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18th Century Toaster- June 2025
$465.00 – $525.00Forge your own eighteenth century style swivel toaster, a must-have utensil if you?re into down-hearth cooking or use it for camping! Different period methods of construction will be covered such as hot and cold hole punching, splitting, mortise and tenon work, rivet making and riveting, beveling, and right angle bending, as well as a discussion of welded methods and why. Learn these basic techniques of blacksmithing while bringing home a useful project.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, June 7, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, June 7, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, June 8, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, June 8, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Monday, June 9, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Monday, June 9, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dick Sargent
Member Tuition: $390.00
Non-Member Tuition: $450.00Material Fee: $75.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student's safety.
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A Taste of the Forge II- September 2025
$180.00 – $200.00If you've taken Taste of the Forge or another basic blacksmithing class at AFS, then you're ready for Taste of the Forge II! This class, taught by blacksmith Steve Gurzler, builds on the students' prior experience to bring them to the next level, pursuing more advanced skills. Like in Taste of the Forge, we will follow the Artist Blacksmiths Association of North America (ABANA) curriculum in a small class format. Students can expect to create 2 or more useful or decorative objects over the course of 3 weekday evenings.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, September 4, 2025 – 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
- Thursday, September 11, 2025 – 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
- Thursday, September 18, 2025 – 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor: Steve Gurzler
Member Tuition: $130.00
Non-Member Tuition: $150.00Material Fee: $50.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student's safety. Students should be high school age and older. Parents must accompany children who are under 18 years of age.
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Acanthus Bread Board- October 2025
$255.00 – $305.00Acanthus leaves are historically the most important design element. Seen for thousands of years on Corinthian columns, architecture, furniture, books, currency and more. Students will have the opportunity to carve acanthus scrolls and leaves on a plaque. This class is a must for anyone interested in classical design. Students can bring their own carving tools or ask for a list of recommended tools that can be ordered online.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, October 25, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, October 26, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Bob Yorburg
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $35.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Adirondack Dulcimer Making- November 2025
$550.00 – $640.00Drawing from over 30 years of fine instrument making, Martin Macica will share his knowledge of the principles and practice of dulcimer making, leading participants through the process of making their own dulcimer from scratch using hand tools. This intensive course will cover every aspect of dulcimer making, including the carving of the scroll. Participants will leave with a working knowledge of dulcimer making, and a handcrafted instrument ready for a lifetime of making music.
Dates/Times
- Tuesday, November 4, 2025 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Wednesday, November 5, 2025 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Thursday, November 6, 2025 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Friday, November 7, 2025 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Martin Macica
Member Tuition: $395.00
Non-Member Tuition: $485.00Material Fee: $155.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Adirondack Folk School Gift Certificate
Suggested price: $50.00Adirondack Folk School gift certificates make the perfect gift for friends and family! This digital gift certificate can be purchased and automatically emailed to the recipient.
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ADK Creepy Crawlers in Clay- July 2025
$10.00Dates/Times
- Thursday, July 31, 2025 – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Instructor: Colleen Vanderhoef, M. A.
Member Tuition: $10.00
Non-Member Tuition: $10.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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ADK Critter Tracks- July 2025
$10.00Kids will have fun solving the mystery of "whose track is it?". After time spent on "track" activities and meeting some wild friends we will play detective outside on the nature trail looking for clues that will ID our mystery critters.
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- Thursday, July 24, 2025 – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Instructor: Roberta Games
Member Tuition: $10.00
Non-Member Tuition: $10.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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AFS Craft Sampler- August 2025
$565.00 – $650.00When is the last time you tried something for the first time? If you've wanted to try your hand at one of the many crafts offered at AFS but you couldn't decide what to try, this program is for you! This summer we are offering a four-day program for students ages 16+ that explores a new core craft each day including basketry, blacksmithing, weaving, and woodworking. Students will learn a new skill and create a new project every day! Please note: No a la carte registration for single day courses. Lodging and food is not provided.
Day 1: Gathering Basket with Barbara Boughton This basket is woven on a pre-stained round oak base and employs continuous chase weave to build the sides. You will learn how to determine the number of spokes needed for continuous weave and watch your basket grow with two weavers. You will make your own leather handles which incorporate into the rim. Woven on a 6" base, this functional basket grows into a 12" diameter basket with 10" sides.
