Relief Carved Door Toppers
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NYCarve a decorative door topper for your interior or exterior door. Learn to design, lay out, and carve, a scenic design or welcome sign for the top of your door.
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Relief Carved Door Toppers
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NYCarve a decorative door topper for your interior or exterior door. Learn to design, lay out, and carve, a scenic design or welcome sign for the top of your door.
Your First Weaving Project
Having learned the basics of the weaving process, it's time for your first project. Â You will learn how to read a weaving pattern and will set up a loom and weave a soft wool scarf. Â Hem stitching and fringe options will be covered.
Your First Weaving Project
Having learned the basics of the weaving process, it's time for your first project. Â You will learn how to read a weaving pattern and will set up a loom and weave a soft wool scarf. Â Hem stitching and fringe options will be covered.
Your First Weaving Project
Having learned the basics of the weaving process, it's time for your first project. Â You will learn how to read a weaving pattern and will set up a loom and weave a soft wool scarf. Â Hem stitching and fringe options will be covered.
Your First Weaving Project
Having learned the basics of the weaving process, it's time for your first project. Â You will learn how to read a weaving pattern and will set up a loom and weave a soft wool scarf. Â Hem stitching and fringe options will be covered.
Create Your Own Hardwood Cutting Board
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NYCome create a beautiful 12"-18" hardwood cutting board during two, half-day sessions. The class will discuss the types of wood being used, such as sapele, purple heart, African cherry and hard maple. The wood will be cut to size on a table saw. Then, using a joiner, students will make sure all pieces are the same size before gluing the various pieces together and allowing them to dry overnight. On the second day, the class will use planers to ensure that all boards are level and the same thickness. Students will then use a router to create a well and handles. Finally, the boards will be sanded.
Woven Hanging Hearts
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NYSpend the morning crafting these lovely hanging hearts, sure to brighten your holiday decor or perfect for gift giving. The hearts are woven from hardwood maple splint and are hung from hand-dyed silk ribbon in various colors. Students will weave two large and two smaller hearts. These hearts can be filled with small items. Additional kits will be available for sale.
Create Your Own Hardwood Cutting Board
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NYCome create a beautiful 12"-18" hardwood cutting board during two, half-day sessions. The class will discuss the types of wood being used, such as sapele, purple heart, African cherry and hard maple. The wood will be cut to size on a table saw. Then, using a joiner, students will make sure all pieces are the same size before gluing the various pieces together and allowing them to dry overnight. On the second day, the class will use planers to ensure that all boards are level and the same thickness. Students will then use a router to create a well and handles. Finally, the boards will be sanded.
Introduction to Chip Carving
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NYThis course will introduce students to the traditional craft of chip carving - a type of woodcarving in which a small knife is used to incise decorative floral and geometric designs into basswood or butternut. The design is created by the removal of small pieces (chips) of the wood. Chip carving is an ancient, traditional craft. Chip carved plates, jewelry and keepsake boxes, trays, breadboards, furniture and other items can make wonderful gifts and also decorate the home with traditional motifs. Some previous carving experience is helpful, but not necessary. Students will learn to carve a variety of practice designs already drawn on a board and may complete a round ornament as well.
Hanging Hardwood Splint Snowflake
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NYStudents will weave these striking snowflakes from hardwood maple and cherry wood splint. Several patterns may be woven, depending on the chosen splint. Students will weave one large 10" diameter snowflake, and two smaller 7" snowflakes, which make a beautiful grouping hung together on a tree or in a window. Additional kits will be available for sale.
Woven Hanging Hearts
Spend the morning crafting these lovely hanging hearts, sure to brighten your holiday decor or perfect for gift giving. The hearts are woven from hardwood maple splint and are hung from hand-dyed silk ribbon in various colors. Students will weave two large and two smaller hearts. These hearts can be filled with small items. Additional kits will be available for sale.