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It Still Lives: The SEED Series, Episode 0

It Still Lives: The SEED Series, Episode 0

July 13, 2021

As June comes to a close, this year’s Foxfire Fellows have returned to the property to put together the Spring/Summer edition of the Foxfire Magazine; however, they also have another goal in mind....
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Canjo-Making Workshop

Canjo-Making Workshop

June 25, 2021

Join Les Barnett for an afternoon of canjo-making! Canjos are one-stringed instruments, perfect for kids of all ages. Kits will be available for purchase on-site; there is no additional charge for...
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Beginner Needle Felting

Beginner Needle Felting

May 6, 2021

Learn how to needle felt while making a darling decorative pumpkin! Fiber artist Kelly Coldren will lead you through the basic techniques of needle felting in this virtual workshop. You will be sent...
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Resist Wet Felting: Making a Bowl

Resist Wet Felting: Making a Bowl

April 8, 2021

Sit down (virtually!) with resident fiber artist Kelly Coldren and learn how to use basic wet felting techniques to create three-dimensional objects. She’ll show you how to create a resist...
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Easter Egg Dyeing with Kitchen Scraps

Easter Egg Dyeing with Kitchen Scraps

March 31, 2021

Last year, we released a blog post about how to dye Easter eggs with kitchen staples, like ground turmeric. This year, our Village Weaver, Sharon Grist, took it to a whole new level! She...
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Felting with Embellishments

March 4, 2021

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 virtual class will build on the basic skills...
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Wet Felting with Kelly Coldren

January 22, 2021

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 virtual class will introduce the basic skills...
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