
WNC Repair Cafe Sewing & Mending Repairs
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.
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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 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 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.

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.
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.

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.
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.

Low key afternoon hangout where you can knit, write, craft, or simply sip coffee and chat with other locals. A relaxed, introvert friendly meetup in a cozy coffee shop setting.

Low key afternoon hangout where you can knit, write, craft, or simply sip coffee and chat with other locals. A relaxed, introvert friendly meetup in a cozy coffee shop setting.
Low key afternoon hangout where you can knit, write, craft, or simply sip coffee and chat with other locals. A relaxed, introvert friendly meetup in a cozy coffee shop setting.

Needles and crochet hooks click in a relaxed yarn circle where attendees work on personal projects and chat. A casual, drop-in meetup in the library community room welcoming all skill levels (not a class).

Needles and crochet hooks click in a relaxed yarn circle where attendees work on personal projects and chat. A casual, drop-in meetup in the library community room welcoming all skill levels (not a class).
Needles and crochet hooks click in a relaxed yarn circle where attendees work on personal projects and chat. A casual, drop-in meetup in the library community room welcoming all skill levels (not a class).

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 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.

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.

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.

A relaxed yarn circle for knitting and crochet projects with friendly conversation and low key community time in the library community room. Drop in with your current work in progress to stitch, chat, or simply observe—no registration and no formal instruction.

A relaxed yarn circle for knitting and crochet projects with friendly conversation and low key community time in the library community room. Drop in with your current work in progress to stitch, chat, or simply observe—no registration and no formal instruction.
A relaxed yarn circle for knitting and crochet projects with friendly conversation and low key community time in the library community room. Drop in with your current work in progress to stitch, chat, or simply observe—no registration and no formal instruction.

Hands-on sewing camp for teens with guided instruction on machine setup, stitching techniques, and simple garment or accessory projects. Creative afternoons in a textile studio with plenty of practice time and peer camaraderie.

Hands-on sewing camp for teens with guided instruction on machine setup, stitching techniques, and simple garment or accessory projects. Creative afternoons in a textile studio with plenty of practice time and peer camaraderie.
Hands-on sewing camp for teens with guided instruction on machine setup, stitching techniques, and simple garment or accessory projects. Creative afternoons in a textile studio with plenty of practice time and peer camaraderie.

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.

Hundreds of quilts fill the WNC Ag Center with gallery-style displays, hands-on quilting demonstrations, and a bustling vendor area plus gift shop. Expect a raffle, quilts for sale, and a silent auction alongside kid-friendly activities.

Hundreds of quilts fill the WNC Ag Center with gallery-style displays, hands-on quilting demonstrations, and a bustling vendor area plus gift shop. Expect a raffle, quilts for sale, and a silent auction alongside kid-friendly activities.
Hundreds of quilts fill the WNC Ag Center with gallery-style displays, hands-on quilting demonstrations, and a bustling vendor area plus gift shop. Expect a raffle, quilts for sale, and a silent auction alongside kid-friendly activities.

Portable craft night with Asheville Stitchers—bring knitting, crochet, embroidery, or other small projects and swap tips while sharing finished pieces. Casual brewery hang with craft beer, nonalcoholic drinks, snacks, and a food truck for easy bites.

Portable craft night with Asheville Stitchers—bring knitting, crochet, embroidery, or other small projects and swap tips while sharing finished pieces. Casual brewery hang with craft beer, nonalcoholic drinks, snacks, and a food truck for easy bites.
Portable craft night with Asheville Stitchers—bring knitting, crochet, embroidery, or other small projects and swap tips while sharing finished pieces. Casual brewery hang with craft beer, nonalcoholic drinks, snacks, and a food truck for easy bites.
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.

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.

Hands-on collage making in a museum arts-center setting, blending cut paper, found imagery, and mixed-media layering. A casual community session designed for experimenting, creating, and sharing work across skill levels.

Hands-on collage making in a museum arts-center setting, blending cut paper, found imagery, and mixed-media layering. A casual community session designed for experimenting, creating, and sharing work across skill levels.
Hands-on collage making in a museum arts-center setting, blending cut paper, found imagery, and mixed-media layering. A casual community session designed for experimenting, creating, and sharing work across skill levels.