Weaving Twill
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.
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AFS Sewing Circle
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesCalling 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!
Weaving Twill
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.
Chip Carve a 5″ x 5″ Keepsake Box
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesA 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
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesChristmas 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
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, 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.
Chip Carve a 5″ x 5″ Keepsake Box
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesA 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.
Backpacker Guitar
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesCome 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 StatesCome 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.
Wooden Cross-Country Skis
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesLearn 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
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.
Wooden Cross-Country Skis
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesLearn 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.