
2-Week Seatweaving Bootcamp
An intensive two-week, hands-on bootcamp focused on traditional seat weaving and chair caning techniques. Build practical repair skills with guided instruction in a dedicated weaving studio in Weaverville.
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Hands-on workshop teaching traditional chair caning with hand-woven patterns and practical repair techniques. Learn step-by-step skills in a focused studio setting and leave with foundational weaving know-how for chair restoration.

Hands-on workshop teaching traditional chair caning with hand-woven patterns and practical repair techniques. Learn step-by-step skills in a focused studio setting and leave with foundational weaving know-how for chair restoration.
Hands-on workshop teaching traditional chair caning with hand-woven patterns and practical repair techniques. Learn step-by-step skills in a focused studio setting and leave with foundational weaving know-how for chair restoration.

Skill-building intensive focused on chair weaving and seat caning techniques, with a deep dive into natural and synthetic materials, tools, and prep methods. Expect hands-on practice geared toward makers refining technique and material selection.

Skill-building intensive focused on chair weaving and seat caning techniques, with a deep dive into natural and synthetic materials, tools, and prep methods. Expect hands-on practice geared toward makers refining technique and material selection.
Skill-building intensive focused on chair weaving and seat caning techniques, with a deep dive into natural and synthetic materials, tools, and prep methods. Expect hands-on practice geared toward makers refining technique and material selection.

Hands-on fiber arts session focused on weaving techniques with guided instruction and practical practice time. Ideal for beginners seeking skill-building in a dedicated chair caning and weaving studio setting in Weaverville.

Hands-on fiber arts session focused on weaving techniques with guided instruction and practical practice time. Ideal for beginners seeking skill-building in a dedicated chair caning and weaving studio setting in Weaverville.
Hands-on fiber arts session focused on weaving techniques with guided instruction and practical practice time. Ideal for beginners seeking skill-building in a dedicated chair caning and weaving studio setting in Weaverville.

Hands-on weaving workshop focused on traditional Shaker tape techniques, with guided instruction and practical tips for creating sturdy woven bands. A craft-focused afternoon at a specialized chair caning and weaving studio in Weaverville.

Hands-on weaving workshop focused on traditional Shaker tape techniques, with guided instruction and practical tips for creating sturdy woven bands. A craft-focused afternoon at a specialized chair caning and weaving studio in Weaverville.
Hands-on weaving workshop focused on traditional Shaker tape techniques, with guided instruction and practical tips for creating sturdy woven bands. A craft-focused afternoon at a specialized chair caning and weaving studio in Weaverville.

Hands-on chair caning session focused on pressed caning techniques, with step-by-step instruction and practice weaving cane into chair seats. Skill-building workshop suited to beginners or anyone refining restoration and repair skills.

Hands-on chair caning session focused on pressed caning techniques, with step-by-step instruction and practice weaving cane into chair seats. Skill-building workshop suited to beginners or anyone refining restoration and repair skills.
Hands-on chair caning session focused on pressed caning techniques, with step-by-step instruction and practice weaving cane into chair seats. Skill-building workshop suited to beginners or anyone refining restoration and repair skills.

Hands-on splint weaving instruction focused on traditional techniques and practical finishing methods. Learn to prepare and weave natural splints into a functional piece in a craft-studio setting with guided, step-by-step support.

Hands-on splint weaving instruction focused on traditional techniques and practical finishing methods. Learn to prepare and weave natural splints into a functional piece in a craft-studio setting with guided, step-by-step support.
Hands-on splint weaving instruction focused on traditional techniques and practical finishing methods. Learn to prepare and weave natural splints into a functional piece in a craft-studio setting with guided, step-by-step support.

Learn traditional rush weaving to craft a footstool seat in a hands on afternoon workshop at Silver River Center for Chair Caning, with step by step instruction, small group focus, and sliding scale tuition.

Learn traditional rush weaving to craft a footstool seat in a hands on afternoon workshop at Silver River Center for Chair Caning, with step by step instruction, small group focus, and sliding scale tuition.
Learn traditional rush weaving to craft a footstool seat in a hands on afternoon workshop at Silver River Center for Chair Caning, with step by step instruction, small group focus, and sliding scale tuition.

Hands-on splint reed footstool workshop teaching traditional chair caning weaving and finishing techniques in an intimate craft studio. Sliding scale tuition makes this beginner friendly afternoon session accessible to makers of all skill levels.

Hands-on splint reed footstool workshop teaching traditional chair caning weaving and finishing techniques in an intimate craft studio. Sliding scale tuition makes this beginner friendly afternoon session accessible to makers of all skill levels.
Hands-on splint reed footstool workshop teaching traditional chair caning weaving and finishing techniques in an intimate craft studio. Sliding scale tuition makes this beginner friendly afternoon session accessible to makers of all skill levels.

Hands-on Shaker tape footstool workshop teaching traditional weaving on a framed stool in Silver River's chair caning studio. Sliding scale afternoon session for beginners and makers focusing on practical, tactile skills.

