
Pressed Caning
Hands-on chair caning session focused on pressed caning techniques, with step-by-step instruction and practice weaving cane into chair seats. Skill-building workshop suited to beginners or anyone refining restoration and repair skills.
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Hands-on workshop teaching traditional chair caning with hand-woven patterns and practical repair techniques. Learn step-by-step skills in a focused studio setting and leave with foundational weaving know-how for chair restoration.

Hands-on workshop teaching traditional chair caning with hand-woven patterns and practical repair techniques. Learn step-by-step skills in a focused studio setting and leave with foundational weaving know-how for chair restoration.
Hands-on workshop teaching traditional chair caning with hand-woven patterns and practical repair techniques. Learn step-by-step skills in a focused studio setting and leave with foundational weaving know-how for chair restoration.

Skill-building intensive focused on chair weaving and seat caning techniques, with a deep dive into natural and synthetic materials, tools, and prep methods. Expect hands-on practice geared toward makers refining technique and material selection.

Skill-building intensive focused on chair weaving and seat caning techniques, with a deep dive into natural and synthetic materials, tools, and prep methods. Expect hands-on practice geared toward makers refining technique and material selection.
Skill-building intensive focused on chair weaving and seat caning techniques, with a deep dive into natural and synthetic materials, tools, and prep methods. Expect hands-on practice geared toward makers refining technique and material selection.

Hands-on splint weaving instruction focused on traditional techniques and practical finishing methods. Learn to prepare and weave natural splints into a functional piece in a craft-studio setting with guided, step-by-step support.

Hands-on splint weaving instruction focused on traditional techniques and practical finishing methods. Learn to prepare and weave natural splints into a functional piece in a craft-studio setting with guided, step-by-step support.
Hands-on splint weaving instruction focused on traditional techniques and practical finishing methods. Learn to prepare and weave natural splints into a functional piece in a craft-studio setting with guided, step-by-step support.

Learn traditional rush weaving to craft a footstool seat in a hands on afternoon workshop at Silver River Center for Chair Caning, with step by step instruction, small group focus, and sliding scale tuition.

Learn traditional rush weaving to craft a footstool seat in a hands on afternoon workshop at Silver River Center for Chair Caning, with step by step instruction, small group focus, and sliding scale tuition.
Learn traditional rush weaving to craft a footstool seat in a hands on afternoon workshop at Silver River Center for Chair Caning, with step by step instruction, small group focus, and sliding scale tuition.

Hands-on splint reed footstool workshop teaching traditional chair caning weaving and finishing techniques in an intimate craft studio. Sliding scale tuition makes this beginner friendly afternoon session accessible to makers of all skill levels.

Hands-on splint reed footstool workshop teaching traditional chair caning weaving and finishing techniques in an intimate craft studio. Sliding scale tuition makes this beginner friendly afternoon session accessible to makers of all skill levels.
Hands-on splint reed footstool workshop teaching traditional chair caning weaving and finishing techniques in an intimate craft studio. Sliding scale tuition makes this beginner friendly afternoon session accessible to makers of all skill levels.

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.

Hands-on Shaker tape footstool workshop teaching traditional weaving on a framed stool in Silver River's chair caning studio. Sliding scale afternoon session for beginners and makers focusing on practical, tactile skills.

Hands-on Shaker tape footstool workshop teaching traditional weaving on a framed stool in Silver River's chair caning studio. Sliding scale afternoon session for beginners and makers focusing on practical, tactile skills.
Hands-on Shaker tape footstool workshop teaching traditional weaving on a framed stool in Silver River's chair caning studio. Sliding scale afternoon session for beginners and makers focusing on practical, tactile skills.

Hands-on fiber arts session focused on weaving techniques with guided instruction and practical practice time. Ideal for beginners seeking skill-building in a dedicated chair caning and weaving studio setting in Weaverville.

Hands-on fiber arts session focused on weaving techniques with guided instruction and practical practice time. Ideal for beginners seeking skill-building in a dedicated chair caning and weaving studio setting in Weaverville.
Hands-on fiber arts session focused on weaving techniques with guided instruction and practical practice time. Ideal for beginners seeking skill-building in a dedicated chair caning and weaving studio setting 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.
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 basketry workshop focused on weaving a round basket with a slotted base, with step-by-step guidance geared to first-timers. A relaxed, craft-forward afternoon for learning a practical new skill and meeting fellow makers.
Hands-on basketry workshop focused on weaving a round basket with a slotted base, with step-by-step guidance geared to first-timers. A relaxed, craft-forward afternoon for learning a practical new skill and meeting fellow makers.
Hands-on basketry workshop focused on weaving a round basket with a slotted base, with step-by-step guidance geared to first-timers. A relaxed, craft-forward afternoon for learning a practical new skill and meeting fellow 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.

Hands-on woodcarving fundamentals with guided tool use, carving strokes, and safety basics in a working studio setting. Ideal for first-timers who want to start shaping simple forms and build confidence with carving techniques.

Hands-on woodcarving fundamentals with guided tool use, carving strokes, and safety basics in a working studio setting. Ideal for first-timers who want to start shaping simple forms and build confidence with carving techniques.
Hands-on woodcarving fundamentals with guided tool use, carving strokes, and safety basics in a working studio setting. Ideal for first-timers who want to start shaping simple forms and build confidence with carving techniques.

Hands-on stained glass mosaic workshop focused on creating a vintage-style window panel with colorful glass pieces and classic patterning. Step-by-step instruction covers design layout, cutting and placement, and finishing techniques in a cozy creative studio.

Hands-on stained glass mosaic workshop focused on creating a vintage-style window panel with colorful glass pieces and classic patterning. Step-by-step instruction covers design layout, cutting and placement, and finishing techniques in a cozy creative studio.
Hands-on stained glass mosaic workshop focused on creating a vintage-style window panel with colorful glass pieces and classic patterning. Step-by-step instruction covers design layout, cutting and placement, and finishing techniques in a cozy creative studio.

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.

Transform old garments into refreshed, wearable pieces with guided upcycling techniques and simple sewing skills. A hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop centered on sustainable fashion and creative reuse.

Transform old garments into refreshed, wearable pieces with guided upcycling techniques and simple sewing skills. A hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop centered on sustainable fashion and creative reuse.
Transform old garments into refreshed, wearable pieces with guided upcycling techniques and simple sewing skills. A hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop centered on sustainable fashion and creative reuse.

Hands-on jewelry class focused on designing and fabricating pebble stacker rings, with guided metalsmithing techniques for shaping, sizing, and finishing. Leave with custom rings and practical skills for future ring stacking designs.

Hands-on jewelry class focused on designing and fabricating pebble stacker rings, with guided metalsmithing techniques for shaping, sizing, and finishing. Leave with custom rings and practical skills for future ring stacking designs.
Hands-on jewelry class focused on designing and fabricating pebble stacker rings, with guided metalsmithing techniques for shaping, sizing, and finishing. Leave with custom rings and practical skills for future ring stacking designs.
Hands-on mending practice for difficult repairs, from shiny and fuzzy textiles to beaded garments and other finicky fabrics. Part three of a three-session series emphasizes technique-focused problem solving and durable, polished finishes.
Hands-on mending practice for difficult repairs, from shiny and fuzzy textiles to beaded garments and other finicky fabrics. Part three of a three-session series emphasizes technique-focused problem solving and durable, polished finishes.
Hands-on mending practice for difficult repairs, from shiny and fuzzy textiles to beaded garments and other finicky fabrics. Part three of a three-session series emphasizes technique-focused problem solving and durable, polished finishes.
Practical guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, with tips on applications, presentation, and expectations. A career-focused session for working artists and makers held at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Practical guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, with tips on applications, presentation, and expectations. A career-focused session for working artists and makers held at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Practical guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, with tips on applications, presentation, and expectations. A career-focused session for working artists and makers held at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Hands-on pressure canning instruction focused on safe home food preservation, with step-by-step practice packing jars and processing green beans. Practical Cooperative Extension class geared toward building confidence with equipment, timing, and storage basics.
Hands-on pressure canning instruction focused on safe home food preservation, with step-by-step practice packing jars and processing green beans. Practical Cooperative Extension class geared toward building confidence with equipment, timing, and storage basics.
Hands-on pressure canning instruction focused on safe home food preservation, with step-by-step practice packing jars and processing green beans. Practical Cooperative Extension class geared toward building confidence with equipment, timing, and storage basics.

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.