APPALACHIAN FLY-TYING GATHERING
Hands-on indoor fly-tying meet-up in Maggie Valley where anglers trade patterns and techniques, with materials on the table and plenty of time to tie for free. Community gathering held in honor of Bob Nanney.
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A harvest-time gathering centered on gratitude and repairing our relationship with the weather, giving thanks for life-giving rains and seasonal blessings. Set outdoors at Sacred Fire in Maggie Valley with a communal, ceremonial festival vibe.
A harvest-time gathering centered on gratitude and repairing our relationship with the weather, giving thanks for life-giving rains and seasonal blessings. Set outdoors at Sacred Fire in Maggie Valley with a communal, ceremonial festival vibe.
A harvest-time gathering centered on gratitude and repairing our relationship with the weather, giving thanks for life-giving rains and seasonal blessings. Set outdoors at Sacred Fire in Maggie Valley with a communal, ceremonial festival vibe.

A regional animal fiber fair with vendor booths and hands-on demos centered on wool and other fibers from sheep and alpaca. Browse yarns and tools, watch spinning and weaving techniques, and connect with the Appalachian fiber arts community.

A regional animal fiber fair with vendor booths and hands-on demos centered on wool and other fibers from sheep and alpaca. Browse yarns and tools, watch spinning and weaving techniques, and connect with the Appalachian fiber arts community.
A regional animal fiber fair with vendor booths and hands-on demos centered on wool and other fibers from sheep and alpaca. Browse yarns and tools, watch spinning and weaving techniques, and connect with the Appalachian fiber arts community.
Hands-on fix it clinic with volunteers helping mend clothing and troubleshoot small household items at a community center. Bring broken essentials for practical repair guidance, waste reduction, and neighborly skill sharing.
Hands-on fix it clinic with volunteers helping mend clothing and troubleshoot small household items at a community center. Bring broken essentials for practical repair guidance, waste reduction, and neighborly skill sharing.
Hands-on fix it clinic with volunteers helping mend clothing and troubleshoot small household items at a community center. Bring broken essentials for practical repair guidance, waste reduction, and neighborly skill sharing.

Learn hands-on stream monitoring and water-quality assessment by observing aquatic invertebrates in local waterways. This beginner-friendly workshop welcomes adults ages 16 and older; RSVP is required.

Learn hands-on stream monitoring and water-quality assessment by observing aquatic invertebrates in local waterways. This beginner-friendly workshop welcomes adults ages 16 and older; RSVP is required.
Learn hands-on stream monitoring and water-quality assessment by observing aquatic invertebrates in local waterways. This beginner-friendly workshop welcomes adults ages 16 and older; RSVP is required.

Downtown Marion fills with peak-season fall energy as more than 175 regional makers line the streets with handmade goods and craft shopping. A classic Blue Ridge small-town festival atmosphere built for strolling, browsing, and celebrating autumn.

Downtown Marion fills with peak-season fall energy as more than 175 regional makers line the streets with handmade goods and craft shopping. A classic Blue Ridge small-town festival atmosphere built for strolling, browsing, and celebrating autumn.
Downtown Marion fills with peak-season fall energy as more than 175 regional makers line the streets with handmade goods and craft shopping. A classic Blue Ridge small-town festival atmosphere built for strolling, browsing, and celebrating autumn.

Browse handmade pottery, textiles, woodwork, paintings, and fine jewelry from local artisans alongside folk art, live music, and family activities at a lively festival celebrating the region’s heritage.

Browse handmade pottery, textiles, woodwork, paintings, and fine jewelry from local artisans alongside folk art, live music, and family activities at a lively festival celebrating the region’s heritage.
Browse handmade pottery, textiles, woodwork, paintings, and fine jewelry from local artisans alongside folk art, live music, and family activities at a lively festival celebrating the region’s heritage.

Browse traditional and contemporary Appalachian crafts, from hand-dyed textiles and yarn to walking sticks and banjos, with artist demonstrations, garden-side musicians, and drinks from the Gardener’s Shed.

Browse traditional and contemporary Appalachian crafts, from hand-dyed textiles and yarn to walking sticks and banjos, with artist demonstrations, garden-side musicians, and drinks from the Gardener’s Shed.
Browse traditional and contemporary Appalachian crafts, from hand-dyed textiles and yarn to walking sticks and banjos, with artist demonstrations, garden-side musicians, and drinks from the Gardener’s Shed.

Local Appalachian makers fill the brewpub with handmade goods and mountain-crafted art for an afternoon shopping pop up. Live sets from regional bands run 2–5PM, blending hometown traditions, community energy, and a laid-back Saturday hangout.

Local Appalachian makers fill the brewpub with handmade goods and mountain-crafted art for an afternoon shopping pop up. Live sets from regional bands run 2–5PM, blending hometown traditions, community energy, and a laid-back Saturday hangout.
Local Appalachian makers fill the brewpub with handmade goods and mountain-crafted art for an afternoon shopping pop up. Live sets from regional bands run 2–5PM, blending hometown traditions, community energy, and a laid-back Saturday hangout.

Hands-on repair night focused on clothing and textile fixes, from hand stitching to sewing machines and sergers. Expect practical help with mending, zipper replacements, possible machine tune ups, and occasional boot or shoe glue repairs.

