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  • Introduction to Woodturning

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

    To every season turn, turn, turn! This course is for people who have an interest in learning how to turn. The emphasis will be on learning how to use the lathe and tools safely and correctly. In this class you will learn the basics of creating spindle-based objects. Then you will use your new-found skills to create a candlestick and a wooden pen. Friends and family will be truly impressed! You'll need to take this class before moving on to the more advanced turning classes.

  • Forging a Rose

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

    In this class students will forge a rose that will not wither using precut steel blanks. The project will include forging details and torch work with scrolling tongs to create a custom rose.

  • Mosaic Color Wheel

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

    Learn about color theory while creating a beautiful mosaic color wheel! In this workshop students will discover how one color will affect another. They will learn to use mosaic tools and adhesives and a large selection of colorful tiles, beads and glass to create a beautiful mosaic to take home.

  • Build Your Own Ukulele

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

    Drawing from over 30 years of fine instrument making, Martin Macica will lead participants through the process of making their own Ukulele from scratch using hand tools. This class will cover every aspect of making a Ukulele and participants will leave with the knowledge of this skill as well as a handcrafted instrument ready for a lifetime of making music.

  • Build Your Own Ukulele

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

    Drawing from over 30 years of fine instrument making, Martin Macica will lead participants through the process of making their own Ukulele from scratch using hand tools. This class will cover every aspect of making a Ukulele and participants will leave with the knowledge of this skill as well as a handcrafted instrument ready for a lifetime of making music.

  • Build Your Own Ukulele

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

    Drawing from over 30 years of fine instrument making, Martin Macica will lead participants through the process of making their own Ukulele from scratch using hand tools. This class will cover every aspect of making a Ukulele and participants will leave with the knowledge of this skill as well as a handcrafted instrument ready for a lifetime of making music.

  • Build Your Own Ukulele

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

    Drawing from over 30 years of fine instrument making, Martin Macica will lead participants through the process of making their own Ukulele from scratch using hand tools. This class will cover every aspect of making a Ukulele and participants will leave with the knowledge of this skill as well as a handcrafted instrument ready for a lifetime of making music.

  • Carving Comfort Birds

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

    In the winter of 2023-24 Bob Goldberg came to AFS with an idea. While receiving treatment for cancer, he couldn’t help but think of others in those treatment rooms who didn’t have the same kind of support he did. He proposed a program to create “comfort birds” to donate to local hospitals to provide a little bit of care to those who need it most. Created by woodworker Frank Foust in 1982, comfort birds are small enough to fit in the palm of the hand and sanded to a silky-smooth finish to serve as a touchstone during hard times. In honor of the man who inspired them, we’ve renamed our iteration of the project “Bob’s Birds.” In this workshop, create your own comfort bird to gift to a loved one or to keep as a touchstone for yourself!

  • Build Your Own Ukulele

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

    Drawing from over 30 years of fine instrument making, Martin Macica will lead participants through the process of making their own Ukulele from scratch using hand tools. This class will cover every aspect of making a Ukulele and participants will leave with the knowledge of this skill as well as a handcrafted instrument ready for a lifetime of making music.

  • Basic Electric Welding for Blacksmiths

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

    There are times when a blacksmith needs to assemble parts or make a tool when traditional joinery is inefficient. In this class we will cover the basics of MIG and Stick Welding, equipment recommendations, making crack repairs, and fabricating a simple tool or jig. Bring your own welding mask and gloves if you have them. You?ll have time to practice what you?ve learned and receive coaching from a professional welder.

  • Neck Tie Seat Weaving

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

    It's recycling and repurposing at its best! Search your closets or consignment shops and gather up 30-40 neck ties. Grab a chair that has 4 seat rails, and you'll be ready to go. You'll weave the neck ties onto the seat rails, creating a unique weaving and functional chair. Please bring a collection of 30 - 40 neck ties and a chair with 4 seat rungs needing a new chair seat. The chair should have the old seating material removed, with any repairs and refinishing completed prior to class. There will be a limited number of chairs available for a nominal fee if you are in need of one.

  • Stained Glass for Beginners

    In this workshop we will complete a small Tiffany style suncatcher. Students will be able to choose a pre-drawn pattern from a variety of designs and be guided as they learn to cut the glass (chosen from a variety of types and colors), smooth the glass pieces with a grinder, apply copper foil tape, solder the pieces together into the final piece using lead-free solder, apply patina (optional), and add jump rings or a stained glass stand.