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Hands-on blacksmithing session where you heat and hammer steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker, with optional upgrades to a horseshoe knife, railspike knife, or dagger. Tactile, sparks-flying maker vibe at a working forge in Fletcher.
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Hands-on blacksmithing session at a working forge where you heat and hammer steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker. Base project is $50 with optional on-site upgrades for added customization.
Hands-on blacksmithing session at a working forge where you heat and hammer steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker. Base project is $50 with optional on-site upgrades for added customization.
Hands-on blacksmithing session at a working forge where you heat and hammer steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker. Base project is $50 with optional on-site upgrades for added customization.

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.

Practical torch soldering workshop crafting mountain shaped pendants and keychains from copper or brass, teaching cutting, shaping, texturing, and polishing in an intimate studio setting ideal for beginners.

Practical torch soldering workshop crafting mountain shaped pendants and keychains from copper or brass, teaching cutting, shaping, texturing, and polishing in an intimate studio setting ideal for beginners.
Practical torch soldering workshop crafting mountain shaped pendants and keychains from copper or brass, teaching cutting, shaping, texturing, and polishing in an intimate studio setting ideal for beginners.

Hands-on metalsmithing workshop where you craft a wide sterling silver band from start to finish—soldering, shaping, hammering texture, and polishing to a bright finish. Ideal for DIY wedding bands or a take-home keepsake in a fully equipped jewelry studio.

Hands-on metalsmithing workshop where you craft a wide sterling silver band from start to finish—soldering, shaping, hammering texture, and polishing to a bright finish. Ideal for DIY wedding bands or a take-home keepsake in a fully equipped jewelry studio.
Hands-on metalsmithing workshop where you craft a wide sterling silver band from start to finish—soldering, shaping, hammering texture, and polishing to a bright finish. Ideal for DIY wedding bands or a take-home keepsake in a fully equipped jewelry studio.

Hands on jewelry making workshop where you design and assemble your own hoop earrings using basic tools and materials. Expect a relaxed maker studio vibe with step by step guidance and a finished pair to wear home.

Hands on jewelry making workshop where you design and assemble your own hoop earrings using basic tools and materials. Expect a relaxed maker studio vibe with step by step guidance and a finished pair to wear home.
Hands on jewelry making workshop where you design and assemble your own hoop earrings using basic tools and materials. Expect a relaxed maker studio vibe with step by step guidance and a finished pair to wear home.

Form and solder a wide sterling-silver band to fit your finger, then add up to three textured metal spinners in a three-hour, hands-on metalsmithing workshop with bench tools, open to ages 9+.

Form and solder a wide sterling-silver band to fit your finger, then add up to three textured metal spinners in a three-hour, hands-on metalsmithing workshop with bench tools, open to ages 9+.
Form and solder a wide sterling-silver band to fit your finger, then add up to three textured metal spinners in a three-hour, hands-on metalsmithing workshop with bench tools, open to ages 9+.

One on one consultation for couples interested in crafting their own wedding bands, covering design options, sizing, materials, and the torch based metalworking process. Ideal for beginners planning a hands on jewelry making experience.

One on one consultation for couples interested in crafting their own wedding bands, covering design options, sizing, materials, and the torch based metalworking process. Ideal for beginners planning a hands on jewelry making experience.
One on one consultation for couples interested in crafting their own wedding bands, covering design options, sizing, materials, and the torch based metalworking process. Ideal for beginners planning a hands on jewelry making experience.

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.

Hands-on jewelry workshop focused on bezel setting a stone into a silver pendant using torches and basic metalsmithing tools. Expect guided instruction, material prep, soldering steps, and a take-home finished piece.

Hands-on jewelry workshop focused on bezel setting a stone into a silver pendant using torches and basic metalsmithing tools. Expect guided instruction, material prep, soldering steps, and a take-home finished piece.
Hands-on jewelry workshop focused on bezel setting a stone into a silver pendant using torches and basic metalsmithing tools. Expect guided instruction, material prep, soldering steps, and a take-home finished piece.

Hands-on charm making in a downtown metalsmithing studio and gallery, with 60+ metal stamp designs and a range of jewelers hammers for personalized textures and lettering. Start with a brass rectangle or upgrade to sterling silver shapes.

Hands-on charm making in a downtown metalsmithing studio and gallery, with 60+ metal stamp designs and a range of jewelers hammers for personalized textures and lettering. Start with a brass rectangle or upgrade to sterling silver shapes.
Hands-on charm making in a downtown metalsmithing studio and gallery, with 60+ metal stamp designs and a range of jewelers hammers for personalized textures and lettering. Start with a brass rectangle or upgrade to sterling silver shapes.

