Sourdough for Beginners
Beginner friendly, hands on sourdough baking class led by a local Extension Agent, covering starter basics, mixing and fermentation, and simple home techniques. Hosted at the Transylvania County Cooperative Extension Center in Brevard.
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Hands-on beginner sourdough lesson led by a local Extension Agent, covering starter care, fermentation timing, and baking fundamentals. Practical, skills-focused instruction geared to first-time home bakers.
Hands-on beginner sourdough lesson led by a local Extension Agent, covering starter care, fermentation timing, and baking fundamentals. Practical, skills-focused instruction geared to first-time home bakers.
Hands-on beginner sourdough lesson led by a local Extension Agent, covering starter care, fermentation timing, and baking fundamentals. Practical, skills-focused instruction geared to first-time home bakers.
Hands on food safety manager training with practical applications, followed by a proctored certification test and focused skills practice to prepare learners for manager level compliance and on the job implementation.
Hands on food safety manager training with practical applications, followed by a proctored certification test and focused skills practice to prepare learners for manager level compliance and on the job implementation.
Hands on food safety manager training with practical applications, followed by a proctored certification test and focused skills practice to prepare learners for manager level compliance and on the job implementation.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want insider tips and discovery.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want insider tips and discovery.
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Hands-on training for small-scale chicken and poultry keeping, covering breeding plans, incubator hatching basics, and flock health essentials. Practical guidance on humane processing and regulations for selling poultry products from a homestead or farm.
Hands-on training for small-scale chicken and poultry keeping, covering breeding plans, incubator hatching basics, and flock health essentials. Practical guidance on humane processing and regulations for selling poultry products from a homestead or farm.
Hands-on training for small-scale chicken and poultry keeping, covering breeding plans, incubator hatching basics, and flock health essentials. Practical guidance on humane processing and regulations for selling poultry products from a homestead or farm.
Hands-on brewing and fermentation workshop led by Fermentis experts, diving into yeast, process fundamentals, and practical techniques. Hosted in a working brewery setting for a lively, beer-centric learning session.
Hands-on brewing and fermentation workshop led by Fermentis experts, diving into yeast, process fundamentals, and practical techniques. Hosted in a working brewery setting for a lively, beer-centric learning session.
Hands-on brewing and fermentation workshop led by Fermentis experts, diving into yeast, process fundamentals, and practical techniques. Hosted in a working brewery setting for a lively, beer-centric learning session.

An 8-class garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, harvesting, and cooking from small to medium gardens. Expect take-home seeds and handouts plus a monthly collaborative meal made from the group’s harvest.

An 8-class garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, harvesting, and cooking from small to medium gardens. Expect take-home seeds and handouts plus a monthly collaborative meal made from the group’s harvest.
An 8-class garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, harvesting, and cooking from small to medium gardens. Expect take-home seeds and handouts plus a monthly collaborative meal made from the group’s harvest.

Guided spring walks through Asheville green spaces to identify and discuss local wild edibles, seasonal plant identification, and safe foraging practices. Gentle, beginner friendly exploration with community stewardship focus.

Guided spring walks through Asheville green spaces to identify and discuss local wild edibles, seasonal plant identification, and safe foraging practices. Gentle, beginner friendly exploration with community stewardship focus.
Guided spring walks through Asheville green spaces to identify and discuss local wild edibles, seasonal plant identification, and safe foraging practices. Gentle, beginner friendly exploration with community stewardship focus.
Hands-on beginner class on identifying Blue Ridge Mountain mushrooms with certified wild foragers, focusing on key field marks and local species. Ideal for new foragers wanting practical, safety-minded ID skills.
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Learn classic darning basics to repair worn socks and knitwear with durable stitched patches and visible mending techniques. Part one of a three-part series set in a community tool library with a practical, hands-on focus.
Learn classic darning basics to repair worn socks and knitwear with durable stitched patches and visible mending techniques. Part one of a three-part series set in a community tool library with a practical, hands-on focus.
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Hands-on herbal agriculture training focused on harvesting aerial medicinal herbs and post harvest handling to preserve potency and quality. Practical best practices for producing high grade ingredients for value added herbal products at a research and extension farm.
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Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.

Hands-on pottery workshop with a playful mushroom theme, focused on shaping and detailing clay pieces step by step. A relaxed studio setting geared toward beginners and anyone wanting a creative afternoon learning ceramic techniques.

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Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.

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Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.
A free lunchtime, hands-on cooking demonstration focused on affordable healthy eating and practical nutrition habits. Expect interactive tips geared toward keeping individuals and families well with simple, budget-friendly meal strategies.
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Hands-on beginner machine-sewing lesson focused on stitching a simple drawstring bag from start to finish. Bring your own sewing machine or borrow one on site for guided practice and basic techniques.
Hands-on beginner machine-sewing lesson focused on stitching a simple drawstring bag from start to finish. Bring your own sewing machine or borrow one on site for guided practice and basic techniques.
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Hands-on Naloxone (Narcan) training with practical overdose response steps plus a harm reduction primer and local context on substance use trends. Community-focused learning at a wellness center with resources and Q&A.

Hands-on Naloxone (Narcan) training with practical overdose response steps plus a harm reduction primer and local context on substance use trends. Community-focused learning at a wellness center with resources and Q&A.
Hands-on Naloxone (Narcan) training with practical overdose response steps plus a harm reduction primer and local context on substance use trends. Community-focused learning at a wellness center with resources and Q&A.

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