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Native Plant Week: Identification Walk

March 2, 2023

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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Heritage Days

Heritage Days

February 21, 2023

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

Beginning Weaving

February 7, 2023

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

Intro to Yarn Spinning

February 7, 2023

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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Beginning Weaving

February 7, 2023

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...
Read More

Intro to Yarn Spinning

February 7, 2023

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...
Read More