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Hammer and heat steel in a hands-on blacksmithing session to forge a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker. On-site upgrade options let you customize your finished metalwork piece.
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Hands-on silversmithing class focused on creating custom silver stacking rings using basic metalsmith tools and techniques. Expect guided instruction, simple design choices, and a take-home set of polished, wearable rings.

Hands-on silversmithing class focused on creating custom silver stacking rings using basic metalsmith tools and techniques. Expect guided instruction, simple design choices, and a take-home set of polished, wearable rings.
Hands-on silversmithing class focused on creating custom silver stacking rings using basic metalsmith tools and techniques. Expect guided instruction, simple design choices, and a take-home set of polished, wearable rings.

Two-day intensive covering foundational metalsmithing techniques in a working jewelry studio, with hands-on practice using torches and bench tools. Expect skill-building on sawing, filing, soldering, and basic finishing for simple wearable pieces.

Two-day intensive covering foundational metalsmithing techniques in a working jewelry studio, with hands-on practice using torches and bench tools. Expect skill-building on sawing, filing, soldering, and basic finishing for simple wearable pieces.
Two-day intensive covering foundational metalsmithing techniques in a working jewelry studio, with hands-on practice using torches and bench tools. Expect skill-building on sawing, filing, soldering, and basic finishing for simple wearable pieces.

Hands-on metalsmithing session crafting a mixed brass and silver mountain bracelet using traditional tools for soldering, sanding, and polishing. Choose a design and leave with a finished piece after guided, skill-building instruction.

Hands-on metalsmithing session crafting a mixed brass and silver mountain bracelet using traditional tools for soldering, sanding, and polishing. Choose a design and leave with a finished piece after guided, skill-building instruction.
Hands-on metalsmithing session crafting a mixed brass and silver mountain bracelet using traditional tools for soldering, sanding, and polishing. Choose a design and leave with a finished piece after guided, skill-building instruction.

Four day intensive jewelry and metalsmithing course covering jeweler’s saw work, hammering, filing, and flex shaft fundamentals plus acetylene air torch technique. Build finished ready to wear pieces with all materials provided, geared to beginners or refreshers.

Four day intensive jewelry and metalsmithing course covering jeweler’s saw work, hammering, filing, and flex shaft fundamentals plus acetylene air torch technique. Build finished ready to wear pieces with all materials provided, geared to beginners or refreshers.
Four day intensive jewelry and metalsmithing course covering jeweler’s saw work, hammering, filing, and flex shaft fundamentals plus acetylene air torch technique. Build finished ready to wear pieces with all materials provided, geared to beginners or refreshers.
Form, texture, and finish a handmade metal bangle bracelet under instructor Emma Zanetti’s guidance; all tools and materials are provided in a hands on, beginner friendly small group workshop at Newfound Artisan.
Form, texture, and finish a handmade metal bangle bracelet under instructor Emma Zanetti’s guidance; all tools and materials are provided in a hands on, beginner friendly small group workshop at Newfound Artisan.
Form, texture, and finish a handmade metal bangle bracelet under instructor Emma Zanetti’s guidance; all tools and materials are provided in a hands on, beginner friendly small group workshop at Newfound Artisan.

Workshop at Torched AVL, featuring a two-hour hands-on session to make custom cocktail or tea spoons with all materials provided. Suitable for all skill levels and ages 9 and up.

Workshop at Torched AVL, featuring a two-hour hands-on session to make custom cocktail or tea spoons with all materials provided. Suitable for all skill levels and ages 9 and up.
Workshop at Torched AVL, featuring a two-hour hands-on session to make custom cocktail or tea spoons with all materials provided. Suitable for all skill levels and ages 9 and up.

Hands-on pyrography (wood-burning) workshop focused on shading, linework, and texture techniques; participants craft personalized wood panels and learn safe tool handling and grain aware composition in an intimate studio setting.

Hands-on pyrography (wood-burning) workshop focused on shading, linework, and texture techniques; participants craft personalized wood panels and learn safe tool handling and grain aware composition in an intimate studio setting.
Hands-on pyrography (wood-burning) workshop focused on shading, linework, and texture techniques; participants craft personalized wood panels and learn safe tool handling and grain aware composition in an intimate studio setting.
Hands-on leatherworking session with step-by-step guidance from Lauren White, teaching cutting, edge stitching, and finishing techniques to craft a durable A5 handcrafted journal cover in a small maker focused studio.
Hands-on leatherworking session with step-by-step guidance from Lauren White, teaching cutting, edge stitching, and finishing techniques to craft a durable A5 handcrafted journal cover in a small maker focused studio.
Hands-on leatherworking session with step-by-step guidance from Lauren White, teaching cutting, edge stitching, and finishing techniques to craft a durable A5 handcrafted journal cover in a small maker focused studio.

Hands-on metalsmithing workshop crafting an adorable silver and brass star charm with torch soldering and traditional jewelry tools in a downtown Asheville studio; beginners form accent beads, solder, finish, and take home the completed charm.

Hands-on metalsmithing workshop crafting an adorable silver and brass star charm with torch soldering and traditional jewelry tools in a downtown Asheville studio; beginners form accent beads, solder, finish, and take home the completed charm.
Hands-on metalsmithing workshop crafting an adorable silver and brass star charm with torch soldering and traditional jewelry tools in a downtown Asheville studio; beginners form accent beads, solder, finish, and take home the completed charm.

Hands on paper marbling workshop teaching floating pigments, combed pattern techniques, and transferring designs onto paper; beginner friendly session with materials provided and step by step instruction for original marbled prints.