Day 2: Woven Towels with Janet Gallant One loom, one warp, so many possibilities! The looms are warped with a natural color and several towels can be woven on the loom. Several weaving patterns and design options will be demonstrated. Select your favorite pattern and colors and you'll be on your way to a few hand woven towels to keep or to share.
Day 3: Forged Leaf Keychain with Arnie Barsky This class is ideal for the beginner blacksmith with little to no experience. We'll explore basic techniques first then move on to forging leaves to create a decorative leaf keychain. Long pants (no nylon clothing) and closed-toe shoes are required. Leather gloves, eye and ear protection are provided; you may wish to bring your own for fit and comfort
Day 4: Wooden Keepsake Box with Larry Benjamin Using a walnut frame and specimen wood, you will create a gorgeous and distinctive piece for keeping your personal treasures safe. Woodworking techniques such as cutting, sanding and creating finger joints will be covered.Dates/Times
- Monday, August 4, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Tuesday, August 5, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Wednesday, August 6, 2025 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- Thursday, August 7, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor:
Member Tuition: $405.00
Non-Member Tuition: $490.00Material Fee: $160.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: No a la carte registration for single day courses. Lodging and food is not provided.
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American Tinsmithing Basics- November 2025
$135.00 – $160.00Learn 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.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, November 1, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Art Thorman
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Students must be 14 years of age or older.
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Backpacker Guitar- August 2025
$730.00 – $855.00Come 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 of years of making music while traveling and adventuring.
Dates/Times
- Monday, August 18, 2025 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Tuesday, August 19, 2025 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Wednesday, August 20, 2025 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Thursday, August 21, 2025 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Friday, August 22, 2025 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Martin Macica
Member Tuition: $550.00
Non-Member Tuition: $675.00Material Fee: $180.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Basic Shaker Oval Boxes- October 2025
$285.00 – $335.00One of the most iconic items of Shaker woodworking, nesting oval boxes share elegance, simplicity and functionality equally. Using carefully prepared thin strips of wood each participant will carve the "swallowtails" of "fingers" on one end before soaking them in a hot water bath to soften for bending. Copper tacks are installed to hold the oval hoop together before top and bottom boards are fit and held by wooden pegs. Each student will construct five nesting oval boxes from cherry wood in this two-day workshop. This class is open to all experience levels, no woodworking experience required!
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- Friday, October 24, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, October 25, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Eric Pintar
Member Tuition: $225.00
Non-Member Tuition: $275.00Material Fee: $60.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: 1476 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant
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Beginning Bluegrass Banjo- October 2025
$65.00 – $80.00Bluegrass banjo is the familiar sound that drove such favorites as the Beverly Hillbillies Theme Song, Rocky Top and Foggy Mountain Breakdown. In this class you will learn enough about the banjo so that you can use a variety of available instructional aids from your home and progress with learning Bluegrass banjo at your own pace. You will be exposed to the basics of playing 5-string Bluegrass banjo, including tunings, left hand chord shapes, right hand rolls, vamping, hammer-ons, pull-offs, chokes, chimes and how to read tablatures. We'll also look at online sites about banjo practice and instruction. Bring a playable 5-string banjo, two metal finger picks and a thumb pick. Although there will be several handouts, an audio recorder is a good idea.
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- Wednesday, October 22, 2025 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mac Petrequin
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Beginning Crochet – Make a Dishcloth- July 2025
$75.00 – $90.00Learning to crochet is a snap! Don't feel intimidated by the lovely creations that you see. You can learn to make them, too. Patricia will help you learn several different stitches as you make something beautiful for your home or a gift. Ages 8 and up.
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- Sunday, July 27, 2025 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Patricia Goldberg
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: All materials will be provided, but students may bring their own yarn and/or crochet hook if desired.
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Beginning Knitting – Make Coasters- July 2025
$120.00 – $145.00Have you always wanted to learn to knit but thought it was too difficult? Don't feel intimidated! Our instructor will help you through the process of learning the two basic kinds of stitches as you make at least one lovely coaster. If time permits you may make all three!! Ages 8 to adult.
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- Sunday, July 13, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Patricia Goldberg
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Bring worsted weight yarn in your favorite color. Knitting needles will be provided.
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Beginning Spinning- July 2025
$130.00 – $155.00Spinning, the ancient art of twisting fibers to make yarn or thread, still thrives today, and this workshop will show you how to bring its magic into your own creative practice. In this workshop, you will learn how to spin wool using spindles and a spinning wheel and hear stories and folklore about spinning while you practice. You will learn the basics of spinning, how to work with the properties of wool, and how to ply and finish the yarn you have spun. No experience is necessary.
