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  • Open Forge Night

    Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, 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).

  • Woodturned Pens

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

    In this beginner friendly class, you will learn the basics of wood lathe operation and safety while turning a piece of raw wood into a custom pen. Each student will leave with a beautiful, handcrafted pen and the knowledge to continue woodturning confidently on their own.

  • Copper Embossing with Birch Frame

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

    In 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

  • 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.