
WNC Repair Cafe All Household Repairs
Hands on repair clinic where volunteer fixers troubleshoot and mend small appliances, tools, furniture, sewing machines, small engines, and treasured heirlooms you can fit in a car. Safety limits apply for items like CRT TVs, firearms, and auto repairs.
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Hands-on community repair clinic where volunteer fixers troubleshoot small appliances, tools, furniture, sewing machines, and other household items you can fit in your car. Practical DIY learning and waste reducing reuse at a local tool library.

Hands-on community repair clinic where volunteer fixers troubleshoot small appliances, tools, furniture, sewing machines, and other household items you can fit in your car. Practical DIY learning and waste reducing reuse at a local tool library.
Hands-on community repair clinic where volunteer fixers troubleshoot small appliances, tools, furniture, sewing machines, and other household items you can fit in your car. Practical DIY learning and waste reducing reuse at a local tool library.
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.

Hands-on repair cafe focused on clothing and textile fixes, from hand stitching to sewing machines and sergers. Drop in for sewing machine tune ups, zipper repairs, and occasional boot or shoe glue repairs in a thrift and sew shop setting.

Hands-on repair cafe focused on clothing and textile fixes, from hand stitching to sewing machines and sergers. Drop in for sewing machine tune ups, zipper repairs, and occasional boot or shoe glue repairs in a thrift and sew shop setting.
Hands-on repair cafe focused on clothing and textile fixes, from hand stitching to sewing machines and sergers. Drop in for sewing machine tune ups, zipper repairs, and occasional boot or shoe glue repairs in a thrift and sew shop setting.

Hands-on, collaborative mending session focused on shiny, beaded, fuzzy, and other tricky garments. Learn embellishment repairs, stitching around beadwork, handling specialty fabrics, and using an even feed foot on a sewing machine.

Hands-on, collaborative mending session focused on shiny, beaded, fuzzy, and other tricky garments. Learn embellishment repairs, stitching around beadwork, handling specialty fabrics, and using an even feed foot on a sewing machine.
Hands-on, collaborative mending session focused on shiny, beaded, fuzzy, and other tricky garments. Learn embellishment repairs, stitching around beadwork, handling specialty fabrics, and using an even feed foot on a sewing machine.
Hands-on beginner sewing camp covering machine basics and simple stitching skills while participants complete two easy take-home projects. Youth-focused 4-H program in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting with guided instruction.
Hands-on beginner sewing camp covering machine basics and simple stitching skills while participants complete two easy take-home projects. Youth-focused 4-H program in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting with guided instruction.
Hands-on beginner sewing camp covering machine basics and simple stitching skills while participants complete two easy take-home projects. Youth-focused 4-H program in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting with guided instruction.
Practical seed-saving instruction focused on preserving favorite plant varieties and strengthening local biodiversity. Expect a hands-on, community-minded gardening skills session with take-home know-how for future growing seasons.
Practical seed-saving instruction focused on preserving favorite plant varieties and strengthening local biodiversity. Expect a hands-on, community-minded gardening skills session with take-home know-how for future growing seasons.
Practical seed-saving instruction focused on preserving favorite plant varieties and strengthening local biodiversity. Expect a hands-on, community-minded gardening skills session with take-home know-how for future growing seasons.

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.

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.
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.
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.

Hands-on gardening help from Master Gardener volunteers with plant and insect sample identification, troubleshooting, and practical growing tips. Grab a soil test kit and learn about upcoming in-person gardening programs while browsing the tailgate market.

Hands-on gardening help from Master Gardener volunteers with plant and insect sample identification, troubleshooting, and practical growing tips. Grab a soil test kit and learn about upcoming in-person gardening programs while browsing the tailgate market.
Hands-on gardening help from Master Gardener volunteers with plant and insect sample identification, troubleshooting, and practical growing tips. Grab a soil test kit and learn about upcoming in-person gardening programs while browsing the tailgate market.

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.
Hands-on beginner crochet instruction culminating in a simple potholder project during a one-day camp. Hosted at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Haywood County Center with a practical, kid friendly learning vibe.
Hands-on beginner crochet instruction culminating in a simple potholder project during a one-day camp. Hosted at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Haywood County Center with a practical, kid friendly learning vibe.
Hands-on beginner crochet instruction culminating in a simple potholder project during a one-day camp. Hosted at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Haywood County Center with a practical, kid friendly learning vibe.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on keeping home gardens thriving year-round with practical seasonal planting and maintenance tips. Expect dirt-under-your-nails learning and community conversation in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on keeping home gardens thriving year-round with practical seasonal planting and maintenance tips. Expect dirt-under-your-nails learning and community conversation in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on keeping home gardens thriving year-round with practical seasonal planting and maintenance tips. Expect dirt-under-your-nails learning and community conversation in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.