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- Sunday, July 27, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mathilde Linde
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $20.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: 1476 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant
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Beginning Spinning- November 2025
$130.00 – $155.00Spinning, the ancient art of twisting fibers to make yarn or thread, still thrives today, and this workshop will show you how to bring its magic into your own creative practice. In this workshop, you will learn how to spin wool using spindles and a spinning wheel and hear stories and folklore about spinning while you practice. You will learn the basics of spinning, how to work with the properties of wool, and how to ply and finish the yarn you have spun. No experience is necessary.
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- Thursday, November 13, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mathilde Linde
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $20.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Birch Bark Picture Frames and Mirrors- August 2025
$255.00 – $305.00Birch bark picture frames and mirrors have adorned Adirondack camps and cabins for centuries and were a favorite winter project for the guides to make. This is a great class for beginners with limited experience with woodworking and tools. You will select a frame and learn how to cut and fasten the Birch bark, twigs and other natural objects to create your own 'masterpiece'. Come see why this is one of our most popular classes. You'll be proud to hang this in your home!
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- Monday, August 11, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Tuesday, August 12, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Jim Schreiner
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $35.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Birch Bark Picture Frames and Mirrors- November 2025
$255.00 – $305.00Birch bark picture frames and mirrors have adorned Adirondack camps and cabins for centuries and were a favorite winter project for the guides to make. This is a great class for beginners with limited experience with woodworking and tools. You will select a frame and learn how to cut and fasten the Birch bark, twigs and other natural objects to create your own 'masterpiece'. Come see why this is one of our most popular classes. You'll be proud to hang this in your home!
Dates/Times
- Saturday, November 15, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, November 16, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Jim Schreiner
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $35.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Blacksmithing 105: Forging a Gate Latch- July 2025
$155.00 – $175.00In this class, students with a basic class or a bit of experience behind them will learn to forge hooks and eyes, make a basic forge-weld, and create an attractive, functional Gate Latch. ABANA
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- Thursday, July 24, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Steve Gurzler
Member Tuition: $130.00
Non-Member Tuition: $150.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student's safety.
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Blacksmithing 107: Make a Forged Leaf Key Ring- September 2025
$100.00 – $110.00This 4 hour class is ideal for the beginner blacksmith with little to no experience. We'll explore basic techniques first, then move on to forging leaves to create a decorative leaf keychain. ABANA
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- Friday, September 19, 2025 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Steve Gurzler
Member Tuition: $75.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student's safety.
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Blacksmithing 117: Forge Welding Basics, Fire Poker & Chain Links- October 2025
$155.00 – $175.00This course is designed for students who have completed a basic class or who have equivalent experience. We will cover the basics of forge-welding, learn to forge weld a loop on a bar, then will move on to forging a short length of chain. ABANA
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- Saturday, October 25, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Steve Gurzler
Member Tuition: $130.00
Non-Member Tuition: $150.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student's safety.
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Blacksmithing: Nail & Hook- June 2025
$100.00 – $110.00This 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.
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- Sunday, June 1, 2025 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Arnie Barsky
Member Tuition: $75.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student's safety.
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Block, Shoulder or Molding Plane- October 2025
$165.00 – $185.00Open a new chapter in your wood working journey by making your own hand tool. Students will be able to make a block plane, shoulder plane or molding plane. Shape the wood body, harden and temper steel for the blade and make your first shavings all in one day!
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- Tuesday, October 21, 2025 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Eric Pintar
Member Tuition: $125.00
Non-Member Tuition: $145.00Material Fee: $40.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: 1476 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant
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Bloomy Rind Soft Cheeses- August 2025
$75.00 – $90.00Taught by Sheila Flanagan and Sal Speights, both internationally awarded cheesemakers, known for creative semi-aged cheeses, this course will focus on all the simplest aspects of cheesemaking and the vast variety of cheeses that can be made based on different cultures, rennets, additives and mechanical processing methods. Students will learn how to make bloomy rind cheeses, age, and inoculate them and how to add variations to their cheese. Please note: Students will check in at the Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY. They will then travel to Nettle Meadow's Plant/Tasting Room 1256 Lake Ave., Lake Luzerne, NY for the duration of the class.
