs. Students will work on...
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