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					1 event 1 1 event, 1 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Traditional Herbal Practice: Wildcrafting-Plants of Spring May 1 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Traditional Herbal Practice: Wildcrafting-Plants of Spring As the wheel of the year turns, the delicate greens emerge. The plants of spring allow us to "lighten-up" from the comfort foods of winter. Let's connect with nature and what she's offering us at this time of the year, while engaging in the traditional practice of wildcrafting greens for the purpose of nourishing our bodies in and out. In this course we will discuss the Celtic festival of Beltain as well as the essence & traits of spring. Reflecting how these show up in our personal lives. We'll harvest and then take our bounty into the classroom for making preparations in harmony with what our bodies are yearning for. In this make and take experience, you can expect to go home with two herbal preparations based on what is alive, at peak, and available for harvest. While it's impossible to predict "who" will be available for us to work with, what I can share is that in past spring classes we've made: Wild Plant Pesto, Violet flower butter, Plant infused Oil for topical use, Salad Dressings. Please inform us ahead of time if you have any allergies.	2 events 2 2 events, 2 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mini Barn Quilt May 2 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mini Barn Quilt Join Janet for a day long class to create a mini barn quilt for that special mom, grandma or mother -in- law for Mother's Day. Or perhaps to spruce up your entrance way for summer. Come and unlock your creative spirit in this daylong class. Wear old clothes and bring a smock or apron, students may wish to bring a hair dryer if they have one., 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Perfect Pictures Every Time May 2 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Perfect Pictures Every Time Understanding photography basics is the key to taking control of your camera and knowing you got the shot when you were taking it. If you would like to take your skill level from shooting in Auto to having full control over your camera, this intensive class is for you! A step-by-step PowerPoint presentation helps teach the basic principles of photography including: camera options and set-up, peripheral equipment, image exposure and histograms, and will touch on shooting for HDR and working with motion, depth of field, and composition. The class is paced to allow time for questions and interaction, with about half of the day in the classroom experimenting with the cameras, and the other half spent in the field, practicing camera techniques and shooting options. A comprehensive handout will include all the major points covered in the presentation. While the class instruction is mostly landscape based, these techniques and principles can be applied to all photographic situations.
3 events 3 3 events, 3 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Paddle Making May 3 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Paddle Making Come and create your own willow leaf shaped, traditional cherry wood canoe paddle or make a native double kayak/sit in the bottom canoe paddle. After some history and an explanation of the shapes, you will pick your blank and get started using only hand tools to create your paddle! The process will be demonstrated from beginning to end to ensure that you come away with a perfect paddle. Two different sizes will be available for canoe paddles - standard (29" shaft) and long (32" shaft). Kayak paddles are one size fits all (54" shaft). This one-day class will give you a sense of accomplishment as you complete a paddle that will accompany you on the water. Students will need to specify their paddle choice at the time of registration. All materials are provided, material fees are included in the tuition of this class. Due to time constraints, students are encouraged to bring their own lunch., 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Garden Harvest Basket May 3 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Garden Harvest Basket This useful basket is beginner friendly. Students will weave a rectangular base, and learn shaping techniques that result in upright sides at the handle and very low sides on the ends. The basket is woven in continuous weave, which incorporates an oak handle as the sides grow. Students will have the option of adding runners to the bottom, if desired. Dimensions: 16? L x 9? W x 9?H at handle., 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm Spring Lakes and Waterways Photo Tour May 3 @ 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm Spring Lakes and Waterways Photo Tour A gorgeous sunset awaits you in this one-day nature photography tour, designed for those who are already comfortable with camera basics such as the relationship between aperture, shutter and ISO settings. Start this eight-hour day with a very brief introduction and discussion, then take the rest of the day to play with photo techniques in the field at beautiful nearby Adirondack lakes and waterways. A great class for those who wish to receive mentoring while in the field.	