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- Saturday, August 23, 2025 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor: Sheila Flanagan and Sal Speights
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Students will check in at the Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY. They will then travel to Nettle Meadow's Plant/Tasting Room 1256 Lake Ave., Lake Luzerne, NY for the duration of the class.
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Blue Lattice- August 2025
$160.00 – $185.00This intricate basket is woven on a wooden base using dyed and natural reed. Students choose from a plain weave or twill, and will learn about shaping and how to work efficiently as they weave. While continuing up the sides, twining the woven accents will give the lattice a unique, airy look.
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- Saturday, August 23, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dona Nazarenko
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $50.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: 1476 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant
Special Notes: This class is for intermediate level weavers.
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Bowie Knife- September 2025
$775.00 – $875.00Taught by renowned instructor and winner of the History Channel's Forged in Fire, Mace Vitale. The Bowie Knife is America's most famous knife, steeped in history and legend. In this five-day class, students learn the ins and outs of forging, grinding and heat treating this iconic blade. Once the blades are complete, students will create a guard and handle using steel and wood. Attention will be paid to the feel and balance of these knives, as well as the edge geometry and performance.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, September 4, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Friday, September 5, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, September 6, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, September 7, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Monday, September 8, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Member Tuition: $650.00
Non-Member Tuition: $750.00Material Fee: $125.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student's safety.
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Build a Rustic Birdhouse- August 2025
$75.00 – $90.00Anyone can learn to make a rustic birdhouse in just a few hours. A birdhouse is a simple structure with seven basic parts: two sides, a front and back, a bottom, and two pieces for the top. Power tools are not necessary to cut the wood; it can be done with a handsaw. Using rough-cut lumber, you will construct a rustic birdhouse that can be functional and/or decorative. Choose from several birdhouse designs. There will be a short discussion about nesting birds, feeding birds and suitable houses for area birds. Participants are encouraged to bring objects (such as old drawer pulls, doorknobs, hardware, etc.) from home. Adults and teens welcome; children ages 10-14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, August 16, 2025 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Don Polunci
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Students should wear older clothing and/or bring an apron to class.
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Build a Rustic Birdhouse- June 2025
$75.00 – $90.00Anyone can learn to make a rustic birdhouse in just a few hours. A birdhouse is a simple structure with seven basic parts: two sides, a front and back, a bottom, and two pieces for the top. Power tools are not necessary to cut the wood; it can be done with a handsaw. Using rough-cut lumber, you will construct a rustic birdhouse that can be functional and/or decorative. Choose from several birdhouse designs. There will be a short discussion about nesting birds, feeding birds and suitable houses for area birds. Participants are encouraged to bring objects (such as old drawer pulls, doorknobs, hardware, etc.) from home. Adults and teens welcome; children ages 10-14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, June 28, 2025 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Don Polunci
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Students should wear older clothing and/or bring an apron to class.
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Build a Wee Lassie Canoe- June 2025
$2,955.00 – $3,055.00The original Wee Lassie was a lapstrake-built open cedar canoe made in 1863 by J. Henry Rushton of Canton, NY. Rushton was one of the most famous canoe builders of his era. George Washington Sears, who wrote of his adventures under his pen name of Nessmuk as he recorded his paddling adventures throughout the Adirondacks, popularized these small, finely crafted canoes. Come spend 11 wonderful days with master instructor Larry Benjamin building your own Wee Lassie. You will be guided through every step of the building process. Leave with a beautiful, lightweight canoe that handles well in the water. Open to all level of student.
Dates/Times
- Monday, June 9, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Wednesday, June 11, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Thursday, June 12, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Friday, June 13, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Saturday, June 14, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Monday, June 16, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Tuesday, June 17, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Wednesday, June 18, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Thursday, June 19, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Friday, June 20, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Instructor: Larry Benjamin
Member Tuition: $1555.00
Non-Member Tuition: $1655.00Material Fee: $1400.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: 1476 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant
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Build a Wee Lassie Canoe- September 2025
$2,955.00 – $3,055.00The original Wee Lassie was a lapstrake-built open cedar canoe made in 1863 by J. Henry Rushton of Canton, NY. Rushton was one of the most famous canoe builders of his era. George Washington Sears, who wrote of his adventures under his pen name of Nessmuk as he recorded his paddling adventures throughout the Adirondacks, popularized these small, finely crafted canoes. Come spend 11 wonderful days with master instructor Larry Benjamin building your own Wee Lassie. You will be guided through every step of the building process. Leave with a beautiful, lightweight canoe that handles well in the water. Open to all level of student.
