$200.00 – $225.00
Dates/Times
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $110.00 Non-Member Tuition: $135.00
Material Fee: $90.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Member, Non-Member
Christmas time in the Adirondacks is a magical time of year. In this tinsmithing class you will make multiple festive holiday ornaments in a variety of designs including icicles, spirals, snowflakes and angels, in addition to your own unique designs! No previous tinsmithing experience is necessary in this class. Perfect for students 12 and older, this is a great class for the whole family!
Instructor: Art Thorman
Member Tuition: $65.00 Non-Member Tuition: $80.00
Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown
Learn basic 19th Century American tinsmithing from a master tinsmith. This class will introduce you to and teach you about all the tools, forming stakes, swedges and hand-operated machines used in a well-equipped 19th-Century tin shop. You will be shown how to do basic layout work, cutting, forming, assembly and soldering. Complete both a finger candle stick and a wall sconce by the end of class. You will be amazed at what you've accomplished.
Special Notes: Students must be 14 years of age or older.