New River Gorge Regional Development Authority hosting open house and ribbon cutting for Pattern Textile Training and Manufacturing Center on May 21

Beckley, WV (WOAY) The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) is inviting the public to an open house and ribbon-cutting for the new Pattern Textile Training and Manufacturing Center.

Organizers say that Pattern is focused on growing Southern West Virginia’s cut-and-sew industry by providing training and resources for local makers and businesses.

The open house event begins at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, at the United Bank building on Main Street.

Tours and a hands-on sewing workshop will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The workshop is free, but online registration is required.

 

 

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