Dates/Times
- Monday, September 15, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Tuesday, September 16, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Wednesday, September 17, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Thursday, September 18, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Friday, September 19, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Saturday, September 20, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Monday, September 22, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Tuesday, September 23, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Wednesday, September 24, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Thursday, September 25, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Friday, September 26, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Instructor: Larry Benjamin
Member Tuition: $1555.00
Non-Member Tuition: $1655.00Material Fee: $1400.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: 1476 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant
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Calligraphy with Turkey Quills- June 2025
$65.00 – $80.00Many of our "Founding Feathers" were indeed from turkeys! We will learn how to cut and letter with our own turkey quill pen using ink made from black walnut husks. Black Letter (Gothic) and Roman letter styles will be demonstrated and students will have an opportunity to practice using simple homemade markers.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, June 14, 2025 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Kendra Schieber
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Carved Knife Holder- October 2025
$250.00 – $300.00Keep your kitchen knives nearby with this beautifully carved 13" x 5" knife holder. Students will learn to design, layout and carve their own designs.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, October 11, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, October 12, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Jim Schreiner
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $30.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Carving Basics- October 2025
$255.00 – $305.00Students will learn the correct way to use tools, set up a shop for the best results, position work and use lighting to their advantage. Basic forms will be explored and a beautiful study board is kept for future reference. A must for anyone interested in learning both the basics and the finer points of carving. Students can bring their own carving tools or buy available tools. Advance notice is required if tools are required. A basic kit will be available or recommended.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, October 4, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, October 5, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Bob Yorburg
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $35.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Carving Lettering- September 2025
$245.00 – $295.00In this class you will explore the history of carved letters, including raised and incised examples. Design, proper layout, and spacing will be taught. The correct approach to handling carving tools and interesting techniques will be demonstrated. Sharpening and tool maintenance will be shown. Students of all levels will be able to learn how to carve on flat or shaped surfaces. This class is a must for any student of carving.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, September 20, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, September 21, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Bob Yorburg
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Chair Caning- September 2025
$395.00 – $470.00Spend 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.
Dates/Times
- Friday, September 26, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, September 27, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, September 28, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Christine Hubbard
Member Tuition: $330.00
Non-Member Tuition: $405.00Material Fee: $65.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Chair Organizer- August 2025
$175.00 – $215.00Use your quilting skills to create a chair organizer and never hunt for your glasses or remote again.
Dates/Times
- Monday, August 25, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Tuesday, August 26, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Janet Gallant
Member Tuition: $175.00
Non-Member Tuition: $215.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: A list of fabric requirements will be sent out prior to class. Expected materials cost will vary based on the class. Students will need to bring their own sewing machine.
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Chip Carve a Greenman- November 2025
$250.00 – $300.00A symbol of the unity of man and nature, the Green Man is the figure of a human face surrounded by leaves and flowers. Students will receive a basswood, live edge plank and several possible green man designs, including one female face, to apply to the plank. The face will then be chip carved into the plank. Students will go home with a rustic, interesting and beautiful piece to hang on the wall.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, November 1, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, November 2, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dennis Wilson
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $30.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Chip Carved Optical Illusion Plate- October 2025
$270.00 – $320.00The simple triangular chip can be used to create many interesting, unusual patterns such as this one on an optical illusion plate; creating the illusion of roundness on a flat plane. Each student will receive a 10" plate with the triangular chip pattern already applied. Carving out half of the chips will create the illusion. Once stained or painted, students will have an attractive piece to hang on the wall or display on a table. The plate is sure to surprise and interest all who see it!
Dates/Times
- Saturday, October 4, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, October 5, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dennis Wilson
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $50.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: This is an advanced class. Chip carving experience is required.
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Chip Carved Ornaments or Coasters- December 2025
$240.00 – $290.00Using traditional chip carving with small knives, students will carve attractive, intricate patterns into 4" basswood disks, stars or squares that can be used as either Christmas tree ornaments or coasters. All students will receive and carve a basswood board with practice designs and then use the same designs to carve into the ornaments or coasters. Decorate your own tree or give as a holiday gift! This class is for intermediate or advanced carvers.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, December 6, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, December 7, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dennis Wilson
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $20.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Chip carving experience is required for this class.
