Open Forge Night
2023-11-01 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, 12846, United States
Interested in blacksmithing but unsure how to start? Open Forge Night is the place for you! Every third Wednesday of the month during our blacksmithing season, come see demonstrations by expert blacksmith Steve Gurzler. Observing the demonstration is free and open to the public. If you want to try your hand at blacksmithing there is a $20 fee to cover the cost of materials. Safety precautions must be followed – including hard shoes with no open toes, long pants, goggles (supplied) and gloves (supplied).

Chair Caning
2023-11-03 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-04 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, 12846, United States
Spend a few days learning how to cane your own chair during which you’ll learn how to weave the traditional 7-step caning pattern. Bring along a chair in good condition in need of a new caned seat. Ideally, the chair seat will be square or rectangular in shape and have fewer than 85 holes drilled into the seat frame. Any repairs and refinishing should be completed before the class begins. Please bring a chair in sound condition, with the old cane removed, if possible.

Shades of Nature
2023-11-04 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-05 09:00 - 12:00 | NY
The beauty of the light shining through these shades is magical. You will create two lampshades using pressed botanicals … hidden when the lamp is off, admired when the lamp is on. In addition, you will create two-night lights.

American Tinsmithing Basics
2023-11-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, 12846, 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.

Gifts from Nature
2023-11-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, 12846, United States
Get an early start on holiday gift giving. Make pinecone flowers, use natural mosses and twigs to decorate a small keepsake box and one small frame. Add your own photo for a special gift or family keepsake.

Backpacker Guitar
2023-11-06 17:30 - 21:30, 2023-11-07 17:30 - 21:30, 2023-11-13 17:30 - 21:30, 2023-11-14 17:30 - 21:30, 2023-11-20 17:30 - 21:30, 2023-11-21 17:30 - 21:30 | Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, 12846, 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.

Weaving Twill
2023-11-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-11-08 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-11-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-11-10 10:00 - 14:00 | NY
The twill weave structure offers endless design options for the weaver. In this class, you will learn to read a twill pattern and choose your favorites to incorporate into your own woven sampler towel.

AFS Sewing Circle
2023-11-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, 12846, United States
Calling all fiber artists! Do you have a project you’re in the middle of? Want some company while you work? Sounds like AFS Sewing Circle is the place for you! Quilters, knitters, and fiber artists alike are welcome to join us every month for an afternoon of quilting and camaraderie. Bring your works in progress, and enjoy sharing your experience and the company of your fellow quilters. Pre-registration is not required. All are welcome!

Chip Carve a 5" x 5" Keepsake Box
2023-11-11 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, 12846, United States
A small, attractively carved box is functional and makes a fine gift. This box, made of the best quality basswood, will be ready for students to apply a design of their choosing and carve it out. After carving, the box can be painted or stained at home. Pattern transfer tool, graphite paper and chip carving knives will be provided.

Tin Ornaments
2023-11-11 12:00 - 16:00 | Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, 12846, United States
Christmas time in the Adirondacks is a magical time of year. In this tinsmithing class you will make multiple festive holiday ornaments in a variety of designs including icicles, spirals, snowflakes and angels, in addition to your own unique designs! No previous tinsmithing experience is necessary in this class. Perfect for students 12 and older, this is a great class for the whole family!

Woodturning: Holiday Ornaments
2023-11-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, 12846, United States
‘Tis the season to start thinking about holiday ornaments! Come create your own whimsical free-form ornaments. We will also work with color and decoration. You’ll be amazed by your own creations – and how lovely they’ll look hung in your home. A wonderful class for beginning turners.

Wooden Cross-Country Skis
2023-11-17 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-18 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, 12846, United States
Learn to build old-time traditional cross-country skis and preserve a piece of North Country history. You will cut, plane and bend using a variety of woodworking techniques to complete a set of wood skis. Imagine the fulfillment of skiing the beautiful Adirondack trails and woods on hand-made skis. Uncle Sven would be proud.

Holiday Globes
2023-11-18 09:00 - 15:00 | NY
Students will have a set of 4 clear globes. Learn to loop stitch with waxed linen over the globes creating a lacy looking ornament. The globes can be filled with glitter or a little treasure making each one unique. Students should be able to complete anywhere from one to all four globes during class. Globes are 2″ in diameter.

Herbal Infused Vinegar
2023-12-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, 12846, United States
Herbal infused vinegar is easy to make and wonderful to take! Learn how adding just a few simple, fresh ingredients can enhance the scientifically proven curative power of apple cider vinegar. As we chop, we’ll discuss the variety of internal, external, and household applications, the many benefits of apple cider vinegar itself and the added value of combining it with wild plants, cultivated herbs and veggies. During this class you will have the opportunity to make and take Margo’s tried and true “must make” Fire Cider Vinegar formula for Immune system support and increasing circulation and heat during cold weather imbalances.

Crewelwork Embroidery
2023-12-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, 12846, United States
Historically, 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.

Bird Condo Tower
2023-12-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, 12846, United States
If you’re a fan of birdwatching and want to create a space for the birds that call your yard home, then this is the class for you! Create your own unique “Bird Condo” with plenty of space for backyard birds to roost.