Hands on paper marbling workshop teaching floating pigments, combed pattern techniques, and transferring designs onto paper; beginner friendly session with materials provided and step by step instruction for original marbled prints.
Hands on paper marbling workshop teaching floating pigments, combed pattern techniques, and transferring designs onto paper; beginner friendly session with materials provided and step by step instruction for original marbled prints.

Hands-on craft demonstrations fill the Folk Art Center auditorium as Guild artisans work in glass, metal, and clay. Drop in to watch master techniques up close and learn the step-by-step processes behind handmade craft.

Hands-on craft demonstrations fill the Folk Art Center auditorium as Guild artisans work in glass, metal, and clay. Drop in to watch master techniques up close and learn the step-by-step processes behind handmade craft.
Hands-on craft demonstrations fill the Folk Art Center auditorium as Guild artisans work in glass, metal, and clay. Drop in to watch master techniques up close and learn the step-by-step processes behind handmade craft.

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.

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.
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.

Hammering, soldering, sawing, and polishing to craft rings, pendants, and small metal treasures in a light-filled studio. Supportive instructors guide beginners through design, fabrication, and finishing techniques in a relaxed, collaborative grown-up camp atmosphere.

Hammering, soldering, sawing, and polishing to craft rings, pendants, and small metal treasures in a light-filled studio. Supportive instructors guide beginners through design, fabrication, and finishing techniques in a relaxed, collaborative grown-up camp atmosphere.
Hammering, soldering, sawing, and polishing to craft rings, pendants, and small metal treasures in a light-filled studio. Supportive instructors guide beginners through design, fabrication, and finishing techniques in a relaxed, collaborative grown-up camp atmosphere.
Hands-on workshop teaching shiitake mushroom inoculation on hardwood logs, covering sterile techniques and spawn placement; participants inoculate and take home their own log to fruit at home.
Hands-on workshop teaching shiitake mushroom inoculation on hardwood logs, covering sterile techniques and spawn placement; participants inoculate and take home their own log to fruit at home.
Hands-on workshop teaching shiitake mushroom inoculation on hardwood logs, covering sterile techniques and spawn placement; participants inoculate and take home their own log to fruit at home.
Hands-on evening session teaching coiling and stitching with aromatic pine needles to create durable handmade coasters; all materials provided and step by step instruction from artisan Lauren White makes it beginner friendly and accessible.
Hands-on evening session teaching coiling and stitching with aromatic pine needles to create durable handmade coasters; all materials provided and step by step instruction from artisan Lauren White makes it beginner friendly and accessible.
Hands-on evening session teaching coiling and stitching with aromatic pine needles to create durable handmade coasters; all materials provided and step by step instruction from artisan Lauren White makes it beginner friendly and accessible.

Interactive bookbinding class teaching hand sewn journals with removable pages, customizable covers, and paper selection; beginner friendly instruction and materials provided in an intimate art studio environment.

Interactive bookbinding class teaching hand sewn journals with removable pages, customizable covers, and paper selection; beginner friendly instruction and materials provided in an intimate art studio environment.
Interactive bookbinding class teaching hand sewn journals with removable pages, customizable covers, and paper selection; beginner friendly instruction and materials provided in an intimate art studio environment.

Hands-on needle felting workshop teaching how to sculpt wool roving into a soft 3D sheep using barbed felting needles and simple armatures; beginner friendly class with materials provided at Purple Crayon's cozy studio.

Hands-on needle felting workshop teaching how to sculpt wool roving into a soft 3D sheep using barbed felting needles and simple armatures; beginner friendly class with materials provided at Purple Crayon's cozy studio.
Hands-on needle felting workshop teaching how to sculpt wool roving into a soft 3D sheep using barbed felting needles and simple armatures; beginner friendly class with materials provided at Purple Crayon's cozy studio.

Hands on pressed caning workshop teaching traditional chair seat restoration techniques, including cane placement, tensioning, and finishing in Silver River's specialist studio; small class instruction and tools provided for beginner friendly repairs.

Hands on pressed caning workshop teaching traditional chair seat restoration techniques, including cane placement, tensioning, and finishing in Silver River's specialist studio; small class instruction and tools provided for beginner friendly repairs.
Hands on pressed caning workshop teaching traditional chair seat restoration techniques, including cane placement, tensioning, and finishing in Silver River's specialist studio; small class instruction and tools provided for beginner friendly repairs.
Hands-on beading session to craft a colorful sardine fish keychain that doubles as a zipper pull or bag charm. All materials are provided, plus a free slice of pie in a cozy downtown bar setting.
Hands-on beading session to craft a colorful sardine fish keychain that doubles as a zipper pull or bag charm. All materials are provided, plus a free slice of pie in a cozy downtown bar setting.
Hands-on beading session to craft a colorful sardine fish keychain that doubles as a zipper pull or bag charm. All materials are provided, plus a free slice of pie in a cozy downtown bar setting.

Hands-on basket weaving sessions using freshly harvested garden materials to create a sturdy harvest basket by semester’s end. Weekly Tuesday evening meetups in a cozy garden cabin with tools provided and flexible drop-in attendance.

Hands-on basket weaving sessions using freshly harvested garden materials to create a sturdy harvest basket by semester’s end. Weekly Tuesday evening meetups in a cozy garden cabin with tools provided and flexible drop-in attendance.
Hands-on basket weaving sessions using freshly harvested garden materials to create a sturdy harvest basket by semester’s end. Weekly Tuesday evening meetups in a cozy garden cabin with tools provided and flexible drop-in attendance.