
Beginner & Intermediate Woodworking - Build a Modular Workbench
Hands-on woodworking class centered on building a sturdy modular workbench with practical shop techniques and tool use. A supportive tool-library setting geared to beginners and intermediate makers, with step-by-step instruction and take-home skills.
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Hands-on woodworking instruction focused on building a modular workbench, with practical measuring, cutting, and assembly skills. Leave with take-home plans and confidence to recreate the bench in your own shop or garage.
Hands-on woodworking instruction focused on building a modular workbench, with practical measuring, cutting, and assembly skills. Leave with take-home plans and confidence to recreate the bench in your own shop or garage.
Hands-on woodworking instruction focused on building a modular workbench, with practical measuring, cutting, and assembly skills. Leave with take-home plans and confidence to recreate the bench in your own shop or garage.
Hands-on intro to machine sewing covering threading, basic stitches, and simple troubleshooting, ending with a finished take-home project. Bring your own sewing machine or borrow one on site for a beginner-friendly skills night.
Hands-on intro to machine sewing covering threading, basic stitches, and simple troubleshooting, ending with a finished take-home project. Bring your own sewing machine or borrow one on site for a beginner-friendly skills night.
Hands-on intro to machine sewing covering threading, basic stitches, and simple troubleshooting, ending with a finished take-home project. Bring your own sewing machine or borrow one on site for a beginner-friendly skills night.
Hands-on shiitake mushroom cultivation workshop using drilled hardwood logs and plug spawn inoculation techniques. Leave with a freshly inoculated log and practical tips for fruiting, watering, and long term log care at home.
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Hands-on shiitake mushroom cultivation workshop using drilled hardwood logs and plug spawn inoculation techniques. Leave with a freshly inoculated log and practical tips for fruiting, watering, and long term log care at home.
A first-step orientation for new volunteers at a community tool library, covering how the lending library operates and where help is needed. Expect a practical rundown of roles, expectations, and next steps for getting involved.
A first-step orientation for new volunteers at a community tool library, covering how the lending library operates and where help is needed. Expect a practical rundown of roles, expectations, and next steps for getting involved.
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Practical plumbing workshop focused on drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems, with clear explanations of how pipes, traps, and venting work together. Expect real-world troubleshooting tips and a community learning vibe in a tool library setting.

Practical plumbing workshop focused on drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems, with clear explanations of how pipes, traps, and venting work together. Expect real-world troubleshooting tips and a community learning vibe in a tool library setting.
Practical plumbing workshop focused on drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems, with clear explanations of how pipes, traps, and venting work together. Expect real-world troubleshooting tips and a community learning vibe in a tool library setting.
Hands-on residential plumbing class focused on drain, waste, and vent systems, with practice measuring, cutting, fitting, and gluing PVC drain lines. Work through a mock-up bathroom assembly for practical home repair confidence.
Hands-on residential plumbing class focused on drain, waste, and vent systems, with practice measuring, cutting, fitting, and gluing PVC drain lines. Work through a mock-up bathroom assembly for practical home repair confidence.
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Hands-on beekeeping workshop covering the full honey-extraction process from comb to jar, with practical tips on tools and technique. Leave with your own jar of raw, local honey and new know-how for small-scale harvesting.
Hands-on beekeeping workshop covering the full honey-extraction process from comb to jar, with practical tips on tools and technique. Leave with your own jar of raw, local honey and new know-how for small-scale harvesting.
Hands-on beekeeping workshop covering the full honey-extraction process from comb to jar, with practical tips on tools and technique. Leave with your own jar of raw, local honey and new know-how for small-scale harvesting.
Practical first aid training focused on recognizing life threatening bleeding and using direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquets under stress. Leave with confidence to respond quickly in real world emergencies.
Practical first aid training focused on recognizing life threatening bleeding and using direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquets under stress. Leave with confidence to respond quickly in real world emergencies.
Practical first aid training focused on recognizing life threatening bleeding and using direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquets under stress. Leave with confidence to respond quickly in real world emergencies.

Three-day beginner metalsmithing intensive covering core jewelry-making skills like sawing, filing, texturing, soldering, and finishing. Expect plenty of bench time in a studio setting while creating wearable pieces and learning tool safety basics.

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Three-day beginner metalsmithing intensive covering core jewelry-making skills like sawing, filing, texturing, soldering, and finishing. Expect plenty of bench time in a studio setting while creating wearable pieces and learning tool safety basics.
Hands-on terrarium making class with tool demonstrations and step-by-step guidance on building a mini indoor garden. Learn basic plant care and design techniques in a garden center workshop setting.
Hands-on terrarium making class with tool demonstrations and step-by-step guidance on building a mini indoor garden. Learn basic plant care and design techniques in a garden center workshop setting.
Hands-on terrarium making class with tool demonstrations and step-by-step guidance on building a mini indoor garden. Learn basic plant care and design techniques in a garden center workshop setting.

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.

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Hands on investigation of real wood samples and slabs to learn cell types, grain structure, and how anatomy affects strength, texture, and practical uses across tree species. Naturalist led learning in a botanical garden setting.

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Hands on investigation of real wood samples and slabs to learn cell types, grain structure, and how anatomy affects strength, texture, and practical uses across tree species. Naturalist led learning in a botanical garden setting.

Hands-on sewing instruction with guided practice to build practical stitching and machine skills in a public library setting. Expect a relaxed, community classroom vibe focused on learning wearable and home sewing basics.

Hands-on sewing instruction with guided practice to build practical stitching and machine skills in a public library setting. Expect a relaxed, community classroom vibe focused on learning wearable and home sewing basics.
Hands-on sewing instruction with guided practice to build practical stitching and machine skills in a public library setting. Expect a relaxed, community classroom vibe focused on learning wearable and home sewing basics.

Beginner archery instruction at an indoor range with a focus on safety, stance, aiming, and consistent shooting form. Hands-on practice builds confidence with bow handling and target shooting fundamentals.

Beginner archery instruction at an indoor range with a focus on safety, stance, aiming, and consistent shooting form. Hands-on practice builds confidence with bow handling and target shooting fundamentals.
Beginner archery instruction at an indoor range with a focus on safety, stance, aiming, and consistent shooting form. Hands-on practice builds confidence with bow handling and target shooting fundamentals.

Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.

Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.
Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.

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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.
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Practical deep-dive into motion picture lighting, from shaping faces with key and fill to controlling contrast and color temperature. Focus stays on real-world gear, set workflows, and techniques for cinematic looks.
Practical deep-dive into motion picture lighting, from shaping faces with key and fill to controlling contrast and color temperature. Focus stays on real-world gear, set workflows, and techniques for cinematic looks.