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Chip Carved Peace Board- November 2025
$150.00 – $175.00Alex is known in the woodland indian culture and historical programs for making all of his own traditional attire, including moccasins, and will instruct the class in the art of traditional eastern woodland Indian moccasin making. With his instruction, each student will make their own pair of center seam-pucker toe leather moccasins; these were the most common among the eastern woodland tribes. Students will be using deer hide leather and awls to make primitive, traditional eastern woodland moccasins.
Dates/Times
Instructor: Alex Warrington
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $40.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Chip Carved Peace Board- November 2025
$150.00 – $175.00Alex is known in the woodland indian culture and historical programs for making all of his own traditional attire, including moccasins, and will instruct the class in the art of traditional eastern woodland Indian moccasin making. With his instruction, each student will make their own pair of center seam-pucker toe leather moccasins; these were the most common among the eastern woodland tribes. Students will be using deer hide leather and awls to make primitive, traditional eastern woodland moccasins.
Dates/Times
Instructor: Alex Warrington
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $40.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Chip Carved Peace Board- November 2025
$245.00 – $295.00It is good to remind ourselves of the importance of PEACE in our lives. In this session, each student will receive two basswood boards, each 4 in. wide, 12 in. long and 3/8 in. thick. One board will have the word PEACE written on it, and a second board will say SHALOM. On each board the word will be bordered by a leaf design. A blank board may be available for students who want to write and carve PEACE in a language of their own choosing.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, November 22, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, November 23, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dennis Wilson
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Complete Basic Blacksmithing- September 2025
$620.00 – $720.00This basic class will give you the foundation needed to start out on your journey of blacksmithing. You'll learn fire management, hammering methods, drawing out, upsetting, cutting, splitting, twisting, and convenience bending along with a demo of forge welding. Make punches and chisels and learn to harden and temper them. Heating material and heat management will be taught and much more.
Dates/Times
- Friday, September 12, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, September 13, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, September 14, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Monday, September 15, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dick Sargent
Member Tuition: $520.00
Non-Member Tuition: $620.00Material Fee: $100.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student's safety.
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Copper Bowl- August 2025
$200.00 – $225.00In this class students will create a beautiful copper bowl from a 12" x 12" sheet of 16-gauge copper. Students will pound and hand tool the sheet into an 9" diameter, approx. 2" deep bowl. Students will also make a decorative vine with leaves from copper that will be attached to the rim of the bowl. Some soldering will be involved in this class.
Dates/Times
- Friday, August 29, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $90.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Bowl- June 2025
$200.00 – $225.00In this class students will create a beautiful copper bowl from a 12" x 12" sheet of 16-gauge copper. Students will pound and hand tool the sheet into an 9" diameter, approx. 2" deep bowl. Students will also make a decorative vine with leaves from copper that will be attached to the rim of the bowl. Some soldering will be involved in this class.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, June 26, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $90.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Bowl- September 2025
$200.00 – $225.00In this class students will create a beautiful copper bowl from a 12" x 12" sheet of 16-gauge copper. Students will pound and hand tool the sheet into an 9" diameter, approx. 2" deep bowl. Students will also make a decorative vine with leaves from copper that will be attached to the rim of the bowl. Some soldering will be involved in this class.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, September 25, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $90.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Embossing with Birch Frame- June 2025
$210.00 – $235.00In 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
Dates/Times
- Thursday, June 5, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Jim Schreiner and Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $100.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Price is for both partners, please indicate both participants names at registration.
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Copper Embossing with Birch Frame- September 2025
$210.00 – $235.00In 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
Dates/Times
- Friday, September 12, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Jim Schreiner and Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $100.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Price is for both partners, please indicate both participants names at registration.
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Copper Embossing- August 2025
$115.00 – $130.00Learn the discipline of Metal Working known as Embossing. Students will transfer an image of their choosing from a paper template to a sheet of copper by using various sizes of stylus and other hand tools to create a textured picture. Students will find that copper is a very workable material. Your finished piece will fit in with any Adirondack decor or even in a rustic birch frame! This piece is 8" x 8".
Dates/Times
- Friday, August 15, 2025 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $50.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Embossing- July 2025
$115.00 – $130.00Learn the discipline of Metal Working known as Embossing. Students will transfer an image of their choosing from a paper template to a sheet of copper by using various sizes of stylus and other hand tools to create a textured picture. Students will find that copper is a very workable material. Your finished piece will fit in with any Adirondack decor or even in a rustic birch frame! This piece is 8" x 8".
Dates/Times
- Friday, July 25, 2025 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $50.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY