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X-WR-CALNAME:Asheville · education · Friday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mixed Metal Mountain Bracelet DTSTART:20260904T140000Z DTEND:20260925T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T061951Z UID:96173-1788516000-1790339400@thelaurelofasheville.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios in downtown Asheville for a hands-on brass and silver bracelet workshop. You’ll choose your design\, then solder (yep with a torch)\, sand\, polish\, and more. By the end\, y ou’ll leave feeling rather accomplished\, having created your own piece using traditional metalsmithing tools and techniques—all guided by a ski lled instructor. This is a great couples activity\, unique bachelorette ex perience\, team building event\, or solo excursion in downtown AVL. *Works hop takes 2.5 hours +/- **Ages 12-14 A parent/guardian must sign safety wa iver and also take the workshop ***Ages 15-17 must have a parent or guardi an sign the safety waiver $185/person LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T061951Z LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 84 W Walnut St Unit A\, Asheville\, 2880 1 URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/mixed-metal-mountain-bracelet-4 /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:The Laurel of Asheville X-SOURCE-URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/events/today END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hammered Wide Band Ring DTSTART:20260905T140000Z DTEND:20260926T161500Z DTSTAMP:20260831T001916Z UID:96178-1788602400-1790424900@thelaurelofasheville.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite’s fabulous instructors wil l take you through the process step by step including soldering\, shaping\ , hammering\, and finishing your ring. These also make great wedding bands ! Come make your own wedding bands (or each other’s) in our fully equipp ed studio. Or just take this as a fun make-and-take in our amazing maker s pace. This class is a little taste of what it’s like to make jewelry as a profession. You’ll leave with a beautiful ring made to size in our dow ntown Asheville metalsmithing studio. $120 includes all materials Arrive 1 5 minutes early to sign the safety waiver and get settled. *Convenient par king is available just below the studio in either the Harrah’s Parking G arage or Rankin Parking Garage\, 1st hour is free! LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T001916Z LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 84 W Walnut St Unit A\, Asheville\, 2880 1 URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/hammered-wide-band-ring-8/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:The Laurel of Asheville X-SOURCE-URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/events/today END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Organic Crop Management Virtual Series DTSTART:20260914T223000Z DTEND:20261006T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221444Z UID:38151-1789410600-1791230400@asapconnections.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Organic Crop Management is a FREE webinar series led by local farmers and agricultural resource specialists. Growers will gain the tools to manage soil health\, weeds\, pests\, and diseases for the whole farm. Each session also addresses standards and record-keeping requirements for applying for and maintaining Organic Certification. \nSchedule:\nAll sessi ons are Monday evenings with one noted exception. \nSeptember 14- Organic Soil Management w/ Mary Carroll Dodd (Red Scout Farm)\nSeptember 23* (Wedn esday) – Organic Weed Management w/ Christopher Peterson (Franklin Farm Hub)\nSeptember 28 – Organic Pest Management w/ Tom Elmore (Thatchore Fa rm)\nOctober 5 – Managing & Preventing Plant Diseases w/. Steven Beltram (TendWell Farm) LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221444Z LOCATION:Online/Virtual URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/organic-crop-management-vi rtual-series/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ashevill e-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:ASAP Connections X-SOURCE-URL:https://asapconnections.org/find-local-food/farmers-markets/a sheville-city-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Golf Ball Marker/Jewelry Making Drop-In Workshop DTSTART:20260915T150000Z DTEND:20260919T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T060825Z UID:96188-1789470000-1789819200@thelaurelofasheville.com CATEGORIES:education,sports DESCRIPTION:Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios and create a custom golf bal l marker—or a unique piece of jewelry to commemorate your visit! Choose from special golf-themed stamps and create something that reflects your ow n style. Pricing starts at $25 for a brass ball marker\, or upgrade to sil ver and/or personalize it including sterling silver\, gemstones\, and more . Whether you’re a golf lover or simply looking for a fun\, hands-on cre ative experience\, you’ll leave with something you made yourself—and s omething you’ll love to keep! This is a Drop-In Workshop available Sept 15/16th/17th Tuesday-Thursday 11-4 and also Saturday Sept 19th from 1-4! LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060825Z LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 84 W Walnut St Unit A\, Asheville\, 2880 1 URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/golf-ball-marker-jewelry-making -drop-in-workshop/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ash eville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:The Laurel of Asheville X-SOURCE-URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/events/today END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NTDC Training DTSTART:20260918T130000Z DTEND:20260918T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221455Z UID:lbtp8n5bp7mlt7r26ge0o107v8@google.com CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221455Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Master Staff Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ffa-nc.org/events-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:How Plants Grow: A Close Look at Plant Growth and Structures DTSTART:20260918T170000Z DTEND:20260918T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221453Z UID:1778780019752-1789736400-1789741800@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:How Plants Grow: A Close Look at Plant Growth and Structures\n with Alexandra Holland \nFriday\, September 18  |  1 – 2:30pm \nBRN – Core  |  BREG – Elective \nRegister Here!\n  \nBuilding on Beginn ing Botany\, this class examines the variety of plant cells and tissues\, how they are organized to support plant functions\, and how they mature as a plant grows. We’ll explore the structural similarities and difference s between plants as small as a trout lily and as large as a white oak.  P rerequisite:  Beginning Botany \nAlexandra Holland has a passion for gett ing people excited about the natural world through classes\, hikes\, and p hotography.  She graduated from Duke University and earned her master’s degree in botany from the University of Texas at Austin.  While in Texas \, Alexandra managed the UTEX Culture Collection of Algae at UT Austin and volunteered with education programs at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower C enter.  Upon moving to Asheville\, she began volunteering with the NC Arb oretum’s youth education programs.  In 2008 she was in the first class of students to be certified as Blue Ridge Naturalists.   Alexandra teach es botany classes at the NC Arboretum and leads nature hikes in Western NC for groups of all ages. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo cod e upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Educat ion Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FA Qs. \n●  We are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete t his scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provid e. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Educa tion Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arbor etum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221453Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/how-plants-grow-a-close-look-at-plant-gr owth-and-structures-2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign =asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Landscape Design Fundamentals (2-sessions) DTSTART:20260918T170000Z DTEND:20260918T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221453Z UID:1778780019748-1789736400-1789745400@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Landscape Design Fundamentals (2-sessions)\nwith Jennifer Verp rauskus \nFriday\, September 18  |  1 – 3:30pm \nFriday\, September 25   |  1 – 3:30pm \nBREG – Core \nRegister Here!\n  \nStudents will l earn the fundamentals of landscape design in a two-part class that introdu ces participants to design principles\, site assessment and planning\, amo ng other topics. Gain a better understanding of what comes into play in cr eating and managing sustainable and aesthetically appealing landscapes. We will also brush on some basic permaculture design practices. You will com e away empowered to be more creative\, instinctive\, decisive and purposef ul in understanding good design and more adept at recognizing what’s not . \nJennifer Verprauskus is a North Carolina Licensed Landscape Architect and a Permaculture Design Certificate Holder. She studied Landscape Archit ecture at the University of Massachusetts & Cal Poly. Since graduating\, s he has traveled the world to help people grow trees and their own food. Sh e is the founder of both UpBeet Landscapes and BareRoot Designs\, PLLC. \n ●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questi ons. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North C arolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We are committe d to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. \n●  Follow us on Fac ebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord ! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221453Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/landscape-design-fundamentals-2-sessions /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Workshop: Sewing Machine Maintenance 101 DTSTART:20260918T213000Z DTEND:20260919T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T184320Z UID:5s9k4v849n1lc99oesl025uph1@google.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Sold out? Join the waitlist! Your spot on the waitlist helps us understand what our community wants to learn\, making it easier for us to bring popular workshops back again. You might get a spot if one opens u p\, and you'll help shape future programming at the Asheville Tool Library .--Have you ever taken your sewing machine apart? Did you know it’s reco mmended that you clean and oil your machine after every project or every 3 bobbin changes? Most ‘broken’ sewing machines are actually just dirty or dry machines!It can be intimidating to take your machine apart to clea n it\, but that’s what this class is for! Bring your own machine or borr ow one\, just let us know which route you’re taking when you purchase a ticket so we can plan accordingly.If you are bringing your own machine\, i t’s recommended that you bring a copy of your machine’s manual if you have it. You can usually find a copy online by searching your machine’s make and model + “manual.”What's Provided Machines are available to bo rrow from the Tool Library. Availability in the workshop is limited\, so p lease note in your registration whether you have a machine and\, if so\, t he make and model OR if you will need to use one from the Tool Library.Wha t to Wear / Safety Notes No special attire required. Be mindful of needles and pins and respectful of safety notes during class.Skill Level: Beginne r — no experience necessary.Important Workshop Details:Attendees must be 18+Attendees should arrive 15 minutes early to check in.Refunds are only allowed until 72 hours before the event.Bathrooms and refillable water sta tions are available on site.If a class does not reach a sustainable capaci ty\, the instructor may cancel up to 48 hours before the event. In that ca se\, all attendees will receive a full refund.Equitable Access We believe everyone deserves access to hands-on learning opportunities\, regardless o f income. That's why each workshop includes a limited number of Equitable Access seats.To help us share these opportunities widely:Each participant may claim an Equitable Access seat once per quarter (every three months).T hese spots are first-come\, first-served and limited by class size.If you' ve already used an equitable seat this quarter\, we ask that you register at full price so others can benefit.Please only claim these tickets if cos t is truly a barrier for you — this helps ensure that those who need the support most can take part.Questions? Contact us at workshopscoordinator@ ashevilletoollibrary.org.Reserve your spot today. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T184320Z LOCATION:Asheville Tool Library\, 16 Smith Mill Rd\, Asheville\, NC 28806\ , USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Website Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://ashevilletoollibrary.org/events-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Intro to Sewing Machine Maintenance DTSTART:20260918T213000Z DTEND:20260919T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T000852Z UID:97083-1789752600-1789761600@thelaurelofasheville.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Have you ever taken your sewing machine apart? Did you know it ’s recommended that you clean and oil your machine after every project o r every 3 bobbin changes? Most ‘broken’ sewing machines are actually j ust dirty or dry machines! \nIt can be intimidating to take your machine a part to clean it\, but that’s what this class is for! Bring your own mac hine or borrow one\, just let us know which route you’re taking when you purchase a ticket so we can plan accordingly. \nIf you are bringing your own machine\, it’s recommended that you bring a copy of your machine’s manual if you have it. You can usually find a copy online by searching yo ur machine’s make and model + “manual.” LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T000852Z LOCATION:Asheville Tool Library\, 16 Smith Mill Rd\, Asheville\, 28806 URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/intro-to-sewing-machine-mainten ance/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:The Laurel of Asheville X-SOURCE-URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/events/today END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR