Chicken Processing Workshop

Practical homesteading class focused on raising backyard chickens for daily eggs and learning the basics of producing your own milk. Expect down to earth instruction geared toward getting started with small scale home food production.View original

Hands-on gardening workshop on choosing and timing autumn and winter cover crops, plus organic methods to build rich spring soil. Focuses on practical planting strategies that keep beds healthy and attractive through the cold season.View original

Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.View original

Shape hot metal into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, fire poker, or grilling tool during a hands-on blacksmithing workshop, with additional upgrades available on site.View original

Shape hot steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker in a hands-on blacksmithing workshop. Upgrade options are available onsite.View original

Hands-on farm visit with gentle Highland cows—learn fun cow facts, feed and pet the herd, then settle in behind the farmhouse for a Highland cow themed afternoon tea. Relaxed, photo-worthy outdoor experience ideal for animal lovers and families.View original

Hands-on field learning focused on identifying wild edibles and practicing safe, seasonal foraging techniques. Expect plant ID tips, ethical harvest guidance, and practical takeaways for exploring Appalachian woods confidently.View original

Create a wooden puzzle box holder in a hands-on woodworking workshop for adults. This affordable, two-hour class welcomes participants ages 18 and older.View original

Learn hands-on fermentation techniques in a beginner-friendly food preservation demonstration led by Cooperative Extension. Participants can pack a small jar to take home and ferment.View original

Explore Ayurvedic cooking foundations through the six tastes, spices, and kitchen techniques rooted in holistic food traditions. Take practical ideas home for building more balanced, flavorful meals.View original

Tuesday afternoons bring rotating hands-on workshops, relaxed craft nights, and shared community meals in a welcoming garden setting. Drop in for creative activities and neighborly connection from 4 to 6 p.m.View original

Build practical food preservation skills through hands-on instruction in boiling-water-bath canning, learning safe techniques while preparing apple preserves in a beginner-friendly community workshop.View original

Creative holiday gift ideas made straight from the kitchen, focused on tasty, affordable homemade treats and pantry-style presents. Learn practical techniques and packaging tips in a hands-on class setting.View original

Shape a personal clay piece while learning the pinch pot technique in an adult ceramics workshop. Instruction, clay, glazing, and firing are included, with finished work ready for pickup a few weeks later.View original

Learn practical techniques for creating hearty, flavorful soups and stews, with ideas for building comforting dishes from scratch in a hands-on community cooking class.View original

Hands-on lesson in safe water bath canning to preserve garden produce, with step-by-step guidance on jars, lids, acidity, processing times, and storage. Practical food preservation skills in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.View original

Practice boiling water bath canning while preparing cranberry orange chutney in a hands-on food preservation workshop. Learn safe jar processing and practical techniques for preserving seasonal fruit at home.View original

Practice Halloween themed icing techniques in an instructed, hands on cookie decorating class, with six to eight cookies and all supplies included for a festive seasonal activity.View original

Learn the basics of fermentation science through a hands-on sauerkraut workshop, then pack and take home a jar of your own tangy, probiotic cabbage ferment.View original

Explore the craft of fermentation through a regional food festival centered on fermented foods and drinks, traditional preservation techniques, and Western North Carolina’s local food community.View original