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  • Hardwood Spoon Carving

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

    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!

  • Backpacker Guitar

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

    Come join us in the making of your very own handmade Backpacker guitar. Drawing from over 35 years of instrument making, Martin Macica will share his knowledge of the principles and practice of guitar making, leading participants through the process of making their own versatile backpacker guitar. Participants will leave the class with a working knowledge of guitar making and a handcrafted instrument ready for years of making music while traveling and adventuring.

  • Watercolor Still Life with Glass

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

    How do you capture the reflections and transparency of glass? Join local artist and teacher, Kate Hartley and learn the basics of watercolor still life in a fun, relaxed atmosphere ~ Realism, drawing, composition, color mixing, wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques, perspective and the ?tricks? of capturing light on paper will be emphasized. Bring your own bottle, vase, bowl, fruit and flowers (think simple), or use those provided by the instructor. Whether you have some painting experience, or have always just wanted to try, this class is for you!

  • Backpacker Guitar

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

    Come join us in the making of your very own handmade Backpacker guitar. Drawing from over 35 years of instrument making, Martin Macica will share his knowledge of the principles and practice of guitar making, leading participants through the process of making their own versatile backpacker guitar. Participants will leave the class with a working knowledge of guitar making and a handcrafted instrument ready for years of making music while traveling and adventuring.

  • Backpacker Guitar

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

    Come join us in the making of your very own handmade Backpacker guitar. Drawing from over 35 years of instrument making, Martin Macica will share his knowledge of the principles and practice of guitar making, leading participants through the process of making their own versatile backpacker guitar. Participants will leave the class with a working knowledge of guitar making and a handcrafted instrument ready for years of making music while traveling and adventuring.

  • Backpacker Guitar

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

    Come join us in the making of your very own handmade Backpacker guitar. Drawing from over 35 years of instrument making, Martin Macica will share his knowledge of the principles and practice of guitar making, leading participants through the process of making their own versatile backpacker guitar. Participants will leave the class with a working knowledge of guitar making and a handcrafted instrument ready for years of making music while traveling and adventuring.

  • Woven Towels

    This is another class that lets you reuse and save! In this class you will create several cloth towels, the size of a paper towel. They can be snapped together and placed on a roll to be ready when you need one. Wash and dry and replace on the roll. Pair this class with Janet?s Cloth Napkins class on August 12 and have a coordinating look in your kitchen!

  • Berry Baskets

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

    For holding berries, cherry tomatoes, or anything collectible, these great beginner baskets are satisfying and easy to repeat after instruction. Students will weave two baskets: one quart, and one pint size. Additional kits for weaving at home will be available for purchase.

  • Backpacker Guitar

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

    Come join us in the making of your very own handmade Backpacker guitar. Drawing from over 35 years of instrument making, Martin Macica will share his knowledge of the principles and practice of guitar making, leading participants through the process of making their own versatile backpacker guitar. Participants will leave the class with a working knowledge of guitar making and a handcrafted instrument ready for years of making music while traveling and adventuring.

  • Ceramic Wind Chimes and Ornaments

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

    In this class we will create a decorative arrangement of small pieces or wind bells of ceramic to be suspended from a frame or used as ornaments. Students will use basic handbuilding techniques to create their pieces. After a drying period of three weeks, on the second day students will learn how to decorate and glaze their piece. Dress to mess. This class is suited for students ages 8 - 14 w/a parent, and 15 and up on their own. Supplies include clay, tool sharing, glazing and firing. Forms made will have a drying period before firing, and then glazing. Students will need to return to pick up finished pieces or make shipping arrangements with AFS.

  • Introduction to Chip Carving

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

    This 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.