Events

All events are volunteer-led and completely free.  Registration is not necessary, but visitors are encouraged to read the house rules and email WNCRepairCafe@gmail.com with details about your incoming repair.

October 19, 2024 Rescheduled: November 23

Full Service Repair Event at the Haywood Community College Willow Building (horticulture building and greenhouse) Saturday, November 23, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

WNC Repair Cafe returns to Waynesville at our new location in the Willow Building on the main Haywood Community College campus. This is a general service event; we'll be repairing appliances, tools, furniture, bicycles, small engines, heirlooms and more. If it comes from your house, there's a good chance we can fix it. 

Early registration is not necessary, however visitors with questions about their repair are encouraged reach out via email prior to attending. 

Haywood Community College: 185 Freedlander Dr, Clyde, NC.  Take the first right on Sawmill Drive.  Look for signs for parking near the Willow Building.  An HCC campus map is available for download here.

November 14, 2023

Sewing and Mending Repairs: Black Mountain Public Library, Thursday, March 14 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Volunteer sewing specialists will be mending clothing and other household sewing repairs - including patching, stitching, buttons, zipper repair, hemming, and more.  Repairs are not limited to clothing - bring your stuffed animals, old purse, leather gloves, etc. If it's fabric, we'll try to fix it!  Sorry, sewing machine repairs are not offered at this event. 

Early registration is not necessary.  Please read the House Rules before attending.

105 N Dougherty St, Black Mountain, NC

December 5, 2024

Full Service Repair Event with the Asheville Tool Library at Smith Mill Works on Thursday December 5, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

The Asheville Tool Library welcomes WNC Repair Cafe back at their new location at Smith Mill Works in West Asheville. This is a general service event; we'll be repairing appliances, tools, furniture, bicycles, small engines, heirlooms and more. If it comes from your house, there's a good chance we can fix it. 

Early registration is not necessary, however visitors with questions about their repair are encouraged reach out via email prior to attending. 

16 Smith Mill Rd, Asheville, NC 28806

December 10, 2024

Sewing and Mending Repairs: Pack Memorial Library, Tuesday, December 10 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Volunteer sewing specialists will be mending clothing and other household sewing repairs - including patching, stitching, buttons, zipper repair, hemming, and more.  Repairs are not limited to clothing - bring your stuffed animals, old purse, leather gloves, etc. If it's fabric, we'll try to fix it!  Sorry, sewing machine repairs are not offered at this event. 

Early registration is not necessary.  Please read the House Rules before attending.

67 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801