WNC Repair Cafe - Asheville Tool Library
Hands-on repair clinic focused on mending clothing and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. Bring broken items for practical guidance, troubleshooting, and waste-reducing reuse.
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Learn classic darning basics to repair worn socks and knitwear with durable stitched patches and visible mending techniques. Part one of a three-part series set in a community tool library with a practical, hands-on focus.
Learn classic darning basics to repair worn socks and knitwear with durable stitched patches and visible mending techniques. Part one of a three-part series set in a community tool library with a practical, hands-on focus.
Learn classic darning basics to repair worn socks and knitwear with durable stitched patches and visible mending techniques. Part one of a three-part series set in a community tool library with a practical, hands-on focus.
Hands-on beginner machine-sewing lesson focused on stitching a simple drawstring bag from start to finish. Bring your own sewing machine or borrow one on site for guided practice and basic techniques.
Hands-on beginner machine-sewing lesson focused on stitching a simple drawstring bag from start to finish. Bring your own sewing machine or borrow one on site for guided practice and basic techniques.
Hands-on beginner machine-sewing lesson focused on stitching a simple drawstring bag from start to finish. Bring your own sewing machine or borrow one on site for guided practice and basic techniques.
Hands-on DIY session covering window screen building and repair, with practical tips for measuring, framing, and fitting screen material. Ideal for homeowners and renters who want durable screens and basic home-maintenance skills.
Hands-on DIY session covering window screen building and repair, with practical tips for measuring, framing, and fitting screen material. Ideal for homeowners and renters who want durable screens and basic home-maintenance skills.
Hands-on DIY session covering window screen building and repair, with practical tips for measuring, framing, and fitting screen material. Ideal for homeowners and renters who want durable screens and basic home-maintenance skills.
Hands-on bicycle maintenance clinic focused on diagnosing flats, patching inner tubes, and getting wheels rolling again fast. Practical demos and guided practice in a community bike shop setting with local cycling advocates.
Hands-on bicycle maintenance clinic focused on diagnosing flats, patching inner tubes, and getting wheels rolling again fast. Practical demos and guided practice in a community bike shop setting with local cycling advocates.
Hands-on bicycle maintenance clinic focused on diagnosing flats, patching inner tubes, and getting wheels rolling again fast. Practical demos and guided practice in a community bike shop setting with local cycling advocates.
Hands-on bicycle flat-fix clinic covering tubeless tire patches, tube removal and reinstall, and tire and tube patching so riders can handle trail or road blowouts with confidence. Hosted at a brewery with a community vibe and practical step-by-step instruction.
Hands-on bicycle flat-fix clinic covering tubeless tire patches, tube removal and reinstall, and tire and tube patching so riders can handle trail or road blowouts with confidence. Hosted at a brewery with a community vibe and practical step-by-step instruction.
Hands-on bicycle flat-fix clinic covering tubeless tire patches, tube removal and reinstall, and tire and tube patching so riders can handle trail or road blowouts with confidence. Hosted at a brewery with a community vibe and practical step-by-step instruction.
Guided spring walks through Asheville green spaces to identify and discuss local wild edibles, seasonal plant identification, and safe foraging practices. Gentle, beginner friendly exploration with community stewardship focus.
Guided spring walks through Asheville green spaces to identify and discuss local wild edibles, seasonal plant identification, and safe foraging practices. Gentle, beginner friendly exploration with community stewardship focus.
Guided spring walks through Asheville green spaces to identify and discuss local wild edibles, seasonal plant identification, and safe foraging practices. Gentle, beginner friendly exploration with community stewardship focus.
Two-day intermediate studio workshop focused on carving linoleum blocks and pulling crisp hand-printed impressions. Expect in-depth technique practice with block tools, ink application, and repeatable printmaking workflows.
Two-day intermediate studio workshop focused on carving linoleum blocks and pulling crisp hand-printed impressions. Expect in-depth technique practice with block tools, ink application, and repeatable printmaking workflows.
Two-day intermediate studio workshop focused on carving linoleum blocks and pulling crisp hand-printed impressions. Expect in-depth technique practice with block tools, ink application, and repeatable printmaking workflows.
Hands-on habitat restoration focused on invasive species removal, native plantings, and trail maintenance along Fox Creek, providing outdoor volunteer opportunities for families and adults with basic tools and moderate physical activity.
Hands-on habitat restoration focused on invasive species removal, native plantings, and trail maintenance along Fox Creek, providing outdoor volunteer opportunities for families and adults with basic tools and moderate physical activity.
Hands-on habitat restoration focused on invasive species removal, native plantings, and trail maintenance along Fox Creek, providing outdoor volunteer opportunities for families and adults with basic tools and moderate physical activity.
Low-key afternoon hangout with coffee and casual crafting like knitting, writing, or sketching, with plenty of time for conversation. Bring a chair or blanket and settle into riverfront seating outdoors.
