Basketry

Learn how to cut, fold and shape from a rigid sheet of birch bark. Add pine needles or a tree branch for the rim and stitch with waxed linen. Students will make one bowl in class and leave with material to make another at home. This is a nice birch bark set to display! Low bowl: 6″ x 7.5″. Round bowl: 3.5″ x 3.5″ x 12.5″ around.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, August 6, 2022 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Instructor: Dona Nazarenko

Member Tuition: $85.00
Non-Member Tuition: $105.00

Material Fee: $32.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

Location: 1746 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: Students should bring an awl.

This is a great class for a first-time weaver, as well as for those who would like to learn some new weave patterns to create a unique piece. A variety of techniques will be discussed, including arrow weave and four-rod wale, as well as the use of color to create pattern. Students will begin by weaving a double-bottomed twined base. As they weave up the sides with the stop-start method, students may then choose to incorporate a variety of color and pattern which interests them. The basket is finished with a pair of leather handles made during class. With a double-bottomed base, this is a very sturdy and functional basket, as well as uniquely yours. Dimensions approx. 10″ diameter, 8″ high.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, August 13, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Sunday, August 14, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Barbara Boughton

Member Tuition: $200.00
Non-Member Tuition: $250.00

Material Fee: $35.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

Using natural and dyed reed the 2/2 twill makes the continuous weave fast going as you shape this square basket. When you get to the rim, the braided design in natural reed adds a fancy touch. You’ll find many uses for this basket! Color may vary slightly. 8.5″ x 8.5″ x 8.5″

Dates/Times

• Sunday, August 7, 2022 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Instructor: Dona Nazarenko

Member Tuition: $100.00
Non-Member Tuition: $125.00

Material Fee: $48.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

Location: 1746 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 basket is for intermediate level weavers.

Students will weave these striking snowflakes from hardwood maple and cherry wood splint. Several patterns may be woven, depending on the chosen splint. Students will weave one large 10″ diameter snowflake, and two smaller 7″ snowflakes, which make a beautiful grouping hung together on a tree or in a window. Additional kits will be available for sale.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, December 3, 2022 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
• Sunday, December 4, 2022 – 1:00 pm to 12:00 am

Instructor: Barbara Boughton

Member Tuition: $55.00
Non-Member Tuition: $70.00

Material Fee: $25.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

Students will weave these striking snowflakes from hardwood maple and cherry wood splint. Several patterns may be woven, depending on the chosen splint. Students will weave one large 10″ diameter snowflake, and two smaller 7″ snowflakes, which make a beautiful grouping hung together on a tree or in a window. Additional kits will be available for sale.

Dates/Times

• Sunday, December 4, 2022 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Barbara Boughton

Member Tuition: $55.00
Non-Member Tuition: $70.00

Material Fee: $25.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

Location: 1746 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

Students will weave these striking snowflakes from hardwood maple and cherry wood splint. Several patterns may be woven, depending on the chosen splint. Students will weave one large 10″ diameter snowflake, and two smaller 7″ snowflakes, which make a beautiful grouping hung together on a tree or in a window. Additional kits will be available for sale.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, October 15, 2022 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
• Sunday, October 16, 2022 – 1:00 pm to 12:00 am

Instructor: Barbara Boughton

Member Tuition: $55.00
Non-Member Tuition: $70.00

Material Fee: $25.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

Students will weave these striking snowflakes from hardwood maple and cherry wood splint. Several patterns may be woven, depending on the chosen splint. Students will weave one large 10″ diameter snowflake, and two smaller 7″ snowflakes, which make a beautiful grouping hung together on a tree or in a window. Additional kits will be available for sale.

Dates/Times

• Sunday, October 16, 2022 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Barbara Boughton

Member Tuition: $55.00
Non-Member Tuition: $70.00

Material Fee: $25.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

Location: 1746 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

The Adirondack Pack Basket is one of the most recognized objects associated with the Adirondacks. Create your own pack basket patterned from the traditional Adirondack Pack Baskets. Adults and children can wear this pack.

