Tomahawk Forging
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesLearn to forge a tomahawk with instructor Joe Szilaski. Students will be able to customize their design and will leave the class with a unique piece.
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Copper Pine Branch Wall Hanging
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesCreate your own pine branch wall hanging with vines, leaves, and pinecones. Different size pipe will be pounded and textured on an anvil to make the branches and vines. The leaves and cones will be made from sheet copper, then textured. This class will also involve some soldering. The finished piece will be approximately 25" by 17".
Build a Rustic Birdhouse
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesAnyone can learn to make a rustic birdhouse in just a few hours. A birdhouse is a simple structure with seven basic parts: two sides, a front and back, a bottom, and two pieces for the top. Power tools are not necessary to cut the wood; it can be done with a handsaw. Using rough-cut lumber, you will construct a rustic birdhouse that can be functional and/or decorative. Choose from several birdhouse designs. There will be a short discussion about nesting birds, feeding birds and suitable houses for area birds. Participants are encouraged to bring objects (such as old drawer pulls, doorknobs, hardware, etc.) from home. Adults and teens welcome; children ages 10-14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tomahawk Forging
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesLearn to forge a tomahawk with instructor Joe Szilaski. Students will be able to customize their design and will leave the class with a unique piece.
Hiking Stick
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesLearn how to make your very own personal hiking stick. Begin by selecting the perfect stick collected by the instructor. Then you will learn how to shave and carve your hiking stick. Once you are happy with your creation, the sticks will be completed by drilling a hole in them and adding a lanyard. Once finished, put your stick to good use on the trail running right by our school!
Framed Stained Glass Mosaics
In this class students will create a stained glass mosaic in an 8" x 10" frame. Students will have a choice of photographs to work with, or may bring their own if desired. Students will be instructed on how to grout their piece, which is recommended but not required. This class is suitable for students of any level.
Tomahawk Forging
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesLearn to forge a tomahawk with instructor Joe Szilaski. Students will be able to customize their design and will leave the class with a unique piece.
Traditional Soap Making
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesCreate soap just like Grandma, but better! Join Chrissey for an enjoyable Sunday afternoon as you learn how to make soap that not only smells good but is all-natural and feels great on your skin. This fun class will teach you how to create soap using the cold-process and natural/organic ingredients. You will learn all about the basic process, oils, and the difference between fragrances and essential oils. You will create soap from a recipe while learning how to handle lye safely. Finally, you'll take home your hand-made soap. So, say good-bye to store-bought soap and start using soap you made yourself!
Crewelwork Embroidery
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesHistorically, wherever there was wool and fabric, there has been embroidery, and the Adirondacks are no exception. In this class, students will learn the fundamentals of crewelwork embroidery. Students will use a variety of stitches to create a decorative crewelwork embroidery design step by step.
Intermediate Stained Glass
For students who have taken the beginner course and are ready for a more challenging project. You will cut glass, smooth pieces with a grinder, apply copper-foil tape and solder the pieces. Choose from projects including flowers on copper stems, advanced suncatchers or free-standing figures. Closed-toe shoes and long pants required.
Live Edge Bowl
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesCome create a simple turned bowl that still looks and feels rustic due to its live edge. This course is targeted to those who have an interest in learning how to turn. The emphasis will be on learning how to use a lathe and tools safely and correctly. In this class, you will learn the basics of creating spindle-based objects and then work at turning your bowl. Leave the class with a lovely treasure that captures the "wild" feel of the Adirondacks!
Bloomy Rind Soft Cheeses
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesTaught by Sheila Flanagan and Sal Speights, both internationally awarded cheesemakers, known for creative semi-aged cheeses, this course will focus on all the simplest aspects of cheesemaking and the vast variety of cheeses that can be made based on different cultures, rennets, additives and mechanical processing methods. Students will learn how to make bloomy rind cheeses, age, and inoculate them and how to add variations to their cheese. Please note: Students will check in at the Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY. They will then travel to Nettle Meadow's Plant/Tasting Room 1256 Lake Ave., Lake Luzerne, NY for the duration of the class.