1 event 4 1 event, 4 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Dovetailed Shaker Candle Box May 4 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Dovetailed Shaker Candle Box In this class, students will hand craft a beautiful pine wood box reminiscent of the Shaker craftwork. Students will begin with wood already prepared and cut to finished sizes for the project. They will work on the following skills: cutting and joining the sides/dovetail joints, gluing/planing and sanding the sides, shaping the lid and base, attaching the hardware (hinges), and finishing techniques.	1 event 5 1 event, 5 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Dovetailed Shaker Candle Box May 5 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Dovetailed Shaker Candle Box In this class, students will hand craft a beautiful pine wood box reminiscent of the Shaker craftwork. Students will begin with wood already prepared and cut to finished sizes for the project. They will work on the following skills: cutting and joining the sides/dovetail joints, gluing/planing and sanding the sides, shaping the lid and base, attaching the hardware (hinges), and finishing techniques.	0 events 6 0 events, 6	0 events 7 0 events, 7	1 event 8 1 event, 8 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Barn Quilt May 8 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Barn Quilt Barn quilts have become so popular over the past several years that there are barn quilt trails all over the country. We've even seen billboards on the NY thruway advertising a trail! These art projects are a great way to commemorate a special time in your life or an upcoming holiday. You might have such fun that you'll want to make several like past students. During the class you'll learn some of the history and then learn how to plot out your design after you have chosen one from the many designs on offer. There are so many patterns and the best part is you don't need any quilting experience. Bring a friend and have some fun. Wear old clothes and bring a smock or apron, students may wish to bring a hair dryer if they have one.	4 events 9 4 events, 9 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Fly Fishing – Casting Basics May 9 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Fly Fishing – Casting Basics The goal of this class is to help you get started in fly fishing or better your casting. We will go over different types of fly rods and when to use them. The proper way of lining a fly rod will be taught. You will be doing the over hand cast, roll cast and side arm cast, for a few examples. You will need to bring a hat and a pair of glasses or sunglasses. If you have a fly rod please bring it, otherwise one will be provided. To end, students will get a chance to try different fly rods., 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Scroll Saw Puzzle Making May 9 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Scroll Saw Puzzle Making Wooden puzzles are a great project whether you are a beginner or experienced woodworker. In this class students will learn the basics of the safe operation of a scroll saw, proper blade selection and installation, pattern transfer, proper cutting techniques and proper body positioning at the saw table. Each student will progress from learning to make moderate curves to tight curves using the scroll saw by producing, first, a wood maple leaf and progressing through more difficult patterns to a final puzzle which will require attention to detail and care in cutting. Come learn the secret tricks to ensure your puzzle is a success. It can make the perfect gift, too., 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Introduction to Clay/Ceramics – Hand Building May 9 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Introduction to Clay/Ceramics – Hand Building Clay arts has historical common traditions across all cultures. It is easy to shape, sculpt and transform into ceramics. Imagine making bowls, cups, wind chimes and more.... through the use of clay medium. This two-day workshop allows for experimentation in creating various forms (2-3 pieces per student). On day one students will learn basic hand-building pottery techniques; explore pinch, coil and slab. After a drying period of three weeks, on the second day students will learn how to decorate and glaze their piece., 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Barn Quilt May 9 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Barn Quilt Barn quilts have become so popular over the past several years that there are barn quilt trails all over the country. We've even seen billboards on the NY thruway advertising a trail! These art projects are a great way to commemorate a special time in your life or an upcoming holiday. You might have such fun that you'll want to make several like past students. During the class you'll learn some of the history and then learn how to plot out your design after you have chosen one from the many designs on offer. There are so many patterns and the best part is you don't need any quilting experience. Bring a friend and have some fun. Wear old clothes and bring a smock or apron, students may wish to bring a hair dryer if they have one.