Hands-on Shaker tape footstool workshop teaching traditional weaving on a framed stool in Silver River's chair caning studio. Sliding scale afternoon session for beginners and makers focusing on practical, tactile skills.
Hands-on Shaker tape footstool workshop teaching traditional weaving on a framed stool in Silver River's chair caning studio. Sliding scale afternoon session for beginners and makers focusing on practical, tactile skills.

Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.

Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.
Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.
Hands-on mending practice for difficult repairs, from shiny and fuzzy textiles to beaded garments and other finicky fabrics. Part three of a three-session series emphasizes technique-focused problem solving and durable, polished finishes.
Hands-on mending practice for difficult repairs, from shiny and fuzzy textiles to beaded garments and other finicky fabrics. Part three of a three-session series emphasizes technique-focused problem solving and durable, polished finishes.
Hands-on mending practice for difficult repairs, from shiny and fuzzy textiles to beaded garments and other finicky fabrics. Part three of a three-session series emphasizes technique-focused problem solving and durable, polished finishes.

Two-day intensive lost wax casting workshop focused on carving wax models, investing, burnouts, and pouring molten metal. Hands-on studio time with tools and safety guidance to complete cast pieces from start to finish.

Two-day intensive lost wax casting workshop focused on carving wax models, investing, burnouts, and pouring molten metal. Hands-on studio time with tools and safety guidance to complete cast pieces from start to finish.
Two-day intensive lost wax casting workshop focused on carving wax models, investing, burnouts, and pouring molten metal. Hands-on studio time with tools and safety guidance to complete cast pieces from start to finish.
Intermediate sewing camp focused on building confidence with more advanced stitching and construction techniques in a hands-on classroom setting. A youth-friendly 4-H skill-building session led through N.C. Cooperative Extension in Haywood County.
Intermediate sewing camp focused on building confidence with more advanced stitching and construction techniques in a hands-on classroom setting. A youth-friendly 4-H skill-building session led through N.C. Cooperative Extension in Haywood County.
Intermediate sewing camp focused on building confidence with more advanced stitching and construction techniques in a hands-on classroom setting. A youth-friendly 4-H skill-building session led through N.C. Cooperative Extension in Haywood County.

Casual adult craft club with a bring your own project table and a stash of shared supplies for inspiration. Beginner friendly ideas and hands on help are available, with suggested $10 donations to restock materials and support future meetups.

Casual adult craft club with a bring your own project table and a stash of shared supplies for inspiration. Beginner friendly ideas and hands on help are available, with suggested $10 donations to restock materials and support future meetups.
Casual adult craft club with a bring your own project table and a stash of shared supplies for inspiration. Beginner friendly ideas and hands on help are available, with suggested $10 donations to restock materials and support future meetups.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Hands-on repair clinic focused on mending clothing and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. Bring broken items for practical guidance, troubleshooting, and waste-reducing reuse.
Hands-on repair clinic focused on mending clothing and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. Bring broken items for practical guidance, troubleshooting, and waste-reducing reuse.
Hands-on repair clinic focused on mending clothing and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. Bring broken items for practical guidance, troubleshooting, and waste-reducing reuse.
Practical guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, with tips on applications, presentation, and expectations. A career-focused session for working artists and makers held at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Practical guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, with tips on applications, presentation, and expectations. A career-focused session for working artists and makers held at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Practical guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, with tips on applications, presentation, and expectations. A career-focused session for working artists and makers held at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Hands-on adult field course teaching Appalachian woodcraft skills and traditional backwoods techniques. Practical learning outdoors with guided instruction focused on making useful items from wood and natural materials.

Hands-on adult field course teaching Appalachian woodcraft skills and traditional backwoods techniques. Practical learning outdoors with guided instruction focused on making useful items from wood and natural materials.
Hands-on adult field course teaching Appalachian woodcraft skills and traditional backwoods techniques. Practical learning outdoors with guided instruction focused on making useful items from wood and natural materials.

A kid-focused maker camp centered on hands-on clay building and creative studio time. Expect guided projects, playful experimentation with forms and texture, and a supportive introduction to working in a pottery studio.

A kid-focused maker camp centered on hands-on clay building and creative studio time. Expect guided projects, playful experimentation with forms and texture, and a supportive introduction to working in a pottery studio.
A kid-focused maker camp centered on hands-on clay building and creative studio time. Expect guided projects, playful experimentation with forms and texture, and a supportive introduction to working in a pottery studio.

Jewelry-making workshop at Torched AVL, featuring hands-on sterling silver ring crafting at a fully stocked jeweler’s bench with wire forming, torch soldering, texturing, and finishing to produce three stacking rings or one wide band. Open to ages 9+ and all skill levels.

Jewelry-making workshop at Torched AVL, featuring hands-on sterling silver ring crafting at a fully stocked jeweler’s bench with wire forming, torch soldering, texturing, and finishing to produce three stacking rings or one wide band. Open to ages 9+ and all skill levels.
Jewelry-making workshop at Torched AVL, featuring hands-on sterling silver ring crafting at a fully stocked jeweler’s bench with wire forming, torch soldering, texturing, and finishing to produce three stacking rings or one wide band. Open to ages 9+ and all skill levels.