Low-key afternoon hangout with coffee and casual crafting like knitting, writing, or sketching, with plenty of time for conversation. Bring a chair or blanket and settle into riverfront seating outdoors.
Low-key afternoon hangout with coffee and casual crafting like knitting, writing, or sketching, with plenty of time for conversation. Bring a chair or blanket and settle into riverfront seating outdoors.
An afternoon pop-up market of local makers and small businesses with browseable vendor booths and handmade goods. Casual community hangout vibes in the Foundy Street courtyard for shopping, chatting, and discovering new Asheville vendors.
An afternoon pop-up market of local makers and small businesses with browseable vendor booths and handmade goods. Casual community hangout vibes in the Foundy Street courtyard for shopping, chatting, and discovering new Asheville vendors.
An afternoon pop-up market of local makers and small businesses with browseable vendor booths and handmade goods. Casual community hangout vibes in the Foundy Street courtyard for shopping, chatting, and discovering new Asheville vendors.
Hands-on pop-up bike park riding with built features for cyclists to test skills and have fun—bring your bike and helmet. Part of a free, family-friendly WNC Bike Fest with guided group rides, demo bikes, and trail support community energy.
Hands-on pop-up bike park riding with built features for cyclists to test skills and have fun—bring your bike and helmet. Part of a free, family-friendly WNC Bike Fest with guided group rides, demo bikes, and trail support community energy.
Hands-on pop-up bike park riding with built features for cyclists to test skills and have fun—bring your bike and helmet. Part of a free, family-friendly WNC Bike Fest with guided group rides, demo bikes, and trail support community energy.
Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Hands-on Naloxone (Narcan) training with practical overdose response steps plus a harm reduction primer and local context on substance use trends. Community-focused learning at a wellness center with resources and Q&A.
Hands-on Naloxone (Narcan) training with practical overdose response steps plus a harm reduction primer and local context on substance use trends. Community-focused learning at a wellness center with resources and Q&A.
Hands-on Naloxone (Narcan) training with practical overdose response steps plus a harm reduction primer and local context on substance use trends. Community-focused learning at a wellness center with resources and Q&A.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.
A weeklong community challenge to swap car trips for bike rides and other low carbon transportation around Asheville. Expect daily ride prompts, commuter friendly routes, and advocacy focused momentum for safer streets.
A weeklong community challenge to swap car trips for bike rides and other low carbon transportation around Asheville. Expect daily ride prompts, commuter friendly routes, and advocacy focused momentum for safer streets.
A weeklong community challenge to swap car trips for bike rides and other low carbon transportation around Asheville. Expect daily ride prompts, commuter friendly routes, and advocacy focused momentum for safer streets.
Hands-on teen summer camp focused on sewing and textile arts, building practical skills from machine basics to simple garment or accessory projects. A supportive studio setting encourages creativity, peer connection, and confidence through making.
Hands-on teen summer camp focused on sewing and textile arts, building practical skills from machine basics to simple garment or accessory projects. A supportive studio setting encourages creativity, peer connection, and confidence through making.
Hands-on teen summer camp focused on sewing and textile arts, building practical skills from machine basics to simple garment or accessory projects. A supportive studio setting encourages creativity, peer connection, and confidence through making.
Stroll a downtown vendor market filled with seasonal produce and handmade goods from local makers. A relaxed community shopping stop for stocking up on fresh items and small gifts in the heart of Asheville.
Stroll a downtown vendor market filled with seasonal produce and handmade goods from local makers. A relaxed community shopping stop for stocking up on fresh items and small gifts in the heart of Asheville.
Stroll a downtown vendor market filled with seasonal produce and handmade goods from local makers. A relaxed community shopping stop for stocking up on fresh items and small gifts in the heart of Asheville.
Casual late-evening tabletop hangout with rotating board and card games, from strategy and co-op to quick party picks. Friendly regulars teach rules on the fly, making it easy to drop in solo or with friends.
Casual late-evening tabletop hangout with rotating board and card games, from strategy and co-op to quick party picks. Friendly regulars teach rules on the fly, making it easy to drop in solo or with friends.
Casual late-evening tabletop hangout with rotating board and card games, from strategy and co-op to quick party picks. Friendly regulars teach rules on the fly, making it easy to drop in solo or with friends.
Casual midweek tabletop hang with a rotating mix of strategy, party, and cooperative board and card games in a dedicated board game café. Friendly teach and play format makes it easy to drop in solo or with friends, no experience needed.
Casual midweek tabletop hang with a rotating mix of strategy, party, and cooperative board and card games in a dedicated board game café. Friendly teach and play format makes it easy to drop in solo or with friends, no experience needed.
Casual midweek tabletop hang with a rotating mix of strategy, party, and cooperative board and card games in a dedicated board game café. Friendly teach and play format makes it easy to drop in solo or with friends, no experience needed.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.