0 events 10 0 events, 10	0 events 11 0 events, 11	1 event 12 1 event, 12 10:00 am - 2:00 pm UFO Studio May 12 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm UFO Studio AFS UFO Studio, formerly known as Sewing Circle, is an out of this world opportunity for fiber artists to come and complete the UnFinished Objects floating around their home. UFO Studio is free to attend, and though it is non-instructional, peer-to-peer help is always available. All forms of projects are welcome ? bring your unfinished weaving, sewing, embroidery, rug hooking, knitting, crocheting, felting, or any other project that involves fiber handwork. AFS has a couple of sewing machines, small looms, and hand tools available but please feel free to bring your own!	0 events 13 0 events, 13	1 event 14 1 event, 14 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Forging a Knife May 14 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Forging a Knife Come watch Jordan LaMothe forge a knife in just 2 hours! In this demonstration, you will be able to see a wide variety of forging and hammer techniques, from layout to material manipulation and more.	1 event 15 1 event, 15 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Hardwood Spoon Carving May 15 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Hardwood Spoon Carving In this class students will design, shape and carve a serving spoon. Skills explored include: making a template and transferring it to a blank, carving and shaping the bowl and back of the spoon, use of hand tools such as gouges, scrapers, coping saws, and spokeshaves, and sanding and finishing techniques. Students will leave class with a beautiful, handcrafted hardwood spoon to use in their own kitchens or to give as a gift!	2 events 16 2 events, 16 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Create Your Own Roasting Fork May 16 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Create Your Own Roasting Fork Always a popular class, Create Your Own Roasting Fork is geared towards the novice blacksmith. Blacksmith Steve Gurzler will teach basic blacksmithing skills while the students work to create a roasting fork for marshmallows or maybe even bratwurst. Bring something to roast at the end of the day with your finished product!, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Square Foot Gardening May 16 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Square Foot Gardening Learn all about Square Foot gardening from a local gardening guru. Square Foot gardening is the practice of planning small but intensively planted gardens. It combines concepts from other organic gardening methods, including composting, closely planted raised beds and attention to a small, clearly defined area. It is a high-yield, space-saving and time-saving gardening technique. Come learn from a pro, watch nature do her work, and then come back during the summer to tend your garden and harvest your efforts. Though the class is geared to vegetable gardening, the techniques discussed are applicable to other types of gardening as well. A terrific class for beginning gardeners or experts alike - and a great way to get out in the sun and enjoy our Adirondacks!
4 events 17 4 events, 17 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Woodland Chic Leather Earrings May 17 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Woodland Chic Leather Earrings Using designs pulled directly from nature, we will be making hand painted leather earrings recreating animal prints native to the North Country. Students will select two different prints, then learn how to stamp patterns, apply dyes to leather, and practice their new skills. Additionally, we will add natural elements with ties to the region, such as pyrite, garnet, and freshwater pearls. To complete the earrings, we?ll add sterling silver ear wires. Rainbow Trout and Halloween Pennant Dragonfly pictured; longest earring length is approximately 3?., 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Pizza Knife May 17 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Pizza Knife In this hands-on class, students will craft a 12" dual-handled pizza knife designed for precision and durability. Students will start by firing up their coal forge, and then shape their blade from a single piece of mild steel. Once forged, the blade will be hardened using a super quench process to ensure lasting strength. Students will grind their knives to a razor-sharp edge, ideal for slicing pizza with a smooth rocking motion. Inspired by the traditional Eskimo Ulu knife, this versatile tool also lends itself to tasks such as fleshing animal hides, making it both functional and historically rooted., 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Rugs from Rags May 17 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Rugs from Rags No weaving experience is necessary! You will be making a Rag Rug using recycled fabric. Many colors and designs of fabrics will be available for you to choose from. The looms are dressed and ready to go: all you need to do is bring your creative spirit and you will leave with a finished one-of-a-kind rug that you have designed and woven yourself. Your rug will be 24? wide and can be up to 45? long., 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Fire Building Basics May 17 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Fire Building Basics Do you ever find yourself on a brisk fall hike or hunt where you could suddenly be wet from rain or fall into a creek? How about caught on a rainy day while camping? Starting a good fire isn't a skill we practice daily like people did traditionally, but it can be a lifesaving skill. Come learn the basics to make your fire starting practice perfect. In this workshop we will review different fire setups and safety measures focusing on igniting your own fire with a ferrocerium rod during our hands on portion. Participants will take home their own kits to practice with.	