• Beekeeping Boot Camp

    Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United States

    This basic Beekeeping Boot Camp will cover an introduction to beekeeping, honeybee health and equipment. You will be given information and handouts to assist you if you decide to become a beekeeper. The last section of this bootcamp will cover how to assemble the necessary equipment to get started if you decide to do so. We will discuss how and where to obtain honeybees and equipment. Students may even walk away with a door prize!

  • Fly Fishing – Casting Basics

    Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United States

    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.

  • Fire Building Basics

    Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United States

    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.

  • Fly Fishing – Casting Basics

    Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United States

    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.

  • Square Foot Gardening

    Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United States

    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!

  • Fire Building Basics

    Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United States

    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.

  • Introduction to Fly Tying

    Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United States

    This is a fun and relaxing art that helps keep fingers nimble and creative ideas flowing. This class will help beginners learn to place materials on a fishing hook and intermediate students to continue to hone their skills. Flies to be tied will be determined by individual skill. Materials will be natural and synthetic. The instructor will provide fly tying tools, but students may bring their own if they wish.