Hobbies

Intro to Yarn Spinning

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

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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Earth Day Kids’ Nature Walk

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...
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Spring Equinox Foraging Tour

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...
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Wet Felting Workshop: Fall Pumpkins

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...
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Wet Felting Workshop

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...
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Wet Felting Workshop

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...
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Beginning Needle Felting

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...
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