1 event 18 1 event, 18 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Rustic End Tables May 18 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Rustic End Tables The Adirondack Style is unique. It combines traditional furniture making with the materials found in this region: birch bark, twigs, logs and more. Found in the earliest Great Camps of our region, the skilled craftsmen who made this unique furniture were inspired by the world around them. In this class you will be guided from start to finish: from the selection of the materials and their preparation, to the joinery required, as well as the aesthetics that will help you make a fine end table suitable for your Great Camp or home.	2 events 19 2 events, 19 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Weaving Log Cabin May 19 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Weaving Log Cabin In this class you will design an item of your choosing (scarf, table runner, place mats, etc.) and go through the entire process to create it on a floor loom using the twill structure. Guidance from the instructor will be provided as needed. This class will include instruction on winding a warp with two threads at a time and weaving with two shuttles. Many fiber options and color choices will be available., 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Rustic End Tables May 19 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Rustic End Tables The Adirondack Style is unique. It combines traditional furniture making with the materials found in this region: birch bark, twigs, logs and more. Found in the earliest Great Camps of our region, the skilled craftsmen who made this unique furniture were inspired by the world around them. In this class you will be guided from start to finish: from the selection of the materials and their preparation, to the joinery required, as well as the aesthetics that will help you make a fine end table suitable for your Great Camp or home.	2 events 20 2 events, 20 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Weaving Log Cabin May 20 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Weaving Log Cabin In this class you will design an item of your choosing (scarf, table runner, place mats, etc.) and go through the entire process to create it on a floor loom using the twill structure. Guidance from the instructor will be provided as needed. This class will include instruction on winding a warp with two threads at a time and weaving with two shuttles. Many fiber options and color choices will be available., 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Open Forge Night May 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Open Forge Night Interested in blacksmithing but unsure how to start? Open Forge Night is the place for you! Every third Wednesday of the month during our blacksmithing season, come see demonstrations by expert blacksmith Steve Gurzler. Observing the demonstration is free and open to the public. If you want to try your hand at blacksmithing there is a $20 fee to cover the cost of materials. Safety precautions must be followed - including hard shoes with no open toes, long pants, goggles (supplied) and gloves (supplied).	3 events 21 3 events, 21 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Weaving Log Cabin May 21 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Weaving Log Cabin In this class you will design an item of your choosing (scarf, table runner, place mats, etc.) and go through the entire process to create it on a floor loom using the twill structure. Guidance from the instructor will be provided as needed. This class will include instruction on winding a warp with two threads at a time and weaving with two shuttles. Many fiber options and color choices will be available., 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Simple Copper Bowl May 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Simple Copper Bowl With the use of specialized planishing hammers, a template and an anvil, students will form an old world hand tooled bowl. A patina will be a result of thermalling with an acetylene/oxygen torch. An easel will be provided to display your custom made bowl., 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm A Taste of the Forge May 21 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm A Taste of the Forge Would you like to try blacksmithing, and get a taste of the craft? Join instructor Steve Gurzler for 3 weekday evenings to learn how to operate a coal forge to bring metal to incandescent heat and shape it with hammer in hand. This class will use the Artist Blacksmiths Association of North America (ABANA) curriculum to teach the basics of blacksmithing. Students can expect to create 2 or more projects during the 3 evenings. Class size is limited to ensure all can advance at their own pace. Students should be high school age or older. Parents must accompany children under the age of 18.	3 events 22 3 events, 22 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Weaving Log Cabin May 22 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Weaving Log Cabin In this class you will design an item of your choosing (scarf, table runner, place mats, etc.) and go through the entire process to create it on a floor loom using the twill structure. Guidance from the instructor will be provided as needed. This class will include instruction on winding a warp with two threads at a time and weaving with two shuttles. Many fiber options and color choices will be available., 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Hummingbird Feeder May 22 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Hummingbird Feeder In this class students will form a large spiral vine with 3/8" copper pipe and taper it to the shape of a wine bottle to create a decorative hummingbird feeder. Hand made leaves, flowers and additional vines will be added for accent. There will be some soldering involved. No experience necessary. The cork and stem will be provided, but students must bring their own wine bottle with the labels removed prior to class., 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Woodturned Pens May 22 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Woodturned Pens In this beginner friendly class, you will learn the basics of wood lathe operation and safety while turning a piece of raw wood into a custom pen. Each student will leave with a beautiful, handcrafted pen and the knowledge to continue woodturning confidently on their own.	0 events 23 0 events, 23