Students weave a plain weave base with the pre-cut spokes. Then learn to continuous weave the sides of the basket, pack tight on the first day. The second day pack again, level the top, weave false rim, cut and tuck, insert the hand carved hardwood handle, fit the rim and lash on basket. Lastly, add an adjustable webbing or leather harness secured with skids.
This class will be fun for all weavers. This is a great intro size pack to making pack baskets. Linda will demonstrate, teach you weaving techniques and guide you while you weave your basket. Students will be using a drawknife and other sharp tools.
Leather harness is dark brown. Webbing harness color choices are red, olive green, black and dark brown.

Instructor will bring all materials to make the basket and tools students will need during class.
Students should wear comfortable clothing.
Baskets will not be stained during class. Dimensions are 6″ x 9″ x 14″ high.

Dates/Times

• Sunday, October 9, 2022 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Monday, October 10, 2022 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Instructor: Linda Scherz

Member Tuition: $180.00
Non-Member Tuition: $210.00

Material Fee: Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

Location: 1746 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: Materials fee for Webbing Harness – $85. Materials fee for Leather Harness – $105. Leather harness is dark brown. Webbing harness color choices are red, olive green, black and dark brown. Please call AFS if you would like the leather harness as it needs to be ordered a minimum of two weeks prior to the class. Students should wear comfortable clothing.

The Merry basket is a fun basket to weave with friends, and great for the upcoming holidays! Students will start with pre-cut and glued spokes into the base. This will allow students to start weaving right away on class day. The design is triple twined with three colors of paracord in a stacking pattern. A regular flat oval rim with paracord rim filler is lashed with flat oval reed to finish your holiday basket. Techniques include triple twining, a stacking pattern, shaping and regular rim. This is a great basket to put a candle in with some pinecones and evergreens for a centerpiece. It is also a nice size to put a liner in and use as a breadbasket. Merry Basket dimensions: 7″ x 10″ at top x 3″ high. The Ziggy basket inspiration came from the racetrack base. Linda wanted a spiral for the flow going around the track with a little zag in it. Students will start with a wood base with the spokes pre-glued prior to class. The design is triple twined with three colors of cotton cord and finished with a regular flat oval rim. The rim is lashed with cotton cord. Students will have a choice of colors. Techniques include triple twining, completing a row and setting up for next, reverse twining and shaping. Ziggy Basket dimensions: 7″ x 9.5″ x 3.25″ high.

Dates/Times

• Friday, November 18, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Linda Scherz

Member Tuition: $120.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00

Material Fee: $0.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

Special Notes: Instructor will bring all materials to make the basket. Students should wear comfortable clothing.

This basket is based on a forerunner of the Nantucket Lightship basket, c. 1850. Woven on a round oak base, the spokes are inserted into a groove which holds them firmly in place. This basket employs a continuous chase weave to build the sides, using two weavers at once. The basket is hand-shaped, not woven on a mold, and students will be challenged and excited to watch their creations grow with two weavers. A hand-carved oak handle is incorporated into the rim, which finishes this rustically graceful and functional basket. It is woven on a 6″ oak base which grows into a 12″ diameter basket. Dimensions are approx. 10″ high at sides, 16″ high at handle.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, August 20, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Sunday, August 21, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Barbara Boughton

Member Tuition: $200.00
Non-Member Tuition: $250.00

Material Fee: $40.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

Spend the morning crafting these lovely hanging hearts, sure to brighten your holiday decor or perfect for gift giving. The hearts are woven from hardwood maple splint and are hung from hand-dyed silk ribbon in various colors. Students will weave two large and two smaller hearts. These hearts can be filled with small items. Additional kits will be available for sale.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, December 3, 2022 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
• Sunday, December 4, 2022 – 9:00 am to 12:00 am

Instructor: Barbara Boughton

Member Tuition: $55.00
Non-Member Tuition: $70.00

Material Fee: $20.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY