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Introduction to Clay/Ceramics – Hand Building

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

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.

Hollow Forms in Metal Clay

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

In this class you will use pure silver metal clay to make a variety of hollow beads - some using combustible core substances but most without any core material at all. The materials provided for the class will be sufficient to allow you to experiment with several types of beads, and additional metal clay will be available for purchase if desired. The number of beads made will depend on the size and type of beads as well as the complexity of the forms. All will be done and ready to wear by the end of the day! This class is ideal for people who have been making beaded jewelry and have wanted to add some beads that they have made themselves.

Garden Harvest Basket

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

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.

Chenille Weaving

Chenille can be a difficult yarn to work with. It seems to have a mind of its own when dressing a loom. In this class Teri will teach you her tricks for keeping it under control, and you?ll greatly enjoy the ease of the actual weaving.

Chenille Weaving

Chenille can be a difficult yarn to work with. It seems to have a mind of its own when dressing a loom. In this class Teri will teach you her tricks for keeping it under control, and you?ll greatly enjoy the ease of the actual weaving.

UFO Studio

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

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!

Chenille Weaving

Chenille can be a difficult yarn to work with. It seems to have a mind of its own when dressing a loom. In this class Teri will teach you her tricks for keeping it under control, and you?ll greatly enjoy the ease of the actual weaving.

Chenille Weaving

Chenille can be a difficult yarn to work with. It seems to have a mind of its own when dressing a loom. In this class Teri will teach you her tricks for keeping it under control, and you?ll greatly enjoy the ease of the actual weaving.

Rustic Furniture: Sofa or Coffee Table

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

All you need to create a true rustic living room is to complement your Rustic End Table with an Adirondack Sofa or Coffee Table. Learn traditional furniture making while using materials found in this region: Birch bark, twigs, logs and more. You will be guided from start to finish and in the process, you will learn about material selection, basic joinery and the use of hand tools including Japanese saw, wood chisels, jigs and others. This will be a fun and intensive class and you will leave with a fine sofa or coffee table suitable for your "Great Camp" or home.

Blacksmithing 101: Forging Basics & Making Hooks

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

This 4-hour class is ideal for the beginner blacksmith with little to no experience. We’ll explore basic techniques first, then move on to forging hooks with a decorative twist. ABANA

Rustic Furniture: Sofa or Coffee Table

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

All you need to create a true rustic living room is to complement your Rustic End Table with an Adirondack Sofa or Coffee Table. Learn traditional furniture making while using materials found in this region: Birch bark, twigs, logs and more. You will be guided from start to finish and in the process, you will learn about material selection, basic joinery and the use of hand tools including Japanese saw, wood chisels, jigs and others. This will be a fun and intensive class and you will leave with a fine sofa or coffee table suitable for your "Great Camp" or home.

Introduction to Woodburning

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

You don't have to be an artist to create wood burned art. This introduction to wood burning, also known as pyrography, will teach you how to create your own unique artwork. We will cover all the basics: safety, burners, tips, transferring images, wood species, adding color and protective finishes. Resources will also be shared for continued learning after class completion. In class, students will try out various tips to see what each is capable of. Students will then have the opportunity to work on up to three projects of nature or Adirondack inspired images.

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