0 events 24 0 events, 24	0 events 25 0 events, 25	0 events 26 0 events, 26	0 events 27 0 events, 27	1 event 28 1 event, 28 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm A Taste of the Forge May 28 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm A Taste of the Forge Would you like to try blacksmithing, and get a taste of the craft? Join instructor Steve Gurzler for 3 weekday evenings to learn how to operate a coal forge to bring metal to incandescent heat and shape it with hammer in hand. This class will use the Artist Blacksmiths Association of North America (ABANA) curriculum to teach the basics of blacksmithing. Students can expect to create 2 or more projects during the 3 evenings. Class size is limited to ensure all can advance at their own pace. Students should be high school age or older. Parents must accompany children under the age of 18.	0 events 29 0 events, 29	4 events 30 4 events, 30 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Framed Stained Glass Mosaics May 30 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Framed Stained Glass Mosaics In this class students will create a stained glass mosaic in a 5" by 7" or similar frame. Students will have a choice of inspiration photographs to work with, or may bring their own if desired. The class will include instruction on how to grout the piece as homework, which is recommended but not required. This class is suitable for students of any level., 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Make Your Own Adirondack Chair May 30 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Make Your Own Adirondack Chair In 1903, the first Adirondack chair was built in the town of Westport, N.Y. and has since taken the world by storm. Its contoured seat and back, along with its wide arms make it the perfect chair for lounging in after a hard day's work. You will start with surfaced pine, cut the pieces, shape them on a router table, sand them and then assemble your own Adirondack chair. No prior woodworking experience is necessary but be prepared to use power tools., 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Beginning Stone Carving May 30 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Beginning Stone Carving In this exciting AFS class students will learn the basics of carving stone. You'll learn about the three basic types of chisel: point, tooth and flat. If time allows, finishing techniques will also be taught, and used to create a 3D shape in marble. All under the expert guidance of Charles Austin, stone mason and carver. Students should come with a simple idea of what they would like to create., 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Forging Square Head Dividers May 30 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Forging Square Head Dividers In this course each student will get a chance to forge their own set of dividers based on 18th century designs. These tools would have traditionally been used to trace and chart out patterns as well as calculate size or distance. This is a helpful tool for any traditional wood or metal worker and would be an excellent additional to any tool chest. This class will involve forge welding and hand filing. It is recommended that students taking this course have some basic working knowledge of blacksmithing (how to operate a forge, using hand tools, etc.). Prior forge welding experience is not required.
3 events 31 3 events, 31 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Make Your Own Adirondack Chair May 31 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Make Your Own Adirondack Chair In 1903, the first Adirondack chair was built in the town of Westport, N.Y. and has since taken the world by storm. Its contoured seat and back, along with its wide arms make it the perfect chair for lounging in after a hard day's work. You will start with surfaced pine, cut the pieces, shape them on a router table, sand them and then assemble your own Adirondack chair. No prior woodworking experience is necessary but be prepared to use power tools., 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Beginning Stone Carving May 31 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Beginning Stone Carving In this exciting AFS class students will learn the basics of carving stone. You'll learn about the three basic types of chisel: point, tooth and flat. If time allows, finishing techniques will also be taught, and used to create a 3D shape in marble. All under the expert guidance of Charles Austin, stone mason and carver. Students should come with a simple idea of what they would like to create., 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Forging Square Head Dividers May 31 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Forging Square Head Dividers In this course each student will get a chance to forge their own set of dividers based on 18th century designs. These tools would have traditionally been used to trace and chart out patterns as well as calculate size or distance. This is a helpful tool for any traditional wood or metal worker and would be an excellent additional to any tool chest. This class will involve forge welding and hand filing. It is recommended that students taking this course have some basic working knowledge of blacksmithing (how to operate a forge, using hand tools, etc.). Prior forge welding experience is not required.