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American Tinsmithing Basics

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

Learn basic 19th Century American tinsmithing from a master tinsmith. This class will introduce you to and teach you about all the tools, forming stakes, swedges and hand-operated machines used in a well-equipped 19th-Century tin shop. You will be shown how to do basic layout work, cutting, forming, assembly and soldering. Complete both a finger candle stick and a wall sconce by the end of class. You will be amazed at what you've accomplished.

Chip Carve a Greenman

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

A symbol of the unity of man and nature, the Green Man is the figure of a human face surrounded by leaves and flowers. Students will receive a basswood, live edge plank and several possible green man designs, including one female face, to apply to the plank. The face will then be chip carved into the plank. Students will go home with a rustic, interesting and beautiful piece to hang on the wall.

Mini Holiday Barn Quilt

Join Janet for a day long class on creating a mini Christmas barn quilt. Choose from patterns that Janet will bring and learn how to set up the design then paint and learn how to finish it. This would be suitable to hang on an entry door for the holidays and beyond. There will be other suggestions for display as well. Come and have fun creating in this day long class.

Chip Carve a Greenman

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

A symbol of the unity of man and nature, the Green Man is the figure of a human face surrounded by leaves and flowers. Students will receive a basswood, live edge plank and several possible green man designs, including one female face, to apply to the plank. The face will then be chip carved into the plank. Students will go home with a rustic, interesting and beautiful piece to hang on the wall.

Mountains & Waterways Leather Pendant & Earring Set

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

Inspired from camping, hiking, and kayaking in the Adirondacks, we'll be making "Mountains" or "Waterways" leather pendant necklace and earring sets for our class. After selecting a design, students will learn various leather craft techniques, including but not limited to, cutting, stamping, dying, and antiquing. Additionally, we'll add bead "cairns" to our jewelry using notable stones found in the Adirondacks. To complete the set, we'll add leather cord with silver plated findings and sterling silver ear wires. Pendant sizes are approximately 2 5/8" tall for teardrop and 2" diameter for circle.

Mariner’s Compass

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

This is a challenging and classic quilt block. The Acuquilt system cuts and organizes the pieces for you. The step by step process, while challenging, creates a block to be proud of. One complete compass creates a 12? x 12? block. Ideas for projects to incorporate the block will be shared. The blocks created in the block party classes will be cut using the Acuquilt cutting system. This system improves accuracy in cutting and reduces the stress on your hands often felt while cutting large amounts of small units of fabric for the quilt blocks.

Adirondack Dulcimer Making

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

Drawing from over 30 years of fine instrument making, Martin Macica will share his knowledge of the principles and practice of dulcimer making, leading participants through the process of making their own dulcimer from scratch using hand tools. This intensive course will cover every aspect of dulcimer making, including the carving of the scroll. Participants will leave with a working knowledge of dulcimer making, and a handcrafted instrument ready for a lifetime of making music.

Adirondack Dulcimer Making

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

Drawing from over 30 years of fine instrument making, Martin Macica will share his knowledge of the principles and practice of dulcimer making, leading participants through the process of making their own dulcimer from scratch using hand tools. This intensive course will cover every aspect of dulcimer making, including the carving of the scroll. Participants will leave with a working knowledge of dulcimer making, and a handcrafted instrument ready for a lifetime of making music.

Adirondack Dulcimer Making

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

Drawing from over 30 years of fine instrument making, Martin Macica will share his knowledge of the principles and practice of dulcimer making, leading participants through the process of making their own dulcimer from scratch using hand tools. This intensive course will cover every aspect of dulcimer making, including the carving of the scroll. Participants will leave with a working knowledge of dulcimer making, and a handcrafted instrument ready for a lifetime of making music.

Adirondack Dulcimer Making

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

Drawing from over 30 years of fine instrument making, Martin Macica will share his knowledge of the principles and practice of dulcimer making, leading participants through the process of making their own dulcimer from scratch using hand tools. This intensive course will cover every aspect of dulcimer making, including the carving of the scroll. Participants will leave with a working knowledge of dulcimer making, and a handcrafted instrument ready for a lifetime of making music.

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.

Weaving Splint Seats

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

Chairs with four intact rails can accept several different types of woven seats, including splint seats woven in various patterns. In this class you'll learn to weave a herringbone pattern splint seat onto a chair using flat reed. Please bring a chair that is in sound condition with the old seat removed. Any refinishing you wish to do should be completed prior to the class

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