Fall 2026 Programs

Youth Repair Shop

Tuesdays, 2:30-4:30

(HCC Willow Building)

Supported by WNC Repair Cafe Volunteers, Students will gain hands-on introductory experience with a wide variety of common household repair skills.  Students will learn skills that enable them to save money, become more independent and live more sustainably.  Projects for fall 2026 include: building a lamp, introductory appliance repair, tool repairs, small engine repairs, and for one day, providing free repairs for visitors to the Haywood Senior Resource Center. 

Jounce Uganda

Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00

Sep 8 - Oct 6: Black Soldier Fly Composting

October 27 - November 24: Fish Fertilizer

(HCC Willow Building)

In collaboration with Edward’s Hamlet Regeneration Center in Jinja City, Uganda, youth and adult students will work together to develop sustainable agriculture solutions for implementation in the Busoga region of Uganda.  For each session, students will work developing a manual for a unique low-tech, low-cost and profitable solution for handling aquaculture waste at Edward’s farm.  Classes include cultural immersion and direct communication with Edward and his team. 

Natural Art

Wednesdays, 2:30-4:30

(HCC Willow Building)

Taking a hands-on and creative approach to sustainability, students will make their own art materials and learn to use them.  We’ll make charcoal sticks, natural dyes and paints, soap, paper, woven goods and explore creative recycling of plastic bags. Sessions take a multi-disciplinary approach: while exploring their creative side, students learn the science and historical context of a range of materials. 

To get signed up or to find more information on transportation, call Matthew Blackburn, 828-508-6356

For information about volunteering or program educational content, call Dan Hettinger, 828-808-6417