Meet staff and current volunteers for a behind the scenes walkthrough of thrift store and estate sales operations, plus an interactive Q and A on scheduling flexibility, time commitments, and responsibilities. Focus stays on community impact through local retail support.

Meet staff and current volunteers for a behind the scenes walkthrough of thrift store and estate sales operations, plus an interactive Q and A on scheduling flexibility, time commitments, and responsibilities. Focus stays on community impact through local retail support.
Meet staff and current volunteers for a behind the scenes walkthrough of thrift store and estate sales operations, plus an interactive Q and A on scheduling flexibility, time commitments, and responsibilities. Focus stays on community impact through local retail support.

A casual adult craft club with shared supplies and space to work on your own project or try beginner friendly ideas with hands on help. Donation supported community night focused on creativity and low pressure social connection.

A casual adult craft club with shared supplies and space to work on your own project or try beginner friendly ideas with hands on help. Donation supported community night focused on creativity and low pressure social connection.
A casual adult craft club with shared supplies and space to work on your own project or try beginner friendly ideas with hands on help. Donation supported community night focused on creativity and low pressure social connection.
Hands-on container gardening class where you’ll get your hands dirty learning soil, watering, and plant selection techniques for thriving pots and planters. Ideal for beginners growing on patios or small spaces with guidance from the Cooperative Extension.
Hands-on container gardening class where you’ll get your hands dirty learning soil, watering, and plant selection techniques for thriving pots and planters. Ideal for beginners growing on patios or small spaces with guidance from the Cooperative Extension.
Hands-on container gardening class where you’ll get your hands dirty learning soil, watering, and plant selection techniques for thriving pots and planters. Ideal for beginners growing on patios or small spaces with guidance from the Cooperative Extension.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on soil health, with practical soil sampling techniques and how to read results to choose the right fertilizers. Expect get-dirty demos geared toward improving garden beds and yields.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on soil health, with practical soil sampling techniques and how to read results to choose the right fertilizers. Expect get-dirty demos geared toward improving garden beds and yields.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on soil health, with practical soil sampling techniques and how to read results to choose the right fertilizers. Expect get-dirty demos geared toward improving garden beds and yields.
Hands-on forestry stewardship training focused on snag creation and management to support healthy forests and wildlife habitat. Field-based learning with practical conservation techniques and peer connection in the Mountains Region.
Hands-on forestry stewardship training focused on snag creation and management to support healthy forests and wildlife habitat. Field-based learning with practical conservation techniques and peer connection in the Mountains Region.
Hands-on forestry stewardship training focused on snag creation and management to support healthy forests and wildlife habitat. Field-based learning with practical conservation techniques and peer connection in the Mountains Region.
Practical winter gardening guidance for keeping beds and containers attractive through cold months, with strategies for year round color and structure. Hands on horticulture tips and seasonal planting ideas in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Practical winter gardening guidance for keeping beds and containers attractive through cold months, with strategies for year round color and structure. Hands on horticulture tips and seasonal planting ideas in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Practical winter gardening guidance for keeping beds and containers attractive through cold months, with strategies for year round color and structure. Hands on horticulture tips and seasonal planting ideas in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.

Laid back meet-up for static scale model builders to bring finished builds or works in progress and swap practical tips and tricks. Ages 12+ welcome, with a supportive show and tell vibe for all skill levels.

Laid back meet-up for static scale model builders to bring finished builds or works in progress and swap practical tips and tricks. Ages 12+ welcome, with a supportive show and tell vibe for all skill levels.
Laid back meet-up for static scale model builders to bring finished builds or works in progress and swap practical tips and tricks. Ages 12+ welcome, with a supportive show and tell vibe for all skill levels.

A community discussion on how everyday choices can catalyze social change, reflecting on grassroots movements that began small and grew into lasting progress. Expect reflective conversation about power, responsibility, and practical action steps.

A community discussion on how everyday choices can catalyze social change, reflecting on grassroots movements that began small and grew into lasting progress. Expect reflective conversation about power, responsibility, and practical action steps.
A community discussion on how everyday choices can catalyze social change, reflecting on grassroots movements that began small and grew into lasting progress. Expect reflective conversation about power, responsibility, and practical action steps.