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Diamond Pattern Chair Caning

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

A variety of patterns can be woven into a caned seat, beyond the traditional octagonal pattern. Appropriate for beginners, in this class we?ll weave a diamond pattern into a chair seat. Bring a chair needing a new seat (see requirements below). Tools and materials will be provided.

Diamond Pattern Chair Caning

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

A variety of patterns can be woven into a caned seat, beyond the traditional octagonal pattern. Appropriate for beginners, in this class we?ll weave a diamond pattern into a chair seat. Bring a chair needing a new seat (see requirements below). Tools and materials will be provided.

Cobweb Chaser Broom

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

A practical, functional broom to chase away cobwebs. Broomcorn will be tied to a wooden handle. There will be a decorative section of plaiting (weaving) on the broom. Brooms will be finished with a leather handle for hanging.

Whisk Broom

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

A handled, plaited handle broom that is totally functional for sweeping. Processed and colorfully dyed broomcorn will be used. The broom will be finished with a leather handle for hanging.

Beginning Stone Carving

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

In this exciting new AFS class you will learn to carve letters in stone using a hammer and chisels. You'll develop chiseling techniques, learn about lettering design and proportion, and gain insight into letter design under the expert guidance of Charles Austin, stone mason and carver.

Sharpening and Honing Blades

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

Sharpening and honing of blades is a mystery to most people these days although our ancestors knew the skill intimately. Technology of honing has definitely improved over the past 100 years and there are many technologies to choose from. Howard will demystify the sharpening process and you will leave the workshop with the skills to sharpen your own blades. Students should bring one or two blades to hone for the class.

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.

Rainbow Splint Stool

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

In this family-friendly class, children ages 6 and up, with the help of a parent, will weave a rainbow of colored flat reed splint onto a hardwood stool. Stool and weaving materials will be provided.

Barn Quilt

Barn quilts are all the rage these days! Come and create your own wooden "quilt" to adorn your house, barn or cottage. In this one and a half day class you will choose a pattern and paint a stunning "quilt" to hang outdoors. No quilting experience necessary.

Barn Quilt

Barn quilts are all the rage these days! Come and create your own wooden "quilt" to adorn your house, barn or cottage. In this one and a half day class you will choose a pattern and paint a stunning "quilt" to hang outdoors. No quilting experience necessary.

Rainbow Splint Stool

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

In this family-friendly class, children ages 6 and up, with the help of a parent, will weave a rainbow of colored flat reed splint onto a hardwood stool. Stool and weaving materials will be provided.

Calligraphy with Turkey Quills

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

Many of our "Founding Feathers" were indeed from turkeys! We will learn how to cut and letter with our own turkey quill pen using ink made from black walnut husks. Black Letter (Gothic) and Roman letter styles will be demonstrated and students will have an opportunity to practice using simple homemade markers.

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