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Nuno Felt Scarf
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesJoin Marjolaine in this 1-day class to create a nuno felt scarf you can wear different ways and close with a button. During this workshop you will explore the technique of nuno felt, a wet felting process combining silk fabric and wool roving. The felting is accomplished by applying water, soap, and friction. In this class you will: create a lightweight scarf made with silk fabric and merino wool roving, discover various wool layouts, create a stained-glass effect, and paint with silk hankies and silk roving on wool. This workshop is suited for beginner to intermediate learners and requires standing for most of the day.
Scroll Saw Puzzle Making
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesWooden puzzles are a great project whether you are a beginner or experienced woodworker. In this class students will learn the basics of the safe operation of a scroll saw, proper blade selection and installation, pattern transfer, proper cutting techniques and proper body positioning at the saw table. Each student will progress from learning to make moderate curves to tight curves using the scroll saw by producing, first, a wood maple leaf and progressing through more difficult patterns to a final puzzle which will require attention to detail and care in cutting. Come learn the secret tricks to ensure your puzzle is a success. It can make the perfect gift, too.
Woven Towels
One loom, one warp, so many possibilities! In this class the looms are warped with a natural color and several towels can be woven at the loom. Several weaving patterns and design options will be demonstrated. Select the pattern and colors and you’ll be on your way to a few hand woven towels for yourself or to share.
Blacksmithing: Nail & Hook
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesThis 4-hour class is ideal for the beginner blacksmith with little to no experience. We will start with the basics, and within the first hour students will be forging their own nails. From there, students will forge hooks with a decorative twist.
Space Warp Light & Airy Scarf
This is a fun and easy scarf to create that will be a wonderful addition to your wardrobe. The Cricket looms will be warped for you for this class. A multicolor yarn will be used unless you register early and request a specific color family.
Copper Embossing with Birch Frame
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesIn this couples class, one person will create a copper embossed plaque on 5 mill copper with Metal Arts instructor Mark Swanberry. Various templates for your design will be available or you may use your own, if applicable. Downstairs in the Woodshop, the other person will be making an Adirondack style frame with Rustic Furniture instructor Jim Schreiner, which will be built on a 12 inch by 12 inch pine backing. At the end of the classes the copper plaque will be fastened to the pine framework
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Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United States
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".
Plant Identification & Creating an Herbarium
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesWe live in a very diverse area here in the Adirondacks. There are so many medicinal herbal plants that grow in the wild. We will seek out the common medicinal herbal plants that grow in our area and take cuttings to create a simple Herbarium which helps remember the plants that we have identified. Lise will discuss how the plants are used and their impact on wellness. We will also cover popular herbal garden plants that grow well here in the Adirondacks.
Nantucket Style Vase
Create a vase inspired by traditional Nantucket baskets. Students will weave using dyed and natural rattan reed to create a gorgeous vase with a wooden rim and base. A mold insert is provided to hold water for the various flowers that will grace this vase! The finished piece will be approximately 8? tall and 4.25? wide at the top. This is a great class for all skill levels.
Rustic Inlaid Pendant
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesIn this two-day course students will create their own rustic but elegant piece of jewelry using precut pieces of local Adirondack hemlock and pine, as well as shell dots, metal wire and various other items to inlay. With guidance from the instructor, students will be able to follow their own creative vision to create a unique piece of jewelry.