The Laurel of Asheville’s Community Events Calendar

 

If you would like to submit an event to appear in our online Community Events Calendar, please visit our submission page.

 

The Laurel of Asheville is a lifestyle magazine focused on the arts, culture, and communities of Western North Carolina, and submitted events should fall within this context.

 

All submissions are subject to editorial approval and edits for clarity and style before being published online. If you are going to include a photograph, please be certain that you have the rights to utilize that image. If there is a question about image rights, we may remove the image. Also, images should be no larger than 2000 pixels wide. Large images will prevent the event from being submitted.

 

Please allow up to 5 days for your event to be posted. If you encounter difficulties submitting an event, please email amy@thelaurelofasheville.com.

 

  • Intro to Machine Sewing

    Asheville Tool Library 16 Smith Mill Rd, Asheville

    Learn the fundamentals of the sewing machine — and walk away with a finished project. In this hands-on workshop, you'll cover machine basics, safety, standard stitches, and practical tips as you sew your very own drawstring bag. From winding the bobbin to threading the machine to sewing with a seam allowance, you'll build a solid […]

    $40
  • Durable Seam Finishes for Everyday Clothes

    Asheville Tool Library 16 Smith Mill Rd, Asheville

    Have you sewn a garment or two but are hoping to make garments that are stronger, longer lasting, and beautifully polished? This is the class for you. In this class participants will cover the best ways to ‘finish’ sewn seams in order to make them stronger and more-beautiful, even from the ‘wrong’ side! Participants will […]

    $50
  • Beekeeping 101

    Asheville Tool Library 16 Smith Mill Rd, Asheville

    Led by Carmen of Feral Farms Beekeeping, this lecture-based workshop will take a comprehensive look into the inner workings of a honeybee hive. Starting with the basic question, “what is a bee?,” participants will dive deep into bee biology, behavior, and how these crucial pollinators interact with native species, agricultural systems, humans and the environment. […]

    $40