
WNC Repair Cafe All Household Repairs
Hands on repair clinic where volunteer fixers troubleshoot and mend small appliances, tools, furniture, sewing machines, small engines, and treasured heirlooms you can fit in a car. Safety limits apply for items like CRT TVs, firearms, and auto repairs.
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Hands-on fix-it clinic where volunteer repairers troubleshoot and mend small appliances, tools, sewing machines, furniture, heirlooms, and small engines—free if it fits in your car. Safety-limited items like CRT TVs, firearms, and auto repairs are excluded.

Hands-on fix-it clinic where volunteer repairers troubleshoot and mend small appliances, tools, sewing machines, furniture, heirlooms, and small engines—free if it fits in your car. Safety-limited items like CRT TVs, firearms, and auto repairs are excluded.
Hands-on fix-it clinic where volunteer repairers troubleshoot and mend small appliances, tools, sewing machines, furniture, heirlooms, and small engines—free if it fits in your car. Safety-limited items like CRT TVs, firearms, and auto repairs are excluded.
Hands-on fix it clinic with volunteers helping mend clothing and troubleshoot small household items at a community center. Bring broken essentials for practical repair guidance, waste reduction, and neighborly skill sharing.
Hands-on fix it clinic with volunteers helping mend clothing and troubleshoot small household items at a community center. Bring broken essentials for practical repair guidance, waste reduction, and neighborly skill sharing.
Hands-on fix it clinic with volunteers helping mend clothing and troubleshoot small household items at a community center. Bring broken essentials for practical repair guidance, waste reduction, and neighborly skill sharing.

Hands-on repair night focused on clothing and textile fixes, from hand stitching to sewing machines and sergers. Expect practical help with mending, zipper replacements, possible machine tune ups, and occasional boot or shoe glue repairs.

Hands-on repair night focused on clothing and textile fixes, from hand stitching to sewing machines and sergers. Expect practical help with mending, zipper replacements, possible machine tune ups, and occasional boot or shoe glue repairs.
Hands-on repair night focused on clothing and textile fixes, from hand stitching to sewing machines and sergers. Expect practical help with mending, zipper replacements, possible machine tune ups, and occasional boot or shoe glue repairs.
Hands-on repair night focused on mending clothes and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. A practical, skill-sharing meetup centered on reducing waste and keeping everyday items in use.
Hands-on repair night focused on mending clothes and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. A practical, skill-sharing meetup centered on reducing waste and keeping everyday items in use.
Hands-on repair night focused on mending clothes and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. A practical, skill-sharing meetup centered on reducing waste and keeping everyday items in use.
Hands-on sewing and mending help for torn clothes, missing buttons, and simple fabric fixes in a public library setting. A community repair cafe vibe centered on practical skills, waste reduction, and neighbor-to-neighbor know-how.
Hands-on sewing and mending help for torn clothes, missing buttons, and simple fabric fixes in a public library setting. A community repair cafe vibe centered on practical skills, waste reduction, and neighbor-to-neighbor know-how.
Hands-on sewing and mending help for torn clothes, missing buttons, and simple fabric fixes in a public library setting. A community repair cafe vibe centered on practical skills, waste reduction, and neighbor-to-neighbor know-how.

Bring worn socks, sweaters, torn jeans, or other items for casual, hands-on mending guidance. Learn practical repair skills, extend the life of favorite belongings, and help keep textiles out of landfills.

Bring worn socks, sweaters, torn jeans, or other items for casual, hands-on mending guidance. Learn practical repair skills, extend the life of favorite belongings, and help keep textiles out of landfills.
Bring worn socks, sweaters, torn jeans, or other items for casual, hands-on mending guidance. Learn practical repair skills, extend the life of favorite belongings, and help keep textiles out of landfills.
Practice sewing machine fundamentals in a hands-on workshop, then complete a project to take home. Bring your own machine or borrow one from the Tool Library.
Practice sewing machine fundamentals in a hands-on workshop, then complete a project to take home. Bring your own machine or borrow one from the Tool Library.
Practice sewing machine fundamentals in a hands-on workshop, then complete a project to take home. Bring your own machine or borrow one from the Tool Library.
Practical sewing session focused on seam-finishing methods that add strength and a clean, polished look to everyday garments. Learn durable finishes for longer-lasting clothes in a hands-on, skill-building workshop environment.
Practical sewing session focused on seam-finishing methods that add strength and a clean, polished look to everyday garments. Learn durable finishes for longer-lasting clothes in a hands-on, skill-building workshop environment.
Practical sewing session focused on seam-finishing methods that add strength and a clean, polished look to everyday garments. Learn durable finishes for longer-lasting clothes in a hands-on, skill-building workshop environment.

A practical sewing workshop explores durable seam finishes for everyday clothes, covering clean garment construction techniques that help seams hold up through regular wear and washing.

A practical sewing workshop explores durable seam finishes for everyday clothes, covering clean garment construction techniques that help seams hold up through regular wear and washing.
A practical sewing workshop explores durable seam finishes for everyday clothes, covering clean garment construction techniques that help seams hold up through regular wear and washing.

Hands-on bench building to create a public bus stop seat using shared tools and guided teamwork. Meet neighbors at a tool library maker space and help improve local transit comfort with practical DIY construction.

Hands-on bench building to create a public bus stop seat using shared tools and guided teamwork. Meet neighbors at a tool library maker space and help improve local transit comfort with practical DIY construction.
Hands-on bench building to create a public bus stop seat using shared tools and guided teamwork. Meet neighbors at a tool library maker space and help improve local transit comfort with practical DIY construction.

Hands-on seed and plant swapping with local growers, plus story-sharing and practical tips for home gardens. A free, come-as-you-are gathering centered on regional seed saving, resilience, and neighbor-to-neighbor connections.

Hands-on seed and plant swapping with local growers, plus story-sharing and practical tips for home gardens. A free, come-as-you-are gathering centered on regional seed saving, resilience, and neighbor-to-neighbor connections.
Hands-on seed and plant swapping with local growers, plus story-sharing and practical tips for home gardens. A free, come-as-you-are gathering centered on regional seed saving, resilience, and neighbor-to-neighbor connections.

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 bench build and staining session that adds sturdy wooden seating to high-traffic Asheville bus stops. Community volunteers work with shared tools and materials to improve transit comfort and neighborhood accessibility.
Hands-on bench build and staining session that adds sturdy wooden seating to high-traffic Asheville bus stops. Community volunteers work with shared tools and materials to improve transit comfort and neighborhood accessibility.
Hands-on bench build and staining session that adds sturdy wooden seating to high-traffic Asheville bus stops. Community volunteers work with shared tools and materials to improve transit comfort and neighborhood accessibility.
A first step for prospective volunteers interested in supporting a community tool library, learning how to get involved and contribute to shared access to tools.
A first step for prospective volunteers interested in supporting a community tool library, learning how to get involved and contribute to shared access to tools.
A first step for prospective volunteers interested in supporting a community tool library, learning how to get involved and contribute to shared access to tools.

Residents can bring household hazardous waste and electronics for proper collection and disposal through Buncombe County’s solid waste program. Check the county calendar for accepted materials and schedule details.

Residents can bring household hazardous waste and electronics for proper collection and disposal through Buncombe County’s solid waste program. Check the county calendar for accepted materials and schedule details.
Residents can bring household hazardous waste and electronics for proper collection and disposal through Buncombe County’s solid waste program. Check the county calendar for accepted materials and schedule details.

A casual adult craft club with tables for working on your own project or experimenting with shared supplies and simple guided ideas. Beginner help is available, with optional $10 donations supporting future sessions; ages 12+ welcome with supervision.

A casual adult craft club with tables for working on your own project or experimenting with shared supplies and simple guided ideas. Beginner help is available, with optional $10 donations supporting future sessions; ages 12+ welcome with supervision.
A casual adult craft club with tables for working on your own project or experimenting with shared supplies and simple guided ideas. Beginner help is available, with optional $10 donations supporting future sessions; ages 12+ welcome with supervision.

Explore campus composting systems and garden growing practices, then share a relaxed potluck with people involved in local food efforts across Asheville and Buncombe County. Kids are welcome.

Explore campus composting systems and garden growing practices, then share a relaxed potluck with people involved in local food efforts across Asheville and Buncombe County. Kids are welcome.
Explore campus composting systems and garden growing practices, then share a relaxed potluck with people involved in local food efforts across Asheville and Buncombe County. Kids are welcome.

A practical bike-skills clinic focused on safer, more confident riding streets and greenways. Expect hands-on coaching in traffic awareness, route choice, and everyday cycling fundamentals for new and returning riders.

A practical bike-skills clinic focused on safer, more confident riding streets and greenways. Expect hands-on coaching in traffic awareness, route choice, and everyday cycling fundamentals for new and returning riders.
A practical bike-skills clinic focused on safer, more confident riding streets and greenways. Expect hands-on coaching in traffic awareness, route choice, and everyday cycling fundamentals for new and returning riders.

Trade pre-loved Halloween costumes and explore creative reuse at a hands-on Creature Lab crafting station. Discover recycling resources and make festive costume choices that help keep textiles out of landfills.

Trade pre-loved Halloween costumes and explore creative reuse at a hands-on Creature Lab crafting station. Discover recycling resources and make festive costume choices that help keep textiles out of landfills.
Trade pre-loved Halloween costumes and explore creative reuse at a hands-on Creature Lab crafting station. Discover recycling resources and make festive costume choices that help keep textiles out of landfills.
A supportive Long Covid gathering combines peer conversation and practical care management techniques with a healthy snack and hands-on pottery, where participants shape a candle holder.
A supportive Long Covid gathering combines peer conversation and practical care management techniques with a healthy snack and hands-on pottery, where participants shape a candle holder.
A supportive Long Covid gathering combines peer conversation and practical care management techniques with a healthy snack and hands-on pottery, where participants shape a candle holder.