Hands-on repair night focused on clothing and textile fixes, from hand stitching to sewing machines and sergers. Expect practical help with mending, zipper replacements, possible machine tune ups, and occasional boot or shoe glue repairs.
Hands-on repair night focused on clothing and textile fixes, from hand stitching to sewing machines and sergers. Expect practical help with mending, zipper replacements, possible machine tune ups, and occasional boot or shoe glue repairs.

A fall pop-up market with local artists and makers selling handmade goods inside a working pottery studio. Browse seasonal art, ceramics, and crafted gifts in a laid-back community shopping vibe.

A fall pop-up market with local artists and makers selling handmade goods inside a working pottery studio. Browse seasonal art, ceramics, and crafted gifts in a laid-back community shopping vibe.
A fall pop-up market with local artists and makers selling handmade goods inside a working pottery studio. Browse seasonal art, ceramics, and crafted gifts in a laid-back community shopping vibe.

Browse and purchase traditional and contemporary Appalachian crafts from local artists, with vendors and musicians spread across garden and lawn spaces. A celebration of regional art, makers, and mountain heritage.

Browse and purchase traditional and contemporary Appalachian crafts from local artists, with vendors and musicians spread across garden and lawn spaces. A celebration of regional art, makers, and mountain heritage.
Browse and purchase traditional and contemporary Appalachian crafts from local artists, with vendors and musicians spread across garden and lawn spaces. A celebration of regional art, makers, and mountain heritage.

A fiber focused pop up at SAFF brings yarn crafts and hands on maker energy to the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher. Expect a vendor style booth vibe with more planned activities and details to be announced.

A fiber focused pop up at SAFF brings yarn crafts and hands on maker energy to the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher. Expect a vendor style booth vibe with more planned activities and details to be announced.
A fiber focused pop up at SAFF brings yarn crafts and hands on maker energy to the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher. Expect a vendor style booth vibe with more planned activities and details to be announced.

A fall pop-up market fills a pottery studio parking lot with 20+ local vendors and plenty of parking for easy browsing. Snag handmade gifts and one-of-a-kind treats while supporting area makers in Weaverville.

A fall pop-up market fills a pottery studio parking lot with 20+ local vendors and plenty of parking for easy browsing. Snag handmade gifts and one-of-a-kind treats while supporting area makers in Weaverville.
A fall pop-up market fills a pottery studio parking lot with 20+ local vendors and plenty of parking for easy browsing. Snag handmade gifts and one-of-a-kind treats while supporting area makers in Weaverville.

A laid-back afternoon in a cozy coffee bar for quiet connection while you write, knit, or work on any portable craft. Come to create alongside others or simply sip coffee and chat at an introvert friendly meetup.

A laid-back afternoon in a cozy coffee bar for quiet connection while you write, knit, or work on any portable craft. Come to create alongside others or simply sip coffee and chat at an introvert friendly meetup.
A laid-back afternoon in a cozy coffee bar for quiet connection while you write, knit, or work on any portable craft. Come to create alongside others or simply sip coffee and chat at an introvert friendly meetup.
Hands-on repair night focused on mending clothes and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. A practical, skill-sharing meetup centered on reducing waste and keeping everyday items in use.
Hands-on repair night focused on mending clothes and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. A practical, skill-sharing meetup centered on reducing waste and keeping everyday items in use.
Hands-on repair night focused on mending clothes and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. A practical, skill-sharing meetup centered on reducing waste and keeping everyday items in use.

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.
A rowdy hoedown-style celebration with dancing, singalongs, and live tunes paired with local maker booths, casual food options, and laid-back games. Built for mingling and community fun with a festival-like atmosphere.
A rowdy hoedown-style celebration with dancing, singalongs, and live tunes paired with local maker booths, casual food options, and laid-back games. Built for mingling and community fun with a festival-like atmosphere.
A rowdy hoedown-style celebration with dancing, singalongs, and live tunes paired with local maker booths, casual food options, and laid-back games. Built for mingling and community fun with a festival-like atmosphere.
Step-by-step, hands-on terrarium making with tool demonstrations and detailed guidance for assembling a mini indoor garden. Build your own take-home glass terrarium in a local gardening shop classroom setting.
Step-by-step, hands-on terrarium making with tool demonstrations and detailed guidance for assembling a mini indoor garden. Build your own take-home glass terrarium in a local gardening shop classroom setting.
Step-by-step, hands-on terrarium making with tool demonstrations and detailed guidance for assembling a mini indoor garden. Build your own take-home glass terrarium in a local gardening shop classroom setting.

A casual adult craft club with tables for working on your own project or experimenting with shared supplies and simple guided ideas. Beginner help is available, with optional $10 donations supporting future sessions; ages 12+ welcome with supervision.

A casual adult craft club with tables for working on your own project or experimenting with shared supplies and simple guided ideas. Beginner help is available, with optional $10 donations supporting future sessions; ages 12+ welcome with supervision.
A casual adult craft club with tables for working on your own project or experimenting with shared supplies and simple guided ideas. Beginner help is available, with optional $10 donations supporting future sessions; ages 12+ welcome with supervision.

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.