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Welome to the Adirondack Folk School!

The Adirondack Folk School celebrates and preserves the cultural history of the Adirondacks and promotes creativity and self-reliance by teaching the arts, crafts, and traditions that define our legendary region.

Evening Programs Are Back!

Come to AFS and enjoy our incredible series of Evening Programs this year! Learn how to mend your clothing, square dance, or enjoy a whiskey tasting while learning about local history.

Join The AFS Family

Members of the Adirondack Folk School receive great perks, such as discounts on classes, events, and select AFS merchandise. There are several different membership levels to choose from.

AFS Summer Festival

Stop by AFS on July 26th and enjoy a day of Summer fun! Check out food trucks, artist demonstrations, kids activities, and a lineup of great live music.

The Adirondack Folk School Is A Nonprofit Organization

That means we rely on gifts from charitable foundations, corporate donations, and generous individuals – like you! Your support is invaluable to our mission.

Kid's Corner

Our Kid’s Corner Program returns this Summer! This year’s theme is “Critters of the Adirondacks” – add some educational art fun to your kid’s itinerary this Summer!

Welcome To The Adirondack Folk School

Adirondack Folk School (AFS) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, unique for its dedication to teaching the arts, crafts, and cultural heritage of the Adirondack region.

Explore. Discover. Create.

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Scholarship Opportunity

Residents of Adirondack Park may be eligible for the Generous Acts Scholarship!

Special Events

AFS offers events and evening programs hosted at our Adirondack Folk Schools campus.

What’s New?

Check out new programs and workshops at AFS!

@adirondackfolkschool Come explore, discover, and create at the Adirondack Folk School! #blacksmith #folkschool #adirondacks #lakegeorgearea ♬ Way down We Go – KALEO

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