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.

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.

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.
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.

Two-day intensive lost wax casting workshop focused on carving wax models, investing, burnouts, and pouring molten metal. Hands-on studio time with tools and safety guidance to complete cast pieces from start to finish.

Two-day intensive lost wax casting workshop focused on carving wax models, investing, burnouts, and pouring molten metal. Hands-on studio time with tools and safety guidance to complete cast pieces from start to finish.
Two-day intensive lost wax casting workshop focused on carving wax models, investing, burnouts, and pouring molten metal. Hands-on studio time with tools and safety guidance to complete cast pieces from start to finish.

Hands-on beginner workshop teaching wire wrapping basics for simple jewelry—forming loops, securing stones, and assembling pendants—guided step-by-step with pliers and wire; materials often provided for first-time makers.

Hands-on beginner workshop teaching wire wrapping basics for simple jewelry—forming loops, securing stones, and assembling pendants—guided step-by-step with pliers and wire; materials often provided for first-time makers.
Hands-on beginner workshop teaching wire wrapping basics for simple jewelry—forming loops, securing stones, and assembling pendants—guided step-by-step with pliers and wire; materials often provided for first-time makers.

Drop into a downtown First Friday gallery night with a quick maker activity at a jewelry studio. Create a cute brass charm in a $15 for 15 minutes, no reservation needed, with plenty of time to browse the studio gallery.

Drop into a downtown First Friday gallery night with a quick maker activity at a jewelry studio. Create a cute brass charm in a $15 for 15 minutes, no reservation needed, with plenty of time to browse the studio gallery.
Drop into a downtown First Friday gallery night with a quick maker activity at a jewelry studio. Create a cute brass charm in a $15 for 15 minutes, no reservation needed, with plenty of time to browse the studio gallery.

Hands-on jewelry making session focused on designing and assembling a multi-charm necklace with personalized elements. Work at a dedicated jewelry studio with guided instruction and take-home, wearable results.

Hands-on jewelry making session focused on designing and assembling a multi-charm necklace with personalized elements. Work at a dedicated jewelry studio with guided instruction and take-home, wearable results.
Hands-on jewelry making session focused on designing and assembling a multi-charm necklace with personalized elements. Work at a dedicated jewelry studio with guided instruction and take-home, wearable results.

Hands-on jewelry session focused on designing and assembling star-themed charms, with guided instruction on tools, materials, and finishing techniques. Expect a small-group studio vibe geared toward beginners and casual makers.

Hands-on jewelry session focused on designing and assembling star-themed charms, with guided instruction on tools, materials, and finishing techniques. Expect a small-group studio vibe geared toward beginners and casual makers.
Hands-on jewelry session focused on designing and assembling star-themed charms, with guided instruction on tools, materials, and finishing techniques. Expect a small-group studio vibe geared toward beginners and casual makers.

Beginner wire-wrapping instruction focused on simple one-wire techniques for making wearable jewelry. Expect a hands-on studio workshop with step-by-step guidance as you shape, coil, and finish a first piece.

Beginner wire-wrapping instruction focused on simple one-wire techniques for making wearable jewelry. Expect a hands-on studio workshop with step-by-step guidance as you shape, coil, and finish a first piece.
Beginner wire-wrapping instruction focused on simple one-wire techniques for making wearable jewelry. Expect a hands-on studio workshop with step-by-step guidance as you shape, coil, and finish a first piece.
Learn about Western North Carolina’s wild bees and their life cycle, then build a DIY bee hotel to support local pollinators. A hands on, beginner friendly conservation workshop in a cozy taproom setting.
Learn about Western North Carolina’s wild bees and their life cycle, then build a DIY bee hotel to support local pollinators. A hands on, beginner friendly conservation workshop in a cozy taproom setting.
Learn about Western North Carolina’s wild bees and their life cycle, then build a DIY bee hotel to support local pollinators. A hands on, beginner friendly conservation workshop in a cozy taproom setting.

Hands-on jewelry workshop where you metal-stamp a personalized charm, enamel a silver charm in your chosen color, and finish the piece with a gemstone accent. Leave with a custom multi-charm necklace and beginner-friendly skills in mixed techniques.

Hands-on jewelry workshop where you metal-stamp a personalized charm, enamel a silver charm in your chosen color, and finish the piece with a gemstone accent. Leave with a custom multi-charm necklace and beginner-friendly skills in mixed techniques.
Hands-on jewelry workshop where you metal-stamp a personalized charm, enamel a silver charm in your chosen color, and finish the piece with a gemstone accent. Leave with a custom multi-charm necklace and beginner-friendly skills in mixed techniques.